PolitiKit

Budget - promotion of increased funding of research and academic pursuites

The government's "buy Canada" policy, as it pertains to national housing initiatives.

BUILD THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE: The federal government has an ambitious growth plan – one that includes repairing, maintaining and retrofitting aging infrastructure while also building for future climate resilience. Construction now employs more people than ever before, yet our industry will need to fill hundreds of thousands of jobs in the next decade brought on by shifting demographics and a spate of retirements. The situation is even more acute as the construction sector is already dealing with decades of chronic challenges in recruiting qualified workers. Our industry is struggling to fill indispensable jobs nationwide that are essential to build the infrastructure needed to support Canada’s future growth. To achieve Canada’s infrastructure goals, the construction industry requires an equal partner in government to grow the labour force.

MODERNIZE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT: The federal government’s procurement strategy is outdated, leaving little room for creative solutions and fair risk sharing. Contactors shouldering the majority of project risk is becoming an untenable model for many smaller companies who already navigate a long list of red tape and challenges. The reluctance to bid on federal projects because of this heightened risk is becoming a real issue and is impacting progress on public projects. With productivity issues on the rise, now is the time to modernize procurement practices. Innovative procurement and delivery methods can improve productivity, enable cost savings, and shorten the timeline for construction projects. To build the infrastructure needed across the country, federal procurement strategies need to adapt to account for long-term value and sustainability, promote the use of alternative delivery models, and support shared risk.

Temporary Foreign Workers Program - National Occupation Codes for herd persons, development of new agriculture and fisheries labour program, housing requirements for TFW.

Regulatory Cooperation Council Agenda - alignment of Canada/ US regulations for livestock transport, product approval and border livestock inspection requirement

Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy

Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for for Canadian beef products

Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy

Regulatory Cooperation Council Agenda - alignment with US regulations for livestock transport, product approval and border livestock inspection requirements

Discussion regarding Canada's International Education Strategy, sharing data and comparative analysis related to international students in Canada and abroad.

We ask the federal government to fund MS research in partnership with MS Canada, leveraging our connections and expertise to focus and further our understanding of MS, pursue leading-edge research on repair and regeneration, and explore prevention strategies, including targeting the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).

Discussions regarding Canadian competitiveness, including on regulatory efficiency, as it pertains to environmental assessments and climate policies and taxation.

Discussions regarding market access for energy products, maintaining the integrated North American energy market, Canada-U.S. trade and cross-border issues and Canadian energy exports to other jurisdictions.

Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion.

Clinical decision support: Support the national integration of Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems into electronic medical records (EMRs) to ensure that patients receive the right test at the right time.

Capital equipment (CT and MRI): Guide a dedicated investment of $2 billion over three years for radiology equipment to improve access to modern medical imaging equipment. Streamline the process for equipment installation and reduce the substantial associated labour costs.

Artificial Intelligence: Demonstrate leadership in AI by providing financial support for the Health Artificial Intelligence Validation Network (HAIVN) to improve the evaluation and regulation of AI in Canada as part of Health Canada’s Medical Devices Directorate regulatory process, for the purpose of improved healthcare, economic development and innovation in Canada.

Agriculture: Policies related to the food and beverage processing sector including: funding for industry research and development, implementation of Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations.

Over reliance on Automated Valuation Methodologies (AVMs) poses a significant risk for Canadian consumers, lenders and the financial system. The best option to minimize the lending risk for mortgage properties is to have an on-site appraisal conducted by a third-party appraiser to determine the occupancy, the condition of the property, the neighborhood characteristics, and ultimately, the existence of the property. AIC supports AVM regulation and the role of appraisers being recognized directly in federal legislation through the Bank Act.

Seeking an amendment to the criminal code to strengthen penalties for assaults on transit workers and expand the current definition of transit operators to include all transit workers.

Infrastructure funding programs for municipalities with regard to the need for continued and increased levels of funding.

Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution systems to mitigate drought conditions.

International trade: Export of agricultural products and with particular attention on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

Enhancements to the Criminal Code: review penalties for repeat offenders.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fund tied to Treaty Land Entitlement agreements continues to decrease and appears to be unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the fund. The agreements need to be updated.

International trade with respect to canola, wheat, durum, lentils, beef and potash exports.

Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution systems to mitigate drought conditions.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and Clean Fuel Regulations; in regard to the impact it will have on Western Canada's agricultural producers and municipalities.

Enhancements to the Criminal Code: review penalties for repeat offenders.

The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fund tied to Treaty Land Entitlement agreements continues to decrease and appears to be unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the fund. The agreements need to be updated.

Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution systems to mitigate drought conditions.

International trade with respect to canola, wheat, durum, lentils, beef and potash exports.

Infrastructure funding programs for municipalities with regard to the need for continued and increased levels of funding.

Trade Agreements; including Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine.

Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and Clean Fuel Regulations; in regard to the impact it will have on Western Canada's agricultural producers and municipalities.

Secure re-investment in the Canada Cultural Investment Fund in support of the Strategic Initiatives Component.