PolitiKit

Advocate for balancing marine conservation with sustainable use as the Government of Canada works towards its marine conservation targets. Participate in regulatory consultations under Oceans Act, National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and Fisheries Act.

Seek improved fisheries science with DFO.

Advocate for economic and innovation supports to achieve industry growth vision.

Canada's energy policy with respect to upgrading, transporting or manufacturing of petroleum products.

Canada's policy on economic development and investment promotion: raising awareness of current and potential new industrial development in Canada.

Canada's policies governing GHGs and other emissions as it relates to petrochemical/chemistry facilities. Canada’s policies to incent more private sector investment in research and development to combat climate change. Overall investment climate for petrochemicals in Canada versus competing jurisdictions.

Tax Policy – we continue to pursue accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) to strengthen the viability of capital projects (eg. writing off / depreciation of existing assets).

International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA, particularly proposed tariffs. Industry specific concerns to mitigate the economic impact and protect Canadian interests.

INFRASTRUCTURE: Discusssions among the federal, provincial and municipal governments with respect to financing and expanding public infrastructure; including the mandate and operations of the Canada Infrastructure Bank

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Legislative proposals, regulations, policies or programs related to Canada's international trading and investment relationship with foreign markets.

COMPETITIVENESS: Input regarding federal policies that can help enhance the competitiveness of Canadian industry

Tax Fairness and Competitiveness with the U.S

TIAA is interested in the working with the Government of Canada to advance its federal tourism goals, as articulated in the Canada 365: Welcoming the World. Every Day. The Federal Tourism Growth Strategy

Discussions regarding the state of Canada's (and Alberta's) visitor economy amidst growing inflationary, interest rate and supply chain pressure

TIAA is interested in ensuring that any proposed changes to labour and immigration policy support the unique needs of the tourism industry, by sector, by region and, by season.

TIAA desires to see the cost of air travel become more competitive relative to other global markets by reducing fees, levies and taxes on air travel.

TIAA is interested in any changes to transportation policy or regulation that positively/negatively impact Canada's ability to compete on an international level for visitors.

Sustainable Tourism within Canada's National Park System - TIAA's interests relate to sustainable investment within national parks, support of Indigenous tourism development, policy and strategic alignment between the ministries of ISED and ECCC in support of the aims of national parks to protect and present these places to Canadians.

Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment, and competitiveness.

Data and artificial intelligence policy, as it relates to financial institutions.

Financial Institutions, with respect to the Canadian regulatory framework.

Financial Institutions, as it relates to consumer protection

Cyber Security policy as it applies to Financial Institutions

Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams.

Providing inputs on Basel III Implementation with respect to capital floor phase-in and risk weights

Support the goals outlined in the National Cyber Security Strategy and collaborate with government, including the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, to strengthen Canada’s cyber resiliency.

Providing inputs on climate standards and disclosures

Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment and competitiveness.

Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Act as it applies to consumer protection.

The Canadian Payments Act, as it relates to management of Canada’s payment system and payments modernization

Federal government programs and policies related to sustainability, natural resources and climate change in support of achieving net zero targets

Payment Processing System with regard to rates, fees, oversight of credit and debit procedures

Consumer Issues as it pertains to government changes in policies in relation to financial institutions

Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, investment and international taxation.

Financial Services Policy in respect to adhering to banking.

Support the goals outlined in the National Cyber Security Strategy and collaborate with government, including the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, to strengthen Canada’s cyber resiliency

Providing inputs on OSFI regulations and draft guidelines including in connection with culture, integrity and security, third-party risk, and operational risk

Providing inputs on climate standards and disclosures

Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers

Income Tax Act with respect to corporate income tax, capital tax, international taxation, personal taxation, and registered saving products

Support the development of an innovative, efficient, and secure payments ecosystem in Canada that benefits consumers

Providing input on the development of the Consumer-Driven Banking Framework

Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams

Seeking to ensure the interests of Canada’s independent producers are considered in any amendments to the Broadcasting Act, Telecommunications Act, or Copyright Act.

Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

Amendments to the Food and Drugs Act – Ensure sensible rules for natural health products. Address prohibition on sampling of natural health products directly to the consumer. Implication of Health Canada’s proposed Consumer Health Products Framework. Consideration of the 53 recommendations made in 1998 by the Standing Committee on Health.