PolitiKit

International Nuclear Co-operation: Advocate for the completion and implementation of Nuclear Co-operation Agreements and related protocols facilitating the export of Canadian uranium, nuclear products and technologies for civilian purposes to countries the Government of Canada recognizes as legitimate participants in the nuclear energy sector.

International Trade Policy: Encourage the Government of Canada to support Canadian business by fostering positive trade relations and facilitating commercial opportunities with key export markets, and by taking action to protect and defend Canadian companies when foreign governments treat them unfairly.

Canadian Nuclear Labs - Outline areas of possible co-operation with respect to the future activities of CNL including, medical isotopes, R&D, refurbishment of operating reactors and development of new reactors.

Department of Finance: With respect to possible changes to regulations around private corporate pension plans and various proposed tax measures

International Trade: Advocate for policies or programs that assist the Canadian nuclear industry in developing/increasing foreign trade.

Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and the Impact Assessment Act. Bruce Power will be lobbying the government with respect to the Impact Assessment Act and the regulation.

Science and Technology: Advocate for continued support for nuclear research and development, including our production and development of life-saving medical isotopes with industry and Indigenous partners.

Canadian Nuclear Safety Control Act: Regulatory documents pertaining to the design,construction and operation of new nuclear power plants and continued safe operation of existing plants.

Nuclear Energy: Advocate for greater recognition of nuclear energy and its role in fighting climate change and supporting CANDU technology development and innovation.

Discussions regarding the role of nuclear energy in Canada’s climate change policy, including efforts to promote investment in nuclear energy.

CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses

Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit

Immigration Canada - Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Impact Assessment Act as they impact the ability of the industry to secure permits in a timely manner while supporting responsible exploration and mining

CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses

Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit

Promoting the adoption of recommendations made by the Senate Special Committee on the Charitable Sector.

Labour Market Transfer Agreements - with respect to funding amount transferred to provincial bodies

Private Career Colleges - with respect to Student Financial Aid

Private Career Colleges - with respect to abuses of the immigration system

Discussions regarding Government support of technology and innovation related to Canada’s net zero goals. This will include but is not limited to discussions regarding new or existing government programs, fiscal supports and potential policy levers.

Discussion with the government on any proposed tax changes, specifically relating to the Income Tax Act and associated regulations. Discussions will include all forms of investment tax credit including Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) projects, hydrogen and dispute mechanisms.

Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for prospective and current university students, faculty, and staff.

Federal policies and programs with regard to improving accesses to affordable housing, reducing homelessness, increasing social infrastructure required for immigration and refugee settlement and integration support. Homelessness; Encampments; Affordable housing; Housing supply; Refugee and asylum seeker settlement; Housing Accelerator Fund; Reaching Home; Rapid Housing Initiative; Housing-enabling infrastructure;

Federal infrastructure program funding, including (but not limited to) Infrastructure Canada Canada Community Building Fund; Infrastructure programs and funding; Permanent Public Transit Fund; Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) financing; Investing in Canada infrastructure Plan; Universal Broadband; Rural, remote and northern infrastructure;

Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Revenue sharing with the federal and provincial governments: Federal policies and programs with regard to the payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) system, intergovernmental partnerships, recognition of municipal governments contributions to economic growth, the fiscal imbalance between each order of governments revenues options and their responsibilities to provide services and programs to Canadians. Municipal Growth Framework.

Federal policies and programs with regard to improving accesses to affordable housing, reducing homelessness, increasing social infrastructure required for immigration and refugee settlement and integration support. Homelessness; Encampments; Affordable housing; Housing supply; Refugee and asylum seeker settlement; Housing Accelerator Fund; Reaching Home; Rapid Housing Initiative; Housing-enabling infrastructure;

Addressing the high cost of living and investing in affordable housing

Investing in Employment Insurance, care workers, unionized jobs and strong workplace standards

Provide information regarding the evolution and advancements within the pipeline industry.

To promote the importance of getting energy and other natural resource infrastructure projects built in Canada, and the benefits that pipeline contractors and workers have on the Canadian economy.

Ensuring that credit unions consolidation efforts are not impeded upon or overly burdensome due to regulation.

Financial Sector Legislative Review - ensuring that credit union perspectives are considered throughout the scheduled financial sector legislative review, and that the review occurs in a timely manner.