PolitiKit

Federal public service payroll and compensation systems including Phoenix pay system; damages/compensation in connection with Phoenix pay system (including the taxability of such damages/compensation); all other matters related to Phoenix and pay; the development of a new generation pay system.?

Advocate for a reasonable and responsible "BC Salmon Farming Transition" plan

To ensure economic activities are considered in the development of Marine Protected Areas and National Marine Conservation Areas in Canada.

Seek inclusion for aquaculture in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 framework

Conversations regarding the interpretation of certain clauses of The Fisheries Act that potentially impact the development and operations of some hydropower facilities.

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.

Interactions with Government officials regarding in-service support for Halifax Class Frigates.

Funding to prepare the facility for construction of the future River Class Destroyer fleet and to support the ongoing maintenance of vessels.

Market Access for Canadian Meat Exports Program: The Canadian Meat Council is advocating for a 5-year $10 million Market Access for Canadian Meat Exports Program to help Canada’s meat packing and processing industry take full advantage of the export opportunities created by new international trade agreements.

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

Advocate for free trade and work with officials to address non-tariff barriers as they arise.

Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products

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

Immigration Canada - Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program.

Youth workforce proposal and connecting newcomers to hotel careers

Enhance tourism infrastructure and funding for Destination Canada

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;

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;