PolitiKit

Airport funding programs, ACAP and a new growth and resilience program: Seeking the establishment of a new Small and Medium Airports Growth and Resilience program for economic and growth infrastructure, and recapitalization of the underfunded Airports Capital Assistance Program to meet safety, security, rehabilitation and economic development needs at airports that fall outside current program eligibility.

Advocating a policy modernization and red-tape-reduction agenda for the airport system. These include: digitization of traveller and cargo processing across federal agencies along with improved back-end government systems needed to deliver it; assessment of aviation regulation through a competitiveness, operational and regional resilience lens; modernized rules governing airport land use and commercial flexibility that keep fees low; and, improved zoning and resolution processes for airspace protection from incompatible development.

Crown rent reform: Working with government on commitments to reform the federal airport Crown rent formula.

Seeking federal budget investments to sustain and grow Canada’s national airport system as strategic economic and dual-use infrastructure. This includes securing new funding and eligibility for infrastructure and economic growth projects at small and mid-size airports facing an unsupported $19 Billion investment gap over 10 years; increasing ACAP funding to meet the true need for safety and security projects at small and northern airports and advancing ground lease extensions and Crown rent reform

Airport Zoning Regulations, airspace protection and land use: Seeking modernized and strengthened Airport Zoning Regulations to protect instrument flight paths and operational airspace, reduction of federal review timelines from up to seven years to a maximum of two, pre-construction assessment of development in aeronautical zones, and federal work with provinces and municipalities on long-term land-use compatibility around airports.

Crown rent reform: Working with government on commitments to reform the federal airport Crown rent formula.

Traveller and cargo digitization: Urging a firm government commitment to digitize traveller and cargo processing, including digital identity verification and digital customs, by implementing the pathways developed through the CBSA-led Traveller Modernization Initiative.

Advocating a policy modernization and red-tape-reduction agenda for the airport system. These include: digitization of traveller and cargo processing across federal agencies along with improved back-end government systems needed to deliver it; assessment of aviation regulation through a competitiveness, operational and regional resilience lens; modernized rules governing airport land use and commercial flexibility that keep fees low; and, improved zoning and resolution processes for airspace protection from incompatible development.

Airport funding programs, ACAP and a new growth and resilience program: Seeking the establishment of a new Small and Medium Airports Growth and Resilience program for economic and growth infrastructure, and recapitalization of the underfunded Airports Capital Assistance Program to meet safety, security, rehabilitation and economic development needs at airports that fall outside current program eligibility.

Advancing federal budget investment decisions that sustain and grow the national airport system as strategic economic and dual-use infrastructure essential to Canadians coast to coast to coast. These include: ground lease extensions and crown rent reform; eligibility and new funding for infrastructure and economic growth projects at small and mid-size airports facing an unsupported $19 Billion investment gap over 10 years; and, levelling up Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) funding to meet the true need for safety and security projects at small and northern airports.

Strengthening equipment manufacturing in Canada through agreements with trading partners.

Programs and policies developed in regard to the off-road equipment sector (construction, forestry and agriculture).

Seeking to raise awareness about York University’s strengths in the health sector, as well as the York University School of Medicine.

Amendments to the Income Tax Act and Regulations which may affect agriculture and the tax treatment of capital expenditures on equipment.

Amendments to the Copyright Act and Competition Act and Regulations which may affect the service and operation of agriculture and construction equipment.

Discussions with officials regarding labour training opportunities for skilled workforce in the agriculture and construction equipment sectors.

Ongoing discussions with federal officials regarding Canada-US bilateral trade of construction, forestry, mining and agriculture equipment under the terms of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector.

Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada.

Encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs

Work with Government of Canada to promote and support Canada's space economy

Advocating for stronger legislation to address hate crime and online hate.

Advocating for policies to enhance the security and safety of Canadian Muslim communities and other at-risk communities given the rise in hate crimes; countering white supremacist groups

Advocating for upholding Canada's commitments to international human rights.

Advocating for policy initiatives related to combating Islamophobia and discrimination; Supporting various programs to protect fundamental freedoms in Canada.

Border Enforcement Policy, enhancing digitalization of border processing to enhance passenger experience

National Airport Policy with regards to the Ground Lease, and amendments to support growth and sector recovery

Secure the removal of a Special Import Measures Act subsidy fee applied to Polar Racking Inc. imports of ingredient products that are used to build solar mounting systems in Canada for the domestic and international market.

Secure a level paying field on the application of any Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) subsidy fee on the solar mounting industry in Canada.

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.

Promoting the recognition and adoption of modern digital payments infrastructure as a foundation for Canada’s economic resilience and innovation

Supporting the development and adoption of secure, convenient digital verification and authentication solutions to enhance consumer protection and confidence in Canada’s digital economy.

Competitiveness of the sector with respect to reducing level of federal fees and taxes applied to the aviation industry including the excise tax on jet fuel, airport ground rent payments, navigational fees, security charges

Regulatory modernization initiatives as they may impact the aviation industry in areas such as clean technology, digitalization and technology neutral regulations, and international standards

Adaptation of the Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR) and the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations (ATPDR)