PolitiKit

Implementation of Bill S-5 An Act to Amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act Respecting proposed changes to the assessment and management of Chemicals and Products; the Right to a Healthy Environment; the protection of Vulnerable Populations; the creation of a 'Watch List' for chemical substances; and the protection of confidential business information.

Environmental Policy in terms of providing input concerning chemical manufacturing operations and the substances produced and used by the industry

Advocating for $10 million in funding annually over four years for the International Convention Attraction Fund to strengthen Canada’s ability to compete for high-value global events.

Ensure the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is responsive to labour market needs

Access to CMHC financing for mixed use hotel/housing developments, higher Capital Cost Allowance rate for staff housing

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

Canadian Environmental Protection Act - use of federal authority to ensure federal law is upheld.

Saskatchewan First Act constitutionality assessment

Need for the development of a credible plan to replace coal-fired electricity generation with renewable sources

Encouraging more effective use of TFSAs

Proposals related to the provision of security guarding services

Ensuring Canada's international development policies and programs are positioned to effectively meet the most urgent needs and most vulnerable persons around the world

Seeking funding to scale Indigenous-led tourism development through the delivery of the Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences Stream and related initiatives.

Seeking funding to support digital and in-person services for Indigenous entrepreneurs through the national expansion of the Indigenous Business Centre of Excellence.

Seeking stable funding and access to capital (loan program) from the government to support Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs), as well as women and youth entrepreneurial programs across Canada.

Seeking funding to advance Indigenous housing finance solutions through support for the Yänonhchia’ model, enabling access to homeownership in First Nations communities.

Canada-US Trade Relations: Supporting the retail travel industry as it navigates increasingly complex Canada-U.S. relationships, including the impacts of potential tariffs and trade disruptions on the travel sector

Interprovincial Insurance Licensing Recognition: Advocating for mutual recognition of travel insurance licensing across provinces and territories to eliminate trade barriers, reduce regulatory duplication, and improve consumer access to licensed travel insurance professionals.

Small Business Support: Advocating for small-business-friendly policies that support recovery efforts, including assistance with COVID-era loan repayments (CEBA, RRRF) and access to forgivable portions of government loans

Passenger Experience Enhancement: Advocating for improved passenger experience standards across all modes of transportation, including accessibility improvements, enhanced customer service protocols, and streamlined travel processes, and expanded trusted traveller program.

Recognition of Travel Industry Regulations: Recognition of consumer protection for travellers from the current regulated provinces of B.C., Ontario and Quebec, to non-regulated provinces and territories

Air Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR): Ongoing advocacy regarding the implementation and enhancement of APPR including compensation standards, refund timelines, airline obligations during delays, and passenger rights enforcement, competition bureau report on Canada's airline industry

Advocating for the protection of freedom of religion in Canada and with respect to the reasonable accommodation of religious observances.

Defence: Participation in current and future defence programs in space, maritime and aerial domains.

Economic Development: Research and Development funding for space technologies, including robotics, Earth observation and satellite communications; Government contribution programs; unsolicited proposals