PolitiKit

Federal natural resources and environment policy. How energy and other natural resources sectors can contribute to Canada's productivity, prosperity, and environmental goals. Discriminatory and/or counterproductive impacts on Alberta and Alberta-concentrated industries.

Maintaining access to US markets in the face of tariff threats and CUSMA renewal. Discussing how issues related to defence spending, border crossings and illegal drug/gun trafficking impact trade and trade policy.

Federal programs or support for low or zero emitting sources of electricity generation and other electricity decarbonization initiatives, including but not limited to: wind, solar, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), carbon conversion, direct air capture, small modular reactors (SMR), hydrogen, and energy storage.

The CVCA actively advocates for a strong and competitive tax and investment environment that attracts and rewards private investment in Canadian entrepreneurial ventures. We provide valuable insights and data to support effective tax policies. Strategically crafted policies can ensure that Canada remains an attractive destination for private capital, which is necessary to drive economic growth, job creation, and innovation. CVCA engages with policymakers to convey perspectives from the private capital industry, and the current economic context.

Healthcare policy, specifically in relating to, employee benefits programs, including long-term disability and drug benefit plans.

Seeking to raise awareness about the impact on small business owners of national programs relating to dental care and pharmacare.

Canada's support of the development of the aerospace industry.

Representations regarding Canadian and international defence procurement.

Research funding with respect to growth to Federal granting councils

Research funding with respect to allocation of funds for indirect costs of research

Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-council agencies (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) and other departments and agencies.

Advocacy to boost support for university research innovation, investments, and international programs.

Continue and increase funding to the Indirect Costs of Research Program in order to maintain an internationally competitive research and development infrastructure

Education - Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work integrated learning.

Policies relating to international student recruitment and student visas.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council - Changes to the College and Community Innovation Program and other NSERC programs to allow for additional proposals from each institution.

Discussions concerning federal budget priorities including support for increasing capacity of Canada's Technology Access Centres, as proposed by Tech-Access Canada.

Discussions related to the Interactive Visits program administered by Tech-Access Canada.

Seeking the participation of content matter experts from the Technology Access Centres in all relevant federal policy discussions concerning applied research and development, and business innovation.

Federal Budget - government to take a leadership role in artificial intelligence in radiology for the purpose of improved healthcare and economic development and innovation in Canada

Federal Budget - funding and leadership for government with respect to Clinical Decision Support Systems and better access to current medical imaging referral guidelines

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shares its suggestions for Budget 2025 focusing on: reducing Employment Insurance premiums for small businesses; reducing taxes, red tape and barriers to internal trade; and revisiting the proposed capital gains tax changes.

CFIB is advocating for the return of the $2.5 billion owed to small businesses in carbon tax revenue and seeks to ensure that the rebates are meaningful for the smallest businesses.

Retirement Income Policies, and proposed Canada Pension Plan increases. CFIB is against mandatory increases in Canada Pension Plan, and has provided alternative approaches. CFIB has also shared recommendations to reduce disincentives to work for older workers.

Sharing data information and recommendations related to the state of SMEs overall and for specific sectors.

Lobbying to reduce Red Tape and improve government customer service. This includes providing input for the consultations on the Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill.