PolitiKit

Economic development, with respect to Canadian space program policy and governance; space strategies; advocacy for a National Space Council; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program; commercial space policy and programs; future government space mission concepts; Canadian involvement in international space programs; international cooperation agreements

International relations, with respect to Canadian involvement in international space programs

Telecommunications, with respect to satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies; digital economic strategies; spectrum policy and auctions

Infrastructure, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure

Budget, with respect to Canadian space program investment

Economic development, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council

Economic development, with respect to space regulatory framework modernization; international cooperation agreements; broadband regulations; spectrum policy and auctions

Budget, with respect to the Government of Canada prioritizing space and creating a National Space Council

Fisheries, with respect to space techologies to monitor Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing

Defence, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council

Security, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure

Transportation, with respect to Canada's launch capacity

Defence, with respect to current and future defence space programs and to encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs

Security, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council

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

Engage in discussions with the Government of Canada on the creation of a National Space Council

Temporary Foreign Workers Program - National Occupation Codes for herd persons, development of new agriculture and fisheries labour program, housing requirements for TFW.

Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy

Canadian Agriculture Policy - business risk management programming, environmental programming, Canada Food Policy

Regulatory Cooperation Council Agenda - alignment with US regulations for livestock transport, product approval and border livestock inspection requirements

Trade policy and regulations as it relates to import and export of cattle to the United States and increased market access to global markets for for Canadian beef products

Canadian Organic Standards - standards review, equivalency agreements, standards assurance, standards enforcement.

Continued funding for regulated standards review process. Funding for research and development.

Salmon Aquaculture: supporting KEDC in convincing DFO and the Government of Canada at large to allow Indigenous people to continue responsibly farming salmon on the Pacific coast

Working in support of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation (GNN) in helping them reach their Reconciliation and Treaty goals.

Working in support of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation (GNN) in helping them reach their Reconciliation and Treaty goals.

Working with the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw to seek support from the Government of Canada for the acquisition of timber leases in their traditional territory and associated infrastructure.

Engagement with the federal government regarding the review and approval process for agricultural products falling under the jurisdiction of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.

Discussion around the Fisheries Act and associated regulations and policies; particular discussion around impacts and interactions with irrigation operations and infrastructure in Alberta.

Discussions with government regarding irrigation, water management, climate risk adaptation and infrastructure

Engagement with the federal government regarding the review and approval process for agricultural products falling under the jurisdiction of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.

Discussions with government regarding irrigation, water management, climate risk adaptation and 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 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 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;

Rural, remote and northern municipal issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to delivering infrastructure funding in rural, remote and northern communities, trade irritants effecting rural, remote and northern communities, the development and implementation of the northern strategy in the three territories and the development of a rural champion at the federal cabinet level.

Communicating with government officials about obtaining new funding for capital projects and infrastructure on Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses.

Bail and Parole system reform to make release provisions more stringent for violent offenders, property offenders and repeat offenders.

Canada Community-Building Fund - with respect to its overall budget size and scope

Policing costs - federal transfers (source at discretion of the Crown) to offset increased policing costs associated with federal government actions and decisions (for example, increases in remuneration beyond CPI, universal body camera requirements, etc.)

The Rural Prosperity Group will seek to advance policies that support industries that employ Canadians in rural Canada - those advancing and generating well-paying jobs and investment opportunities that foster economic growth for all of Canada. Work will include arranging meetings and outreach with Public Office Holders to advance the needs of rural Canadians.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about Budget 2025-26, more specifically advocating for additional investments in rural initiatives, including investments in rural healthcare services, rural broadband internet, rural trade-enabling infrastructure services and rural skills development programs.

Communicating with the Government of Canada, in general, about the opportunities and challenges facing rural Canadians, including the potential for taxation and regulatory reforms to enhance the quality of life for rural Canadians.

Implement the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework to create a future where Northern and Arctic people are thriving, strong and safe.

The unique conditions of Northern and remote communities greatly affect how municipal infrastructure is built and maintained. Northern communities have unique realities that need to be addressed in program design through flexibility in how funding is disbursed and how programs are applied to Northern communities. For example, construction seasons in the North are much shorter than southern municipalities.

Implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ Calls for Justice in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

Affordable housing agreements must be flexible and respect provincial and territorial jurisdictions, chronic homelessness and inadequacy of housing must be eliminated through proven strategies;

The scale of the Climate Change Challenge in the NWT far exceeds the capacity of the Territorial or local governments to address and will require a considerable fiscal investment by the federal government first to finish articulating the scope and scale of the challenge as well as actually mitigating and addressing those impacts.

special, territorial funding transfers are required to preserve and renovate existing social housing units.

tax incentives or other measures must be used to stimulate new rental and affordable housing construction

Provide advice and feedback on the federal government's response to wildfires and flooding.

Further understand engage the federal government regarding their plans for Defence funding in the Territory. Seek opportunities for further consultation and input.

Discussions regarding Canadian competitiveness, including on regulatory efficiency, as it pertains to environmental assessments and climate policies and taxation.

Discussions regarding market access for energy products, maintaining the integrated North American energy market, Canada-U.S. trade and cross-border issues and Canadian energy exports to other jurisdictions.

Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion.

Input on economic policy and growth for Canada and Canadian exports

Input on policy and recommendations related to mining, critical minerals, and natural resources, including the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan.

Input on climate change and green house gas emissions reduction policy, including the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Output-Based Pricing System. Input on Clean Fuel Standard regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Input on Clean Electricity Regulations

Lobbying for policies and regulations to improve the efficiency of transportation.

Supporting labour legislation that would improve competitiveness.