PolitiKit

Seeking amendments to the Canada Marine Act with respect to the governance of Canadian port authorities.

Canada Shipping Act 2001 with respect to its review and potential amendment to address concerns associated with marine safety, the management of vessel traffic, and marine pollution preparedness and prevention.

Policies considered to establish oversight of anchorages outside of the jurisdiction of port authorities.

New mandate for the Canadian Coast Guard under the Department of National Defence and need for a new Act to authorize and transition CCG to become Canada's maritime authority. Bill C-12's information sharing of intelligence data to support maritime single window and maritime domain awareness.

Ensure Canadian arms exports do not negatively impact children in humanitarian crises

Canadian assistance to Colombia, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, El Salvador, Central America regional, Ghana, West Africa regional, Sudan (North), Africa Regional, Great Lakes region of Africa, Bangladesh, India, Asia regional, Malaysia, Border regions of Burma, the Philippines with respect to areas of focus and modalities of delivery.

Overseas development assistance, with regard to quantity of support, thematic and geographic focus, and modalities of delivery.

Affordable housing for students, support for student mental health and wellness, support for the Cultural Policy Hub and research support services, support for upskilling and reskilling

Support for a national upskilling and training program through Canada's art and design universities that would support the arts, culture and creative industries transition through new technological changes including AI

Disability Tax Credit with respect to making it refundable and ensuring eligibility for Canadians with episodic disabilities

Advocate for increased and continued representation of disability sector supports in annual budget. Seek additional funding for Disability Benefits, Disability Tax Credit, Enabling Accessibility Fund.

Fisheries Act: pertaining to regulations for prevention of pollution from ships and as it relates to pollution prevention in the Canada Shipping Act

Workplace Health & Security Act – ensure cruise ships meet requirements of Health Canada Cruise Ship Inspection Program with regard to compliance.

Pilotage Authority Regulations governed under the Canada Marine Act and the Pilotage Act and its authorities – ensure fairness in fee structure Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals – with respect to all proposed amendments, more specifically regarding food waste and waste water.

Canada Border Services Agency – long range planning policies regarding access of passengers and crews at ports and airports to ensure efficiencies in processing of passengers

Marine Transportation Security Regulations – with respect to review of all proposed amendments

Seeking confirmation from the Government of Canada that crew work permits are not required on vessels involved in international itineraries and home porting in Canadian ports

Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program (MTSCP) – regarding security clearance procedures to ensure program and personnel meet cruise ship needs for port activities.

Seek opportunities and engagement on the development of the Major Projects Office. Additionally, ensure Metis business in British Columbia are included in the procurement opportunities that flow from Major Projects initiated in British Columbia.

Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs. Seek ways to participate and advance Metis Nation British Columbia housing priorities through Build Canada Homes.

Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program.

Financial Institutions, as it relates to consumer protection

Financial Services Policy in respect to adhering to banking.

Providing input on effective Artificial Intelligence regulation to balance risks and foster innovation

Participation in pre-budget consultations, advocating for the removal of GST on all pet food and the inclusion of pets in the National Adaptation Strategy.

Pets in emergency planning. Requested that the federal government allocate funding and resources within its emergency programs to support pet-inclusive evacuation and sheltering, ensuring pets are considered in federal response measures and in support provided to provinces and municipalities.