PolitiKit

Share information about the success of the Pelorus VC fund and work in Newfoundland and Labrador with federal officials.

Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members.

The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem.

Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials.

Canadian Policy in regards to Global Trade access for Canadian fuel producers

Proposed changes in the Clean Fuel Standard and Regulations

Explore funding and/or grant opportunities within the Federal Government as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and Federal Government strategic initiatives, especially those related to Science and Technology, Innovation, Arctic and Northern Development, Defence and Ocean and Marine development.

Explore funding, procurement, and/or grant opportunities within the Government of Canada as they align with Memorial University strategic initiatives and federal strategic initiatives, especially those related to science and technology, innovation, the Defence Industrial Strategy, Arctic and northern development, and ocean and marine development.

Support internal audit functions, integrated within the Federal government. Encourage the inclusion of internal audit function in provincial ministries and municipalities.

Seeking funding to support the oversight program that supports Public Accounts Committees in their use of performance audit reports. This work is not funded, and requires on-going investment in time and research to provide the required level of support.

Engaging in discussions with government on the benefits of a proposed satellite network.

HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing.

ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH, ACCESS AND DATA: increased funding for research and projects to help improve the oral health of Canadians, such as filing of submissions and advocacy for improvements to the Oral Health Access Fund

DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan and the Interim Federal Health Program.

ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH, ACCESS AND DATA: increased funding for research and projects to help improve the oral health of Canadians, such as filing of submissions and advocacy for improvements to the Oral Health Access Fund

Excessive interest and financing expenses limitation (EIFEL), with respect to a potential exemption for regulated utilities from proposed changes to interest deductibility limits.

Seeking to generate awareness and support of the role of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and related infrastructure to drive global emissions reductions and support economic development in Canada.

Federal policies that enhance Canada’s economic competitiveness and support economic growth in the Greater Vancouver region and in B.C.

Promotion of trade and investment opportunities for B.C. businesses; support for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) exporting to local and global markets; trade diversification; and strengthening the CUSMA framework.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about CAPP’s regulatory policy priorities, in general, including (i) clearing regulatory roadblocks, (ii) streamlining approval processes for major projects and (iii) reducing regulatory red tape.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about the Federal Review Process for Major Projects in general, including those designated under the Impact Assessment Act.

Market access and competitiveness - discussion regarding the government’s approach to opening new markets for Canadian oil and gas resources and related products to ensure full market value for Canadian hydrocarbons and other projects as yet in the proposal stage.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about the Federal Review Process for Major Projects in general, including those designated under the Impact Assessment Act.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about the Fisheries Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. F-14 and the Species at Risk Act, S.C. 2002, c. 29, more specifically about the impact of existing (and proposed) marine habitat and conservation measures on the oil and gas sector, including on the offshore oil and gas sector.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which was ratified by the Government of Canada in 2003, including as it relates to resource management and exclusive economic zones.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about the list of projects of national importance and significance referred to the Major Projects Office, as part of the government’s One Canadian Economy initiative.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, including SOR/2022-105 (“Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022”).