PolitiKit

Discussions regarding a request for financial support from the federal and provincial governments to bring new processing capacity to life in Ontario. The funding would be used in partnership with the dairy industry to help build a new processing facility in Ontario and modernize aging infrastructure.

Seek to maintain Canada’s current position on agriculture and supply management

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.

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 trade between Canada and America, including the impact of tariffs (and counter-tariffs) on rural Canadians.

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.

GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA / CBSA – CUSMA and trade disputes (including tariff and non-tariff barriers), in respect of maintaining predictable market access for Canadian fresh fruit and vegetables.

FINANCE CANADA – federal budget measures affecting horticulture competitiveness and program funding, in respect of adequate resourcing for sector priorities.

EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CANADA – Temporary Foreign Worker Program and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, in respect of ensuring reliable access to seasonal labour for horticulture.

International trade, including opportunities for export and import market diversification in the fresh produce sector.

Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - In relation to enabling a sufficient workforce to support domestic fruit and vegetable production.

Red Tape Review - Federal department efforts under Treasury Board's Red Tape Review initiative.

Canada-U.S. trade and Canada's response to U.S. trade action against Canada, including tariffs.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

Canadian position with respect to implementation of MARPOL Annex V, the regular updating of changes to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code

Air Quality Management System as it affects the mineral industry

Canadian Navigable Waters Act in respect to compliance for projects in the mineral industry

Critical Minerals Strategy as it relates to the Government of Canada's policies and/or programs in support of critical mineral development

Canadian Metals and Minerals Plan as it relates to NRCan's development of the plan and as it relates to the mining industry

Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it applies to substances produced by or used by the mineral industry

Doing Business the Canadian Way: A Strategy to Advance Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada's Extractive Sector Abroad in respect to Canadian mining companies operating abroad.

Canadian Environmental Protection Act in respect to: Chemicals Management Plan; implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury; and the National Pollutant Release Inventory.

Clean Electricity and Fuel Regulations

Climate Change policies and/or programs as they relate to addressing greenhouse gas emissions and the decarbonization of the mining sector

Nuclear Cooperation Agreements governing nuclear power services exports/trade to countries, inclusive of small modular reactor and new and existing reactor development globally.

Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry.

Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.

Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems.

Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species.

Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping.

Promouvoir l’adoption d’une politique nationale sur le vieillissement qui s’appuie sur une analyse démographique rigoureuse et une planification à long terme, afin d’assurer le mieux-être de l’ensemble des personnes aînées au Canada, en portant une attention particulière aux aînés francophones vivant en situation minoritaire.

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;

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;

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.

Sustainable Agriculture Strategy - inclusion of national Organic Action Plan. Organic specific programs and policies to support sector advancement

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

Farm policy and programs with respect to business risk management, innovation, environment, etc.