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Supporting an open and competitive technology environment for mobile payments to maximise consumer choice and strengthen Canada’s participation in the digital economy.

Supporting the development and adoption of secure, convenient digital verification and authentication solutions to enhance consumer protection and confidence in Canada’s digital economy.

Supporting the development and implementation of policies, programs, and regulatory measures aimed at preventing and combating fraud, scams, and financial crime, including measures that enhance information sharing, consumer protection, and the integrity of Canada’s financial system.

Promoting the recognition and adoption of modern digital payments infrastructure as a foundation for Canada’s economic resilience and innovation

Workforce, Skills & Labour Availability: Immigration, training, apprenticeship and skilled trades policies and programs supporting major nuclear projects and long term workforce sustainability.

Science, Research & Medical Isotopes: Federal science, research and innovation policies and programs related to nuclear research and development, technology innovation, and the production and supply of medical isotopes, including collaboration with industry, research institutions and Indigenous partners.

Clean Electricity, Electrification & Energy Security: Policies, programs and regulatory frameworks related to clean electricity, electrification and energy security, including the role of nuclear energy in Canada’s net-zero objectives, emissions-free baseload electricity, grid readiness, electrification initiatives, and energy affordability and reliability.

Impact Assessment & Federal Permitting: Legislative and regulatory matters related to the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, including federal review processes, permitting requirements, timelines, and coordination for nuclear life extension, refurbishment and new nuclear projects.

Digital Trade – Promote tariff-free digital trade, open data flows, and recognition of digital goods under trade agreements like CUSMA and the Indo-Pacific Strategy.

AI and Emerging Technologies – Advocate for clear, innovation-friendly rules for AI applications in video games.

Intellectual Property as Foundation of Innovation – Maintain strong copyright protection to encourage investment and international competitiveness.

Visibility in Trade & Cultural Promotion – Recognize video games as a key part of Canada’s creative diplomacy and export strategy.

Games as Next-Generation Creative Exports – Include video games in trade missions, export programs, and creative-industry promotion efforts.

Maintain Funding for all programs that support writing and publishing in Canada

Lobbying to amend the Copyright Modernization Act. Amend the section (old section 21) to limit fair dealing exemption for education and monitoring policy and legislative developments with respect to AI and copyright.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Advocate for future-proofed, globally competitive, and interoperable policies that position artificial intelligence as a positive economic driver, and support the responsible development, deployment, and use of AI in business.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Encouraging private sector generated economic development in Canada’s provinces and territories

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, trade issues and support measures related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automobiles, automotive parts and batteries.

U.S. policies regarding tariffs as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.

Bilateral and plurolateral trade agreements comprehend the North American integration of the Automotive industry

Auto Innovation Fund, Strategic Innovation Fund, Strategic Response Fund, and R&D/Innovation Funds: Financial assistance and funding with ongoing manufacturing investments in Canada for vehicle and engine manufacturing facilities and R&D centres.

USMCA: Participation in consultation group in the renegotiation of the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement, administered by Global Affairs Canada.

U.S. policies regarding the auto sector as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports and imports.

Discussion concerning policies that relate to import and export of vehicles and parts, including impact on Canada's automotive sector and national security.

The Building Industry and Land Development Association is seeking reforms to Government Imposes Taxes, Fees and Charges and its associated policy framework to improve the feasibility of housing development projects, including measures related to development charges, infrastructure financing, foreign buyers, mortgage interest and improve the tax structure's competitiveness for housing and infrastructure investment.

The Building Industry and Land Development Association is seeking relief from HST in the form of enhanced rebates and a sustainable model for future indexing.

Discussions with officials regarding the Canada-US bilateral relationship.

Discussions regarding digital policy and legislation, including as it relates to artificial intelligence (AI) and data protection, privacy and reduction of online harms.

Discuss issues related to international competitiveness of the domestic AI industry.

Advocacy related to university engagement in Canadian priorities in artificial intelligence, data systems and related computing science and energy subjects, including but not limited to specific calls for proposals.

Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities.

Advocacy for university initiatives related to Canadian priorities across the defence spectrum, including initiatives relevant to both Defence and Veterans' Affairs, among other federal departments.

Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs.

Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas to support world class research, talent attraction and retention, and knowledge mobilization.