PolitiKit

March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes.

March of Dimes Canada is advocating for national funding for home and vehicle modification programs across Canada to support people with disabilities and the aging population remain independent in their homes and communities.

Advance Federal policy to facilitate and alleviate barriers for capital investment and development in senior living.

Advocate for Federal tax policies that address affordability for seniors choosing to live in senior living.

Budget bills in support of federal funding for post-secondary education, research, innovation, science and technology.

Démarches afin de rendre les peines sur les fraudes visant les personnes ainées plus sévères.

Démarches afin de bonifier les diverses aides destinées aux aînés telles que la pension de la Sécurité de la vieillesse.

Discussion on federal support in response to tariffs and duties.

Discuss tariff response.

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.

Providing input into the federal expenditure review and engaging with the government on the importance of strengthening federal programs and public services in lieu of budget cuts.

Reversal of the federal government’s 3-day in-office telework mandate

Policies or Program • Connect with government officials to discuss opportunities to support Canada's health care system and to improve seniors care in Canada.

Maintain Canada Health Act and equitable health care access.

Implementation of a national pharmacare program that responds to recommendations made by the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare.

Veterans Independence Program, respecting extension to Royal Canadian Mounted Police veterans.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, respecting marriage after retirement or over the age of 60; immediate indexation of Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act pensions; pension plan funding and security of benefits; and Pension Advisory Committee.

Canada Pension Plan/Quebec Pension Plan, respecting coordination of superannuation plans and enhancement.

Public Service Health Care Plan and Pensioner Dental Service Plan, respecting coordination of plans and maintenance/enhancement.

Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) and recognition of Federal Retiree as the leading representative body for retirees (or retired public servants, members of the CAF and members of the RCMP).

Public Service Superannuation Act, respecting annual statement of benefits for pensioners.

Ensure that the Pension Benefit Standards Act remains unchanged with respect to protecting defined benefit pension plans and changes that would undermine them.

Discussions with government officials to ensure and discuss the progress of implementing a national seniors strategy which will encourage and promote the wellness and independence of older Canadians.

Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Registered Retirement Income Fund and Tax Free Savings Accounts, respecting coordination and enhancement of programs.

Policies and programs which may enhance and protect the rights and well-being of veterans and their families, included, but not limited to The Veterans Well-being Act (S.C. 2005, c. 21), the Pension Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-6 as amended and the Veterans Benefit Act, R.S.C. 1970, V-2 as amended.

Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement, respecting coordination and enhancement of programs.

Marriage after retirement or over the age of 60; Pension Advisory Committee; pension plan funding and security of benefits.

Previously known as Bill C-357 of the 42nd Parliament, An Act to amend the Public Service Superannuation Act (Group 1 contributors); with respect to discussions with government officials the implications of this bill and current legislation on retirees, and the need to fix a gap that emerged following 2012 changes to the federal public service pension plan (specifically, veterans who transfer their pensionable military service to the public service pension plan after 2013 are subject to a later retirement date, even though they have served Canada prior to the cut-off date).

Federal Budget -investment in innovative and access to current medical imaging for health system.

Federal Budget - funding and leadership for government with respect to Clinical Decision Support Systems and better access to current medical imaging referral guidelines

Federal Budget - government to take a leadership role in artificial intelligence in radiology for the purpose of improved healthcare and economic development and innovation in Canada. Government to invest in a cost-neutral manner to evolve the medical device licensing process to include post-market surveillance through Health Artificial Intelligence Validation Network (HAIVN).

Fund CFPC efforts to streamline foreign credential recognition of internationally educated family physicians to bolster the health workforce.

Support family doctors with teams, as that is a key enabler to providing high quality primary care

Addressing administrative burden: Administrative burden consistently ranks as a top concern for family physicians. This time comes in the way of providing patient care. One of the significant sources of administrative burden for family physicians is filling out federal health forms.

Addressing administrative burden: Administrative burden consistently ranks as a top concern for family physicians. This time comes in the way of providing patient care. One of the significant sources of administrative burden for family physicians is filling out federal health forms.

Fund CFPC efforts to streamline foreign credential recognition of internationally educated family physicians to bolster the health workforce.

Support family doctors with teams, as that is a key enabler to providing high quality primary care

Promoting Business Conversions to Co-operatives as a means of safeguarding jobs and economic drivers in communities

Investments in co-operative-led programs to provide bridges to employment, support entrepreneurship, safeguard local businesses, create jobs and make life more affordable for Canadians, in particular women, newcomers, Indigenous people, youth, and Canadians living in rural communities.

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit • To advocate for future budgetary funding for the Canadian Association for Long Term Care, including funding for health human resources and long-term care infrastructure support, as well as funding and other supports for COVID-19 related challenges.

To advocate for future budgetary funding for the Canadian Association for Long Term Care, including funding for health human resources and long-term care infrastructure support, as well as funding and other supports for COVID-19 related challenges.