PolitiKit

Public awareness of celiac disease in Canada to help improve diagnosis rates and improve quality of life.

National School Food Program, inclusive food policies for people with celiac disease.

Research to help find, treat and cure celiac disease to improve quality of life of those afflicted.

Seniors health, access to safe food in long term care and assisted living facilities

Monitoring access to safe gluten-free food for Canadians with celiac disease.

Request amendments to the Income Tax Act to help remove the administrative barriers preventing Canadians affected by celiac disease from claiming the excess (incremental) cost of gluten-free products as a medical expense under section 118.2(2)(r) of the Act.

Engagement with government officials regarding tourism policy development.

Working in support of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation (GNN) in helping them reach their Reconciliation and Treaty goals.

Working with the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw to address and gain access to funding for housing and infrastructure concerns in their home community through Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, as well as other related government entities.

Working with the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxdaxw to seek support from the Government of Canada for the acquisition of timber leases in their traditional territory and associated infrastructure.

Advocate for increased federal spending on climate action and infrastructure. We are advocating for the federal government to boost its climate spending to 2% of GDP, including increased transfers to provinces/territories/municipalities/Indigenous nations for climate infrastructure (public transit, renewable energy, zero-emission housing), and to fund a Youth Climate Corps.

Advocate for the creation of new programs and economic institutions to expedite greenhouse gas reductions, such as new climate-oriented crown corporations, a Youth Climate Corps and a new federal just transition transfer program.

Advocating for east west electricity grid powered by renewable energy

Need for the development of a credible plan to replace coal-fired electricity generation with renewable sources

Saskatchewan First Act constitutionality assessment

Canada's federal budget with regards to removing all subsidies to the oil, coal and gas industry, including subsidies provided through preferential tax treatments; development of renewable energy and fossil fuels, conservation and efficiency

Support efforts for the adoption of the Transition Plan for Open-Net Pen Salmon Farming in British Columbia.

Recommendations for national policies including high-speed rail transportation, home building, electric grid expansion, resilience strategies and changes to current industry tax allowances.

Policy and program recommendations that relate to and impact local governments and their ability to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to the changing climate. This includes programming for GHG reductions and to implement local adaptation measures.

Collaborative service agreements and intergovernmental coordination for community safety. Engagement with federal officials regarding tripartite or intergovernmental arrangements that support coordinated community safety service delivery, clarify roles and responsibilities, and enhance accountability and service outcomes in Ch'íyáqtel.

Advance discussions and supports for UVic’s research centres

Federal Budget as it pertains to beverage alcohol taxation or regulation.

Food & Drug Regulations, pertaining to beer and alcoholic beverages.

Advising on the climate impacts of existing or proposed LNG projects, as well as the global business environment for LNG, and seeking to mitigate harms.