PolitiKit

To educate elected officials about how non-government organizations can be used to encourage the public to undertake greater preventative and proactive care, which will result in the easing of pressure on the healthcare system.

To identify government funding opportunities that are available for charitable organizations that have a mandate to encourage Canadians to undertake their own preventative and proactive healthcare measures.

Proposal related to the implementation of Arrivals Duty Free to permit the sale of duty free goods at Canadian airports to international travellers upon arrival

Adoption of Bill S-201, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell disease, to discuss measures and initiatives to improve care and treatment of Canadians affected by sickle cell disease and increase public awareness of the disease.

Regulatory amendments and/or guidelines related to the Food and Drugs Act Regulations and Health Canada to implement an orphan drug regulatory framework.

Implementation of the the Pharmacare Act and the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases Implementation of the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease, and other policies or programs related to rare diseases

Federally-funded Public Drug Plans, with respect to reimbursement for drug products for federal plan beneficiaries.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research as it relates to continued federal funding & long term investment in health research.

Advocating for policies to enhance the security and safety of Canadian Muslim communities and other at-risk communities given the rise in hate crimes; countering white supremacist groups

Advocating for stronger legislation to address hate crime and online hate.

Advocating for the protection of freedom of religion in Canada and with respect to the reasonable accommodation of religious observances.

Advocating for upholding Canada's commitments to international human rights.

Reforms to Employment Insurance (EI) to enable low-wage, temporary, casual, and/or contract workers to have access to EI benefits

Ease filing of taxes for people living in poverty

Call to strengthen the Canada Disability Benefit by raising the rate, reducing barriers to accessing the benefit, and committing to no clawbacks.

Canada's policy on economic development and investment promotion: raising awareness of current and potential new industrial development in Canada.

Canada's policies governing GHGs and other emissions as it relates to petrochemical/chemistry facilities. Canada’s policies to incent more private sector investment in research and development to combat climate change. Overall investment climate for petrochemicals in Canada versus competing jurisdictions.

Tax Policy – we continue to pursue accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA) to strengthen the viability of capital projects (eg. writing off / depreciation of existing assets).

International Trade Issues associated with cross border trade between Canada and the USA, particularly proposed tariffs. Industry specific concerns to mitigate the economic impact and protect Canadian interests.

Organic Products Regulations, regarding ongoing implementation and administrative policies

Shipping Conference Exemption Act, with respect to the role that shipping alliances and vessel sharing agreements play in Canada's international trade.

Bill C-52, the Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in the Transportation System Act, with respect to providing users and tenants a mechanism for challenging new or revised port fees through the Canadian Transportation Agency, amongst other items.

Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada, with respect to increasing the efficiency, resilience and security of the marine transportation system.