PolitiKit

International trade agreements negotiated by Canada, with respect to internatonal shipping services.

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

Seeking to raise awareness about York University’s strengths in the health sector, as well as the York University School of Medicine.

Communicating with the Government of Canada to request that the Government not proceed with the proposed regulatory framework to cap emissions from upstream oil and natural gas sector, and instead work with industry and provinces on other effective and collaborative solutions to deliver emission reductions.

Communicating about the Federal Review Process for Major Projects in general, including those designated under the Impact Assessment Act.

Communicating with the Government of Canada about budgets and economic updates, more specifically the effect of proposed fiscal measures on the upstream oil and gas sector.

Aging at Home Benefit.

Canada Labour Code, as it relates to employment insurance and job-protected leave.

National Caregiving Strategy

Controlled Products Regulations, as it relates to implementing the Globally Harmonized System in Canada.

Food and Drugs Act and regulations, as it relates to nicotine replacement products

Access to medication - expanding the range of medications covered by various insurance plans, and the number of Canadians able to access and afford medication. This includes a national pharmaceutical strategy.

Canada Health Act and regulations, as it relates to long-term, home and palliative care.

Health Canada's tobacco control program and policies related to tobacco and vaping products, including sustaining government funding levels, and implementation of effective programs and policies.

Funding for programs to be operated by the Canadian Cancer Society to advance cancer control.

Canada Health Transfer - health system funding transfer and agreements intended for provinces/territories to support the delivery of healthcare services, including cancer care services and palliative care.

Employment Insurance special benefit programs, asking the federal government to improve these benefits by expanding eligibility.

UN Declaration on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, as it pertains to cancer control, including the development of a Global Coordination Mechanism; increased federal investments in prevention initiatives; and policy changes as it relates to tobacco control, healthy living, and access to screening and treatment, as identified in the Declaration.

Health Human Resources and Coalition for Action for health care workers.

Equitable and timely access to cancer screening.

Legislation/regulation of electronic cigarettes including use, marketing and all other aspects.

Access to palliative care, as it relates to programs offered through Health Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, the Department of National Defence, and Employment and Social Development Canada.

Patent Act, as it relates to the use of patents for international humanitarian purposes to address public health problems.

Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, including protocols, guidelines and implementation.

Data as it relates to all health and cancer data policy, planning and outcomes.

Non-Smokers' Health Act, including implementation and enforcement.

Safe Long-Term Care Act.

First Nations Goods and Services Tax Act and regulations, as it relates to the taxation of tobacco products.

Tobacco and Vaping Products Act and regulations, including ingredients, promotion, packaging/labelling, product regulation, reporting and enforcement and any other aspect.

Food and Drugs Act and regulations, as it relates to alcohol warning labels

Trade agreements as they relate to tobacco control.

Excise Act, 2001 and regulations, as it relates to contraband and the taxation of tobacco and vaping products.

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

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

Measures and funding for the charitable sector generally.

Food and Drugs Act and regulations, as it relates to restricting the advertising to children of foods high in sodium, sugars and saturated fat.

The Building Industry and Land Development Association advocates for reforms to policy that are in the interest of a more efficient and effective development approval process and policy reforms that improve the overall health of the development industry in Canada.

The Building Industry and Land Development Association advocates for reforms to policy that are in the interest of a more efficient and effective development approval process and policy reforms that improve the overall health of the development industry in Canada.

Over reliance on Automated Valuation Methodologies (AVMs) poses a significant risk for Canadian consumers, lenders and the financial system. The best option to minimize the lending risk for mortgage properties is to have an on-site appraisal conducted by a third-party appraiser to determine the occupancy, the condition of the property, the neighborhood characteristics, and ultimately, the existence of the property. AIC supports AVM regulation and the role of appraisers being recognized directly in federal legislation through the Bank Act.

Discussion regarding research and development, infrastructure initiatives and investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, and dual-use technologies

WoodGreen will be advocating for an extension and further investment into the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF). Increase funding and grant ratios for the Affordable Housing Fund. Advocating for the federal government to create a standardized hybrid financing pathway for partnership projects between non-profits and private housing developers. A hybrid financing pathway would provide an official process for partnership-based projects where grants and loans could be co-stacked. Advocate that AHF remains under CMHC and Build Canada Homes (BCH) operate as a special operating agency.

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

Canadian Organic Standards - standards review, equivalency agreements, standards assurance, standards enforcement.

Canada Revenue Agency Rules and Regulations as it pertains to auditing charities

Policies or programs related to access to care and potential treatments for the ALS Community.