PolitiKit

Budget recommendations in respect to use of tax relief and fiscal incentives to drive meaningful innovation and promote commercialization Budget recommendations in respect of creating a federal innovation agenda with tools aimed at enhancing Canadian industry performance Budget recommendations in respect of developing a Climate Change policy in a manner promoting innovation and economic development Budget recommendations in respect of reducing impediments to trade and flow of people

Engage the Federal Government on Health Canada’s Regulatory Innovation Agenda (Agile Licensing Modernization) to discuss opportunities for further harmonization; flexibility and predictability in the new regulatory framework being develop and its linkage to pillar 5 of the Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy.

Advocacy related to the federal government consultation on the review of the Canada US Mexico Trade Agreement

Advocacy with respect to Canada's proposed Countermeasures in Response to United States Tariffs on Canadian goods

Monitoring and engaging the Government and Parliamentarians on policies and programs related to Canada's life sciences & biomanufacturing strategy

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and the Innovation Agenda for the life sciences sector: policy or program initiatives to support life science research and development conducted in Canada and manufacturing capability.

Innovation Agenda, particularly with respect to initiatives to support and attract investments in the life sciences sector

Canada Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) as it relates to health economics assessment and recommendations made on new medicines.

Discussions regarding Canadian competitiveness, including on regulatory efficiency, as it pertains to environmental assessments and climate policies and taxation.

Discussions regarding market access for energy products, maintaining the integrated North American energy market, Canada-U.S. trade and cross-border issues and Canadian energy exports to other jurisdictions.

Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion.

Hate speech and internet-based hate: For Canada to adopt policies – either/and through legislation or policies adjustments that will provide measurable standards for internet-based dissemination of hate speech, including explicit provisions within the Crimical Code and/or the Human Rights Act.

Establish a security rebate program for places of worship, schools and community centres. Institutions that pay for security personnel (such as guards from licensed companies or paid duty police officers) could submit those receipts with their annual filing to Canada Revenue Agency and be reimbursed for a portion of the total cost.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Negotiating bilateral, regional, and multilateral trade agreements and promoting them to Canadian businesses.

Bridge and Road Funding – Supply chain impacts Canada’s economy which shows the importance of maintaining strong transportation infrastructure. Rural Saskatchewan needs more funding for maintaining bridges and roads in order to carry agriculture, mining and forestry products to market.

Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

Financial Institutions, with respect to the Canadian regulatory framework.

Discussions on how to mitigate tariff risks and ensure the financial sector’s views are properly captured in trade dialogues.

Data and artificial intelligence policy, as it relates to financial institutions.

Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, personal taxation, registered saving products, investment, and competitiveness.

Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations, with respect to a number of issues including identification requirements

Providing input on effective Artificial Intelligence regulation to balance risks and foster innovation

Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and Regulations with respect to a number of issues including identification requirements

Discussions on strategies to mitigate tariff risks and navigate the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

Income Tax Act with respect to corporate income tax, capital tax, international taxation, personal taxation, and registered saving products

Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams

The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology.

Income Tax Act as it applies to corporate taxation, investment and international taxation.

Consumer Issues as it pertains to government changes in policies in relation to financial institutions

Imposition of tariffs and renewal of Canada, US, Mexico trade agreement

Infrastructure funding programs for municipalities with regard to the need for continued and increased levels of funding.

Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution systems to mitigate drought conditions.

International trade: Export of agricultural products and with particular attention on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

Enhancements to the Criminal Code: review penalties for repeat offenders.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fund tied to Treaty Land Entitlement agreements continues to decrease and appears to be unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the fund. The agreements need to be updated.

International trade with respect to canola, wheat, durum, lentils, beef and potash exports.

Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution systems to mitigate drought conditions.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and Clean Fuel Regulations; in regard to the impact it will have on Western Canada's agricultural producers and municipalities.

Enhancements to the Criminal Code: review penalties for repeat offenders.

The Rural Municipal (RM) Tax Loss Compensation Trust Fund tied to Treaty Land Entitlement agreements continues to decrease and appears to be unsustainable without municipalities absorbing significant reduction in monies from the fund. The agreements need to be updated.

Water Infrastructure – the need for funding to develop and enhance water storage, conservation and distribution systems to mitigate drought conditions.

International trade with respect to canola, wheat, durum, lentils, beef and potash exports.

Infrastructure funding programs for municipalities with regard to the need for continued and increased levels of funding.

Trade Agreements; including Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, our request is to better international trade for agriculture producers.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine.

Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and Clean Fuel Regulations; in regard to the impact it will have on Western Canada's agricultural producers and municipalities.