PolitiKit

Meeting with public office holders to discuss the proposed legislation, An Act to give effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty and to make consequential amendments to other Acts

We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders about a matter that relates to the cancellation of the carbon charge. This decision did not include a mechanism for Canada to refund businesses and communities for carbon charges paid on fuel purchased before the repeal but sold after April 1, 2025, an issue of importance specifically in Northern and Indigenous communities.

Support the client in pursuing investment through Natural Resources Canada critical mineral targeted programs and other government programs.

Speaking to and meeting with Designated Public Office Holders to discuss the need for increased investments in Indigenous led environmental conservation and scientific research initiatives.

Speaking to public office holders about seeking funding to support ARF operational costs and subsidized vessel time for research organizations and Indigenous communities.

GST treatment on affordable homeownership housing

National Housing Co-Investment Fund/Affordable Housing Fund

Federal infrastructure program funding, including (but not limited to) Infrastructure Canada Canada Community Building Fund; Infrastructure programs and funding; Permanent Public Transit Fund; Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) financing; Investing in Canada infrastructure Plan; Universal Broadband; Rural, remote and northern infrastructure;

Rural, remote and northern municipal issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to delivering infrastructure funding in rural, remote and northern communities, trade irritants effecting rural, remote and northern communities, the development and implementation of the northern strategy in the three territories and the development of a rural champion at the federal cabinet level.

Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Revenue sharing with the federal and provincial governments: Federal policies and programs with regard to the payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) system, intergovernmental partnerships, recognition of municipal governments contributions to economic growth, the fiscal imbalance between each order of governments revenues options and their responsibilities to provide services and programs to Canadians. Municipal Growth Framework.

Federal infrastructure program funding, including (but not limited to) Infrastructure Canada Canada Community Building Fund; Infrastructure programs and funding; Permanent Public Transit Fund; Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) financing; Investing in Canada infrastructure Plan; Universal Broadband; Rural, remote and northern infrastructure;

Engage with federal government to support biomass and pellet sector development to fight climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.

Policy and program recommendations related to increased utilization of forest biomass, including opportunities to collect biomass from harvesting and rehab sites.

Discussions regarding market access for biomass products, including impacts of present and future trade agreements

To raise awareness with government officials and departments with respect to B2Gold Corp.'s development plans for mining projects in Nunavut, including employment and training, opportunities and benefits for Indigenous peoples and local communities, and B2Gold Corp.'s consultation and environmental management programs.

Repeal SOR/2020-96, Regulations Amending the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons, Components and Parts of Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Projectiles as Prohibited, Restricted or Non-Restricted.

• Encouraging the creation of policies that would support boreal conservation and forest-related climate change action across the country.

• Encouraging the creation of policies that would support Indigenous leadership in conservation efforts, such as Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas.

• Exploring innovative conservation and stewardship financing initiatives.