PolitiKit

Spring Economic Update - labour mobility tax credit, apprenticeship grants and new and continued financial support for union training centres.

Industrial carbon pricing in Canada. Industrial carbon pricing gives large industrial emitters an incentive to reduce emissions that cause climate change. Points of discussion: commitment to annual price increases, periodic review of provincial and territorial systems, oversupply of emission reduction credits, offset credits, transparency, expanded scope of the federal Benchmark, potential conflicts with the Alberta-Canada MOU.

Establish a Royal Commission on Antisemitism in Canada

Deploy national security resources to protect Jewish institutions.

That a national program be developed to enhance the digital literacy of youth relating to misinformation and disinformation that they may encounter online.

Science and Technology: Advocate for continued support for nuclear research and development, including our production and development of life-saving medical isotopes with industry and Indigenous partners.

Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and the Impact Assessment Act. Bruce Power will be lobbying the government with respect to the Impact Assessment Act and the regulation.

Nuclear Energy: Advocate for greater recognition of nuclear energy and its role in fighting climate change and supporting CANDU technology development and innovation.

Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers.

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

Gender Equality programs, with regard to women's leadership and support to feminist movements in Canada.

Advocacy on Canada’s international policies and programs related to immigration, refugees, and humanitarian response, ensuring gender-responsive approaches that uphold human rights and protection for displaced women, girls, and marginalized communities.

To engage federal financial sector regulators with respect to the supervision of crypto assets under Canada’s anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations.

Discussing details pertaining to Canada's open banking framework that will be established under the Consumer-Driven Banking Act (CDB Act), which is part of the Budget Implementation Act, 2024, No. 1 (Bill C-69). Engaging on the draft legislation, introduced by the federal government in April 2024, and discussing issues like accreditation, scope and other items.

To engage officials with regard to Bill C-249, the Encouraging Growth of the Cryptoasset Sector Act. We are educating MPs and regulators on the crypto industry and specifically why bitcoin, is a unique asset class. We are providing input and feedback to any questions people have on the sector, how it impacts Canadians, and what we are doing as Shakepay to ensure that customer protection is at the forefront.

Discuss policy options and industry evolution with respect to Open Banking.

Discuss policy options and industry trends in regards to the Consumer Driven Banking Act and The Stablecoin Act (C-15 Budget Implementation Act 1)

Discuss financial sector policy matters such as payments systems, e-commerce, and data security;

Temporary Foreign Workers Program with regard to improving terms to address acute labour shortage for livestock industry

measures to prevent the entry a reportable disease listed in the health of animals act

Open dialogue with relevant public office holders to emphasize Capital One's important role in Canada’s financial landscape and the unique business conditions of small and medium banks in Canada.

Policies and programs relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial sector regulatory system, specifically the red tape reduction review.

The Bank Act and various associated regulations, in particular those pertaining to Schedule III banks.

Contribute to the development and implementation of a Canadian consumer driven banking framework and the development of associated regulation.

The federal government's review and involvement of open banking in Canada's financial sector, as well as the modernization of federal privacy laws

Investments in Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care, rollout of childcare agreements across Canada.

Advancing policies, programs and investments in gender-based violence prevention and intervention, including the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence.

Engagement regarding the introduction of Build Canada Homes and program development for the agency.

Development of standards for public alerting and warning systems and the establishment of a National Public Alerting System. Immediate and long-term funding for the National Public Alerting System.

Policies that ensure stronger industrial support for Canadian media companies by diverting existing and future advertising and marketing spending to Canadian media.