PolitiKit

Communicate with government officials on the importance of: ensuring that horticulture is reflected in trade policy, improving safeguards against import surges; maintaining the status quo regarding the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA); and the need for stable, predictable access to the U.S. market.

Input regarding policies that enhance or impede the competitiveness of Canada's agriculture and fertilizer industries.

Providing input on the development and implementation of climate and environmental policies related to fertilizer production, including industrial decarbonization frameworks such as the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS), Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed (EITE) assessments, and related provincial programs.

Engagement with the federal government on issues affecting the international trade of fertilizer products, including policies related to market access, global competitiveness, and the secure and stable supply of fertilizer imports and exports critical to agricultural production.

Engaging the federal government on policy, regulatory, and infrastructure initiatives related to the reliable and efficient movement of essential crop input products throughout Canada and to international markets. This includes discussions on supply chain resiliency, transportation corridors, and trade-enabling infrastructure necessary to support domestic agriculture and international food systems.

Advocating for Canada to end arms transfers to third party states through the US Loophole in EIPA. Reform Canada's arms control regime to be better compliant with the Arms Trade treaty. End all indirect transfers of arms to Israel.

International trade matters, including international trade agreement negotiations, to enhance trade with overseas markets.

Lobbying to reduce Red Tape by focusing on removing interprovincial trade barriers, facilitating labour mobility and improving government customer service. This includes providing input for the consultations on the Annual Regulatory Modernization Bill.

Sharing data information and recommendations related to the state of small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) overall and for specific sectors which could also include provincial data.

Advocating on behalf of small and medium-sized businesses to facilitate trade between Canada and other countries (CAN-US tariffs, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, Chinese tariffs) and improving services offered to them with respect to returning the counter tariffs to affected Canadian small businesses and allowing more flexibility for lower volume, lower value shipments from the Release Prior to Payment (RPP) program under CBSA’s CARM System.

Infrastructure Development, as it relates to the development of electric and alternative fueling and manufacturing infrastructure (specifically hydrogen).

The development of a Canadian Manufacturing Strategy, as it relates to the competitiveness of Canada’s automotive manufacturing industry.

Discussions regarding a request for financial support from the federal and provincial governments to bring new processing capacity to life in Ontario. The funding would be used in partnership with the dairy industry to help build a new processing facility in Ontario and modernize aging infrastructure.

Seek to maintain Canada’s current position on agriculture and supply management

Government not grant any additional access to our Canadian dairy market in any future free trade agreement and protect Canadian sovereignty in future trade deals.

Seek to maintain Canada’s current position on agriculture and supply management.

Seek to maintain Canada’s current position on agriculture and supply management

Government not grant any additional access to our Canadian dairy market in any future free trade agreement and protect Canadian sovereignty in future trade deals.

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 policy initiatives related to combating Islamophobia and discrimination; Supporting various programs to protect fundamental freedoms in Canada.

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

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