PolitiKit

Requesting financial support for transmission infrastructure that supports renewable energy development in Alberta from the Canada Infrastructure Bank.

Engaging government stakeholders in discussions regarding wildfire risk in Alberta, including the development of a mitigation and response strategy and the use of artificial intelligence for monitoring in collaboration with affected or at-risk communities.

Requesting funding under the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program to be used towards a high voltage, grid-connected energy storage system, and transmission infrastructure that supports renewable energy development in Alberta.

Extend GST relief to all homebuyers of newly-built homes nation-wide

Introducing mechanisms to improve income verification, while keeping the personal financial information of consumers safe, secure, and confidential.

Extend 30-year amortization for insured mortgages to all homebuyers.

Advocating for policies, programs and regulations which improve housing and mortgage affordability for Canadians, increase flexibility to face unforeseen circumstances, and expand choices for Canadians when making the most important financial decisions of their lives.

OSFI's Residential Mortgage Underwriting Practices and Procedures Guideline (B-20) with respect to insured mortgages and the minimum qualifying rate (stress test) on mortgage transfers and renewals.

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.

Capital markets statutory, regulatory and self-regulatory organization regime applicable to banks as corporate issuers and their provincially regulated subsidiaries that are capital markets participants

Discussions relating to the development of Financial Consumer Protection Framework and voluntary commitments to promote protection for consumers

Providing input on federal budget measures that may impact the banking sector

Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams

Canada's adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Ensuring all government policy abides by this document.

A civil remedy based in human rights law, included in the Canadian Human Rights Act, with respect to combating hate speech, including antisemitism. Training for provincial attorneys general, prosecutors, and police to enforce Criminal Code hate speech provisions. Training and parameters should cite the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism.

Equip police departments to counter hate crimes and support targeted communities by providing additional resources to bolster existing police hate crime and community liaison units. Where such units do not exist, funding should be provided to establish them.

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.

Excise Escalator Tax. Advocating for repeal of the automatic annual escalator to the federal excise duty.

BUILD THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE: The federal government has an ambitious growth plan – one that includes repairing, maintaining and retrofitting aging infrastructure while also building for future climate resilience. Construction now employs more people than ever before, yet our industry will need to fill hundreds of thousands of jobs in the next decade brought on by shifting demographics and a spate of retirements. The situation is even more acute as the construction sector is already dealing with decades of chronic challenges in recruiting qualified workers. Our industry is struggling to fill indispensable jobs nationwide that are essential to build the infrastructure needed to support Canada’s future growth. To achieve Canada’s infrastructure goals, the construction industry requires an equal partner in government to grow the labour force.

MODERNIZE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT: The federal government’s procurement strategy is outdated, leaving little room for creative solutions and fair risk sharing. Contactors shouldering the majority of project risk is becoming an untenable model for many smaller companies who already navigate a long list of red tape and challenges. The reluctance to bid on federal projects because of this heightened risk is becoming a real issue and is impacting progress on public projects. With productivity issues on the rise, now is the time to modernize procurement practices. Innovative procurement and delivery methods can improve productivity, enable cost savings, and shorten the timeline for construction projects. To build the infrastructure needed across the country, federal procurement strategies need to adapt to account for long-term value and sustainability, promote the use of alternative delivery models, and support shared risk.

Immigration Canada - Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program.

Economic and business conditions affecting the steel industry globally as well as in Canada, including monetary and fiscal policies.

Commenting on the investment tax credit of up to 30% for investments in clean technologies.

Communicating to: learn about Government of Canada initiatives related to climate change and GHG reduction; learn about electricity infrastructure and energy infrastructure; and discuss interties, energy storage and renewable energy generation, including how those tools can help Canada achieve net-zero clean electricity grid by 2050.

Engaging government stakeholders in discussions regarding wildfire risk in Alberta, including the development of a mitigation and response strategy in collaboration with affected or at-risk communities.

Requesting funding under the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program to be used towards a high voltage, grid-connected energy storage system, and transmission infrastructure that supports renewable energy development in Alberta.

Communication with the federal government regarding issues of safety and crime, in particular around prevention to support businesses in Canada.

Communicating with the government regarding the feasibility and impacts of the proposed "Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap". Specifically, communication detailed that the proposed emissions cap would negatively impact economic sectors across Canada.

General communication with government regarding international and interprovincial trade challenges or opportunities facing Canadian businesses.

General communication with government regarding talent, labour and workforce development to support Canadian businesses.

General communication regarding affordability concern for Canadian businesses.