PolitiKit

Investing in Employment Insurance, care workers, unionized jobs and strong workplace standards

Addressing the high cost of living and investing in affordable housing

Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures

Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity

Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world

Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research

Discussions on academic freedom and free speech within universities, including policies on campus speech and intellectual diversity.

Ensuring that the regulation of crop protection products and seed innovations are made using the best available science.

Working to secure market access for Canadian canola products

Concern Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) will cause negative impacts to Canada’s trade agenda.

Agricultural Trade - Support multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and policies that provide more free and open access to existing and new markets through reduced tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.

Canada Transportation Act and regulations as it relates to the transportation of grain. Advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers.

Agricultural Trade - Support multi-lateral and bi-lateral trade negotiations and policies that provide more free and open access to existing and new markets through reduced tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers on canola and its products. Support the modernization of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a mechanism to promote rules-based trade. Support additional government resources to help solve technical trade barriers.

Concern Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) will cause negative impacts to Canada’s trade agenda.

Canada Transportation Act and regulations as it relates to the transportation of grain. Advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers.

Concern Bill C-282, An Act to amend the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act (supply management) will cause negetive impacts to Canada’s trade agenda.

Transportation: to advocate for a fair and efficient railway transportation system that serves the needs of grain producers.

Support passage of Bill C-234, An Act to Amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, to further enable farmers' role as climate solutions providers and support competitiveness.

Federal Government to allow for a partial carve-out in the Clean Technology ITC for drilling and service rig technologies that would significantly decarbonize projects, lowering emissions by 20 - 30 per cent.

Exemption from the international student cap for art and design university students

CENTRALIZED SCREENING FUNDING: The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada invest $26 million in capital funding for a centralized passenger screening hall at YYC Calgary International Airport. Lobbying to have funding included in the federal 2025 Budget.

AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada conduct a review of the ground lease payment model, in consultation with National Airports System (NAS) airports, that focuses on economic development and infrastructure maintenance.

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada increase funding to the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program (ACIP) and broaden its scope to support climate resilience infrastructure and energy efficiency upgrades.

ARRIVALS DUTY-FREE - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada modernize the ‘Duty Free Shop Regulations’ to allow for the sale of Duty-Free products to all international arriving passengers at Canadian international airports.

AIRPORT LEASE MODEL REFORMS - The Calgary Airport Authority recommends that the Government of Canada waive 50% of airport rent, to be specifically invested back into infrastructure and debt repayment.

Sharing data information and recommendations related to the state of SMEs overall and for specific sectors.

Advocating on behalf of small and medium sized businesses to ensure fair access to the temporary foreign workers, reduction of red tape, more pathways to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers at all skills levels and overall, ensuring future immigration better aligns with labour market needs.

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) provides budget 2024 suggestions focusing on: Reducing taxes, red tape and barriers to internal trade. Addressing shortages of labour. Lowering Employment Insurance premiums for small businesses. Improving the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE). Ensuring a balanced budget.

Advocate for increased government funding for research, innovation and data related to arthritis and to support patient oriented research. Government support for health charities.

Discussions with government about support for people living with arthritis

Advocate for increased government funding for research related to arthritis and to support patient oriented research. Government support for health charities.

Discussions with government officials with respect to policy and regulation of medical cannabis.

Discussion with government officials about national pharmacare (Bill C-64) and timely access to treatment for people living with arthritis.