PolitiKit

Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion.

Discussions regarding Canadian competitiveness, including on regulatory efficiency, as it pertains to environmental assessments and climate policies and taxation.

Discussions regarding climate policies and initiatives, including the federal carbon charge, the Clean Fuel Standard, methane regulations, and the output-based pricing system, as well as policy supports for innovations that reduce greenhouse gas emissions (including Renewable Natural Gas, Compressed Natural Gas, CCUS, hydrogen and power-to-gas).

Seek opportunities and engagement on the development of the Major Projects Office. Additionally, ensure Metis business in British Columbia are included in the procurement opportunities that flow from Major Projects initiated in British Columbia.

Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program.

Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs. Seek ways to participate and advance Metis Nation British Columbia housing priorities through Build Canada Homes.

Energy Infrastructure - Pipelines needed across this entire country to help alleviate transport of energy products off of road infrastructure and railways.

Bridge and Road Funding – Supply chain impacts Canada’s economy which shows the importance of maintaining strong transportation infrastructure. Rural Saskatchewan needs more funding for maintaining bridges and roads in order to carry agriculture, mining and forestry products to market.

Infrastructure Funding: Ensure that eligibility criteria and thresholds enable rural municipalities to access infrastructure funding, while also maintaining consistent funding programs that account for inflation and meet ongoing rural needs.

Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security.

Energy- Reliable source options and the importance of affordable access for rural Saskatchewan and the need for providing incentives for agricultural operations to adopt emission-reducing practices.

Bridge and Road Funding – Supply chain impacts Canada’s economy which shows the importance of maintaining strong transportation infrastructure. Rural Saskatchewan needs more funding for maintaining bridges and roads in order to carry agriculture, mining and forestry products to market.

Energy Infrastructure - Pipelines needed across this entire country to help alleviate transport of energy products off of road infrastructure and railways.

Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security.

Infrastructure Funding: Ensure that eligibility criteria and thresholds enable rural municipalities to access infrastructure funding, while also maintaining consistent funding programs that account for inflation and meet ongoing rural needs.

Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

Bridge and Road Funding – Supply chain impacts Canada’s economy which shows the importance of maintaining strong transportation infrastructure. Rural Saskatchewan needs more funding for maintaining bridges and roads in order to carry agriculture, mining and forestry products to market.

Infrastructure Funding: Ensure that eligibility criteria and thresholds enable rural municipalities to access infrastructure funding, while also maintaining consistent funding programs that account for inflation and meet ongoing rural needs.

Critical Minerals - The importance to rural economic development, future energy needs, the economy and agricultural producers in Saskatchewan as well the importance to the Canadian economy and to global food security.

Trade and tariffs: With regards to the impact that tariffs are having on Saskatchewan agricultural producers and the importance of trade markets for the agriculture industry and rural Saskatchewan with emphasis on canola, wheat, durum, lentils, peas, beef and potash.

Irrigation infrastructure for agriculture in Saskatchewan. Need a joint infrastructure agreement with Saskatchewan.

Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels with regard to research and control methods, including the use of Strychnine

Energy- Reliable source options and the importance of affordable access for rural Saskatchewan and the need for providing incentives for agricultural operations to adopt emission-reducing practices.

Input on climate change and green house gas emissions reduction policy, including the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, Output-Based Pricing System. Input on Clean Fuel Standard regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Input on Clean Electricity Regulations

Input on policy and recommendations related to mining, critical minerals, and natural resources, including the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan.

Input on transportation infrastructure and improvements, and trade-enabling infrastructure to the benefit of Canadian exporters.

Implementation of Transportation Modernization Act including development of regulations relating to transportation data reporting; amendments to shipper remedies; response to recommendations of the National Supply Chain Task Force; response to Transport Canada internal rail freight review.

To raise awareness and educate stakeholders about flaws in the Government of Canada's approach to Indigenous participation in the economic benefits of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

To raise awareness and educate stakeholders about flaws in the Government of Canada's approach to Indigenous participation in the economic benefits of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

To raise awareness and educate stakeholders about the importance and necessity of loan guarantee programs for the association to continue to access affordable capital for strategic priorities.

Clean Electricity Regulations, with respect to the overall development of the regulations and compliance mechanisms.

Discuss development of greenhouse gas emissions regulations for the utility sector

Discussions regarding market access for energy products, maintaining the integrated North American energy market, Canada-U.S. trade and cross-border issues and Canadian energy exports to other jurisdictions.

Discussions regarding policy developments on Indigenous engagement, consultation and economic inclusion.

Canadian policy support related to international market access for oil and gas.