PolitiKit

Education agreement funding renewal: Renewal of the federal government's funding commitment to the B.C. Tripartite Funding Agreement

Meeting with public office holders on environmental policy and issues related to plastics, recycling and any other proposed changes to plastics regulations.

McDonald's Canada aims to share the reality in and around restaurants regarding public safety.

McDonald's Canada seeks to inform government about its sourcing and investments in Canadian agriculture commodities.

Work with the government to protect Canadians against fraud and scams

Better federal supports for single adults living on low incomes

Modernize the EI system by expanding support for precarious, gig, and self-employed workers

Increase federal investment in northern communities to help reduce domestic food insecurity in the North

Introduction of a Groceries and Essentials Benefit targeted at Canadians who are low income

Changes to federal investment in affordable housing to help reduce the cost of housing

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.

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.

Education agreement funding renewal: Renewal of the federal government's funding commitment to the B.C. Tripartite Funding Agreement

Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities.

Trade policy, in respect of supply management and international and domestic trade

Availability of animal health products and tools, in respect to disease response and preparedness in Canada

Ensure franchised small businesses are treated equitably under federal policy by recognizing franchisees as independent small businesses, in eligibility for government support programs and in environmental regulatory requirements, including the Federal Plastics Registry.

Increase the Small Business Deduction Threshold from its current level of $500,000 to between $650,000 and $750,000

Inform the Federal Government of the need for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program for the 78,000 franchised small business owners across Canada, ensuring they have the workers necessary to operate their businesses effectively and support the growth of the local, provincial, and national economy.

Introduction of a federal Career Extension Tax Credit allowing Canadians aged 60 and older to earn up to $65,000 in total income before the credit begins phasing out at 15 cents per dollar above that threshold. This change would allow older Canadians to engage in part-time work without pushing them into the next tax bracket.

Broadcasting polices, including policies related to Canadian programming expenditures, digital media, and independently-produced programming.

Canada Income Tax Act relating to Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit program and to Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit Program

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.

Federal policies and programs supporting the expansion and diversification of international markets for Canadian forest products and strengthening Canada’s global trade position.

Engagement with public office holders regarding the state of Canada’s forest sector and public policy issues affecting sector competitiveness, environmental performance, trade, investment, and employment.

LABOUR - Ensuring that any changes to the Canada Labour Code are implemented in response to defined and demonstrated issues and not to increase regulatory burdens for employers; minimizing labour disruption impacts on Canadian businesses and workers.

INDUSTRY - Encouraging the government to strengthen regulatory cooperation and alignment through bodies like the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC); modernizing and streamlining regulatory frameworks to reduce red tape for businesses; supporting innovation by fostering regulatory flexibility that accommodates emerging technologies and industries; and enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by promoting harmonized standards across borders, facilitating smoother trade and market access.

SMALL BUSINESS – Legislation, regulations and support programs that give Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the tools to grow in Canada and internationally, including reducing their red tape and compliance burden.

Communications regarding the implementation of the Defence Industrial Strategy, including related policies, programs, regulations and legislation which support production capacity of the aerospace industry in Canada, increase supports for export opportunities and development of international markets. Ensuring the Defence Industrial Strategy implementation, including related policies, programs, regulations and legislation supports the growth of the aerospace industry in Canada.

Advocating for the need to develop and fund a Canadian aerospace strategy

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