PolitiKit

National Security/Security (3): A ministerial directive to the RCMP and CSIS to prioritize and intensify monitoring, intelligence collection, investigations, disruption, and enforcement against antisemitic and Islamist violent extremism, as well as against foreign actors seeking to sponsor or exploit protests in Canada.

National Security/Security (2): Continued support for revocation of citizenship in cases involving war crimes, crimes against humanity, terrorism, and extreme promotion of hate; strengthened screening to bar entry and deny citizenship to individuals who pose security threats or have ties to extremist or terrorist organizations; removal of individuals already in Canada who obtained status through false representation; establishment of a fast-track removal stream for high-risk individuals linked to foreign extremist organizations; accelerated removals for individuals convicted of violent crimes; and standalone immigration consequences for expressing support for listed terrorist entities, even in the absence of criminal convictions.

Discussions about online harms to children and potential legislative or regulatory proposals or policy positions

Laws, regulations and policies with respect to the artificial Intelligence industry and its technologies that can affect the safety and security interests of children, such as AI training data and databases, generative AI technologies, AI chatbots and sexual deepfake imagery.

We will be lobbying on matters related to labour representation, including recourse processes, and the administration of such matters and processes by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Regulation and core values of the legal profession

Canada’s Foreign Influence Transparency Registry and its application and impact to legal professionals

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

Advocating for the protection of freedom of religion in Canada and with respect to the reasonable accommodation of religious observances.

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

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

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.

Infrastructure and community relations with regard to the expansion of current PSC (Public Safety Canada) security related funding proposals to include broader definitions of participation and extended funding qualification timetables as well as broader range of items to be funded

Anti racism initiatives and expand support by Canadian government of different initiatives to promote tolerance and diversity, including genocide awareness, commemoration and education.

Civil remedy included in the Canadian Human Rights Act with respect to combating 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.

Hate speech and internet-based hate: For Canada to adopt policies – either/and through legislation or policies adjustments that will provide measurable standards for internet-based dissemination of hate speech, including explicit provisions within the Crimical Code and/or the Human Rights Act.

Introduce 'bubble legislation,' or zones of exemption for protests around religious institutions.

Establish a security rebate program for places of worship, schools and community centres. Institutions that pay for security personnel (such as guards from licensed companies or paid duty police officers) could submit those receipts with their annual filing to Canada Revenue Agency and be reimbursed for a portion of the total cost.

National Holocaust Memorial: To ensure that the Government of Canada provide resources for year-round access to the memorial as well as educations supports for visitors to the Holocaust Memorial

Introduce 'bubble legislation,' or zones of exemption for protests around religious institutions.

INTERNATIONAL TASK FORCE ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, COMMEMORATION AND RESEARCH; ensure that the Government of Canada fulfills its obligations as a full member.

Public Security threats to the safety and security of the Jewish community of Canada and the extension of funding of capital costs and staff training for security of communities at risk

Provide economic support for the charitable and not-for-profit sector through a direct granting program. Donations from Canadians should be incentivized through a temporary enhancement of the charitable giving tax credit, or through a donor matching program, whereby the government matches donations from Canadians.

PRIVACY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION - Improving digital privacy legislation to meet the needs of industry.

CYBER SECURITY - Encouraging the government to prioritize cybersecurity innovation, talent development, and critical infrastructure resilience; modernize research and development; accelerate commercialization in the space; support the secure digitalization of small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and improve the global competitiveness of Canada’s cybersecurity industry.

PRIVACY AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION - Ensure that the modernization of Canada’s privacy legislation strikes the right balance between protecting consumers and promoting the ability of firms to innovate and compete by responsibly and securely using data.

Science and Technology: Current and future government R&D programs in space, maritime and aerial domains

Telecommunications, with respect to satellite technology for connectivity; advanced communications technologies; digital economic strategies; spectrum policy and auctions

Defence, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council

Intellectual property, with respect to protection and ownership of Intellectual Property (IP)

Government procurement, with respect to procurement policies; Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program

Security, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure

Budget, with respect to Canadian space program investment

Infrastructure, with respect to space technologies as part of Canada's Critical Infrastructure

Budget, with respect to the Government of Canada prioritizing space and creating a National Space Council

Defence, with respect to current and future defence space programs and to encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs

Transportation, with respect to Canada's launch capacity

Security, with respect to the Government of Canada creating a National Space Council

Encourage the Government of Canada to fulfill unique communications, scientific or military requirements through new satellite programs

Work with the Government of Canada on international engagements as it relates to the digital economy and Internet connectivity.

Work with Government of Canada to promote and support Canada's space economy

Climate Adaptation: Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy, advancing flood and earthquake resiliency, including the development of a national high-risk flood insurance program, and flood mapping, weather harden houses/changes in building codes as well as call for more public education programs on flood, wildfire, earthquakes and other climate risks and climate-resilient approaches to planning and building.