Chris Gray & Associates

Seeking meetings to have the government provide funding for Economic Development Officers for Indigenous communities across the country Seeking meetings to discuss procurement opportunities for Indigenous communities and organizations Seeking meetings to strengthen CANDO's relationship with the government regarding Indigenous procurement, training and economic opportunities

Communicating with the government regarding supply chains, impact of lumber prices and access to temporary foreign workers Discussing tariffs and retalitory tariffs in order to minimize the impacts on related businesses operating in Canada. Communicating with government officials regarding the use of wood products, manufacturing, seeking grants for automation.

DWCC is actively seeking grants to support programs that improve wireless communication access and services for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing Canadians. These efforts aim to advance equitable access to telecommunications through sustainable funding for accessibility-focused initiatives.

We are currently engaging with elected officials in the House to raise awareness about geoscientists, job opportunities in Canada, Environment/ Climate matters and related issues. We are collaborating with Finance Canada to identify funding opportunities and other potential initiatives. Maintaining thorough documentation for each effort is critical to ensure accurate tracking and alignment with our funding priorities.

We are collaborating with Finance Canada to identify funding opportunities and other potential initiatives. Maintaining thorough documentation for each effort is critical to ensure accurate tracking and alignment with our funding priorities. We are currently engaging with elected officials in the House to raise awareness about geoscientists, job opportunities in Canada, Environment/ Climate matters and related issues.

Discussing tariffs and retalitory tariffs in order to minimize the impacts on related businesses operating in Canada. Connecting with Parliamentarians and government officials to educate about the benefits of coffee consumption in Canada. Discussing Bill S-211 (An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff) regarding its implementation and reporting requirements.

Seeking meetings with parliamentarians and government officials to discuss funding opportunities, in relation to the Trade Diversification Corridors Fund and procurement opportunities with National Defence and Transportation departments.

Discussing tariffs and retalitory tariffs in order to minimize the impacts on related businesses operating in Canada. Meetings with government to articulate the potential impact of counter-tariffs on tea and related products. Maximum residue levels of pesticides under the Food and Drug act Lobby for health claims on tea; Food and Drug act as it addresses health claims on tea Import/export organic products regulations as they address organic standards of imported products; Food and drug act; safety of tea Implementation of Bill S-211 with regard to businesses reporting annually Extend transition period for regulatory changes under CFIA's Food Labelling Modernization initiative. Canada agricultural product act as it deals with organic content of tea; Canada product act as it deals with organic labelling of tea

advocating related to international trade and tariff measures affecting the steel and aluminum supply chain. These measures are impacting cross-border trade, increasing production costs, and affecting the competitiveness and long-term market access of Canadian foundries and manufacturers.

Amend section 77.5(3)(a) of Bill C-2 to explicitly include paragraphs 5(h) & (h.1) of the PCMLTFA, thereby ensuring that regulated MSBs are not excluded from lawful access to cash-based transactions.

Government procurement in defence, IT, cybersecurity, project management, and business analysis. Working with federal departments to meet and surpass indigenous procurement objectives. Management consulting through modernized digital service delivery for internal and external stakeholders. Improving oversight and IM/IT investment control.