Edelman Canada

Edelman will arrange meetings and assist the client to engage with government officials and decision-makers to better educate them on the work of Protein Industries Canada.

Private Career Colleges are not eligible to have students apply for Post Graduate Worker Permits. The NACC would like to see this changed as it believes their students are being disadvantaged and discriminated against. NACC is seeking a directive from the ministerial level that will allow for post graduate students to make application for the worker permits. Changes to Student aid and Grants to ensure equitable access to regulated career colleges in budget 2025 and its impact on NACC members.

Lobbying to remove Section 31 of the Federal Income Tax Act

Correspondence with Ministers responsible for regional economic development agencies with respect to grant and contribution programs for community-based organizations Communication with CMHC officials about loan and contribution agreements under the National Housing Co-Investment Fund and Rapid Housing Initiative. Correspondence with Ministers responsible for regional economic development agencies with respect to grant and contribution programs for community-based organizations Government fund matching for The Salvation Army's efforts in Ukraine. TSA efforts on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) to inform legislation and regulations in Canada as well as funding applications for their many shelters across Canada. Ongoing communication with Public Safety Canada, Health Canada, PHAC and Indigenous Services Canada in regards to The Salvation Army's emergency and disaster response services across the country, in response to natural hazards, and with respect to the development and enhancement of a humanitarian workforce Ongoing communications with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, related to food (in)security and financial support for agencies assisting people facing food insecurity.

Correspondence with Ministers responsible for regional economic development agencies with respect to grant and contribution programs for community-based organizations Ongoing communication with Public Safety Canada, Health Canada, PHAC and Indigenous Services Canada in regards to The Salvation Army's emergency and disaster response services across the country, in response to natural hazards, and with respect to the development and enhancement of a humanitarian workforce Ongoing communications with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, related to food (in)security and financial support for agencies assisting people facing food insecurity. TSA efforts on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) to inform legislation and regulations in Canada as well as funding applications for their many shelters across Canada. Communication with CMHC officials about loan and contribution agreements under the National Housing Co-Investment Fund and Rapid Housing Initiative. Correspondence with Ministers responsible for regional economic development agencies with respect to grant and contribution programs for community-based organizations Government fund matching for The Salvation Army's efforts in Ukraine.

Government Contract Pursued: Oracle seeks to identify and secure federal procurement opportunities as it relates to innovating public service delivery.

ServiceNow is a leading digital services and software company offering technology and cloud services. They are interested in working to support the federal government's digital transformation efforts.

Edelman will arrange meetings and assist the client to engage with government officials on the design and delivery of Digital Transformation and Information Technology programs and policy. Edelman will assist the client to promote their products and services related to Digital Transformation and Information Technology procurement opportunities.

Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with Shared Services Canada as it relates to their new procurement model and enterprise efficiencies. Cisco is seeking opportunities to engage with the Government of Canada on programs and policies related to innovation and the adoption of information and communication technologies.

To engage federal decision-makers on policies and funding initiatives that advance ALS research (both general population and veteran/Canadian Armed Forces population), improve access to care, and enhance support services for people living with ALS across Canada.

Edelman will arrange meetings and assist the client to engage with government officials on the funding and delivery of the Government of Canada’s Atlantic salmon conservation and fisheries management measures.

Automation Anywhere is a market leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA). This technology is being adopted by the Canadian Public Service and our objective is to showcase and raise awareness of Automation Anywhere's cloud platform. Automation Anywhere is seeking to onboard onto government procurement vehicles so that they are in a position to offer their Robotic Process Automation technology to the Canadian Public Sector.

Funding related to the development and deployment of a sovereign AI stack. Discussions concerning the development and deployment of a sovereign AI stack

Edelman will support Avenue 31 to advance project Camino with a 12- month Federal and Ontario campaign, with supporting actions in Alberta and Nova Scotia as required. The core objective of the work is to increase support inside and outside governments for two key measures needed to rapidly build this trade infrastructure: funding for wastewater for Long Sault by the Ontario Government, and Canada Infrastructure Bank financing to accelerate building for Long Sault, Edmonton and Truro projects.

CAPITAL GAINS TAX: to discuss the impact that the recent changes to the capital gains tax regulations have on Canadian dentists and to advocate for amendments and/or exemptions that would mitigate the adverse effects. Increased funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry with regard to dental education. Increased investment and improved regulations to protect and enhance the oral health of Canadians Indigenous Children. Investment from the Government of Canada in order to regulate and facilitate the development of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements. MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health. DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing. NON INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS: Improvement to the dental program in order to enhance the oral health status of patients accessing the program. Federal Budgetary Process with regards to funding of dental care. As well as pre budget consultation with regard to Federal investments of taxation changes to improve the oral health care of Canadians and practice environment for dentists. Improvements to non-insured health benefits and dental program in order to enhance the oral health status of patients accessing the program. Iso Technical Committee 106 with regard to the creation of international standards for dental devices and materials. Oral health programs and policies related to prevention and care of children's oral health in indigenous communities. Promotion of positive public health initiatives and achievements Strengthening Canada's tobacco control strategy and National Tobacco control programs. INDIGENOUS ORAL HEALTH: Programs and policies related to prevention and care to improve the oral health of Indigenous peoples. DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan.

Global Relay is seeking to understand the federal government's AI infrastructure and security solutions, policies regarding digital sovereignty and discuss options for data security. For government, Global Relay’s workflow automation provides a tangible value add—triaging citizen requests, auto-classifying records, accelerating low-risk approvals, enforcing consistent compliance checks, and reducing manual hand-offs.

IBU seeks meetings with elected and non-elected officials to discuss how the institution is uniquely positioned to support in the advancement of economic advancement and workforce development goals of the country. As a not-for-profit entity, the International Business University (IBU) seeks to expand by attracting domestic and international students. The lobbying goal is to to meet with elected and non-elected officials and obtain clarity on recent changes to student visas and international student caps.

Edelman will arrange meetings and support the client in engaging federal officials on policies and programs related to marine conservation, Arctic and northern governance, sustainable ocean management, and federal regulatory processes. This may include work on marine protected areas, impact assessments, fisheries management, climate-resilient oceans policy, shipping and coastal protection, and collaboration with Indigenous partners on conservation and stewardship.

Pure Storage is a leading flash storage, cloud, hybrid cloud, data protection, and recovery solution. They are interested in working to support federal government's workload migration projects and data storage needs/requirements.

Engagement on heavy duty electric vehicle subsidies and regulations. Ensure the CUSMA review strengthens North America’s integrated food supply chain by preserving stable, predictable, and efficient cross-border trade for food-service distributors. Working to maintain well-resourced, coordinated border operations, support labour mobility and credential recognition to address workforce shortages, and champion North American collaboration on long-term supply-chain reliability. Engagement in any consultations on the Nutrition North program. To introduce Sysco Canada to policy and decision makers at the legislative and executive levels of government, including around providing supply chain solutions for urban, rural, remote and Indigenous communities across Canada. Engagement on the National School Food Program.

Engaging and participating in Government of Canada policy and procurement projects and initiatives related to Tenable's unique cyber exposure solutions.

Canada Transportation Act with regard to cancellations, delays, lost luggage, advertising Competitiveness of the airline industry, with regard to domestic capacity, freedoms of the air, foreign ownership, competition policy, aircraft financing, pension financing, aircraft leasing policy Competitiveness of the airline industry with respect to reduction in federal taxation of Air Transport Security Charge, airport ground rent, fuel excise tax Labour, as regards to the Canada Labour Code and the collective bargaining process CATSA -- Federal Government review of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), respecting operations, governance, financing Canada's international trade and bilateral aviation agreements with regard to market access to other countries and freedoms of the air Aviation environmental policy with regard to emissions trading schemes, carbon taxes, aviation bio fuel, development of Canada's aviation emissions action plan United States aviation policy with respect to United States Customs and Border Protection Pre-Clearance operations, airport access