Policy Concepts

Discussions with government regarding smart surveillance networks for Canadian border and critical infrastructure security to highlight the important role it plays and pursue funding towards its use in strengthening national defence and security.

To highlight the merits of Cochrane District Services Board’s housing project and seek funding support to ensure the project can reach its full potential to deliver affordable housing in the north.

Ongoing government engagement activities related to any future legislative changes impacting long-term care and seniors’ housing, including national standards, affordable, and supportive housing.

Discussions with officials regarding the Canadian tax system with the goal of making it easier to access tax credits for seniors and their caregivers who utilize part-time family funded home care services.

Educate government officials on the benefits of using propane especially in northern and remote communities. Explore opportunities to remove barriers and create conditions to provide cost-effective, flexible and sustainable energy solutions for communities and industry in northern Ontario.

Ongoing government engagement activities related to any future legislative changes impacting long-term care and seniors’ housing, including national standards, affordable, and supportive housing.

Discussions with government around current and potential extended producer responsibility policies; specifically highlighting global best practices and the opportunity to create measurable, sustainable value for producers, the public and the environment through the development of a circular economy in Canada.

To advocate for funding that will facilitate affordable housing construction.

Funding, Advocating for funding for Winsor-Essex's transitional housing project that will provide 40 apartments with wrap-around support and stability to women and their children while they rebuild their lives after fleeing from violence and abuse.

To highlight the merits of the Victoria Park Community Homes project and seek funding supports to ensure the project can reach its full potential of affordable housing units