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Anthony Chiovitti

IMPACT PUBLIC AFFAIRS9 communications in the past year

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Direct Sellers Association of Canada

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Regulations developed under Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) formerly known as Bill C-28 (An Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities, and to amend the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act, the Competition Act, the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Telecommunications Act (Fighting Internet and Wireless Spam Act)) with respect to electronic messages sent by direct sellers. Food and Drugs Act - Natural Health Products Regulations as they relate to product approvals Gig economy - Ensuring that the independent sales contractors (ISCs) status continues to be recognized by the government during consultations and potential changes Discussions with Status of Women Canada regarding programs relating to women's economic security

Denturist Association of Canada

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Expand the Student Loan Forgiveness Program to include Denturist schooling. Advocate to the Government to modify the CDCP to include an Alternative Benefit Clause for eligible patients that have had implants. Promoting access to oral health care for Canada's denture users, including but not limited to those living in long-term care facilities, First Nations and Inuit people, Northern Canadians, and other vulnerable populations.

Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada

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To remove the goods and services tax from pet food products and include pets in the National Adaptation Strategy

Canadian Chiropractic Association

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Advocating for a 1-year extension to the mandate of the Canadian Pain Task Force in order to create an implementation plan for the recently released Action Plan. Ensuring COVID-19 financial programs support chiropractors across Canada. Looking to improve the accessibility of Canadian Armed Forces personnel access to chiropractic services. The Disability Tax Credit Certificate gives Canadians the means to visit healthcare professionals. The current tax credit can be administered by doctors, nurses and physiotherapists. Chiropractors aren't currently eligible to administer the tax credit to patients, hence putting them at a disadvantage when compared to other professions. Chiropractors are regulated in all provinces and territories, and can assess, diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions which affects over 11 million Canadians annually. CCA would like the tax credit modernized to include chiropractors to ensure readily available and proper care for all Canadians. Working with the government to update the Student Loan Forgiveness program to include chiropractors. Advocating for the government to update the Interim Federal Health Program that supports refugees to include chiropractic care. Working with the Minister of Finance in introducing a one-time tax deduction for healthcare professionals starting out in rural communities, and ensuring it includes chiropractors. Advocating against the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate increase as proposed in Federal Budget 2024.

National Golf Course Owners Association Canada

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Raise awareness of golf's important role in supporting the health and well-being of Canadians each year, while also contributing significantly to the Canadian economy and attracting tourism across the country. Income Tax Act (golfing expenses) - Maintain dialogue with the federal government regarding the Income Tax Act, particularly the section on recreational expenses that excludes expenses related to golf.