Brian Klunder

Seeking federal partnership in social impact investment opportunities involving indigenous communities in Canada Federal Government policies impacting social impact investment models between the federal government and the private sector.

Discuss Vanguard's views on the state of the domestic and global economies and potential impacts on Canadian economic policy. Regulations impacting the Financial Services Industry under the Pensions Benefits Standards Act Government priorities related to increasing the level of financial literacy in the Canadian public

Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, with respect to Division 2, Amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act Seeking to restore federal funding for services for those across Canada with reading disabilities.

Work to strengthen requirements on federally-regulated pension funds to implement effective transition plans to address climate-related financial risks and opportunities. Support the Development and implementation of an effective Green and Transition Finance Taxonomy, based on the work of the Sustainable Finance Action Council (SFAC). Discuss potential legislative changes to the Canadian Business Corporation Act and/or its Regulations to ensure CBCA-registered companies develop transition plans to address climate-related risks and opportunities.

Engage on issues related to procurement and procurement reforms – including the establishment of a Major Federal Project Office – and the need for consistency and centralized federal leadership in procurement. Engage on issues related to infrastructure investment and the need to focus on lifecycle models in federal infrastructure programs. Engage on Canada’s ongoing implementation of Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) rules under the Income Tax Act.

Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, with respect to Division 2, Amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act Seek to confirm continued funding for the Centre for Equitable Library Access and the National Network for Equitable Library Service from the government of Canada for accessible reading material for Canadians with print disabilities.

Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, with respect to Division 2, Amendments to the Canada Post Corporation Act Informing government and seeking support for Canada's public libraries as they address problems associated with mental health and addiction at libraries across Canada. Seeking to ensure Canada's public libraries and users have access on reasonable terms to e-content from multinational publishers.

Seek federal funding through the budget process to support the development, commercialization and manufacturing scale-up of advanced therapeutics in Canada.

Identifying and pursuing global trade opportunities with the assistance of the Canadian Trade Commissioner service and Global Affairs Canada Lottery contract opportunities between Canadian Bank Note and Canada Commercial Corporation.

Purpose: Provide the federal government with a perspective on the impacts of Foreign Affairs on social cohesion in community life in Canada. Providing input on the design, scope and implementation of Canada’s climate policy. Provide input and perspective to the federal government in relation to its planned comprehensive review of government expenditures to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Discuss the upcoming review of the disbursement quota for the Charitable sector for impacts on philanthropic organizations.

Seeking to support Rèleven’s SPREITT initiative and the inclusion in Budget 2026 of measures to support the preservation and repurposing of Canada’s underutilized community properties.

Support for federal government policies and regulations that reduce whale entanglements Review by the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans of the Fisheries Act specifically with respect to potential impacts on fish and wildlife. Policies and regulations in support of the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy Policies and programs that support Canada meeting its obligations under Target 2 of the Global Biodiversity Framework and the Bonn Challenge, including the implementation of the National Native Seed Strategy Budget with respect to environment and wildlife conservation.

Parliamentary consideration of Bill C-20 (An Act respecting the establishment of Build Canada Homes) and the impact on the Housing Sector. Discussions regarding the government’s housing policy and the implementation of these policies by Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and Build Canada Homes Reintroduction of tax incentive for developers known as the Multi-Unit Residential Building (MURB)

Consideration of amendments to the federal tax credit for investment in community bonds Federal policies impacting the inclusion of community bonds into RRSPs and TFSAs Federal policies impacting the inclusion of community bonds into federal housing, funding and financing programs

Government policy initiatives supporting Canada’s efforts to achieve its climate change target of net-zero emissions by 2050. Engaging Ministers, parliamentarians, and officials as part of a 'New Economy Canada' campaign on Canada's participation in the transition to a global decarbonized economy. Annual pre-budget consultations seeking inclusion of policies supporting the environment and sustainable development.

Government initiatives supporting economic development and growth across Canada. Engaging the Government of Canada on its proposed integrated management approach to plastic products to prevent waste and pollution. Advocating for repeal of the automatic annual escalator to the federal excise duty, under the Excise Act.