Bridget Howe

Engaging with government on policy related to housing, housing affordability, rental markets, and rental availability including economic impacts, tax policy and infrastructure.

Engaging with government regarding economic, employment, social, and environmental impact of Value Village stores across Canada.

Seeking predictable long-term funding for both on-reserve and off-reserve housing. Engaging with the Major Projects Management Office (MPMO) and relevant departments to ensure Treaty 8 Nations are early participants in the planning, environmental assessment, and economic benefits of major natural resource and infrastructure projects. Advocating for the recognition and consistent implementation of Treaty 8 rights in all federal policies and decision-making.

McDonald's Canada seeks to share corporate stewardship undertakings with government such as their ongoing work through the Ronald McDonald House Charities. McDonald's Canada seeks to inform government about investments in Canadian agriculture commodities. McDonald's Canada seeks to engage with government to share information its labour and skills training strategy.

Seeking opportunities for MNP's Aboriginal Consulting Group to partner with Government to promote Aboriginal health, economic development, infrastructure and quality of life. Proposed legislative changes related to tax fairness affecting Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC)

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), specifically provisions related to copyright, culture, telecommunications and broadcasting. Telecommunications industry experiences with emergency outages and resolutions in the context of Bill C-58, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012. Spectrum and telecommunications policies including wireless networks and roaming, spectrum auctions and digital economy, satellite to mobile technology, as well as public safety broadband network. Single event sports betting, as it relates to the impact on gaming in Canada. Safety Code 6, limits for exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy Radiocommunications Act, specifically sections related to satellite signal theft. Procurement policies, specifically polices related to mobile devices and associated support services and solutions. Policies related to the adoption of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) by Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SMEs) Policies and regulations related to the operation of Rogers Bank, with respect to financial sector regulations governing the Bank including issues under the Bank Act and consumer protection regulations. Policies and programs that promote equity of opportunities and address accessibility issues for Canadians. Policies, consultations and regulations related to the Broadcasting Act, Online News Act, Telecommunications Act, Copyright Act, and PIPEDA, the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Matters relating to Canada’s cybersecurity, specifically issues relating to public/ private partnerships designed to prevent the disruption of critical infrastructure and cyber systems. Matters related to Rogers’ acquisition of further shares in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Issues pertaining to professional sports and sport programs in Canada, alongside policies related to a growing Canadian sports economy. Implementation of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, which gained royal assent in June 2023, as well as production supports for Canadian local news Corporate taxation under the Income Tax Act, specifically the calculation of tax on digital infrastructure, the calculation of Capital Cost Allowance (“CCA”) and the calculation of country-by-country (“CbC”) reporting. Copyright Act, specifically sections related to fairing dealing, anti-piracy and claimed infringement. Commitments related to the acquisition of Shaw Communications. Canada, US, Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA), specifically provisions related to copyright, culture, telecommunications and broadcasting. Broadcasting policies and regulations related to a modernized broadcasting system that fosters competition in the Canadian industry. Broadband policies and regulations, including rural broadband, the measurement of internet performance, competitive dynamics of broadband and availability of wholesale internet access and affordable internet. Bringing awareness of rising rates of network theft, tampering and vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure, retail robberies and sharing industry experiences of a need for criminal justice responses. An Act to enact the Consumer Privacy Protection Act and the Personal Information and Date Protection Tribunal Act