Claire Bragg

Advance initiatives towards a comprehensive, coordinated national framework on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDDs). Advocating for the next round of Strategic Science Fund (SSF) funding to explicitly prioritize research, innovation, and implementation initiatives that advance children’s health, with a special emphasis on brain health and neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD).

Federal funding programs and initiatives related to critical infrastructure protection, emergency preparedness, and research security where agri-food sector expertise and university research capacity may contribute to government priorities. Discussions surrounding the linkage between agri-food research and federal cybersecurity and emergency preparedness policy, including areas where university-led research findings may inform or support government objectives related to critical infrastructure resilience and food system continuity. Federal grants, contributions, and financial benefits supporting agri-food security research capacity, food system vulnerability assessment, and university-led programs that advance Canada's National Food Security Strategy objectives. Policies and programs related to agri-food security, food system resilience, and domestic food production capacity. The University of Guelph seeks to advance federal support for university-led research, training, and knowledge mobilization that contributes to implementation of the National Food Security Strategy and strengthens Canada's food supply chain. Advocating for federal support, including dedicated student housing funding and program eligibility through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Engaging departmental officials and ministerial staff regarding changes to international student visa permits and impacts to the University. Innovation, science and research funding through existing mechanisms including regional development agencies, strategic investment fund, tri-council funding and new strategic initiatives.

Introductory meetings to exchange information and discuss research, innovation, and policy related to climate adaptation, energy systems, northern infrastructure, emergency preparedness, public safety, critical minerals, governance, and community resilience. Discussing Indigenous-led, community-rooted programming that support governance capacity, local implementation, and sustainable northern development. Discussing and exploring funding opportunities for workforce development, skilled trades training, and specialized northern labour capacity tied to major projects, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and long-term economic growth in the North. Advocating for federal support for student and faculty housing, training facilities and other institutional infrastructure.

Advocating for and seeking federal investment in family violence prevention and gender-based violence programming, including supports for mothers and young children experiencing violence, trauma, and instability. Seeking funding for child and youth mental health programming, with a focus on early intervention models that reduce downstream pressure on healthcare, education, justice, and social service systems. Discussing child and youth mental health programming and policy, with a focus on early intervention models that reduce downstream pressure on healthcare, education, justice, and social service systems.

Communications with public office holders about data gathered by ConnexOntario Health Services Information about mental health programs in Canada. The purpose of the communications is to discuss the data and share the client's findings.