James Ball

Interested in the continued promotion of skills training and development of Canadians. Updating the Mobile Equipment and Machinery Depreciation Rates to be more in line with rates in the United States that encourage companies to acquire new, innovative and more environmentally friendly equipment. Removing obstacles that place unnecessary burdens and costs on importing and exporting equipment, parts and other supplies. Supporting continued infrastructure investments, especially into transportation infrastructure and trade infrastructure. Supporting the Canadian Government in keeping Canada friendly to investments in important sectors, such as energy. Supporting for a continued national housing strategy that addresses housing shortages in cities across Canada. Oppose any amendment to the Copyright Act that would create a right to modify equipment in the area of diagnosis, maintenance and repair.

The Government of Canada should establish an application-based transit safety and security fund that allots $75M/ year for two years. This will help support transit agencies with the specific expenditures needed to prevent, combat, and respond to safety and security incidents on their systems. Eligible costs can include staffing, training, station enhancements, public awareness and other safety and security measures identified by transit agencies. MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT - ACTIVITY TO PROMOTE FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; INCLUDES PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSALS. The Government of Canada must pass Bill C-395, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (public transit workers) which amends subsection 269.01 of the Criminal Code to strengthen penalties for assaults on transit workers and expands the current definition of transit operators to include all transit workers. NATIONAL TRANSIT STRATEGY - DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED NATIONAL POLICY ON PUBLIC TRANSIT, INCLUDING ELEMENTS ADDRESSING FUNDING, LAND USE, RESEARCH, INCENTIVES AND ACCOUNTABILITY. DEDICATED FUNDING FOR URBAN PUBLIC TRANSIT - CAMPAIGN TO IMPLEMENT A DEDICATED PORTION OF FEDERAL FUNDING PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT PROJECTS; INCLUDES PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSALS.

Work with Health Canada on the implementation of Bill C-284, a National Strategy for Eye Care. As experts in eye and vision health, support the consultation process and the production of a final report. Advocate for the appointment of a national Chief Vision Health Officer. Secure funding for a National Vision Health Desk at the Public Health Agency of Canada.

Share key findings from report written by the CFLA intended to stimulate small business growth and uplift Canadian productivity. Key recommendations include expanding the Business Development Bank of Canada's (BDC) indirect lending portfolio to ensure more financing reaches SMEs. Introducing securitization programs that bundle SME loans to reduce risk and attract private investment. Strengthening partnerships between independent financing and leasing companies and major financial institutions to foster a more competitive, agile and innovative financial ecosystem. Increase the automobile income tax deduction limits and expense benefit rates that will apply in 2025 and beyond. These changes could be done by amending the Income tax Act or accompanying regulations. Ensure the proactive enforcement of stolen vehicle legislation with respect to Canada Border Service Agency's power to search containers for export.. Seeking better enforcement and inspection by the Canada Border Service Agency of potential stolen vehicle shipments leaving Canada's ports. Amend the Select Luxury Tax Act to exempt all zero emission vehicles Seeking a Parliamentary review of the Mandate of the Farm Credit Canada Bank Act Review. Ensuring any amendments to the Bank Act review are not damaging to the leasing industry.