Joshua Matthewman

Engaging on the development of Federal policy to address street disorder and drug-related crime Seeking Tourism Relief Funding Opportunties for Infrastructure Funds for Municipalities Opportunities for innovation, green technology, and economic development funds for municipalities Opportunities for climate change prevention and adaptation funds and green technology funds for municipalities Opportunities for Affordable Housing Funds pertaining to Muncipalities Engaging on the development of the Blue Economy Strategy. Advocating for protections for the Southern Resident Orca Pod.

Canadian Organic Standards - standards review, equivalency agreements, standards assurance, standards enforcement.

Provide input on Federal implementation of international climate change commitments and input into climate conversations at international summits. Provide input on the Federal Sustainable Jobs Plan. Input on the Canada Water Agency and building Federal collaboration with the Experimental Lakes Area. Strengthening and enacting federal regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts from the oil and gas sector and other economic sectors. Seeking funding from the Government of Canada for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development. Federal budget and spending – providing resources for climate and environmental initiatives, including clean energy; aligning federal spending with climate objectives. Climate change and energy policy – strengthening current government climate change policies, and implementation and strengthening of the Emissions Reduction Plan.

Secure Federal funding for and greater collaboration with the Toronto Zoo animal reproduction labs. Assist the client in raising awareness among parliamentarians of the Toronto Zoo animal reproduction labs.

To arrange meetings to discuss the Kuds Ze Kayah Project in South East Yukon

Advocate for continued Federal funding for full development of the Yukon – British Columbia Grid Connect Advocate for more early-stage Federal funding for metals and critical minerals mining projects, including financing Indigenous ownership stakes in such projects. Advocate for changes to the environmental assessment requirements for disbursement of Yukon Resources Gateway Program funding. Advocate for streamlining the mandate and processes of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board, including better Federal resourcing of the Board to complete key project assessments.

Support the client in pursuing investment through Natural Resources Canada critical mineral targeted programs and other government programs. Assist the client in raising awareness among parliamentarians of the Wicheeda Rare Earth Elements Project in British Columbia.

Engage on Canada’s ongoing implementation of Excessive Interest and Financing Expenses Limitation (EIFEL) rules under the Income Tax Act. Engage on issues related to infrastructure investment and the need to focus on lifecycle models in federal infrastructure programs. 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.

Provide input on policy measures to strengthen the Canadian biofuels sector through the Natural Resources Canada biofuels sector growth consultations. Federal Clean Fuel Standard - development and implementation Engaging on the Greening Government Strategy. Engaging on Action Plan for aviation emission reductions.

Support the client in pursuing investment through Natural Resources Canada critical mineral targeted programs and other government programs. Assist the client in raising awareness among parliamentarians of the Crater Lake Scandium Project in Northeastern Quebec, its leading potential, and the market for scandium as an advanced material.

Assist the client in raising awareness among parliamentarians of the Murray Brook Project in New Brunswick. Support the client in pursuing investment through Natural Resources Canada critical mineral targeted programs and other government programs.

Advocate for the inclusion of policies and programs to support ecological food production practices in the next Agricultural Policy Framework. Advocate for the inclusion of policies and programs to support new entrant and young farmers in the next Agricultural Policy Framework.

Seeking increased Federal funding for the Moose Hide Campaign to address the growing demand for its work.

To raise awareness of Pano AI’s wildfire detection technology and explore potential government funding programs related to wildfire prevention, detection, and response. To raise awareness of Pano AI’s wildfire detection technology and explore government partnerships and procurement opportunities related to wildfire prevention, detection, and response.

Communicating with Government officials to identify and secure government funding for defence and aerospace related initiatives.

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 Consideration of amendments to the federal tax credit for investment in community bonds

Advocate for the inclusion of policies and programs to support ecological food production practices in the next Agricultural Policy Framework Advocate for the inclusion of policies and programs to support new entrant and young farmers in the next Agricultural Policy Framework

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

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.