Kristina Martin

Actua is Canada's largest science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills training organization focused on the engagement of underrepresented youth. The organization is advocating for investments in STEM, including AI literacy and skills development, to strengthen Canada's talent pipeline and prepare the future workforce. Safe Social Media Act - discussions regarding the newly tabled Bill C-34 CanCode Program - Actua is advocating for the renewal of CanCode. Strategic Science Fund - Actua is advocating for continued, longterm investment in SSF.

Skills Canada helps youth explore various career possibilities in the world of skilled trades and technologies. We will be requesting meetings to discuss continued investments from the Government of Canada to support skills development and employment opportunities in skilled trades.

To participate in consultations regarding any changes to mail service in remote, rural, and Northern communities, following the government's announcement that the moratorium on rural post offices will be lifted.

Engagement with federal public office holders regarding funding opportunities related to defence procurement, innovation, workforce development, and Indigenous participation, in relation to marine and aerospace training and simulation services.

Advocating for direct funding through the federal budget to support the organization's employment services, including job-matching and wrap-around supports. Setting up meetings to position ApprenticeSearch.com as a recipient of funding under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy's Canadian Apprenticeship Service, and the Skilled Trades Awareness Readiness Program.

Reforms to Correctional Service of Canada and the federal government to better support Correctional Program Officers. This includes ensuring staffing levels and workloads allow programs to be delivered effectively; improving training, mentorship, and career development opportunities; and, strengthening mental health and wellness supports for these employees. Refocusing Government Spending Initiative - advocacy to exclude cuts to the RCMP and other public safety federal departments and agencies Increased number of federal parole officers working in the community and in institutions Amendments to the Government Employees' Compensation Act (GECA) including: Proactive, inclusive legislation that recognizes the difficult work undertaken by thousands of federal public service employees working under the auspices of Public Safety, Justice and the Attorney General; A new compensation framework for federal employees that provides the same equitable and inclusive coverage no matter where the employee works in Canada; and Modify the definitions in GECA so that provinces and territories will be required to include all federal employees under presumptive injury legislation.

Workforce Warriors is pursuing funding opportunities to deliver Indigenous culture training and workforce development programs.

Funding for clean homebuilding technology To secure funding through Build Canada Homes Build Canada Homes: to consult on the parameters of the government's new entity "Build Canada Homes," including support for SMEs and early-phase Canadian homebuilding technology development.

To secure funding through Build Canada Homes Build Canada Homes: to consult on the parameters of the government's new entity "Build Canada Homes," including support for SMEs and early-phase Canadian homebuilding technology development.

Research Canada is a collaborative advocacy leader working to achieve policy impact by strengthening political and public support for a robust health research and innovation ecosystem in Canada.

Pursuing funding opportunities to support PLATO Testing's employment and training for Indigenous people.