Robin MacLachlan

Engaging government decision-makers regarding regional development agency (ACOA) programs to support scaling up of Roswall's provincially licensed renewable to retail electricity entity Renewally Energy. Engaging members of parliament and government decision-makers regarding federal policies and programs that support renewable electricity generation and distribution including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Engaging government decision-makers regarding federal funding programs intended to support the development of renewable electricity generation and distribution projects including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada's Smart Renewable Electricification Pathways (SREP) program. Determining investment tax credit eligibility criteria for renewable electricity generation projects.

Skilled Labour Policies: promote increased domestic skilled trade and apprenticeship training, including federal funding for the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP) and other training initiatives to grow Canada's skilled construction work force. Engaging federal decision-makers regarding the unique challenges facing the construction sector in addressing mental health issues for workers. The Government of Canada's procurement policies as they related to the Energy Services Acquisition Program and the utilization of mechanical insulation. Engaging government officials regarding the next phase of Canada's infrastructure program as it relates to energy efficient buildings and capacity building in the skilled trades. Engaging government officials regarding federal funding programs to support energy audits, appraisals and retrofits for industrial, commercial and large residential buildings. Advocating for a National Patient Registry for Mesothelioma victims as part of a broader National Asbestos Strategy.

Policies or programs that will help grow Canada's digital economy and innovation. Engaging elected officials and government policymakers on AI policy, including intellectual property policy and online safety policies that impact AI safety and research companies. Engaging elected officials and government policymakers on AI policy.

Meetings with government officials regarding financial support for shortline rail infrastructure, including a proposal for a federal tax credit for shortline railway infrastructure investment in Canada. Engaging government officials regarding policies and programs to support shortline railways in Canada, including infrastructure improvements and climate resilience.

Engaging government officials regarding eligibility for Investment Tax Credits for clean electricity generation. Engaging government decision-makers regarding a contribution agreement under NRCan's Smart Renewables Electricity Pathways (SREPs) program.

Advocating for improvements to Canada's Occupational Health and Safety regulations to ensure federally regulated workers are protected from the health and safety risks associated with combustible dusts at grain terminals. Engaging Parliamentarians and government officials regarding labour issues facing workers at Canada's West coast grain terminals. Engaging Employment and Social Development Canada to strengthen the Labour Program's compliance and enforcement regime, including advocating for an expansion of ESDC's health and safety officer program.

Arranging meetings with elected officials and government policymakers to introduce Robinhood Markets and discuss its plans to expand into the Canadian market.

Government policy-making, legislation and regulatory proposals or changes related to the treatment of stablecoins in Canada, including participating in consultations and engaging government officials. Participating in consultations and informing policy development regarding financial sector policy. Engaging relevant government officials regarding federal policies and regulations impacting payments. Engaging Members of Parliament and government officials regarding the implementation of a consumer-driven banking system.

Transport Canada's proposal to expand marine transportation security clearance program. Engaging government officials regarding Transport Canada's marine transportation security clearance program and the security of Canada's ports. Engaging federal decision-makers about the use of Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code and the need to put a moratorium on its use while advocating for its repeal from the Canada Labour Code. Engaging elected officials and federal civil servants regarding labour relations in federally regulated sectors, including transportation. Engaging federal decision-makers regarding the on-going review of labour disputes at Canada's Ports. Engaging Transport Canada and Employment and Social Development Canada to advocate for strengthened federal compliance and enforcement regarding adherence to federal labour laws and regulations governing federally regulated businesses.

Continue to advance partnerships and funding to support Ocean Networks Canada - a University of Victoria initiative. Arranging meetings with government officials to discuss how the University of Victoria's research and innovation capacity can support the Government of Canada’s defence priorities, including Arctic and maritime security and surveillance. Providing strategic advice to the University to promote its priorities with decision makers and how they can support government priorities related to housing, economic and regional development, the preservation of Indigenous languages and legal orders, and the role of post-secondary sector in the commercialization of research. Engaging government decision-makers regarding the post-secondary sector's role in developing and supporting energy solutions for Canadian communities.

Engaging with government to promote additional investment in sexual education, sexual health promotion, and gender-based violence prevention.