Adam Rogers-Green

Discussions on complementing corporate investment with government investment and initiatives. Discussion of labour policies and regulations within the retail industry Potential regulatory or legislative changes relative to data and privacy. Potential policy changes to healthy foods and nutrition initiatives under Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. Initiatives related to sustainable seafood programs and practices under the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the impact on Canadian fisheries and oceans. Initiatives related to environmental policies and programs under Environment and Climate Change Canada which may have an impact on the retail grocery industry. Initiatives impacting food safety and food labeling through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and/or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Discussions regarding international trade agreements and their impact on the retail, food and pharmacy sector. Discussion of drug policies, eHealth and primary health care policies.

Veterans Independence Program, respecting extension to Royal Canadian Mounted Police veterans. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act, respecting marriage after retirement or over the age of 60; immediate indexation of Canadian Forces Superannuation Act and Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superannuation Act pensions; pension plan funding and security of benefits; and Pension Advisory Committee. Registered Retirement Savings Plans, Registered Retirement Income Fund and Tax Free Savings Accounts, respecting coordination and enhancement of programs. Public Service Superannuation Act, respecting annual statement of benefits for pensioners. Public Service Health Care Plan and Pensioner Dental Service Plan, respecting coordination of plans and maintenance/enhancement. Previously known as Bill C-357 of the 42nd Parliament, An Act to amend the Public Service Superannuation Act (Group 1 contributors); with respect to discussions with government officials the implications of this bill and current legislation on retirees, and the need to fix a gap that emerged following 2012 changes to the federal public service pension plan (specifically, veterans who transfer their pensionable military service to the public service pension plan after 2013 are subject to a later retirement date, even though they have served Canada prior to the cut-off date). Policies and programs which may enhance and protect the rights and well-being of veterans and their families, included, but not limited to The Veterans Well-being Act (S.C. 2005, c. 21), the Pension Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. P-6 as amended and the Veterans Benefit Act, R.S.C. 1970, V-2 as amended. Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement, respecting coordination and enhancement of programs. Marriage after retirement or over the age of 60; Pension Advisory Committee; pension plan funding and security of benefits. Maintain Canada Health Act and equitable health care access. Implementation of a national pharmacare program that responds to recommendations made by the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare. Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) and recognition of Federal Retiree as the leading representative body for retirees (or retired public servants, members of the CAF and members of the RCMP). Ensure that the Pension Benefit Standards Act remains unchanged with respect to protecting defined benefit pension plans and changes that would undermine them. Discussions with government officials to ensure and discuss the progress of implementing a national seniors strategy which will encourage and promote the wellness and independence of older Canadians. Canadian Forces and Public Service Supplementary Death Benefit, respecting discriminatory differences. Canada Pension Plan/Quebec Pension Plan, respecting coordination of superannuation plans and enhancement.