Alliance Babunga

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects: Black Healthcare Professional Network is looking to access funding under the Youth Focused Projects stream of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESS Program) to secure funding to further our organization’s objectives. To engage the Government of Canada to expand the range of funding programs to enhance the health outcomes of Black Canadians. Mental Health of Black Canadians Knowledge Mobilization Initiative: Black Healthcare Professional Network is seeking to access funding through the Mental Health of Black Canadians Initiative to support the development of a national knowledge mobilization network for diverse Black populations in Canada, regarding mental health and its determinants. Heritage Canada’s Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program’s (MARP) Organizational Capacity Building (OCB) component: Black Healthcare Professional Network is seeking to access funding through the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program’s (MARP) Organizational Capacity Building (OCB) component to support the growth of Black Healthcare Professional Network’s diversity and inclusion programming.

Seek ways for Metis Artists in British Columbia can participate in the diplomatic gifting program and ensure government buildings include metis art in their buildings. Negotiate revisions to the terms of reference for the Recognitions of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination table. Ensure the Government of Canada continues to engage Metis Nation British Columbia in advancing self government discussions. Additionally, provide updates to government officials on the research work being done across British Columbia to advance self government discussions. Seek adequate funding for housing, education, child services and cultural programs. Seek ways to participate and advance Metis Nation British Columbia housing priorities through Build Canada Homes. Seek opportunities and engagement on the development of the Major Projects Office. Additionally, ensure Metis business in British Columbia are included in the procurement opportunities that flow from Major Projects initiated in British Columbia. Seek understanding and adequate funding supports on programs that will help Metis women and LGBTQ community in BC. Understand what supports are available for adoption of digital governance and seek federal funding for updates and adoption of digital governance. Ensure the Indigenous Justice Strategy includes perspectives from the Metis Nation British Columbia. Ensure MNBC is included in the program delivery stream of the National School Food Program. Lead the negotiations for a self government agreement.

Funding to support its project to develop an arts centre

Support for new research and campus infrastructure. Increased funding and program design for various programs administered by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Funding or support with respect to international development cooperation (student and academic mobility, internships, research collaboration, exchanges, technical assistance). Discussions regarding possible research and development initiatives for, and investments in, partnerships with the University of Calgary. Discussions concerning potential research and development initiatives and investments related to clean energy, environmental research and climate change policy. Discussions about policy implementation regarding the academic visa process in support of international faculty recruitment with respect to changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. Budget bills in support of federal funding for post-secondary education, research, innovation, science and technology.

Request a budgetary increase to Canadian Heritage's Canada Cultural Investment Fund - Endowment Incentives Component by an additional $20 million annually. Participate in collective advocacy efforts to request an annual budgetary increase to the Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) Explore funding avenues for cultural infrastructure funding to revitalize the Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity campus and performance facilities.

Examining opportunities for federal government funding for the Black Screen Office to create greater opportunities for Black Canadians in the audiovisual sector

Advocacy for funding to support the delivery of CEE Center for Young Black Professionals programs and services.

Tourism--to support Heritage Park as a premier tourist destination in Calgary

Advocate for government to introduce programs/testing to monitor and address the movement of poultry into Canada outside of Canada's import (TRQ) controls. Provide input and advice on Canada's Food Security Strategy and other measures to address food insecurity. Inquiries regarding the processing of Remission Applications Advocate for red tape reduction. Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada. Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector. Advocating for regulations to exclude food from the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act given the significant risks to food safety and international trade. Tariffs: Lobby federal government on Canada's response to U.S. and other tariffs Orderly functioning of Poultry Supply Management including allocation decisions. Plastic packaging - ensure Federal Policy framework sets achievable targets for food packaging and recognizes packaging functional requirements. Greenwashing provisions of Competition Act - requesting amendments to address concern that legislation will reduce climate leadership in Canada. Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its application to food manufacturing and agriculture. The National Animal Health and Welfare Strategy, planning for a foreign animal disease outbreak and updating the Animal Transport Regulations. The Import for Re-export Program for chicken, administration of import controls for chicken and fowl and design of a Processor Modernization Program. The Food and Drugs Regulations and policies, specifically approval of food ingredients including anti-microbial treatments for meat, approval of health claims, implementation of new allergen labeling regulations and policies on sodium reduction. Public Opinion Polling related to food insecurity and poverty Preparedness for African Swine Fever Policies and Programs to reduce food insecurity Policies and programs that address the social determinants of health Initiatives under the Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance as it relates to the meat and livestock industry. Implementation of a national school food program Healthy Eating Strategy including implementation of the new Nutrition Facts Table, front-of-pack nutrition labeling regulations, development of the new Canada's Food Guide. Government action to stengthen the food safety system through new regulations under the Safe Food for Canadians Act. CFIA's labeling modernization initiative and impact on food labeling practices in the food marketplace. Access to funding under Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs Providing input on the scope of the 21st Century Corporations Act, particularly as it relates to the obligations placed on corporations and directors under the Act.

Influence spending priorities within Canada's International Assistance Envelope to ensure these funds reach the poorest and most vulnerable. Advocate for Canada's continuous support and contribution to eradicate preventable diseases globally. Advocate for Africa to remain a key focus on Canada's International Development Policy.