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Support meetings and policy collaboration related to Canada's work on the global level for all persons with disabilities, via the United Nations, between relevant stakeholders. Lead meetings, arrange discussions and coordinate events related to budget 2026 as it relates to all advocacy initiatives of Easter Seals Canada and all programs, grants, funding and services impacting persons with disabilities. Lead discussions on infrastructure for camp and accessible buildings Canada wide. Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities Communicate the priorities of members and provincial interests at the federal level Canada wide with respect to the 2026 budget and beyond. Arranging meetings with Members of the House of Commons, senior officials and staff related to the advocacy mandate and work of Easter Seals Canada. Arrange meetings related to the the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals in Canada: housing, transportation, employment and accessibility. Arrange meetings related to labour shortages relevant to Easter Seals national summer camp programming Canada wide, work permits and relevant potential solutions from a labour and immigration perspective. Advance discussions on funding for digitization of Easter Seals programs and services; leading meetings advocating for new funding and new funding models for charities. Arrange discussions and meetings for relevant provincial members and/or introduce ESC officials to Government of Canada officials to discuss policy and funding change's to Jordan's Principle. Arrange meetings related to the the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals in Canada: housing, transportation, employment and accessibility. Discuss international education policy and show support for the work of private members statement (and the follow up work of this statement) M-78 - "M-78 Inclusion of People With Disabilites". Arrange meetings related to labour shortages relevant to Easter Seals national summer camp programming Canada wide, work permits and relevant potential solutions from a labour and immigration perspective. Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities Discuss funding of accessibility education for employees in the federally regulated transport sector. Arrange meetings regarding regulations pertinent to the Canada Disability Benefit design and implementation. To discuss autism awareness as it relates to Autism Awareness Month and related policies and legislation. Discuss policies related to employment pertaining to youth and adults living with disabilitites Lead discussions on the implementation of national dental and pharmacare programs as they relate to persons with disabilities. Lead discussions and consultations related to Easter Seals core policy priorities related to budget 2024. Discuss potential tariffs as they may relate to medical equipment and mobility devices. Discuss the Canada Post labour shortage and its impact on persons with disabilities. Advocate for accessible policies, programs and related initiatives as it relates to the build of the new high-speed rail line between Toronto and Montreal, as it relates to all persons with disabilities. Discuss public safety related to person with disabilities living in Canada particularly as it relates to cities, transport and housing. Discuss and organize meetings related to healthcare for persons with disabilities. Arrange meetings pertaining to safety and federal policy that may impact individuals with disabilities Lead meetings and discussions related to potential education funding during a future election campaign. Coordinate meetings with the Canadian Ambassador to America, Kristin Hillman, for the CEO of Easter Seals Canada to discuss matters of Canada -US interest related to disability and inclusion and organize events in partnership with the embassy on transport, employment, education and inclusion. Lead discussions and meetings related to the supply chai

Lead discussions on infrastructure for camp and accessible buildings Canada wide. Communicate the priorities of members and provincial interests at the federal level Canada wide with respect to the 2026 budget and beyond. Advance discussions on funding for digitization of Easter Seals programs and services; leading meetings advocating for new funding and new funding models for charities. Coordinate meetings with the Canadian Ambassador to America and relevant officials to discuss matters of Canada -US interest related to disability and inclusion and organize events in partnership with the embassy on transport, employment, education and inclusion. Lead meetings, arrange discussions and coordinate events related to budget 2026 as it relates to all advocacy initatives of Easter Seals Canada and all programs, grants, funding and services impacting persons with disabilities. Lead discussions and arrange meetings relating to the ongoing development of the Canada Disability Benefit. Champion Buy Canada policy as it relates to all persons with disabilities and all aspects of procurement. Discuss and lead meetings related to any emerging artificial intelligence legislation; scope of these meetings may include safeguards for persons with disabilities and the impact of AI on employment and persons with disabilities. Coordinate and lead discussions related to funding for Easter Seals Canada in budget 2025 and beyond. Support meetings and policy collaboration related to Canada's work on the global level for all persons with disabilities, via the United Nations, between relevant stakeholders. Arrange discussions and meetings for relevant provincial members and/or introduce ESC officials to Government of Canada officials to discuss policy and funding change's to Jordan's Principle. Discuss federal - provincial issues related to potential clawbacks of the Canada Disability Benefit at the provincial level. Discuss the potential of funding from Elections Canada to support communications projects related to accessibility voting. Advocate for accessible policies, programs and related initiatives as it relates to the build of the new high-speed rail line between Toronto and Montreal, as it relates to all persons with disabilities. Lead meetings and discussions related to potential education funding during a future election campaign. Discuss potential tariffs as they may relate to medical equipment and mobility devices. Discuss the care economy as it relates to seniors with disabilities. Lead discussions on the implementation of national dental and pharmacare programs as they relate to persons with disabilities. Encourage increased procurement by the Government of Canada by enhanced buying from businesses and entities owned by persons with disabilities; lead meetings related to procurement policy in Canada and a more committed effort to procure products, services, land and/or entities that support the principles of a barrier-free Canada. Lead discussions and meetings related to accessible sport in Canada. To discuss Easter Seals camps programming and impact as well as the organization's broad national role in advocacy and federal mandate with Members of the House of Commons and Senate To discuss autism awareness as it relates to Autism Awareness Month and related policies and legislation. Lead discussions and meetings related to the supply chain, constraints and how it impacts Canadians living with a disability. Lead advocacy efforts on conversations related to the regulation phase and implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit (Bill C-22) Act Discuss the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities, long term infrastructure planning and development Discuss public safety related to person with disabilities living in Canada particularly as it relates to cities, transport and housing. Discuss private members statement, M-78/Inclusion of people with disabilities; coordinate relevant meetings and offer Easter Seals support. Discuss polici

To discuss Easter Seals camps programming and impact as well as the organization's broad national role in advocacy and federal mandate with Members of the House of Commons and Senate To discuss autism awareness as it relates to Autism Awareness Month and related policies and legislation. Lead meetings, arrange discussions and coordinate events related to budget 2026 as it relates to all advocacy initatives of Easter Seals Canada and all programs, grants, funding and services impacting persons with disabilities. Lead meetings and discussions related to potential education funding during a future election campaign. Lead discussions on infrastructure for camp and accessible buildings Canada wide. Lead discussions and arrange meetings relating to the ongoing development of the Canada Disability Benefit. Lead advocacy efforts on conversations related to the regulation phase and implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit (Bill C-22) Act Discuss private members statement, M-78/Inclusion of people with disabilities; coordinate relevant meetings and offer Easter Seals support. Discuss and lead meetings related to any emerging artificial intelligence legislation; scope of these meetings may include safeguards for persons with disabilities and the impact of AI on employment and persons with disabilities. Discuss and find solutions to labour market shortages, for summer camps, as they relate to immigration and work permits, with officials. Communicate the priorities of members and provincial interests at the federal level Canada wide with respect to the 2026 budget and beyond. Champion Buy Canadian policy as it relates to all persons with disabilities and all aspects of procurement. Arrange meetings pertaining to safety and federal policy that may impact individuals with disabilities Advance discussions on funding for digitization of Easter Seals programs and services; leading meetings advocating for new funding and new funding models for charities. Support meetings and policy collaboration related to Canada's work on the global level for all persons with disabilities, via the United Nations, between relevant stakeholders. Arrange discussions and meetings for relevant provincial members and/or introduce Easter Seals Canada officials to Government of Canada officials to discuss policy and funding changes to Jordan's Principle. Advocate for digital support from Members of Parliament, Senators, staff, and government officials for Easter Seals' annual Red Shirt Day social media campaign. Advocate for accessible policies, programs, and related initiatives pertaining to the building of the new high-speed rail line between Toronto and Montreal as it relates to persons with disabilities. Lead discussions on the implementation of national dental and pharmacare programs as they relate to persons with disabilities. Lead discussions and meetings related to supply chain constraints, and how this impacts Canadians living with disabilities. Lead discussions and meetings related to accessible sport in Canada. Encourage increased procurement by the Government of Canada by enhanced buying from businesses and entitities owned by persons with disabilities; lead metings related to procurement policy in Canada and a more committed effort to procure products, services, land, and/or entities that support the principles of a barrier-free Canada. Discuss the potential for funding from Elections Canada to support communications projects related to accessibility voting. Discuss the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities, long-term infrastructure planning and development. Discuss the care economy as it relates to seniors with disabilities. Discuss public safety related to persons with disabilities living in Canada, particularly as it relates to cities, transport, and housing. Discuss potential tariffs as they may relate to medical equipment and mobility devices. Discuss policies related to employment pertaining to youth and adults living with disa

Advocate for changes to facilitate adoption of auto features for retirement savings. Advocate for legislative or regulatory changes to allow for automatic features in workplace pension plans. Discussions related to the implementation of CRA Notice 344 Consultation on the National Strategy on mental health of men and boys Discussions related to Bill S-5 Connected Care for Canadians Act. FCAC direction to update complaint-handling information for insurers Discussions related to drug pricing, including decisions, policies and processes of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) Discussions related to supply and shortages of drugs in Canada, including the Multi-Stakeholder Steering Committee. Discussions related to regulatory burden, including “cutting red tape”. Impacts on Canadian insurers of proposed U.S. tax measures. Discussions relating to the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial sector regulatory system as it pertains to insurance companies. Discussing plans on the Data Collection Modernization initiative Promotion of a broader range of investments by insurance companies (e.g., farmland, timberland, fintechs) Statutory review of the Insurance Companies Act as it relates to insurance products and investments. Discussions related to the implementation of national pharmacare including bilateral agreements with provinces and territories; the committee of experts on the implementation of pharmacare and the advisory panel on bulk purchasing. Promotion of pension products, including decumulation solutions. Discussions related to the implementation of the Interpretation letter on the Canada health act related to physician equivalent services. Inter-provincial harmonization and trade barriers as it relates to insurance products. Discussions related to the financial sector policy review. Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI). Guidelines related to risk management, capital and accounting for insurance companies. This includes capital charges for infrastructure investments under the LICAT. International Trade with respect to opening trade relations, regulations, foreign ownership and national treatment in foreign markets, with regards to India, Europe, China, Japan, Trans-Pacific partnership (TPP), Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), Plurilateral Trade In Services Agreement (TISA) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). Work to ensure that the income tax act does not put insurance companies at a competitive disadvantage. Promotion of risk-based and principles-based regulation for financial institutions regulations. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act: seeking workable approaches to privacy rules affecting life and health insurers when the Act is updated. Income Tax Regulations (section 6(1)(f) as it relates to income tax withholding on wage loss replacement plans (disability income benefits). Income Tax Regulations, Part XIV. Income Tax Regulations, Part III: Updating income tax rules for life insurance policies. Income Tax Act, Section 146: Retirement income recommendations regarding the treatment of life insurance companies; Section 146.2 (TFSAs); Section 146.3 (RRIFs). Income Tax Act, Part VI as it relates to capital tax on financial institutions. Financing infrastructure projects, as it relates to investments by insurers Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) risk-based guidance as it relates to life insurance Employment Insurance (EI) reform as it relates to disability benefits; and EI Premium Reduction Program issues. Amendments to Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing rules as they affect insurance companies

March of Dimes Canada is advocating for the National Building Code and National Housing Catalogue to be based on Universally-designed, accessible and adaptable principles. We are also advocating for targeted rent supports and home ownership incentives for low-and-modest-income people with disabilities, and for Build Canada Homes to make accessibility a primary consideration in all facets of its mandate. March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors. March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes. March of Dimes Canada is advocating for national funding for home and vehicle modification programs across Canada to support people with disabilities and the aging population remain independent in their homes and communities. March of Dimes Canada is advocating for funding for more Skills for Success programs for people with disabilities to develop and enhance digital skills.

Taxation and Finance - policies and programs that will advance the human right to an adequate standard of living, focused on those in greatest need Housing - policies and programs that will advance the human right to adequate housing, focused on those in greatest need

Amendments and enforcement of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, including but not limited to the implementation of updated fatigue rules. Discussions concerning pilot shortages and solutions to ensure a greater domestic supply of new pilots via student financial aid support for pilot training. Potiential airline transactions such as mergers or joint ventures. Ensuring that any exemptions for pilots from the recently amended provisions of the Canada Labour Code are appropriate. Ensuring that Canadian aviation policy adheres to the highest international safety standards. Discussions around pilot certification and re-certification processes and procedures.

Potiential airline transactions such as mergers or joint ventures. Ensuring that Canadian aviation policy adheres to the highest international safety standards. Ensuring that any exemptions for pilots from the recently amended provisions of the Canada Labour Code are appropriate. Discussions concerning pilot shortages and solutions to ensure a greater domestic supply of new pilots via student financial aid support for pilot training. Discussions around pilot certification and re-certification processes and procedures. Amendments and enforcement of the Canadian Aviation Regulations, including but not limited to the implementation of updated fatigue rules.

CNIB is consulting on policies and investments that support the accessible, inclusive, and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), ensuring that Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision can fully participate in and benefit from emerging AI technologies and workforce opportunities. Seeking government funding through Employment and Social Development Canada to support individuals who are blind, low vision, or Deafblind in gaining and retaining meaningful employment through our employment program and AI apprenticeships. CNIB is consulting on the full implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit Act and the Accessible Canada Act. CNIB is consulting on copyright legislation in respect to the implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty and born accessible alternate format print materials. CNIB is working with Elections Canada to reduce barriers to voting for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.

Calling for further reform of the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and relevant programs under its umbrella as part of its forthcoming review by ESDC and the Government of Canada Advocate for the introduction of an income-tested tax credit for low-income renters delivered monthly through the CRA to improve housing affordability and reduce food insecurity Advocate for the introduction of a federal food donation tax credit for agricultural products donated to charitable food programs. Ensuring all low-income Canadians have access to the Canada Child Benefit and that rates are indexed to inflation Call for implementation of Canada Disability Benefit as Federal Income Supplement Advocating for the realization of the right to housing, including increasing the supply of, and access to, affordable housing for low-income Canadians.

Interaction between the Disability Tax Credit and the Canada Disability Benefit. Discussions regarding how Disability Tax Credit eligibility affects access to the Canada Disability Benefit, including administrative alignment, eligibility pathways, and potential policy changes to reduce barriers to benefit access. Disability Tax Credit – eligibility criteria and administration. Engagement with federal officials regarding eligibility rules, certification requirements, reassessment processes, and administrative barriers affecting access to the Disability Tax Credit. Canada Disability Benefit – program design, implementation, and adequacy. Discussions with federal officials regarding the implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit, including benefit levels, eligibility pathways, administrative access, and interactions with provincial disability assistance programs.

Providing recommendations on changes to the Nutrition North Program. Advocate for enhanced Local Food Infrastructure Fund to support the food banking network. Advocate for the growing demand and needs of the food banking network in the Food Security Strategy Make the Canada Disability Benefit adequate and accessible, ensuring the benefit removes people with disabilities from poverty Introduction of a Groceries and Essentials Benefit targeted at Canadians who are low income Modernize the EI system by expanding support for precarious, gig, and self-employed workers Increase federal investment in northern communities to help reduce domestic food insecurity in the North Conversion of Non-Refundable Tax Credits to Refundable Tax Credits Changes to the Working Income Tax Benefit pertaining to tax credit levels Changes to the Guaranteed Income Supplement, with respect to amounts paid to beneficiaries Changes to funding and evaluation of active labour market programming Changes to federal investment in affordable housing to help reduce the cost of housing Better federal supports for single adults living on low incomes

Delivering labour-aligned worker transition supports for workers affected by economic disruption, technological change, labour market restructuring, and barriers to workforce participation. Launch an LEC-led pilot program funded by the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to help newcomers prepare for skilled trades certification and employment. Position LEC as a lead delivery partner in the National Workforce Strategy to develop Skilled Trades Talent Hubs serving racialized, newcomer, youth, and women-led communities

Launch an LEC-led pilot program through Intergovernmental affairs to help with interprovincial skilled trades certification and employment. Position LEC as a lead delivery partner in the National Workforce Strategy to develop Skilled Trades Talent Hubs serving racialized, newcomer, youth, and women-led communities Launch an LEC-led pilot program funded by the Foreign Credential Recognition Program to help newcomers prepare for skilled trades certification and employment. Include LEC in Build Canada Homes to lead modular housing workforce development and co-create micro-credentials for prefabrication technologies.