Atiq Rahman

Advocate for place-based solutions to Canada’s biggest challenges, which support the region-specific mandates of public colleges and ensure local training needs are considered in policy development. Increase support to developing countries and other partner countries to build technical and vocational training capacity, strengthen skills development and education systems, and enhance Canada’s global education brand. Advocate for support for college-led research as a core component of federal research and innovation funding and policy. Discuss how colleges can support immigration programs, such as foreign credential recognition or international students, to meet Canada’s labour market needs, and share with officials impacts of policy changes on the college sector. Share with officials how colleges can support Canada’s training and workforce development needs to meet Canada’s biggest challenges. Share with officials the role of colleges and institutes in delivering high quality education for Canadians, and ensuring access to education for Canadians. Advance reconciliation through partnerships with Canada’s public colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, polytechnics, and Indigenous Institutes of Education. Promote the role and expertise of colleges in deepening Canada’s relationships with other countries. Promote the value of educational fair dealing in supporting colleges and institutes in their mandate to provide advanced skills and to enable them to better respond to the skills shortage. Increase investments and support to address colleges’ infrastructure needs to increase Canada’s training space and access in key high-demand fields that align with federal priority areas. Enable post-secondary institutions to obtain grants and loans to develop student housing projects, with additional supports for housing that supports students from vulnerable populations. Ensure Canada’s colleges and institutes have the necessary federal support to provide high-quality training for future healthcare professionals. Ensure the specific needs of institutions, including French institutions and those in minority linguistic communities, are taken into account when federal policies and programs are designed and delivered.

Targeted federal transfer payments for postsecondary education. Review of the SR&ED Tax Credit Program to encourage greater participation of small and medium-sized businesses and providing mechanisms for colleges and institutes to assist them in the process. Review of the Canada Student Loan Program with respect to increased grants, modernization and simplification measures and increased flexibility for students in debt repayment. Research integrity related issues with respect to the review of the federal granting agencies' policiy framework for research integrity and the Tri-Council Memorandum of Understanding on roles and Responsibilities in the Management of Federal Grants and Awards. Modification of the Employment Insurance Program to enable workers currently in the workforce to access funding for skills upgrading. Introduction of new tax measures to encourage employer/employee based training, address literacy training and essential skills as well as an increase in internships and apprenticeship opportunities. Increase domesting and international student mobility to the mid-point of other OECD countries. Increased federal investments with regard to college and institute costs of supporting applied research through the Indicrect Costs Program. Harmonization and simplification of immigration policies with respect to facilitating study and work permit processes. Federal Investment for a national college and institute mobility program for faculty and student exchanges between Francophone Institutions and Anglophone Institutions. Extension of the 100% GST exemption that has been afforded to municipalities to postsecondary institutions as recommended by the Standing Committee on Finance Expansion of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council College and Community Innovation Program Examination of all federal training programs with the goal of eliminating fragmentation, short term funding and inequities for learners. Enhancement of the federal infrastructure policy with respect to college and institute infrastructure and acquisition of leading edge technology. Enhanced opportunities for Aboriginal learners, immigrants and disadvantaged groups to access postsecondary education and training and labour market. Discussions underway with the Global Affairs Canada regarding a proposal for a new partnership between colleges and institutes and the Pacific Alliance with respect to education and training. Discussions underway with the federal government for recognition of college and institute applied degrees as equal to university degrees as stipulated in a statement by the Council of Ministers. Discussions underway with Statistics Canada for current college and institute data. Discussions underway for a new international partnership program - Education for Employment which will support educational reform of technical education in Mozambique, Senegal and Tanzania. Direct 5% of federal investment in research to applied research, product development and commercialization carried out by colleges and institutes and their private sector partners Dedicated funding of college and institute facilities, technology and equipment Creation of a college and Institute Internship Program to expose more students to private sector research challenges. Changes to amend the Copyright Act with respect to support colleges and institutes in their mandate to provide advanced skills and to enable them to better respond to the skills shortage.

Discussion on how immigration policy and programs relating to international students can be improved to meet Canada’s economic and foreign policy goals and sharing the impacts of policy and program changes on the education sector in Canada. Advocating for the role of international education in advancing Canada’s international trade, development and diplomatic goals.

Advocating for easier exchange of students between foreign countries and Canada

Providing update on current grant funded program to ensure funding continues via Employment and Social Development Canada. Discussion around current and future agreements Discussions around policy impacting youth, learning, anti-poverty, mental health, employment and immigration as it relates to youth Seeking continued funding from ESDC for Pathways to Education Canada's national programming operations: supporting high school students living in low income communities in graduating high school, pursuing post-secondary education and future success

Discussions about financial sustainability measures for universities. Discussions about shared priorities related to universities including workforce, talent, and employment. Discussions on the Canada-India Talent and Innovation Strategy. Government of Canada - Universities Working Group roundtable discussion on research security. Discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) funding as it relates to universities. Student housing and community enabling campus infrastructure programs. Working group meeting to discuss academic contributions to the Defence Industrial Strategy. Immigration policies and programs related to international students and affecting universities. Discussions of education and international relations opportunities. Engaging in discussions on research priorities for Canadian universities. Discussions about research policy and programs, Canada-US relations, and their impacts on the post-secondary sector Discussions about international students, the workforce, and the benefits of a university degree. Discussions about the Global Excellence Initiative (GEI) and future funding commitments. Meeting to discuss science policy and programs, impact of Canada-US relations Recent policy changes and development of other policy tools including the Recognized Institutions Framework.

Working with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada to improve visa processing times, the Study Direct Stream program, and lower refusal rates for international students accepted to Canadian universities Lobbying to maintain fair dealing for education. Lobbying for an explicit exception for charities, not-for-profits and/or educational institutions to Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL). Increased supports for Indigenous students seeking to access post-secondary education. Harmonization of immigration policies with regard to the improvement of study and work permit processing to identify areas where policies and procedures could be strengthened. Engaging with reviews of existing legislation covering charities to clarify how they apply to educational institutions. Engage with Statistics Canada regarding postsecondary education and research data collection and analysis with particular attention to the University and College Academic Staff System survey and labour market information. Engage with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding the role of universities in supporting innovation through the full suite of innovation initiatives (eg. Superclusters, economic sector tables, Innovation Canada, knowledge mobilization, digital research infrastructure etc.) Engage with Global Affairs Canada, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and ESDC on the implementation of the government’s International Education Strategy – including the targeting and recruitment of international students and the design of the outbound student mobility program for Canadian students to study abroad. Engage with Department of Status of Women and Statistics Canada regarding data collection and policies/frameworks regarding student safety on campus. Discussions with Employment and Social Development Canada concerning international student mobility and internship programs. Discussions concerning federal budget priorities. Priority topics include: federal government's support for university research through the federal granting agencies and other government programs; support for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows; changes to the Canada Research Chairs program; university infrastructure; international research collaboration; knowledge mobilization; equity diversity and inclusion; cybersecurity; and expanding university education opportunities for Indigenous Canadians. Discuss effective strategies and programs to support student transition to the work place and access to upskilling and reskilling programs for mid-career Canadians with Employment and Social Development Canada, including the Student Work-Integrated Learning Program (SWILP) and the Canada Training Benefit.

Dedicate 35 million of the existing funding commitment for student and Indigenous housing under Build Canada Homes towards the construction of student residences by post-secondary institutions Increase post-secondary student funding to the First Nations, Inuit and Métis education strategies by $200 million per year, permanently Research funding for graduate students, and adjusting the funding envelope for student research by inflation. Funding for non-profit housing and post-secondary institution residences. Investment in the Student Work Placement Program to strengthen work-integrated learning opportunities for students in small and medium enterprises. On-campus student mental health resources, with respect to implementing the new fund of $500 million over 4 years for more and improved mental health services on post-secondary campuses. Double the Express Entry Program immigration points in Part D of the Comprehensive Ranking System allocating 60 points for a three or more year Canadian post-secondary credential, or 30 points for a one or two year Canadian post-secondary credential to retain those most likely to economically succeed in Canada. Contracts for federal infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts ensure hours worked on federal projects are worked by apprentices. Also establish that apprenticeship hours requirement for recipients of grants and contributions for federal housing programs such as the Affordable Housing Fund, Apartment Construction Loan Program, and Federal Lands Initiative. The Off-Campus Work Permit Program, with respect to extending the benefits of off-campus work permits to international students studying part-time at recognized universities and colleges in Canada. The Copyright Act, with respect to Educational exemptions listed under fair dealing provisions. The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, with respect to ensuring the weekly loan limit rises with the needs of students by increasing the weekly loan limit amount from $210 to $300. The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, with respect to eliminating the expected parental and spousal contribution in the assessment of resources for borrowers. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), with respect to including student households in its rental market data. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), with respect to including post-secondary institutions and university residences in existing housing funding programs and projects. SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to increasing the number, and value of scholarships provided to student researchers through the federal granting agencies. SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to improving governance and broadening considered perspectives via the addition of a student seat on the governing boards of the federal granting agencies. Repayment Assistance Program, with regard to changing eligibility requirements, removing entry barriers for students in loan default, exempting EI recipients, and creating program streams for underrepresented groups. Protecting student intellectual property rights at Canada's universities and colleges, with respect to creating a set of criteria for institutions to abide by in order to be eligible for research funding granted by the CIHR, SSHRC, and NSERC. Post-Secondary Student Support Program Funding, with respect to lifting the 2% cap on this funding, increases in the number of students funded, and the amount given to each student. International Student working hours, with respect to permanently eliminating the off-campus working hour limit for students while studying in Canada. International Student visas, with respect to allowing for visa holders to participate in co-op opportunities without having to apply for an additional permit. Indirect Costs Program, with respect to increasing the funding provided by the Indirect Costs Program to qualified universities, colleges, and affiliated institutions. Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrang

The Off-Campus Work Permit Program, with respect to extending the benefits of off-campus work permits to international students studying part-time at recognized universities and colleges in Canada. The Copyright Act, with respect to Educational exemptions listed under fair dealing provisions. The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, with respect to ensuring the weekly loan limit rises with the needs of students by increasing the weekly loan limit amount from $210 to $300. The Canada Student Financial Assistance Program, with respect to eliminating the expected parental and spousal contribution in the assessment of resources for borrowers. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), with respect to including student households in its rental market data. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), with respect to including post-secondary institutions and university residences in existing housing funding programs and projects. The Book Importation Regulations under the Copyright Act, with respect to parallel importation. SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to increasing the number, and value of scholarships provided to student researchers through the federal granting agencies. SSHRC, CIHR, and NSERC, with respect to improving governance and broadening considered perspectives via the addition of a student seat on the governing boards of the federal granting agencies. Repayment Assistance Program, with regard to changing eligibility requirements, removing entry barriers for students in loan default, exempting EI recipients, and creating program streams for underrepresented groups. Protecting student intellectual property rights at Canada's universities and colleges, with respect to creating a set of criteria for institutions to abide by in order to be eligible for research funding granted by the CIHR, SSHRC, and NSERC. Post-Secondary Student Support Program Funding, with respect to lifting the 2% cap on this funding, increases in the number of students funded, and the amount given to each student. On-campus student mental health resources, with respect to creating a new fund of $500 million over 4 years for the hiring of student mental health professionals on post-secondary campuses. International Student working hours, with respect to permanently eliminating the off-campus working hour limit for students while studying in Canada. International Student visas, with respect to allowing for visa holders to participate in co-op opportunities without having to apply for an additional permit. International student visas, with regard to broadening the category of country that receives multiple-entry visas. Indirect Costs Program, with respect to increasing the funding provided by the Indirect Costs Program to qualified universities, colleges, and affiliated institutions. Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, with respect to the creation of a dedicated transfer for post-secondary education. Developing a Pan-Canadian Strategy for Mental Health, with respect to implementing recent recommendations of the Mental Health Commission of Canada aimed at post-secondary students and decreasing stigmas associated with mental health. Developing an Open Access Framework for taxpayer funded research in Canada with respect to research conducted with the assistance of funding from SSHRC, NSERC, and CIHR at Canada's universities and colleges. Developing a nationwide strategy for the adoption of Open Educational Resources. Canada Student Grants Program with respect to increasing per-student, need-based funding provided by the program Canada Student Financial Assistance Program with respect to redefining need under the program, amending the asset calculation model to exempt all in-study income, the ownership of one vehicle, individually held RRSPs by an additional $790 for each year following a person's eighteenth birthday, and other financial assets totalling $10 000. Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, with respect to amending the

Tax policy affecting philanthropy, small business innovation and post-secondary institutions; tax benefits and credits for apprentices; tax benefits and credits for employers. Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations about academic research funding, business innovation and applied research; how businesses, non-profits and other enterprises benefit from innovation supports from academic institutions/polytechnics. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, College and Community Innovation Program; tri-council structure and funding; eligibility of polytechnics and colleges for research funding and research support; Horizon Europe and opportunities for polytechnics to engage in international research partnerships. Highly skilled workforce; in-demand occupations. Supports, programs and policies designed to boost innovation and productivity; technology adoption; respond to skills needs; polytechnics and colleges as innovation intermediaries. Student housing; funding to support equipment purchase for training in high-demand fields, infrastructure programs geared to the post-secondary sector. Respond to consultations and advocate for change to international student policy; consider how polytechnics/colleges support inward and outward student mobility; consider international best practices for workforce development and applied research; better integration of newcomers through credential recognition, prior learning recognition and upskilling. Participate in all relevant policy discussions about skills training and work-integrated learning; upskilling and reskilling policies, programs and funding; apprenticeship training, attraction, retention and completion, including on federal projects. Adequate financial support for learners through the Canada Student Loan Program and other student-centered programs; Edu-Canada marketing and branding initiatives. Participate in all relevant policy discussions and consultations related to productivity, business innovation, technology adoption and artificial intelligence. Seeking funding for the activities of polytechnics and colleges in areas including workforce development, applied research and infrastructure/equipment. Canada Foundation for Innovation - Seek ongoing infrastructure support for the applied research conducted by colleges and Polytechnics.

Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting workforce development activities Advocating for support for standards development in sport sector such as safety, wellbeing, technology, sustainability, management, and infrastructure Advocating for federal support for CSA's work in artificial intelligence and cyber security. CSA has a suite of standards work in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, ICT Code, Intelligent Building Systems and smart manufacturing. CSA is looking for government support through funding support and incorporation by reference of this suite of standards. Collaboration and funding support for the education, development and implementation of relevant codes and standards for the end use of clean fuels, such as for transportation, appliances and equipment, power generation, or industrial use. Collaboration and funding support for the education, development and implementation of relevant codes and standards for distribution and delivery of clean fuels, such as by pipeline or over-the-road transit, and for above-ground and underground storage. Collaboration and funding support for the education, developemnt and implementation of relevant codes and standards for production and generation of clean fuels, such as hydrogen (e.g., electrolysis and fuel processing), bioenergy (e.g., solid biomass, biogas, biomethane), carriers (e.g., ammonia, methanol), and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Discussion with representative(s) of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regarding advisory services Collaboration, funding support, and referencing of standards and research related to fusion energy Discussion with representative(s) of Canada Energy Regulator and Natural Resources Canada regarding collaboration, funding support, advisory services, and referencing of research, standards, and education products related to oil and gas infrastructure safety and environmental management Collaboration and funding support related to small modular reactor and microreactor research, standards and education products. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting the implementation of the National School Food Program. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development related to language testing for the purposes of immigration processing across streams (permanent residency, start-up visas, etc). Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting the implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting Veterans by helping organizations become more Veteran-ready, both as employers and as service providers. Advocating for the federal government to support standards development as a means of supporting the effective management of international education and international students studying, or applying to study, in Canada. Seeking funding to develop standards in the agriculture and agri-food sector regarding topics such as science and technology, environmental/sustainability, labour. Seeking funding from source to be determined on possible funding for a new standard on cisterns for potable water. Seeking funding from source to be determined for the development of standards, and related product testing and certification programs, to support industry, that could potentially be regulated to enhance the safety and performance of medical grade personal protective equipment. Support for small to medium businesses looking to increase trade of their goods through CSA testing, certification or inspection services in collaboration with PrairiesCan. Seeking funding from Public Services and Procurement Canada for development of blast standard. Seeking funding from Health Canada for the Product Safety Project Committee. Seeking funding for Canadian Standards Association's facilit

Le Collège La Cité fait régulièrement des demandes de financement auprès des programmes d’appui à l’éducation dans la langue de la minorité. Il a l’intention de faire des suivis au sujet des programmes et des demandes soumises. Le Collège La Cité entreprend une démarche pour faire connaître ses défis en matière d’admission des étudiantes et des étudiants étrangers, les impacts sur ses opérations et pour faire part de solutions possibles.

Communications auprès d’Emploi et Développement social Canada et de Logement, Infrastructures et Collectivités Canada en vue de solliciter un appui fédéral, y compris un soutien financier potentiel, pour l’expansion du Centre des métiers de La Cité à Orléans et pour le développement de programmes de formation en métiers spécialisés. Le projet vise à accroître la capacité de formation en français dans des secteurs clés de l’économie, notamment la construction résidentielle, les infrastructures publiques, l’électrification, la fabrication, la défense et les métiers liés aux grands projets économiques. Discussions avec ISDE, Patrimoine Canada et le Ministre de l’Intelligence artificielle et de l’Innovation numérique sur les nouveaux programmes en voie de développement pour appuyer l'innovation en Intelligence artificielle dans un contexte collégiale et francophone minoritaire. Discussions avec Patrimoine Canada (Identité et Culture canadienne) sur le financement disponible pour l'établissement, en particulier par les programmes d'appui aux CLOSM en éducation. Discussions avec Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC) et EDSC sur les changements récents au système de permis d'études, les allocations de plafonds d'études, et le projet pilote pour les établissements de langue française en contexte minoritaire.

3)Request funding for Indspire's student success programs, including mentoring, research and analysis and annual youth empowerment and Indigenous education events. 2) Request funding from the Government of Canada for Indspire's scholarship and bursaries program in support of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post secondary students across Canada. 1) Request funding to support the annual Indspire Awards. The Awards honour the outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in diverse occupations and encourage all Canadians to celebrate excellence in the Indigenous community.

Guidelines for Children's Hearing Health- National guidelines for early hearing detection and intervention. Budget - include a national program that ensures universal access to newborn hearing screening and include programs to facilitate the early identification and intervention of speech and language disorders in young children. Be involved in the regulation of over-the counter hearing aids. Inclusion of speech-language pathologists and audiologists in health human resources (HHR) strategies Include Speech-Language and Audiologists in the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Table a legislation for a National Hearing Health Strategy Bill S-5 Connected Care Act. Integration of communication health clinicians within the national health data interoperability framework to improve patient care and reduce administrative burden. Advocating for the development of a distinct regulatory framework for Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids under the Medical Devices Regulations. Potential precedent by Bill C-224 (An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (natural health products)). Seeking a similar risk-based reclassification for OTC hearing aids to establish specific safety standards. Jordan's Principle regulation and funding. Qualitative and quantitative study of speech, language and hearing for First Nations, Inuit and Metis populations. Seeking funding for Qualitative and quantitative sstudy of speech, language and hearing for First Nations, Inuit and Metis populations. Source of funding to be determined. To ensure that speech-language pathologists and audiologists are understood for their role in the national early learning system. To be involved in the training and programming of early childhood educators Taxation and Finance - Changes to the disability tax credit for hearing including advocacy to amend the Income Tax Act. National Seniors Strategy-to discuss the role of communication health professionals in a national seniors strategy. National Concussion Strategy-The need for a national strategy on concussion and the role of SAC's member profession. National Autism Strategy-The need for a national strategy on autism spectrum disorder and the role of SAC's member professions in such a strategy. Introduction of Acoustical Standards for Classrooms in Canada or adoption of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards (US). Include the services of audiologists and speech-language pathologists in an aging at home tax benefit Include Speech-Language and Audiologists in the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program Health - to discuss improved policies around audiology benefits through the federal health care partnership Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Department of national Defense (DND) and Health Canada) Guidelines for Children's Hearing Health- National guidelines for early hearing detection and intervention. Budget - include a national program that ensures universal access to newborn hearing screening and include programs to facilitate the early identification and intervention of speech and language disorders in young children.