Ben Li

Engage with government in support of critical infrastructure on-reserve, such as educational and community facilities. Specifically in regard to Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy, and potential funding opportunities related to infrastructure, such as Green and Inclusive Community Buildings and First Nation Infrastructure Fund. In particular, aiming to secure commitments and action plans on key priorities, including Treaty Land Entitlement and Annuity Settlements, improved public safety and emergency management, with a focus on wildfire response.

Seeking potential funding opportunities related to infrastructure, such as Green and Inclusive Community Buildings and First Nation Infrastructure Fund. In particular, aiming to secure commitments and action plans on key priorities, including Treaty Land Entitlement and Annuity Settlements, improved public safety and emergency management, with a focus on wildfire response Engage with government in support of critical infrastructure on-reserve, such as educational and community facilities. Specifically in regard to Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act

Discussions of programming to support social and economic development both on and off-reserve.

Advocacy on amendments to carbon pricing to incentivize renewable energy Infrastructure - Advocating for the federal government to support the clean energy transition with payments for transmission to the provinces. Energy - Advocate for support for clean technology and green hydrogen through Investment Tax Credits and capital cost reductions in order to accelerate deployment of these technologies while striving to meet Canada's net-zero goals. Housing - Implementation of CMHC Energy Efficiency Retrofit Program Infrastructure - Expansion of Canada Infrastructure Bank Clean Power Fund Program for Deployment of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems Government Procurement - Implementation on greening government commitments to procure renewable energy Trade - Engagement with government with respect to the consultation re. surtax on critical manufacturing sectors. And more broadly, engagement respect to economic security and trade policy design.

Development of a First Nations Land Registry Improving enforcement of laws made under the authority of the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management Removing barriers and delays in the Additions to Reserve approvals process

We will be speaking and meeting with designated public office holders regarding Temporary Foreign Workers and the realities of Canada's North. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss the benefits of critical infrastructure investments in the north , including benefits to those in rural and Indigenous communities. We are meeting with public office holders to discuss programs and policies to improve economic conditions in the North, including Nutrition North Canada which is a retail subsidy that is fully passed on to consumers to make nutritious food and some essential items more affordable and accessible.

Wee Wild Ones is pursuing a government relations strategy for funding opportunities related to childcare, and input into the $10-a-day Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system.