Branavi Raveendran

Communications with Federal Government officials regarding the elimination of child labour in Canada's supply chains. UNICEF Canada seeks and obtains contributions from Global Affairs Canada for international assistance programming. Communications with Government Officials to build support for increased Canadian investment and leadership in regards to children's health, nutrition, education, protection and participation, including the most vulnerable children such as those facing gender-based discrimination, conflict, and displacement. Communications with Federal Government officials regarding with respect to our international development programs. Communications with Federal Government officials regarding child rights policy in Canada.

Discussions with government officials about timely access to care and treatment for people living with arthritis (including pharmacare, addressing wait times, models of care, and pain management). Excise Tax Act, specifically with respect to the application of sales tax on medical cannabis Discussions with government officials with respect to policy and regulation of medical cannabis. Discussions with government about strategies and supports to help improve quality of life for people living with arthritis. Advocate for increased government funding for research, innovation and data related to arthritis and to support patient oriented research. Government support for health charities.

Protect children and youth from online harms by advancing evidence-informed policies (Bill C-34) that promote safer digital environments, support healthy development and well-being, and strengthen protections against harmful online content, interactions, and platform practices. PT stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund, specifically the $5 billion announced specifically for healthcare infrastructure, making sure that children's healthcare needs are taken into account in the program development. Creation of an Indigenous Guiding Circle within Children's Healthcare Canada to provide guidance and counsel on how to better advocate for FNIM children and youth health issues. Protect the Public Health Agency of Canada’s critical work, building confidence in vaccines for children and combatting mis and disinformation influencing decisions impacting children’s health. Protect and expand capacity to deliver on Jordan’s Principle and the Inuit Child First Initiative (a federal responsibility); Top up and broaden the eligibility for the Youth Mental Health Fund, with a focus on prevention, early assessment and rapid intervention in the early years; Include Children’s Priorities in Nation-Building Investments : Asking for capital investments in the children’s healthcare system, including support for research, workforce planning, and the implementation of learning health systems. Advancing a National Children's Strategy to advance child and youth health and well-being outcomes.

Meeting with officials and elected officials for the purpose of sharing information, presenting the projects and achievements KHP has been working on, and pursue additional funding for core service operations and activities.