Claire Mullen

Supporting Abbott executives to engage officials in relation to matters concerning healthcare and nutrition.

Obtain contributions for the development of McGill institutes and schools Obtain contributions for inter-sectoral, inter-disciplinary and international partnerships Obtain contributions for a wide array of non-peer reviewed academic, research, and partnership initiatives Discussions with federal officials to improve Canada's immigration policies and procedures Discussions with federal officials to encourage the development of a public policy framework that responds to the needs of post-secondary education and research Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased support to the base budgets of the three granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, and Genome Canada Discussions with federal officials to advocate for increased funding for the institutional costs of research Discussions with federal officials regarding campus infrastructure and deferred maintenance issues Discussions regarding science, technology and innovation policy frameworks with a view to enhancing Canada's research and innovation capacity Discussions aimed at putting the framework in place to make Canada a top destination for work and study by the best and brightest around the world Communications with federal officials to advocate for increased federal investment in scholarships for graduate students

The Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO) wishes to ensure that active members of the Canadian Armed Forces have access to massage therapy benefits. RMTAO is requesting that the Minister of National Defence direct the Department of National Defence to add massage therapy services to the list of healthcare benefits available to active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, The Registered Massage Therapists Association of Ontario (RMTAO) wishes to ensure that active members of the Canadian Armed Forces have access to massage therapy benefits. RMTAO is requesting that the Minister of National Defence direct the Department of National Defence to add massage therapy services to the list of healthcare benefits available to active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, HST Exemption: Amendment of the Excise Tax Act: Registered Massage Therapists in at least five jurisdictions in Canada seek HST exemption as registered health practitioners. I am assisting the Registered Massage Therapists of Ontario (RMTAO) in working with government to enact policy, regulatory and legislative changes required to achieve an HST exemption.