Dakota Speidel
Parliamentary Assistant, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)·11 communications in the past year
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Draganfly
2Pursuing opportunities for Draganflys made-in-Canada UAV and drone technologies in securing contracts with the Canadian Armed Forces and the Government of Canada Engagement with Designated Public Office Holders on Draganflys Canadian-made Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms, with a focus on their applications for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Pursuing contracts for Draganfly's Canadian-made UAV and drone technology as it relates to Canada's support toward Ukraine
Pursuing contracts for Draganfly's Canadian-made UAV and drone technology as it relates to Canada's support toward Ukraine Engagement with Designated Public Office Holders on Draganflys Canadian-made Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms, with a focus on their applications for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Pursuing opportunities for Draganflys made-in-Canada UAV and drone technologies in securing contracts with the Canadian Armed Forces and the Government of Canada
Rubicon Strategy
Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations
1To pursue funding to maintain and enhance CCSOs cross-Canada trail network.
Bluesky Strategy Group
Federated Co-operatives
1As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: discuss issues related to Pharmacy sector in Canada. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Fertilizers Act and Regulations - in respect of labelling requirements for bulk shipments. Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) This regulation is of significant impact to our business. We are concerned there will be insufficient implementation time; design must be flexible; federal/provincial harmonization. Climate change principles As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Canadian Co-operatives Act – in respect to review and changes to the Act, understanding by the federal government for specialized co-op development programs that will help start and grow new and existing co-ops with specific sectors or populations and a viable business model. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act – in respect to rail and truck transportation of products and appropriate classification and stewardship of products. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Safe Food for Canadians Act and Food & Drug Act & Regulations - in respect of managing risk to food safety and supporting a safe food system for Canada. Including food commodities (fruit & vegetables, grains & oilseeds), including their inspection, their safety, their labelling, and advertising, and their import. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Feeds Act – in respect to possible amendments and policy interpretations. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Federal Budget – in respect to providing resources for environmental initiatives, including climate change, renewables, fiscal policy, investing in water and wastewater infrastructure, pollution abatement and enforcement. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Clean Fuels Standards and Climate Change Principles. FCLs actions to reduce carbon footprint through waste diversion activities and the reduction of emissions, etc. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Chemical Management Plan – in respect to assessment of chemicals in commerce in the coatings industry and risk management initiatives to mitigate harm to human health and ecological systems. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Canada Customs Act & Regulations - in respect of establishing & implementing appropriate enforcement mechanisms and policies which affect the movement of products. As it pertains to the oil and gas industry, food/home and building supply/crop supplies/feed retailing, wholesaling and manufacturing industries: Agriculture Policy Framework/Growing Forward – in respect to supporting the development and implementation of a safe food supply chain for the Canadian marketplace and the ability to trace products for the food retailing industry along the supply chain.
K+S Potash Canada GP
1Discuss the impacts rising industrial gas and power rates have on the competitiveness of Canada's potash industry. Monitoring for any changes to the Federal output-based pricing system and its provincial equivalency in Saskatchewan, and any related programs that advance or impede emissions-reducing technologies. Monitoring for the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations. Ensure recognition and understanding of the global marketplace in which Saskatchewan potash industry remains competitive, while providing awareness of tax, financial and regulatory factors that affect potash and mining globally. Ensure an understanding of the transportation network factors and issues facing export-dependent potash in a global marketplace.
Lands Advisory Board Resource Centre
1Development 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
Pivot Strategic Consulting
MakeWay Charitable Society
1Advocacy for the use of re-mining as part of the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy. Advocacy for Federal Investments in BC Freshwater and Watershed Security projects to Grow the Watershed workforce. Advocacy for the transition to Heat Pumps in Low-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Properties (MURBs). Advocacy to design and fund a summer food program in Canada. Updating Canadian regulations for flooding, wildfires and more including insurance for natural disasters Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 66, with respect to equitable funding and implementation. The renewal of the Canada Water Act legislation, including the practice of co-governance and co-creation with Indigenous Governments The prioritization of British Columbia River Basins for investments through the Freshwater Action Plan The need for the Federal government to invest $1Billion in the Freshwater Action Plan Seeking strengthening of fish habitat protections and implementation of the Wild Salmon Policy and Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI). Regulatory development for the implementation of the modernized Fisheries Act, including the creation of Ecologically Significant Areas and rebuilding plans Regulation of genetically engineered organisms including regulatory guidance on novel foods and which plants are subject to Part 5 of the Seeds Regulations. Policies relating to the use of genetically engineered organisms in food and agriculture, in particular environment health and human safety, and public transparency. Increased support for expanding birthwork (e.g., midwifery, doula, and abortion) services in the Northwest Territories Discussing government decisions around the release of the Athabasca oil sands tailing ponds into the Athabasca River (Alberta, Northwest Territories and Federal governments) Discussing financial investment by the federal government through economic stimulus in watershed projects in British Columbia and beyond as opportunity for economic recovery and employment generation. Discussing engaging pension fund beneficiaries and supporting pension fund managers to be a part of the transition to a low-carbon economy to achieve the inextricably linked goals of pension wealth and planet health. Sharing research and discussing new laws and programs that various states and governments have been passing related to this area. Creating guidelines/adaptation strategies/resilience strategies for wildfires, droughts, flooding and climate-related disasters Advocating for Canada-USA international waters relationships and problem-solving, notably in BC, Alberta and the Great Lakes regions. Advocating establishment of a Canada Water Agency before 2023, and working with government to create a successful, meaningful Agency both at its headquarters in Winnipeg and other branches (Montreal, Burlington) Advocacy for a Federal government investment in the BC Watershed Security Fund. Advance robust policy and law reform to end Canadas public finance for the fossil fuel sector, including by providing analysis on, the Export Development Act, Bill S-243 (An Act to enact the Climate-Aligned Finance Act and to make related amendments to other Acts), the Guidelines for Canadas International Support for the Clean Energy Transition, and the Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies: Government of Canada Guidelines. Advance robust policy and law reform to address human rights and environmental abuse in Canadian business activity abroad, including by providing analysis on, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, the Customs Tariff, Bill C-262 (An Act respecting the corporate responsibility to prevent, address and remedy adverse impacts on human rights occurring in relation to business activities conducted abroad), Bill C-263 (An Act to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Responsible Business Conduct Abroad and to make consequential amendments to other Acts), and the Responsible Business Conduct Abroad strategy (2022-2027).
Meadow Lake Tribal Council Industrial Investments
1Engaging federal decision makers on American duties applied to the import of Canadian softwood lumber products and policies that can help offset the costs of these duties as it also relates to funding for Indigenous-owned and operated businesses in the softwood lumber sector.
PLATO Testing
1Pursuing funding opportunities to support PLATO Testing's employment and training for Indigenous people.
Kit Public Affairs
Ronald McDonald House Canada
1Seeking one time capital federal funding to support future capital projects and infrastructure expansions. Advocating for the development of a federal capital funding program to address transitional housing needs for vulnerable populations, including families served by Ronald McDonald House.
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
1Advocating on behalf of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and its members for policies and programs that encourage and support their economic growth and opportunities , particlarly in key sectors such as critical minerals and mining, potash, uranium, infrastructure development and labour force training
Crestview Strategy