Dalton Wakely

To engage with governmental officials on the growth of the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) and seek support for initiatives to grow the blue economy and regional innovation ecosystem.

Advocacy related to the contents of the Spring Economic Statement and particularly initiatives related to federal housing policy and the environment. These include: - discussions around reduction in development charges through federal grants to provinces and municipalities - reduction in the federal GST on new homes for sale - possible financing tools to encourage new housing development - technical amendments to the EIFEL and accelerated capital cost allowance rules for purpose-built rental - encouraging foreign investment and speeding up development approval timelines - some questions around implications of the Cowichan decision in British Columbia and the Musqueam Rights Recognition Agreement on private property rights - discussion around energy policy, decarbonization policy, and REIT legislation reform. Advocacy related to Budget 2025, including taxation issues, issues relevant to public capital markets, issues related to housing and housing incentive programs, issues related to GST taxation, and issues related to programs to restart the housing sector. Providing input on the implementation of the Public Surplus Lands for Homes program that was announced in the Budget 2024. Working with Natural Resources Canada and Finance Canada to create a robust Sustainable Development Strategy for Commercial Real Estate in Canada We are working with staff on Interest Deductibility Limits (the “Proposed Interest Rules”) as proposed in the 2021 federal budget and relating to our concern that the Proposed Interest Rules may unfairly impact Canadian real estate investors, relative to both investors in other Canadian industries and investors in foreign jurisdictions (most importantly the United States (“US”)) Discussions with the Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities on the development of the Renters' Bill of Rights announced in the 2024 Budget Advocating for policy proposals within Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy which would improve building energy efficiency. Advocating for policy inclusions within annual budgets that improve the national commercial real estate markets. These include infrastructure enhancements, tax fairness, and energy efficiency grants. Advocacy with the Department of Finance regarding Clean Technology Investment Tax Credits (applicability to real estate entities and program implementation) Advocacy with Natural Resources Canada's regarding their Energy Star Portfolio Manager Program and Green Building Strategy. Advocacy with Environment and Climate Change Canada relating to their Clean Electricity Regulations. Advocacy with CMHC, the Federal Housing Advocate, and the Ministry of Housing regarding affordable housing programs and policies Advocacy relating to the government's possible proposal to impose an earnings-based interest deductibility limitation on Canadian corporations, including commercial real estate corporations and housing providers. Advocacy relating to the government's Budget 2024 proposal to increase the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate from one-half to two-thirds for corporations and trusts, and from one-half to two-thirds on the portion of capital gains realized in the year that exceed $250,000 for individuals, and in each case for capital gains realized on or after June 25, 2024. Advocacy relating to the creation of seniors' housing real estate investment trusts vehicles that would encourage institutional investment in seniors' housing similar to existing real estate investment trust models. Advocacy relating to the 2024 Federal Budget proposal to temporarily provide accelerated CCA for new eligible purpose-built rental projects, increasing the CCA rate from 4% to 10%. Advocacy related to Budget 2024 proposal to introduce a new anti-avoidance rule that will preclude a corporation from qualifying as a “mutual fund corporation” where it is controlled by or for the benefit of certain specified groups (which may be comprised of any combination of persons that do not deal with one anot

Support the work of the Sexual Misconduct Response Centre and the Office of the Chief of Professional Conduct and Culture. Support culture change within the Canadian Armed Forces. Advance the implementation of the recommendations of the Independent External Comprehensive Review of the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.

Diversification of trade, protection of Canadian jobs and creating fair consumer options in the market place. Consumer Issues: Awareness of company's internal transformation and it's impact on customers, local area markets, and the retailing sector as a whole. Includes company commitment to innovation, sustainability & circular economy, diversity and inclusion. Environment/Natural Resources/Transportation: Focus on the development of the circular economy, taxation, growth of electric vehicles, and climate positive actions that can be taken by Canadian households.

Diversification of trade, protection of Canadian jobs and creating fair consumer options in the market place. Consumer Issues: Awareness of company's internal transformation and it's impact on customers, local area markets, and the retailing sector as a whole. Includes company commitment to innovation, sustainability & circular economy, diversity and inclusion. Environment/Natural Resources/Transportation: Focus on the development of the circular economy, growth of electric vehicles, and climate positive actions that can be taken by Canadian households.

Advancing discussions on programs and contracts tied to the development and support of future combat vessels. Funding to prepare the facility for construction of the future River Class Destroyer fleet and to support the ongoing maintenance of vessels. Interactions with Government officials regarding in-service support for Halifax Class Frigates. Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package.

Advocates for the workers’ rights to be protected in the modernization of the federal labour relations framework, including to protect the right to free and fair collective bargaining and the right to strike. Advocating for women’s rights including with respect to women in labour, pay equity, free and fair collective bargaining and gender-based violence. Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Proposal to amend the Foreign Extraterritorial Measures Act (FEMA) it improve its efficacy with respect to preventing corporations, operating in Canada, from offshoring jobs in response to foreign trade policies. United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - with respect to the implementation of the treaty. Truth and Reconciliation Commission ("TRC") - with respect to the implementation of the TRC's 94 recommendations Trade Imbalance, including but not limited to Free Trade Agreements and Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection (FIPAs) - with respect to reciprocity in foreign trade The Telecommunications Act - with respect to foreign ownership. The Income Tax Act - with respect to income splitting, tax credits and corporate tax rates. Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) - with respect to a reassessment of the TFWP emphasizing rights and protections for migrant workers and access to Canadian residency. Telecommunications - with respect to policies favouring the development of broadband internet infrastructure, and equitable broadband internet access, including support for Bill C-288 Sustainable development of energy resources - with respect to a national cap and trade system, alternative energy sources, restrictions on pipelines and fracking. Support for public transit by funding municipal transit authorities. Softwood Lumber - with respect to the re-negotiation of a Canada-US Softwood Lumber agreement and forestry trade sanctions. Skills Training - With respect to funding for training facilities, Labour Market development Agreements, and Aboriginal Skills and Employment Strategy. Senior Care - With respect to the development of a national strategy on senior care. Sector Councils - with respect to the establishment of multi-stakeholder sector councils regarding industrial policy and economic development issues. Road Transportation - with respect to regulation, labour standards and enforcement, fleet renewal programs, and industry impact assessments with respect to technological and environmental change Replacement workers in labour disputes - About legislation proposed to prohibit the use of replacement workers in labour disputes, including Bill C-58 in the current Parliament. Rail Transport - with respect to a national rail strategy, including railway health and safety standards, the funding of VIA Rail, and introducing a VIA Rail Act, and the privatization of the corridor route by way of the high speed frequency project. Public Transportation Investment - with respect to domestic public procurement and local hiring requirements and developing a national transit policy and establishment of a national public transit fund. Possible Legislation to be introduced dealing with amendments to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, provisions regarding the treatment of unsecured claims for employee compensation, pension and severance claims and the status of collective agreements. Port Authorities Operations Regulations - regulations or legislation to ensure more stability in the port container trucking sector. Pay Equity - with respect to the implementation of the Pay Equity Act (enacted by Bill C-86). Obtain funding from the Federal Government with respect to charitable international aid projects. National Telecommunications Plan - with respect to the regulation and affordability of telecommunication services. Mining -with respect to the regulation of the mini