Darren Fisher

DENTAL CARE FUNDING: discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan and the Interim Federal Health Program. HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: discussions on addressing health human resources challenges within dentistry, including challenges in remote areas, the Canada student loan forgiveness, Canada Student Grant, PGWP for dental assistants, internationally trained dentists, administrative staffing. US Tariffs: working with the federal government to advocate on minimizing the impact of tariffs on access to dental care in Canada. DE-INSURANCE: To discuss the potential impact of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) on employer-provided dental coverage and to advocate for a range of strategies that prevent employers from dropping their dental benefits, including but not limited to tax credits and changes in eligibility requirements. TAXATION OF HEALTH BENEFITS: to discuss the negative impact and strain that taxing employer provided health benefits would have on the health of Canadians and on the provincially funded healthcare system. SENIORS ORAL HEALTH: funding and administration of oral health care for seniors living independently and in long term care facilities PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS: Federal investments or taxation changes to improve the oral health care of Canadians and practice environment for dentists PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: increased funding and federal leadership to improveprovincially funded dental programs for persons with disabilities. PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT ACT (PIPEDA): PRIVACY PROTECTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION AND THE REGULATORY REVIEW: Improvement to privacy legislation to protect the privacy of health information ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH, ACCESS AND DATA: increased funding for research and projects to help improve the oral health of Canadians, such as filing of submissions and advocacy for improvements to the Oral Health Access Fund NON INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS: Improvement to the dental program in order to enhance the oral health status of patients accessing the program. NATIONAL TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAMS: Strengthening Canada's tobacco control strategy MARKETING TO KIDS: Sugar/Healthy Eating: to discuss the importance regarding regulations and legislation, Including Bill C-252, surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children. Healthy Eating: to discuss the issue of food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians and its positive impact on oral health. ISO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 106: creation of international standards for dental devices and materials INDIGENOUS ORAL HEALTH: Programs and policies related to prevention and care to improve the oral health of Indigenous peoples. HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION: Increased investment and improved regulations to protect and enhance the oral health of Canadians HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES (ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS): Investment and needed regulations to facilitate the development of EHRs in Canada FLUORIDE: promotion of positive public health initiatives and achievements EXCISE TAX ACT: GST AND DENTAL SERVICES: Changes to the application of the GST (zero-rate) on Dental practices DENTAL EDUCATION: Increase funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Challenge Process, with regard to regulation of Bisphenol A in oral health care. CEPA (Canadian Environment Protection Act) - Mercury- ROMS (Risk Management Strategy) with regard to safe disposal of dental amalgam waste. CAPITAL GAINS TAX: to discuss the impact that the recent changes to the capital gains tax regulations have on Canadian dentists and to advocate for amendments and/or exemptions that would mitigate the adverse effects. ANTI INDIGENOUS RACISM IN HEALTH: discussions to promote the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action as they relate to Health, such as funding for cultural safety programs in dentistry.

Strengthening Canada's tobacco control strategy and National Tobacco control programs. Promotion of positive public health initiatives and achievements Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document (PIPEDA) with regard to improvements to privacy of health information. Oral health programs and policies related to prevention and care of children's oral health in indigenous communities. Iso Technical Committee 106 with regard to the creation of international standards for dental devices and materials. Investment from the Government of Canada in order to regulate and facilitate the development of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Increased investment and improved regulations to protect and enhance the oral health of Canadians Indigenous Children. Increased funding for research to help improve oral health for Canadians. Increased funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry with regard to dental education. Increased funding and federal leadership to improve provincially funded dental programs for persons with disabilities. Increased funding and administration of oral health care for seniors living independently and in long term care facilities. Improvements to non-insured health benefits and dental program in order to enhance the oral health status of patients accessing the program. Federal Budgetary Process with regards to funding of dental care. As well as pre budget consultation with regard to Federal investments of taxation changes to improve the oral health care of Canadians and practice environment for dentists. Excise Tax Act: GST and Dental Services: Changes to the application of the GST (Zero-rate) on Dental Practices. Discuss the negative impact and strain that taxing employer provided health benefits would have on the health of Canadian and on the provincially funded healthcare system. Discussing the importance regarding regulations surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children, as well as food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians, and its positive impact on oral health. Chemical Management Plan: The Challenge process with regards to the regulation of Bisphenol A in oral health care. Canadian Environment Protection Act - Mercury-ROMS (Risk Management Strategy) with regards to safe disposal of dental amalgam waste.

Strengthening Canada's tobacco control strategy and National Tobacco control programs Promotion of positive public health initiatives and achievements Personal Information Protection and Electronic Document (PIPEDA) with regard to improvements to privacy of health information. Oral health programs and policies related to prevention and care of children's oral health in indigenous communities Iso Technical Committee 106 with regard to the creation of international standards for dental devices and materials Investment from the Government of Canada in order to regulate and facilitate the development of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) Increased investment and improved regulations to protect and enhance the oral health of Canadians Indigenous Children Increased funding for research to help improve oral health for Canadians Increased funding for Canadian Faculties of Dentistry with regard to dental education. Increased funding and federal leadership to improve provincially funded dental programs for persons with disabilities Increased funding and administration of oral health care for seniors living independently and in long term care facilities Improvements to non-insured health benefits and dental program in order to enhance the oral health status of patients accessing the program. Excise Tax Act: GST and Dental Services: Changes to the application of the GST (Zero-rate) on Dental Practices Discuss the negative impact and strain that taxing employer provided health benefits would have on the health of Canadian and on the provincially funded healthcare system. Discussions around the federal budgetary process and program development with regard to funding of dental care, including the Canadian Dental Care Plan. As well as pre budget consultation with regard to Federal investments of taxation changes to improve the oral health care of Canadians and practice environment for dentists Discussing the importance regarding regulations surrounding food and beverage marketing to young children, as well as food labeling and healthy eating for Canadians, and its positive impact on oral health Chemical Management Plan: The Challenge process with regards to the regulation of Bisphenol A in oral health care. Canadian Environment Protection Act - Mercury-ROMS (Risk Management Strategy) with regards to safe disposal of dental amalgam waste.

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.

Proposals related to the provision of security guarding services Engaging with the federal government to ensure the continuation of the "Right of First Refusal for Guard Services contracts.

Discussions with government concerning regulation, policies and programs concerning veteran employment as it relates to the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires' social mandate to support veterans through meaningful employment, and other areas of support. The focus is on how Commissionaires can support the VAC Veterans Employment Strategy through our long standing role of providing security services across government.

International trade regarding tobacco control, alcohol, products containing carcinogens and products associated with cancer. Internal trade regarding tobacco control, alcohol, products containing carcinogens and products associated with cancer. Funding for programs to be operated by the Canadian Cancer Society to advance cancer control. Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, as it relates to continued federal funding for the cancer control strategy Canada Health Transfer and health system bilateral funding agreements intended for provinces/territories to support the delivery of healthcare services Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, including protocols, guidelines and implementation Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, as it relates to regulations, implementation and enforcement Non-Smokers' Health Act including implementation and enforcement Food and Drugs Act and regulations, as it relates to nciotine replacement products Federal Tobacco Control Strategy, including all matters related to tobacco control Taxation, revenue measures, controlled products regulations, including implementation, for alcohol, tobacco control, products containing carcinogens and products associated with cancer. Communication regarding alcohol consumption guidance. Food and Drugs Act and regulations, as it relates to alcohol warning labels Food and Drugs Act and regulations, as it relates to restricting the advertising to children of foods high in sodium, sugars and saturated fat. Healthy Living - Supporting initiatives, legislation, regulation, policies, and programs that prevent cancer or improve the social determinants of health Adoption of HPV testing and increasing HPV vaccination rates Sustainable funding of the National Advisory Committee on Preventive Health Services to ensure timely, up?to?date cancer screening guidelines Equitable and timely access to cancer screening. Measures and funding related to the charitable sector generally Equitable access to care along the full cancer continuum for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities Employment Insurance special benefit programs, including the sickness benefit and compassionate care benefit Canada Labour Code and Employment Insurance Act, as it relates to job-protected leave, employment insurance special benefits, return to work policies, and human rights protections for people affected by cancer Access to information and support to make decisions regarding end-of-life care, including Medical Assistance In Dying Supports for mental health during people's cancer journeys Implementation and funding of the National Grief Action Plan as part of the government's work on palliative care and mental health Canada Health Act as it relates to access to care, including long-term, home, and palliative care National Caregiving Strategy Financial supports for caregivers, including the Canada Caregiver Credit Implementation of the Framework on Palliative Care in Canada and integration of a palliative approach to care in our health system, including national standards and data, care provider training, research, and implementation of the National Grief Action Plan and distinctions?based frameworks for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people Setting and measuring pan-Canadian wait time benchmarks and targets and measures to address them, including addressing healthcare shortages, increased and sustainable funding for care, infrastructure and equipment, targeted strategic funding to PTs for workforce shortages, particularly in rural and remote communities. Sustained core funding for federal research agencies, improved coverage of indirect research costs, Canadian research sovereignty, strengthening capacity and the economic benefits of domestic research, research commercialization. Increasing access to care including models of care, removing barriers to care, particularly for underserved communities, using innovative approaches to improve access to care including AI to improve timely diagnosis and treatment. Issu

GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc., based in Canada, focuses on the design, development, engineering and production of underwater acoustic components, equipment and systems. They offer specialized surveillance software tailored for military sonar applications, marine mammal monitoring, and oceanic observation. Additionally, they supply comprehensive naval towed array sonar solutions, including integrated winch and handling systems. The company is actively pursuing federal government procurement opportunities to meet the needs of the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Royal Canadian Navy. Their goal is to provide Canadian anti-submarine warfare (ASW) solutions that align with DND’s National Security and Defence commitments, Continental NORAD Modernization Program responsibilities as well as the Canadian National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Discuss Canadian Centre on Substance Use suggestions for safe drinking guidelines. Ensure gov't policy is based on more than one study. Responding to Finance Canada's countermeasures action against the United States in response to tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products. Advocating for exemption or other relief. Excise Escalator Tax. Advocating for repeal of the automatic annual escalator to the federal excise duty.

Postal service disruption and the significant hardships these disruptions cause for Canadians and on health charities We ask the federal government to fund MS research in partnership with MS Canada, leveraging our connections and expertise to focus and further our understanding of MS, pursue leading-edge research on repair and regeneration, and explore prevention strategies, including targeting the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Safe Long-Term Care Act with respect to persons affected by MS National Housing Strategy with respect for persons with MS and other chronic conditions and disabilities Measures and funding for the charitable sector generally Home care, with respect to creation with provincial/ territorial governments programs relating to increased home care for persons with MS and other disabilities/ diseases and the support of caregivers Federal Budget: Allocate funding for the Canada Disability Benefit, the Employment Insurance Sickness Benefit; health research; access to treatment and care; and other budgetary policy as it relates to MS. Establishment of national strategy for neurological conditions, with respect to persons with MS and other neurological conditions. Employment Insurance sickness benefits, with respect to creation of flexible benefits for persons with MS and other episodic disabilities Disability Tax Credit with respect to making it refundable and ensuring eligibility for Canadians with episodic disabilities Comprehensive disability income programs, with respect to persons with MS and other chronic and episodic disabilities CIHR as it relates to federal funding & long term investment in health research Canada Pension Plan – Disability with respect to eligibility for persons with MS and other chronic and episodic disabilities Canada Health Transfer - health system funding transfer and agreements intended for provinces/territories to support the delivery of healthcare services, including MS care Canada Health Act and regulations, as it relates to long-term and home care Bill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare with respect for persons with MS and other chronic conditions and disabilities Access to treatments as it relates to the current regulatory and price negotiation processes to enhance timely access to all Health Canada approved MS disease-modifying therapies, with respect to the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases and national pharmacare.

The proposed changes to the excessive interest and financing expenses limitation under the Income Tax Act and Bill C-59. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act amendments in respect to emerging substance specific requirements and consistency with provincial requirements Species at Risk Act amendments in respect to permitting, incidental take, designated nests, definition of critical habitat and recovery team requirements. Reporting requirements under Environment Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory Program in respect of lists of substances, triggers, reporting requirements, report format and use of emission factors Regulatory Framework for Air Emissions, including Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Coal-fired Generation of Electricity Regulations. Potential innovation policy or program development led by Natural Resources Canada related to smart grid technologies such as distributed energy resources and controllable electrical devices (such as electric vehicle chargers, battery storage, controllable heating devices, etc.). Policies and programs related to the Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act and related net-zero initiatives. Pest Management Regulatory Agency’s directive on the phase out of Pentachlorophenol electricity poles. Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations in respect to requirements for reporting and system replacements Natural Resources Canada Office of Energy Research and Development funding and program development initiatives. Natural Resources Canada Green Infrastructure programs and initiatives including the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program, Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, Strategic Interties Predevelopment Program, Smart Grid, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration and new project funding development opportunities. Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act in respect to specific tracking, measuring and reporting provisions Migratory Birds Regulation regarding pileated woodpecker. Migratory Birds Convention Act in respect to emerging provisions regarding incidental take, designated nests and permitting. Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Electricity Canada in respect of streamlining of utility compliance with provisions of the Act. Interprovincial Movement of Hazardous Wastes Regulations in respect to signage, manifests and forms, training and reporting Interpretation of criteria regarding Habitat Alteration, Disruption or Destruction (HADD) in respect to risk management framework, ecosystem approach, permitting for incidentals take and triggers. Innovation, Science, and Industry - Strategic Innovation Fund for Smart Grid technology and other innovation opportunities within the green energy transition. Infrastructure Canada Funding Programs, including the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund. Grants, contributions, investment tax credits and other funding instruments in support of regional and local electricity infrastructure from federal programs and initiatives such as the Healthy Environment & Healthy Economy program, the Atlantic Growth Strategy, the Canada Growth Fund and the Atlantic Loop. Fisheries Act amendments in respect of utility specific provisions regarding habitat, passage, flow and fish mortality Federal PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyl) Regulations –Requirements for use, storage, destruction, phase-out and regular reporting to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Federal administration of fiduciary responsibility for Indigenous affairs. Environment and Climate Change Canada funding and development initiatives. Energy Efficiency Act in respect of legislative framework to support and enable energy efficiency and conservation. Advocating for fair creation and implementation of the legislation, as well as advocating for program development in respect to credits, offsets and funding CWS draft Biodiversity Policy. Clean Electricity Regulations and regulations related to carbon pricing and

Tuberculosis prevention and control in respect of enhanced programs for First Nations peoples and New Canadians. The Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan in respect of the vaccination of Canadians and awareness for COPD and asthma patients. Regulations and/or amendments under the Tobacco Act, extend enhanced warning labels to all tobacco products, and control new forms of smoking and nicotine consumption, including water-pipes and e-cigarettes. All Aspects of tobacco control. Regulation of Cannabis with respect to protecting the lung health of Canadians, including second hand cannabis smoke and research on cannabis. Obtain increased funding for research into lung disease from the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health under the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, with a special focus on funding for clinical and translational research. Indoor air quality with respect to the development and implementation of programs to ensure improved indoor air quality in First Nations communities. Indoor air quality with respect to Income Tax Act for a radon mitigation rebate Health Canada's tobacco control program, including sustaining government funding levels, and implementation of effective programs and policies Hazardous Products Act, as it relates to the domestic use of asbestos Grants or contributions for the provision of technical assistance in the design and deployment of new respiratory health safety training programs. Drug cost relief for Canadians with respect to a new national program for catastrophic drug cost coverage. Chemicals Management Plan with respect to ensuring ongoing, adequate funding for the program to achieve reductions in outdoor and indoor toxic air pollutants. Canadian Tuberculosis Committee for Canadian strategies and priorities with respect to tuberculosis prevention and control. Amendments to the Tobacco Act with respect to increasing tobacco taxation and penalties for contraband cigarettes (formerly known as Bill S-5, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act and the Non-smokers’ Health Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts). Amendments to the List of Toxic Substances in Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999) with regards to air pollutants. Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act with respect to increasing federal environmental enforcement powers to ensure better air quality. Amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act in respect of developing a nation-wide Air Quality Management System for Canada to improve air quality. Amendments to the Canada Wide Standard (CWS) for particulate matter and ozone pertaining to wood-burning stoves. Amendments to the Canada Transportation Act with respect to controlling the carriage of pets in airplane passenger cabins to protect the health and safety of individuals with chronic lung disease. Air Quality Management System (AQMS) in respect of approval for the final development and implementation of the proposed system with full involvement of stakeholders. Air Quality Health Index with respect to ensuring the Index is active in every province and major community across Canada.

Protecting youth from nicotine pouches. These products should be subject to the same strict regulatory safeguards as other nicotine products. Strong oversight, clear labelling, and tight access restrictions are necessary to protect public health and prevent uptake among non-smokers. Lowering vehicle emmisions by advocating for the electrification of medium and heavy duty vehicles Regulations and/or amendments under the Tobacco Act, extend enhanced warning labels to all tobacco products, and control new forms of smoking and nicotine consumption, including water-pipes and e-cigarettes (vaping). All Aspects of tobacco control. Health Canada's tobacco control program, including sustaining government funding levels, and implementation of effective programs and policies Drug cost relief for Canadians with respect to a new national program for catastrophic drug cost coverage. Air Quality Management System (AQMS) in respect of approval for the final development and implementation of the proposed system with full involvement of stakeholders. Air Quality Health Index with respect to ensuring the Index is active in every province and major community across Canada.

Advocating for the need to develop and fund a Canadian aerospace strategy