David Frank-Savoie

As per the Government of Canada's commitments related to children's health and well-being and the protection of their rights, the object of Children First Canada's lobbying is to build support for policies and investments that improve the lives of 8 million young Canadians.

Advancing and advocating for the tabling of legislation ("Online Safety Act") which contains the foundational components for child protection, first introduced in the last parliament as Bill C-63.

Seeking government funding and support to expand and deliver job and skills learning opportunities for learners across Canada to help Canadians of all ages obtain the skills they need for high quality jobs and help maximize labour force participation. Discussions of COVID-19-related financial impacts and potential government responses Government programs to support jobs and skills learning

Seeking government funding and support to expand and deliver job and skills learning opportunities for learners across Canada to help Canadians of all ages obtain the skills they need for high quality jobs and help maximize labour force participation.

Inquiring about the implementation of the AI Strategy and the potential role that SWPP delivery partners can play. Advocating for the extension of the Student Work Placement Program for another five years.

Policy reforms to modernize the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) to improve accessibility, equity, and effectiveness of education savings supports. Policy regarding the treatment of Registered Education Savings Plans under Canada's bankruptcy laws. Policy regarding the implementation of automatic enrolment in the Canada Learning Bond.

Changes to the Child Care Expense Deduction. Immigration rules relevant to international staff at Canadian camps. Expand and refine the Canada Summer Jobs Program

Matters related to the impact potential changes to Section 207 of the Criminal Code, Bill S-241. How amendments to the Conduct & Manage provisions of the criminal code will impact current First Nation - Provincial gaming agreements and impact on gaming operators and employees working in Canada's gaming industry. Matters relating to the framework for gaming regulation in Canada, provincial regulatory regimes. Gaming advertising regulation. The creation of a sports betting advertising framework. Bill S-211 An Act Respecting a National Framework for Sports Betting Advertising. All matters related to Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLFTA) and its regulations related to the gambling industry. Bill C-2 Strong Borders Act Matters related to Section 207 and other sections of Criminal Code of Canada as they related to the provision and oversight of gambling in Canada including casino gaming,sports betting, lotteries, charitable gaming, horse racing and online gaming.

Matters relating to the regulation, licensing, and oversight of gaming and gambling activities in Canada, including federal–provincial jurisdictional frameworks. Matters relating to data privacy, consumer protection, and the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal and financial information as they apply to the gambling and gaming sector. This includes Bill C-36, An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and to make amendments to other Acts. Matters relating to gambling and gaming advertising, including marketing standards, consumer protection measures, player protection, and responsible advertising practices. This includes Bill S-211, An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising, and Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act. Matters relating to Section 207 of the Criminal Code of Canada and related provisions governing the lawful authority and oversight of gambling activities in Canada, including casino gaming, sports betting, lotteries, charitable gaming, horse racing, and online gaming. This includes Bill S-241, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Indian Act. Matters relating to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and associated regulations as they apply to the gambling and gaming sector, including anti–money laundering and counter–terrorist financing compliance measures. This includes Bill C-29, An Act to establish the Financial Crimes Agency and to make consequential amendments to certain Acts and regulations.

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.

Veiller à la mise en œuvre de l'application du Règlement sur les langues officielles - communications avec le public et prestation de service suite aux résultats du Recensement de 2011 Recherche d'appui et de contributions gouvernementales pour appuyer la mise en oeuvre du plan stratégique pour favoriser l'immigration au sein des communautés francophones en situation minoritaire Programme des langues officielles - Prochain Plan d'action pour les langues officielles Programme de promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles - participation à la mise en oeuvre du programme Programme d'appui aux langues officielles de Patrimoine canadien - volet vie communautaire - renouvellement des accords de collaboration provinciales et territoriales en appui aux développement des communautés francophones et acadiennes ainsi que de l'appui aux organismes nationaux à vocation sectorielle. Programme d'appui aux langues officielles de Patrimoine canadien pour promouvoir les besoins des communautés francophones et acadiennes Politique sur les paiements de transferts - mise en oeuvre des recommadations du groupe d'experts et mise en oeuvre des obligations sous la Partie VII de la Loi sur les langues officielles Politique sur l'utilisation des langues officielles pour les communications avec le public et la prestation des services Obtenir des contributions du Programme d'établissement de Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada relativement à la coordination du dossier de l'immigration dans les communautés francophones et acadiennes et l'appui du ministère pour des services d'accueil et d'établissement en français dans diverses régions du pays. Loi sur les langues officielles - son application et sa mise en oeuvre - particulièrement les Parties IV,V et VII Charte canadienne des droits et libertés - mise en oeuvre des articles 16 à 20 et 23 - mise en oeuvre d'un programme d'appui aux droits linguistiques Cadre de politiques en matière de langues officielles - Mise à jour de la règlementation relié à la Loi sur les langues officielles et du régime linguistique au Canada

YMCA Canada is exploring seeking funding through the Youth Climate Corp program Discussions in regards to the ability of not-for-profits to build and maintain community infrastructure. Seeking funding through the Build Communities Strong program. Discussions in regards to the federal government providing adequate, consistent, and long-term resources to cover service providers’ operational and administrative costs, program development, and direct services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Discussions regarding a youth mental health and program needs. Seeking funding from the Youth Mental Health Fund for a mental health and wellness program. Discussion in regards to the development and implementation of the Housing Builds including prevention strategies for homelessness, innovation, and programmatic supports. Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce. Discussions on financial measures, policies, programs and sectoral tables to help the the charitable sector and community service charities to adapt and modernize. Funding to support the charitable sector including service continuity and adaption, and labour shortages. Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment and Skills Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement. Seeking funding from Employment and Social Development for out-of-school programs that help youth gain new skills and succeed in their education. Discussion in regards to the legal and regulatory framework for governing charities, and grant contribution reform initiatives and ensuring that funding is allocated to these areas Discussing ways in which to financially support, but not limited to, access to recreation for children, teens, and young adults and for under-served communities, in support of healthy active living, obesity and chronic disease reduction and prevention strategies