Elliott Lockington

Seeking financial support for a major infrastructures project at this City level.

Working with the Government of Canada to ensure ongoing funding commitments to Indspire, a national Indigenous education organization.

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

Measures and policies related to increasing and enhancing the wages and retirement security support for SEIU members, especially Personal Support Workers. Ensuring the Safe Long Term Care Act, which has yet to be introduced, reflects support for the health, safety and working conditions of front line health care workers.

Promoting Business Sustainability and Industry Competitiveness – TIAC promotes optimal forms of government intervention that support the competitiveness of Canada’s tourism companies via public grants, tax credits, repayable financing contributions and policies and programs that augment entrepreneurship, innovation and commercial protections. During this critical period as the sector looks to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, TIAC is working to ensure that government loans provided through the CEBA, RRRF, HASCAP and related initiatives have an optimal impact through guidelines and repayment conditions that are conducive to business growth. Improving Access for Visitors to and within Canada – TIAC supports the efficient movement of travellers to and within Canada through enhancements to the visitor visa process in order to meet international demand for travel to Canada. TIAC also works to ensure that regulations and policies related to transportation, air travel, waterways and ports of entry are developed and implemented to optimally connect, and not impede, domestic and international travellers to urban and rural destinations, key attractions, sporting events, and business meetings in Canada. Developing and Promoting World-class Tourism Assets – Ensuring Canada maintains and promotes the development of world-class tourism assets requires considerable investment from both public and private sources. TIAC advocates for continued investment, particularly in respect to under-serviced communities, and effective promotion of existing assets as well as the development of new, more competitive ones for both Canadian and world travellers to discover and experience. TIAC’s efforts on this front include monitoring and raising policy issues that directly affect Indigenous tourism development with a goal of empowering Indigenous communities in generating their own economies while also providing Canadians and foreign visitors alike the opportunity to connect with Indigenous peoples and to experience their unique and diverse culture in a deeply meaningful way. Building a Regenerative and Inclusive Tourism Industry – TIAC works with government to support a tourism sector that is more resilient, sustainable, and equitable through priority investment in regenerative tourism and specialized recruitment programs for equity seeking groups. Attracting and Retaining a Sustainable Tourism Workforce – TIAC supports the creation and optimization of policy and programs aimed at addressing the significant labour shortages that now exist in the tourism sector due to the affects of restrictive public health measures, border closures, and increased operational costs that were related to the COVID-19 pandemic. TIAC also advocates for a strong tourism workforce via regulations and policies in regard to immigration, including issues related to pathways to permanent-residency and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

TIAC will work to improve Canada's competitiveness of Canada's aviation sector and the important role it serves in economic development and job creation. TIAC supports efforts to expand the number and scope of Canada's air liberalization agreements however Canada's ability to attract international business and leisure travellers is impeded, in part, by the layers of taxes, fees and levies imposed on the traveling public. TIAC is working to reform Canada's aviation cost structure. TIAC advocates for the reduction and elimination of fees related to air travel including airport rents and CATSA fees paid for by travellers TIAC advocates for a permanent-residency path as a part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and an industry focused Municipal Nominee Program Immigration Seeking changes on EI reform and other policy and support measures during the pandemic. Ensuring access to financial impact measures for its members. Regulations and policies in regards to marine mammals and waterways Regulations and policies in regards to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Modernizing Canada's visitor visa process in order to meet international demand for travel to Canada. These initiatives include reinvestment of visa processing fees into increased capacity, expanding transfer without visa, augmenting the Visa Application Centre ("VAC") network into new priority source markets and utilizing electronic travel authority as an alternative visa stream for lower-risk countries. Federal Tourism Strategy – supports government initiatives toward industry growth TIAC is seeking a well-funded and balanced national tourism marketing agency and will continue to work with the government to ensure that Canada's marketing efforts in mature and emerging markets are adequately funded, including co-investments with industry, and that campaigns are aligned with industry priorities. Employment/Immigration – TIAC advocates for a permanent-residency path as a part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and an industry focused Municipal Nominee Program Immigration - Modernizing Canada's visitor visa process in order to meet international demand for travel to Canada. These initiatives include reinvestment of visa processing fees into increased capacity, expanding transfer without visa, augmenting the Visa Application Centre ("VAC") network into new priority source markets and utilizing electronic travel authority as an alternative visa stream for lower-risk countries Transportation – TIAC advocates for the reduction and elimination of fees related to air travel including airport rents and CATSA fees paid for by travellers A Tax Incentive Program as it pertains to inbound leisure travel to Canada. This program provides GST relief to volume leisure tour groups and meetings and conventions being held in Canada. Advocating for the implementation of a Canadian Travel Incentive Program to encourage domestic travel recovery.

Canada-U.S. trade relations, including the implementation and administration of tariffs, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), and the food and beverage manufacturing industry. The United States Surtax Remission Order and the remission of tariffs on goods utilized in the manufacturing of food and beverage. Regulations Concerning Food Additives and Compositional Standards and the implications for food and beverage manufacturers. The Federal Plastics Registry and its impact on food and beverage manufacturing in Canada. Bill C-5: An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act - and considerations around food safety and export diversification. International Trade: The provisions of the text of the USMCA as they relate to agriculture and agri-food, including tariff schedules, Tariff Rate Quotas, regulatory cooperation and measures related to non-tariff barriers. Tariff and non-tariff barriers with the United States. The pollution prevention (P2) planning notice for primary food plastic packaging, with respect to its impact on food and beverage manufacturers. Temporary Foreign Worker Program - with respect to amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and the access of food and beverage manufacturers to various elements within the program. Support for the housing needs of temporary foreign workers and new Canadians. Science and Technology: Polices and programs to develop, maintain and adapt cybersecurity within the food and beverage processing sector Science and Technology: ISED policies and programs to promote innovation and technology adoption in the food and beverage processing sector Refugees - requesting resettlement programs for refugees Industry: The adoption of innovation in the food and beverage sector in the context of the Strategic Innovation Fund. Immigration: Enhancements to the Temporary Foreign Workers program and pathways to permanency for food and beverage processing labour. Health: Policies and regulations related to food and beverage products including the federal government's Health Eating Strategy, Front of Pack labelling regulations, Marketing to Children regulations, modifications to the Food Guide, modifications the Food and Drugs Regulations. Grocery Code of Conduct: Advocating for a mandatory and enforceable Grocery Code of Conduct for the food industry. Facilitating the entry into Canada of technicians required to maintain critical infrastructure Budget: Measures in annual federal budget to support food and beverage processing, including implementation of Agri-food Economic Strategy Table Report. Agriculture: Policies related to the food and beverage processing sector including: funding for industry research and development, implementation of Safe Foods for Canadians Regulations.

Potential impact of trade issues on audiovisual industry Legislation and policy that supports the regulation of artificial intelligence, notably in protection of performers, and including, but not limited to, moral rights for performers. Policies around the procurement of advertising services using unionzed workers Participate in development of, introduction of, and amendments to the Broadcasting Act through the expected re-introduction of a modernization bill, with specific respect to the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings. Amendments to the Copyright Act relating to moral rights for performers

Detail title: Bill S-206 - National Framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income Aspects that are the object of the lobbying: Supporting Bill S-206, An Act to develop a national framework for a guaranteed livable basic income, with respect to ensuring that the framework considers the economic circumstances of professional performers and other self-employed, contract and intermittent workers in Canada's cultural sector. Title: International Mobility Program and Business Visitor Provisions for Performers in Commercial and Audiovisual Production Description: ACTRA is seeking to better understand how the International Mobility Program - including the C-14 significant benefit work permit exemption (IRPR R205(a)) for film and television production workers - and the business visitor exemption (IRPR R186(a)) are applied, consulted on, and monitored as they relate to international performers working in Canada's audiovisual sector, with particular focus on commercial and advertising production. ACTRA is exploring whether existing consultation practices and regulatory thresholds appropriately balance Canada's interest in facilitating international productions and skilled talent mobility with protecting work opportunities for Canadian performers. Title: Labour protections for performers in digital and AI-mediated productions Description: Federal labour policy and labour standards as they apply to performers working in digital, online, and artificial intelligence-mediated productions, including collective bargaining protections, enforceability of performer rights, and measures addressing precarious work and non-traditional production models in the screen-based industries. Title: International trade negotiations affecting Canada's audiovisual and cultural sector Description: Government of Canada positions in international trade negotiations and reviews, including Canada-United States discussions and the CUSMA review process, as they relate to cultural policy measures, broadcasting regulation, online streaming obligations, and the economic impact on employment and production in Canada's audiovisual sector. Title: Federal procurement standards for advertising and communications production Description: Federal government procurement policies and contracting practices for advertising and communications services, including the application of performer labour standards, requirements for union-covered productions, and ethical procurement expectations for the use of performers and creative services in government-funded advertising and public communications. Title: Use of copyrighted performances in artificial intelligence training and generative AI systems Description: Amendments to Canada's Copyright Act and related policy measures regarding the use of copyrighted performances and audiovisual works in the training and operation of artificial intelligence systems, including requirements for consent, compensation, and recognition of performers' moral rights, as well as protections against unauthorized reproduction, voice cloning, and synthetic performances. Title: Federal artificial intelligence governance framework and performer rights protections Description: Development of the Government of Canada's artificial intelligence policy and regulatory framework, including the forthcoming national AI strategy, with respect to consent requirements for the use of performers' name, image and likeness, digital identity protections, reputational harm, takedown and enforcement mechanisms, and accountability obligations for AI systems that generate or replicate performances. Copyright legislation – Updating Canada's Copyright Act to implement the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Copyright and Audio Visual Treaties and deal with threats from unchecked generative artificial intelligence to performers' livelihoods. Bill C-27 with respect to artificial intelligence and future regulations to protect the rights of Canadian performers from its misuse

Participate in development of, introduction of, and amendments to the Broadcasting Act through the expected re-introduction of a modernization bill, with specific respect to the use of Canadian talent, Canadian ownership in the broadcasting system, and future regulation of online undertakings. Potential impact of trade issues on audiovisual industry. Policies around the procurement of advertising services using unionized workers Legislation and policy that supports the regulation of artificial intelligence, notably in protection of performers, and including, but not limited to, moral rights for performers. Amendments to the Copyright Act relating to moral rights for performers

The submission of an application for a ministerial exemption under s. 56 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Discussions regarding support for the development of clean hydrogen and net-zero technology, including through the Strategic Response Fund. Policies and regulations regarding zero emissions vehicles and the use of hydrogen in transportation applications, the supply of hydrogen and equipment for hydrogen fueling stations, including technology relating to compression, storage and dispensing. Engaging government regarding hydrogen and emissions reductions, including the proposed Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit and the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Tax Credit. Engaging government on regulations relating to hydrogen, including the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) regulations. Engaging government on regulations relating to CO2 production and reduction. Engaging government on policies and programs that encourage the production and use of hydrogen as an alternative source of fuel, including hydrogen produced from by alternative processes and the purchased and retrofit of third-party facilities. Engaging government on issues relating to Greenhouse Gas rules and their impact on third-party producers and sellers of hydrogen. Discussions regarding support for hydrogen mobility and transportation solutions.

Policies, regulations and programs regarding zero emissions vehicles and the use of hydrogen in transportation applications, the supply of hydrogen and equipment for hydrogen fueling stations, including technology relating to compression, storage and dispensing. Engaging government regarding support for clean hydrogen production and emissions reductions, including the proposed Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit and the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Investment Tax Credit.

"Hydrogen Related Incentives" On behalf of the client, I will be advocating to various departments and agencies to promote hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Alberta. In addition, I will be pursing various department and agencies to adopt hydrogen and CCS incentives.

Policies and programs regarding the Canadian counter-tariffs and U.S. trade measures where it pertains to digital trade, such as technology products, services, and supply chains under the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Policies or programs to promote Canada’s digital economy, including skilling and upskilling to ensure the availability of a high-skilled workforce, especially where it pertains to AI. Policies or programs related to the increased cross-border collaboration and transportation links connecting the Cascadia Innovation Corridor. Policies or programs related to technology, energy and environmental sustainability. Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information, communication technologies and AI. Policies or programs as they relate to the development and applications of artificial intelligence and the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Policies concerning the promotion and development of computer science education, digital and AI skills. Policies related to the adoption of cloud-based solutions and AI technologies, and related support services. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-8 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts). Accessibility policy as it relates to the enactment of the Accessible Canada Act. Procurement modernization, as it relates to the standards, terms, conditions and policies that underpin the Government of Canada's procurement of enterprise ICT products and services, including cloud-based services. Privacy policy as it relates to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, including the regulations thereunder. Policies or programs related to the regulation of digital platforms. Policies or programs related to the protection of Canadian democratic institutions and electoral systems. Policies or programs related to internet connectivity and broadband access. Policies or programs as they relate to internet safety and online harms. Policies concerning the regulation of personal and sensitive information, including lawful access policies and cybersecurity. Internet policy specifically the implementation of policy affecting the governance of the internet. Internet policy specifically as it relates to cybersecurity and national security. International trade as it relates to intellectual property and digital trade. Intellectual property and competition policy affecting information technology companies. Immigration policy and programs as they relate to attracting and retaining high skilled global talent to Canada. Cybersecurity policy as it relates to the creation of international norms.

Proposed transparency reporting guidelines with respect to law enforcement requests for data. Procurement modernization, as it relates to the standards, terms, conditions and policies that underpin the Government of Canada's procurement of enterprise ICT products and services, including cloud-based services. Privacy policy as it relates to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, including the regulations thereunder. Policies or programs related to the regulation of digital platforms. Policies or programs related to the protection of Canadian democratic institutions and electoral systems. Policies or programs related to the increased cross-border transportation links connecting the Cascadia Innovation Corridor. Policies or programs related to technology and environmental sustainability. Policies or programs related to internet connectivity and broadband access. Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information and communication technologies. Policies or programs as they relate to the development and applications of artificial intelligence and the ethical use of artificial intelligence, including facial recognition technology. Policies or programs as they relate to internet safety and online harms. Policies concerning the regulation of personal and sensitive information, including lawful access policies and cybersecurity. Policies concerning the promotion and development of computer science education and digital skills. Internet safety and security policy affecting information technology companies. Internet policy specifically the implementation of policy affecting the governance of the internet. Internet policy specifically as it relates to cybersecurity and national security. International trade as it relates to intellectual property and digital trade. Intellectual property and competition policy affecting information technology companies. Information and communications technology adoption, including cloud and AI technologies, by business and public sector entities. Immigration policy and programs as they relate to attracting and retaining high skilled global talent to Canada. Cybersecurity policy as it relates to the creation of international norms. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, the Personal Information and Data Protection Tribunal Act, and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-26 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts). Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-18 (An Act Respecting Online Communications Platforms), more specifically about the regulation of online content. Accessibility policy as it relates to the enactment of the Accessible Canada Act, including the establishment of the Canadian Accessibility Standards Development Organization and the creation of IT standards.