Farnaz Behrooz

Discussions with government about the proposed GST cut on new build homes. Engagement regarding the National Building Code of Canada and included energy efficiency standards for construction and subsequent operation. Discussions with government on reducing GHG emissions from the housing sector. Discussions with government on addressing the shortage of skilled trade workers Discussions with government on how to address housing affordability and the housing supply shortage.

Engagement regarding the National Building Code of Canada and included energy efficiency standards for construction and subsequent operation Discussions with government on reducing GHG emissions from the housing sector Discussions with government on how to address housing affordability and the supply shortage Discussions with government on addressing the shortage of skilled trade workers Discussions with government officials regarding the scope of the Home Energy Retrofit Initiative, as well as the EnerGuide hiring and training process and other green home programs as they become available.

Discuss National Building Code and modern methods of construction. Discussions with government on how we can use advanced manufacturing of residential building components – including modules, wall panels, floor systems, cabinetry, and millwork – to streamline and accelerate the construction of sustainable and livable homes that are more affordable for Canadians. Discuss Buy Canadian Policies through the use of forestry products. Work with the government to explore advanced manufacturing and clean technology tax credits, grants and/or subsidies to support employment and growth.

Explore advanced manufacturing and clean technology tax credits, grands and/or subsidies to support employment and growth Discussions with government on how to address housing affordability and the supply shortage. Engagement regarding the National Building Code of Canada and included energy efficiency standards for construction and subsequent operation.

Advocate for place-based solutions to Canada’s biggest challenges, which support the region-specific mandates of public colleges and ensure local training needs are considered in policy development. Increase support to developing countries and other partner countries to build technical and vocational training capacity, strengthen skills development and education systems, and enhance Canada’s global education brand. Advocate for support for college-led research as a core component of federal research and innovation funding and policy. Discuss how colleges can support immigration programs, such as foreign credential recognition or international students, to meet Canada’s labour market needs, and share with officials impacts of policy changes on the college sector. Share with officials how colleges can support Canada’s training and workforce development needs to meet Canada’s biggest challenges. Share with officials the role of colleges and institutes in delivering high quality education for Canadians, and ensuring access to education for Canadians. Advance reconciliation through partnerships with Canada’s public colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, polytechnics, and Indigenous Institutes of Education. Promote the role and expertise of colleges in deepening Canada’s relationships with other countries. Promote the value of educational fair dealing in supporting colleges and institutes in their mandate to provide advanced skills and to enable them to better respond to the skills shortage. Increase investments and support to address colleges’ infrastructure needs to increase Canada’s training space and access in key high-demand fields that align with federal priority areas. Enable post-secondary institutions to obtain grants and loans to develop student housing projects, with additional supports for housing that supports students from vulnerable populations. Ensure Canada’s colleges and institutes have the necessary federal support to provide high-quality training for future healthcare professionals. Ensure the specific needs of institutions, including French institutions and those in minority linguistic communities, are taken into account when federal policies and programs are designed and delivered.

Engage on the importance of free trade to the modular construction industry, including discussing the application of tariffs to steel modules and derivative products, and prefabricated buildings of wood. Engage on regulations impacting modular construction, including building codes and standards. Increase awareness of the federal government of modular construction in Canada and advocate for the adoption of modular construction in various sectors, including affordable housing, education, and healthcare.