Gabriel Broderick

Advocate for the renewed and long-term funding of the Canada Black Justice Strategy.

Taxation and Finance: Canada must ensure, fairness, accountability and transparency regarding CRA decisions that impact Jewish charities. Provide economic support for the charitable and not-for-profit sector through a direct granting program. Donations from Canadians should be incentivized through a temporary enhancement of the charitable giving tax credit, or through a donor matching program, whereby the government matches donations from Canadians. Religion: Include a question on religion in every census, instead of every second census. National Security/Security (3): A ministerial directive to the RCMP and CSIS to prioritize and intensify monitoring, intelligence collection, investigations, disruption, and enforcement against antisemitic and Islamist violent extremism, as well as against foreign actors seeking to sponsor or exploit protests in Canada. National Security/Security (2): Continued support for revocation of citizenship in cases involving war crimes, crimes against humanity, terrorism, and extreme promotion of hate; strengthened screening to bar entry and deny citizenship to individuals who pose security threats or have ties to extremist or terrorist organizations; removal of individuals already in Canada who obtained status through false representation; establishment of a fast-track removal stream for high-risk individuals linked to foreign extremist organizations; accelerated removals for individuals convicted of violent crimes; and standalone immigration consequences for expressing support for listed terrorist entities, even in the absence of criminal convictions. National Security (1): Canada Community Security Program (CCSP): Sustained and recurrent funding and program optimization; support for life-saving protective measures for communities at risk, particularly the Jewish community; funding for capital security upgrades and training; and ongoing support for security guards and paid duty officers. Justice and Law Enforcement (2): Conflict of Interests, Foreign Interference, Ethics, Lobbying, Canada Revenue Agency. Ensuring CIJA fully respects all its legal and regulatory obligations while advocating for the current framework to be more efficient and respectful of the needs, objectives and resources of cultural and religious communities. Justice and Law Enforcement: Canada should pursue a comprehensive, accountable approach to combating hate and promoting inclusion by strengthening legal tools, enforcement capacity, and public institutions. This includes modernizing human rights and criminal frameworks to address hate speech and antisemitism, guided by the IHRA definition; investing in anti-racism, tolerance, and genocide education initiatives; and ensuring police are properly resourced to prevent and respond to hate crimes, with clear accountability for results. Bail reform to include a reverse onus on hate related offences. International Trade: Advancing and expanding bilateral trade through the promotion, application, and potential enhancement of the Canada–Israel Free Trade Agreement, as well as fostering increased investment and academic exchanges. International Relations: Canadian diplomatic relations with Israel and the broader Middle East, including Canada’s role in the Israel–Palestinian peace process; Canadian interventions at the UN and other multilateral bodies, including sanctions regimes and related legislation; and policy toward Iran, including maintaining non-renewal of diplomatic relations alongside continued sanctions against the IRGC and senior regime figures. Immigration: Matters related to the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Act, including visa applications and issuance; Immigration and Refugee Board policies, including refugee claims from Israel; broader Canadian immigration policy; integration and settlement of new immigrants, recognition of foreign-trained credentials and language training; and standards and requirements for refugee status, permanent residence, and citizenship

Efforts to modernize federal privacy legislation and regulate artificial intelligence. An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts and its application to the insurance industry (C-8) Issues relating to emergency preparedness, response and recovery including a National Recovery Strategy, and the creation of a National Emergency Management Agency Expansion of the trade credit insurance market in Canada Proposed public-private partnership with the insurance industry to better protect Canadians in the event of a major earthquake. Issues relating to flooding including the creation of a low-cost high-risk National Flood Insurance program in partnership with the P&C insurance industry. Other issues include flood mapping and infrastructure investment. Developing a national approach and vehicle safety standards for the deployment of connected and automated vehicles Implementation of the National Adaptation Strategy and other issues relating to climate adaptation and including modernization of DFAA, DMAF, and infrastructure investments. Changes to the Minimum Capital Test (MCT) and solvency regulations. Changes to the reinsurance framework. Changes to other guidelines (i.e. Guidelines B10, B13, B15; Guidelines E13, E21, E23, etc.). Implementation of the national auto theft strategy and other solutions to combat the theft of vehicles in (and illegal export of vehicles from) Canada. National Coordination of provincial stolen and wrecked vehicle programs. (Transport Canada), with regard to allowing the exchange of information in order to prevent the fraudulent "re-VINing" of vehicles. This refers to the practice of changing the Vehicle Information Number (VIN) on a stolen or wrecked vehicle, thus facilitating its fraudulent re-sale. Financial sector policy and regulatory changes pursuant to the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly North American Free Trade Agreement.

To inform the Government of Canada of Little Warriors’ work with CSA survivors and to broaden opportunities to provide treatment and support resources to Canadian survivors and their families. Discuss funding opportunities to expand Little Warriors' treatment services for children and adult survivors.

To inform the Government of Canada of Little Warriors’ work with child sexual assult survivors and to broaden opportunities to provide treatment and support resources to Canadian survivors and their families. Discuss funding opportunities to expand Little Warriors' treatment services for children and adult survivors.

Lobbying to discuss measures to address vehicle thefts in Canada.

Seeking potential funding or partnership with ESDC's Senior's Directorate to enhance the resources CAA makes available to Canadian drivers as they age. Engage government on climate change as it relates to the impacts on Canadian vehicle owners. CAA regularly communicates with Natural Resources Canada's Alternative Fuels Directorate in relation to federal funding to build awareness of zero-emission vehicles and other efforts that aim to reduce GHGs from light duty vehicles. CAA is seeking Health Canada funding support for national advocacy activities that raise public awareness about the dangers of cannabis-impaired driving. CAA is engaging the federal government on issues related the growing problem of automobile theft. CAA is engaged in discussions in support of increased funding for and activities related to public awareness and research around the dangers of drug-impaired driving as well as more resources for law enforcement and the need for enforcement data. CAA is engaged in consumer advocacy work related to Canadian air travellers and Canada's air passenger rights regime. CAA engages in discussions in support of the protection of the consumer interest (privacy, competitive choice) with respect to connected vehicles in the auto industry. CAA advocates for better and safer active transportation infrastructure. It seeks federal encouragement of and funding for active transportation infrastructure projects (e.g. bike lanes, pedestrian paths) via explicit set aside funds exclusive to active transportation projects. Advocate Transport Canada in regard to national road safety issues and related policy, programming and regulations, including seeking grant support from the Enhanced Road Safety Transfer Payment Program for public awareness activities.

Border/port security policy, capacity, and federal-provincial coordination to combat auto theft. Ensure connected vehicle security and national security activities meet the intended objectives in a manner that is efficient with fully aligned outcomes with the U.S. Competitive industrial policies and supports such as the Strategic Innovation Fund. Revisions to the Workplace Hazardous Materials information system and inclusion of globally Harmonized System clarification and labelling of chemicals must recognize the integration production facilities and processes in Canada and the U.S. Regulatory requirements for conventional alternative and renewable fuels and associated fuel quality standards to support vehicle emission control technology and vehicle performance. Promote transportation infrastructure and policies to support testing and deployment of evolving vehicle technologies such as connected vehicles and automated vehicles aligned across Canada and with the U.S.; ensure efficient cross-border movement of vehicles for testing. Promote trade infrastructure to support the automotive manufacturing supply chain. Promote enhancements to highway infrastructure, including that for connected vehicle and automated vehicle technologies; transportation and border infrastructure that support the efficient movement of goods in a just-in-time supply chain environment. Ensure efficiencies in reporting fuel consumption data for the annual fuel consumption guide; ensure website and fuel economy labels are consistent with those in the U.S. Trade agreement negotiation and implementation that maximizes commercial benefits and export opportunities. Federal privacy, AI, cybersecurity-related legislation and regulation; Canadian Anti-spam legislation and regulation; Competition Act amendments; related to the development of new advancements in vehicle technology and in-vehicle communication. Ensure regulatory requirements for vehicle safety and supporting programs and policies meet the intended safety objectives and are aligned and synchronized with the U.S. Ensure the requirements of the Chemical Management plan are developed and applied in a manner that achieves the government's objectives and does not disrupt vehicle manufacturing operations and vehicles and new vehicle battery operations. Ensure the implementation of the new Canadian Environmental Protection Act is applied in a manner that does not disrupt manufacturing operations, vehicles, and vehicle battery operations. Ensure the alignment of Canada and U.S. vehicle emission and greenhouse gas standards, for light duty (2025 and beyond), and heavy duty vehicles (2019 and beyond) under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Ensure that federal ZEV policies support consumer uptake and demand, and comprehend the integrated nature of the auto industry and the need for alignment with U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs. Ensure that the proposed Clean Electricity Regulations do not impede the uptake and adoption of ZEVs and building out ZEV charging infrastructure. Ensure low EI rates are maintained and do not unreasonable raise the cost of doing business in Canada, or negatively impact competitiveness for new investment Ensure any further review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act is applied in a manner that achieves the governments objectives and does not disrupt manufacturing operations and vehicles. Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment. Ensure alignment of Canada U.S. harmonized Tier 3 and beyond vehicle criteria air emission standards and supporting fuel quality requirements Employment and Training maintaining a strong apprenticeships system across Canada for a skilled workforce. Ensure there is an efficient temporary international worker process to allow for specialized expertise that is required for company-specific tasks. Data privacy framework that comprehends the develop

Seeking remission of federal duties to be paid or already paid on the purchase of foreign-built vessels. Previously known as Bill C-549, National Marine Day Act: in respect of identifying a specific day each year to be officially recognized as Canada Marine Day. Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species. Pilotage Act: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Pacific Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry Laurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry. Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations: informing clients of the existing and potential status of the regulations, and assisting them representing their business interests through inclusion or exclusion of their commodities in the regulations. Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services EcoFreight Program: informing clients of the program and assisting them with application and approval process Canadian Grain Act: working towards an efficient and cost-effective grain transportation system, especially as it pertains to the marine mode Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping. Atlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services

Advocacy for funding to support the delivery of CEE Center for Young Black Professionals programs and services.

Bill S-256, An Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act (seizure) and to make related amendments to other Acts. Advocacy related to the legal standard to search Canada Post mail. The policies of the Canada Border Services Agency in relation to the use of digital devices and tools at the border when carrying out CBSA functions. The federal government's role in the operation of the bail system, such as: setting standards for data collection; legislation affecting bail, e.g. amendments to the Criminal Code; and engagement with the provinces/territories on considerations related to the bail system generally, e.g. bail and public safety. The Criminal Code, respecting prospective amendments around provisions concerning penalties for auto theft Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Citizenship Act. Bill S-235:An Act to amend the Citizenship Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Participation in coalition advocating to provide citizenship for survivors of child welfare system and ensure removal orders against such persons are not enforceable. Extradition Act. Letter to the Prime Minister regarding the case of Dr. Hassan Diab and urging the government to review provisions of the Extradition Act. Bill C-63, An Act to enact the Online Harms Act, with respect to the creation of the Digital Safety Commission of Canada, state-compelled limitation on free speech by social media operators, Criminal Code amendments pertaining to hate propaganda and hate motivated offences, introduction of hate speech as a ground of discrimination in federal human rights legislation, and the compliance of the legislation as a whole with expressive freedom, privacy and protest rights. Bill C-48, An act to amend the Criminal Code (bail reform). The passage and content of the bill as a whole are subject to lobbying activity, specific provisions where CCLA is advocating amendments can be found in our public brief to the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (LCJC). Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act. Lobbying around the private-sector privacy and artificial intelligence portions of the bill, with an intention to make these proposed legislations more respecting of privacy and human rights. Bill C-26, An Act respecting cybersecurity, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. Lobbying around telecommunications and cybersecurity, with an intention of making proposed legislation more respecting of privacy and human rights. Bill C-20, An Act establishing the Public Complaints and Review Commission and amending certain Acts and statutory instruments. The content of the bill as a whole are subject to lobbying activity, specific provisions where CCLA is advocating amendments can be found in our public brief to the House Standing Committee on Public Safety and Security (SECU). Automated Sequestering of Criminal Records Legislation. The CCLA, as a member of the civil society entity the Fresh Start Coalition, is seeking the introduction of legislation creating legislation to automatically sequester criminal records.