Ginette Lavack

Advocate for government to introduce programs/testing to monitor and address the movement of poultry into Canada outside of Canada's import (TRQ) controls. Provide input and advice on Canada's Food Security Strategy and other measures to address food insecurity. Inquiries regarding the processing of Remission Applications Advocate for red tape reduction. Funding under Strategic Innovation Fund and other government programs to support food manufacturing in Canada. Extension of open work permits and addition of pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers in the food manufacturing sector. Advocating for regulations to exclude food from the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act given the significant risks to food safety and international trade. Tariffs: Lobby federal government on Canada's response to U.S. and other tariffs Orderly functioning of Poultry Supply Management including allocation decisions. Plastic packaging - ensure Federal Policy framework sets achievable targets for food packaging and recognizes packaging functional requirements. Greenwashing provisions of Competition Act - requesting amendments to address concern that legislation will reduce climate leadership in Canada. Temporary Foreign Worker Program and its application to food manufacturing and agriculture. The National Animal Health and Welfare Strategy, planning for a foreign animal disease outbreak and updating the Animal Transport Regulations. The Import for Re-export Program for chicken, administration of import controls for chicken and fowl and design of a Processor Modernization Program. The Food and Drugs Regulations and policies, specifically approval of food ingredients including anti-microbial treatments for meat, approval of health claims, implementation of new allergen labeling regulations and policies on sodium reduction. Public Opinion Polling related to food insecurity and poverty Preparedness for African Swine Fever Policies and Programs to reduce food insecurity Policies and programs that address the social determinants of health Initiatives under the Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance as it relates to the meat and livestock industry. Implementation of a national school food program Healthy Eating Strategy including implementation of the new Nutrition Facts Table, front-of-pack nutrition labeling regulations, development of the new Canada's Food Guide. Government action to stengthen the food safety system through new regulations under the Safe Food for Canadians Act. CFIA's labeling modernization initiative and impact on food labeling practices in the food marketplace. Access to funding under Canadian Agricultural Partnership programs Providing input on the scope of the 21st Century Corporations Act, particularly as it relates to the obligations placed on corporations and directors under the Act.

Discussing the importance of investment into the Canadian domestic food supply chain to ensure food security for Canadians Discussing regulatory irritants and opportunities to improve efficiency in Canada's food system Discussing the importance of food safety and a strong regulatory framework that underpins the safety of food in Canada The National Animal Health and Welfare Strategy, planning for a foreign animal disease outbreak and updating the Animal Transport Regulations. The implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit Act Raising awareness about the the economic and environmental benefits of Anaerobic Digestion and methane reduction Preparedness for African Swine Fever Policies and programs that address the social determinants of health Implementation of a national school food program Free trade negotiations and opportunities for enhanced pork trade. Development of a national food policy Clarifying details of The Investment Tax Credit

Implementation of amendments to Broadcasting Act to reflect Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous media. Amendments to Income Tax Act to support journalism Revenue sharing for news and information programming online. Possible funding mechanisms.

Seeking support for Services of Exceptional Importance; Seeking the inclusion of APTN in the Government of Canada Media Mix; Raising awareness and seeking support for APTN and Indigenous issues;

Inclusion of APTN in Government of Canada Media Mix Seeking support for Services of Exceptional Importance Raising awareness and seeking support for APTN and Indigenous issues.

Legislative proposals, bills, and/or resolutions that impact dairy farmers in Manitoba. Regulations relating to compositional standards of dairy products, and those that have impacts on dairy farmers. Promote and defend Canada's supply management system as it relates to trade agreements, bilateral and multilateral negotiations, industry research, and policy changes.

La SFM vise à promouvoir et faire avancer le régime des langues officielles du Canada, y compris par le renforcement de son cadre règlementaire ainsi que la mise en place de mécanismes favorisant l'appui auprès des communautés de langue officielle en situation minoritaire, dont la francophonie manitobaine. La SFM vise à assurer un financement stable, durable et pluriannuel pour les organismes et initiatives de la francophonie manitobaine. La SFM vise à renforcer la cible nationale en matière d'immigration francophone ainsi que d'influencer les preneurs de décision en ce qui concerne le recrutement, l'accueil, la formation et la rétention des immigrant·es d'expression française. La SFM vise à influencer le ministère de la Justice afin d'assurer la nomination d'un plus grand nombre de juges francophones.

The Arctic Gateway Group is seeking federal government support and funding to rebuild the Port of Churchill and Hudson Bay Railway allowing them to play a more significant role in Canada's trade and transportation sectors.

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

Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss supporting First Nations literacy, numeracy, and land-based learning programs to strengthen community education. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss mining, forestry, and natural resource opportunities within treaty and reserve lands and ensuring that IFNA leadership retains oversight of all natural resource developments. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation midwifery and request funding to establish and support midwifery training programs and services for First Nation communities. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss First Nation Insurance Health Benefit (FNIHB)'s reduction in medical travel coverage and request funding to enhance emergency services, including fire trucks, ambulances, safety equipment, and storage facilities. Speaking to and meeting with Members of Parliament, Senators, officials and senior staff to discuss and request funding for water and wastewater systems, municipal services, and housing projects.

Provide input on the Federal Sustainable Jobs Plan. Climate change and energy policy – strengthening current government climate change policies, and implementation and strengthening of the Emissions Reduction Plan. Provide input on Federal implementation of international climate change commitments and input into climate conversations at international summits. Seeking funding from the Government of Canada for the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development. Strengthening and enacting federal regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impacts from the oil and gas sector and other economic sectors. Federal budget and spending – providing resources for climate and environmental initiatives, including clean energy; aligning federal spending with climate objectives. Input on the Canada Water Agency and building Federal collaboration with the Experimental Lakes Area.

Canadian Government policies and programs in support of natural infrastructure. Canada’s international assistance including support for sustainable development, climate action and nature protection. Canada’s positions on issues that will be negotiated in the lead up to and at the Conference of the Parties for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, including international commitments pertaining to climate change mitigation and adaptation and climate finance. Major Nation-Building Projects and Canada’s climate competitiveness strategy. Regulation of greenhouse gas emissions including oil and gas emissions cap. Support for IISD’s Experimental Lakes Areas from Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Canada’s Policy on Inefficient Fossil Fuel Subsidies to reduce fossil fuel subsidies. Decarbonization of industrial sectors in relation to the Output-based Pricing System (OBPS) for industrial emissions. Canada’s participation in and support for (through NRCAN) the Intergovernmental Forum for Mining, Metals and Minerals for which IISD is the Secretariat.

Veiller à la mise en oeuvre 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 officielle 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

Seeking funding from Canadian Heritage, PrairiesCan and the Canada Council for the Arts for operations of prairie art organisations