Hadeel April Aziz

Advocating for upholding Canada's commitments to international human rights. Advocating for the protection of freedom of religion in Canada and with respect to the reasonable accommodation of religious observances. Advocating for stronger legislation to address hate crime and online hate. Advocating for policy initiatives related to combating Islamophobia and discrimination; Supporting various programs to protect fundamental freedoms in Canada. Advocating for policies to enhance the security and safety of Canadian Muslim communities and other at-risk communities given the rise in hate crimes; countering supremacist violent extremist groups

Advocacy for investment in the Canadian energy sector. Advocacy to advance international collaboration to support sustainable development. Advocacy to support funding for higher education programs and research initiatives in the health sciences. Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in key areas through long-term support for major research facilities and initiatives. Advocacy related to policies that impact international students. Advocacy to represent university interests in the allocation of land. International collaboration to support the reputation of Canadian universities abroad. Advocacy to advance Canadian leadership in priority areas, including artificial intelligence and defence, to support world-class research and the attraction and retention of top talent, including, but not limited to, specific calls for proposals. Regulations related to visitor visas to support international engagement. Support in principle for high-speed rail along the Québec–Toronto corridor and advocacy for the inclusion of a stop in Kingston. Advocacy to secure support in the budget for post-secondary education, research, innovation, and science. Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization. Timeliness of decisions regarding Temporary Residence Visas in the recruiting of international faculty. Student assistance and financial support for higher education, sources of funding to be determined. Science and Technology Policy - Operating funding for major scientific installations and equipment from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Regulations related to the provision of immigration advice (under section 91 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act) Military and Veteran's Health - seeking support for the national research program of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health through Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence. Maintenance and growth in funding for investigator-driven grants from tricouncils. Indirect Costs of Research Program - increase in support to levels of international peers, source of funding to be determined. Funding for infrastructure to support advanced research and teaching Funding for health sciences initiatives - Obtain federal funding to extend the value chain of cancer clinical trails in Canada. Sources of funding to be determined. FedDev Ontario Applied Research and Commercialization (ARC) initiative to support applied research and commercialization for SME-University partnerships

Seeking funding for health care, aboriginal studies and aerospace program and facility development on campus

Seek solutions to challenges related to the international students cap. Seeking funding for health care, aboriginal studies and aerospace program and facility development on campus

Global University Systems would like to bring to the attention of the Federal Government the contribution they make to Canada and discuss the policy relating to Student Visas. Create awareness of a documentary series created by Global University Systems.

Engagement on planning for FIFA related to tourism, economic development, and opportunities to pilot programs at Toronto Pearson to improve passenger experience. Canada's international relations, as it relates to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Engagement with respect to planning, development and construction of Pearson LIFT National Airports Policy with respect to airport development in Greater Toronto Area Understanding obligations under the Official Languages Act Regulations with respect to the Aeronautics Act, particularly updating Pearson's Airport Zoning Regulations Regulations with respect to data sharing, aviation performance reporting, Customs Act, Canadian Transportation Act Proposal related to the implementation of Arrivals Duty Free to permit the sale of duty free goods at Canadian airports to international travellers upon arrival National Airports Policy with respect to responsibility for aviation security National Airports Policy, with respect to increasing access to capital funding National Airports Policy, related to potential impacts of industry labour issues National Airports Policy, regarding implementation of workplace programs and investment in local transit for better access to airport jobs and regarding Toronto Pearson's role as a mobility hub National Airports Policy, regarding federal minimum wage National Airport Policy with regards to the Ground Lease, and amendments to support growth and sector recovery International Air Policy, regarding liberalization of air policy and bilateral air service agreements Climate Change, examining opportunities with regards to reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, and development of alternative fuel sources Canadian Aviation Security Measures, regarding implementation of airport security Border Enforcement policy, regarding implementation of passenger facilitation to improve customer service Border Enforcement Policy, enhancing digitalization of border processing to enhance passenger experience

National Airports Policy with respect to responsibility for aviation security Canadian Aviation Security Measures, regarding implementation of airport security Border control policy, with respect to management of and recovery from COVID-19 pandemic, including testing and quarantine measures International Air Policy, regarding liberalization of air policy and bilateral air service agreements Ontario/Quebec Gateway and Trade Corridor initiative with respect to transportation planning Regional (Ontario) transportation policy, regarding Toronto Pearson's role as a mobility hub Border Enforcement policy, regarding implementation of passenger facilitation to improve customer service • Customs Controlled Areas Regulations, regarding development of regulations for implementation at airports Payment in-lieu-of Taxes Act, regarding calculation of payment on airport development Duty Free Regulations, regarding implementation of Arrivals Duty Free Airport Rent Policy, regarding formula of calculation and its impact on airport finances Possible legislation that may be introduced with respect to amendments to the Canada Labour Code (replacement workers), regarding economic and safety impacts on essential services Canadian Aviation Security Measures, regarding restrictions on Liquids, Aerosols and Gels. National Airports Policy, related to potential impacts of industry labour issues National Airports Policy with respect to airport development in Greater Toronto Area

The client is exploring a project related to carbon capture and storage (CCS) and wants to discuss eligibility of the project for federal government support under the proposed CCS investment tax credit.

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.

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.

The ROM is seeking partnership opportunities and funding for artistic, cultural and scientific programs, infrastructure and international cultural exchanges. Sources of funding to be determined.

To seek government support for the proposed Energy East project, including updates on project development and stakeholder consultation progress. To seek government support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage and energy. To see continued support and advocacy for the Keystone Pipeline System. To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating liquefied natural gas pipelines in British Columbia. Arranging meetings between TransCanada and government officials with the goal of building awareness and establishing a relationship with the Government of Canada.

Housing Finance Programs and Market Infrastructure Federal housing finance programs, procurement policy and Canadian capital markets infrastructure. Participation in the Bank of Canada's Lynx program Support the development of a Canadian Green and Transition taxonomy (or investment guidelines) to help attract capital to domestic businesses, ensuring it reflects the structure of Canada’s economy, including the extractive sector. Climate and sustainability disclosures: ensure that climate and sustainability disclosure mandate proposals are calibrated to the uniqueness of Canada's capital markets and support the competitiveness of Canadian businesses. Discuss policies to support investment in critical minerals and natural resource development, including access to public markets financing and related tax incentives. Discuss federal 2026 pre-budget consultation submission, including priorities related to innovation, critical minerals, and measures to support Canadian productivity and competitiveness. Encourage greater transparency in the over-the-counter markets and discussed policies on the national regulator for securities Encourage a bond allocation incentive program and participation of Bank of Canada in the futures market Discussions and updates of, including support for, international expansion of capital market activities.