Hanna Batool

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

Issues impacting the competitiveness of credit unions in relation to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), including CMHC’s mortgage insurance policies and eligibility requirements. Promoting awareness and understanding of the credit union system’s structure and function, as part of advocacy related to the Competition Act with a focus on merger review standards. Financial Sector Legislative Review - ensuring that credit union perspectives are considered throughout the scheduled financial sector legislative review. Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act with respect to reporting and compliance obligations of credit unions. Monitor and address concerns related to the financial powers and operations of federal crown corps such as the Business Development Bank of Canada and Farm Credit Canada to ensure market conduct and policy that foster equitable competition. Monitor and address concerns related to the Canadian Payments Act, particularly those of credit unions, while monitoring the Department of Finance, Bank of Canada, and Canadian Payments Association’s work on any amendments and modernization initiatives. Inform the development of Canada Open Banking Framework including related policies, programs or legislation to support consumer directed finance (open banking). Income Tax Act as it relates to the definition of credit unions, interpretation of arranging for financial services, discriminatory excise tax policies, and tax fairness for small-medium financial institutions. Discuss measures to strengthen and safeguard the resilience of the Canadian Credit Union system. Advocacy for government actions that support the financial health and well-being of Canadians and advance financial inclusion.

To promote awareness of Servus, as the largest credit union in Alberta and an integral part of the economy, as a means to being consulted and engaged as a stakeholder.

Engage with the federal government, including through Build Canada Homes, CMHC and as part of the National Housing Strategy, to address the growing supportive housing needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Ontario and Canada. Advocate for innovative housing and financing models that support inclusive, mixed-use communities integrating affordable housing, support services, and community amenities, while advancing accessibility, inclusion, and long-term affordability within Canada's broader housing strategy. Expand the discussion about supports for people within the developmental services sector to include dual diagnoses and the intersection with mental health. Early Learning & Childcare Plan – increased supports for families with a child with special needs, inclusion in the financial commitment for accessible spaces. Canada Disability Benefit – consult with government officials to develop concrete actions to help reduce poverty & create opportunities for meaningful employment for people with intellectual disabilities. Advocate for the inclusion of the developmental services sector when making plans and decisions related to future emergency responses, especially as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocate for increased and continued representation of disability sector supports in annual budget. Seek additional funding for Disability Benefits, Disability Tax Credit, Enabling Accessibility Fund. Advocate for federal expansion of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A or B to include developmental service workers (NOC 4212), which are currently not under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemption codes. Accessible Canada Act – contribute to discussions surrounding the ACA’s objective of creating a barrier-free country by 2040.