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Harry Orbach-Miller

Policy Advisor and Senior Coordinator, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)0 communications in the past year

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The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs

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WAR CRIMES PROSECUTIONS (continuing advocacy to push the denaturalization and deportation of persons found in Canada who lied about their records in the Second World War or more recent conflicts and the prosecution of war criminals when sufficient evidence is adduced.) Update the Criminal Code of Canada with respect to combating antisemitism and online hate. Create a national strategy to tackle online hate and radicalization using the 2019 Justice Committee report, "Taking Action to End Online Hate", as a foundation. A strategy should draw upon the Christchurch Call, and use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. Transportation: Assisting in the development of briefings on airport security by Israeli officials for Transport Canada - including ministerial staff. The project ‘United Against Online Hate’ aims to develop a national coalition with numerous targeted communities to actively combat online hate, following recommendations from the study conducted by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. We have been granted $141,000 for the government’s current fiscal year (ending March 31 2021). We were also awarded $31,800 for the year April 1 2021 to March 31 2022. Tax credit for volunteerism: proposing that a process be added to provide tax credits for individuals who contribute time to charitable activities on a sustained basis. Taxation and Finance: Discussions regarding CRA tax policies with respect to charitable organizations, and general policies. Raoul Wallenberg "Park of the Righteous": For the Government to establish a national park in honour of Raoul Wallenberg paying tribute to individual Canadians who have made a significant contribution to humanitarian causes. Qualifications for refugee status claimants and citizenship and immigration requirements for new immigrants related to standards for qualification for entry Public Security threats to the safety and security of the Jewish community of Canada and the extension of funding of capital costs and staff training for security of communities at risk PSC (Public Safety Canada) and Infrastructure Canada seeking program applicability to full range of Jewish communal institutions with respect to the timing of the program and the scope and determination of reimbursements 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. National Holocaust Memorial: To ensure that the Government of Canada provide resources for year-round access to the memorial as well as educations supports for visitors to the Holocaust Memorial Myanmar/Burma/Uighurs: Rohinga refugees and displaced persons: For Canada to augment humanitarian allocations to assist the Rohinga refugees in Burma and Bangladesh and implement elements of the recommendations submitted by The Hon. Bob Rae regarding the Rohinga refugee population. Make the Disability Tax Credit refundable, and increase its accessibility by making it inclusive, especially for those with non-physical and/or episodic disabilities. Reforms should be undertaken in partnership with disability advocates, to ensure the application process is simpler, less subjective, and more accessible for individuals and medical professionals alike. Make the Canada Caregiver Credit a refundable tax credit. Launch a parliamentary inquiry on Canadians and global terrorism: Parliament should launch a study on Canadian victims and perpetrators of foreign terrorism to identify gaps and propose solutions in two areas: federal support for victims, and evidence collection on perpetrators. INTERNATIONAL TASK FORCE ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, COMMEMORATION AND RESEARCH; ensure that the Government of Canada fulfills its obligations as a full member. International

Canadian Airports Council

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Aviation safety and security: Canadian Aviation Regulations ( CARs ), Canadian Aviation Security Regulations (CASRs), Canadian Aviation Security Screening Airport Investment Statement – Lease Extension Implementation Enhancing the traveller journey - the evolving role of technology and innovations in the airport experience The needs of the modern Canadian airport system - Financial support for regional air service, protection of Canada’s airspace from interference, and funding support for airport infrastructure Transportation Modernization Act - implementing certain aspects of the proposed legislation Short term relief and long term economic recovery for Canada’s Airports as a result of the impacts of COVID-19 CBSA services at air borders - with respect to CBSA resources Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Act - with respect to implementing commitments made in Transportation 2030 Bill C-52: with regards to service level standards, noise, environmental reporting, and diversity. Bilateral Trade and Air Service Agreements - general support for increased or expanded bilateral air agreements for Canada. Observer or neutral party for information purposes at discussions Airport Rent, Fees and Taxes - with respect to reforms to airport rent Airport Capital Assistance Program - program eligibility

Engagement with respect to the debate, adoption and implementation of Bill C-52, The Air Transportation Accountability Act Maintaining and expanding the resource base for Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) services at air borders. Establishing effective parameters for the Regional Air Transportation Initiative, in the context of operational priorities of regional airports Ensuring reasonable assessment and application of airport rent policy, fees and taxes for Canadian airports Ensuring financial and operational stability for airports during COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Determining program eligibility and operating criteria for the Airport Capital Assistance Program, the Airport Critical Infrastructure Program, and the Airport Relief Fund Contribute to the implementation framework for the Airport Biosecurity Infrastructure Fund in the context of the government’s strategy on airport safety and security Communicating support for increased and expanded bilateral air agreements for Canada. Securing observer or neutral party status within bilateral discussions. Aeronautics Act– advocacy with respect to legislative implementation via regulations

FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES

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Discussions with government officials concerning carbon emissions from fertilizer as it relates to municipalities and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Rail, Airports and Ports: Federal policies and programs with regard to access to national and international markets for trade, intra-city movement of people and goods and sustainability of small and rural communities. Municipal role in the G-7 &G-20 and trade negotiations with foreign countries surrounding tarrifs. Support for farmer-centric policies and strategies that improve resiliency in the face of extreme weather, mitigate against rising costs and inflation, support food security, improve access to new markets while partnering to share the costs of reaching Canada's climate targets; Carbon emission-reduction targets related to fertilizer Federal policies and programs with regard to improving accesses to affordable housing, reducing homelessness, increasing social infrastructure required for immigration and refugee settlement and integration support. Homelessness; Encampments; redevelopment of public lands required to support communities that support the Canadian Armed Forces and its members. Affordable housing; Housing supply; Refugee and asylum seeker settlement; Housing Accelerator Fund; Rapid Housing Initiative; Housing-enabling infrastructure; Redevelopment of public lands; Environmental and sustainable development policies and programs with regard to local climate change mitigation and adaptation; Disaster mitigation and adaptation; Capacity building for sustainable community planning; Greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions; Water management, watershed planning, wastewater, and stormwater policy; Urban forest management and stewardship; Brownfield redevelopment; National Adaptation Strategy; Greener Homes Grant; Green Building Strategy; Green Municipal Fund. Community safety and crime prevention. National/contract policing; Community-based mental health and substance use care; Opioids and harm reduction; Auto thefts; Crime prevention through social development; Community corrections; Federal and municipal roles and responsibilities regarding policing duties and funding Telecommunications and Technology: Telecommunications policies with regard to universal broadband access throughout Canadian communities, antenna tower and municipal rights-of-ways. Rural, remote and northern municipal issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to delivering infrastructure funding in rural, remote and northern communities, trade irritants effecting rural, remote and northern communities, the development and implementation of the northern strategy in the three territories and the development of a rural champion at the federal cabinet level. Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Revenue sharing with the federal and provincial governments: Federal policies and programs with regard to the payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) system, intergovernmental partnerships, recognition of municipal governments contributions to economic growth, the fiscal imbalance between each order of governments revenues options and their responsibilities to provide services and programs to Canadians. Municipal Growth Framework. Municipal-aboriginal relations issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to municipal-aboriginal relations, resources to meet the needs of the aboriginal population living in municipalities, municipal consultation and communication regarding land management and additions to reserve. Urban and Rural Indigenous Housing; Municipal-aboriginal relations International municipal development; Canadian foreign policy with regard to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded programs overseas in various countries Guidelines for urban transit, intra and extra urban transit systems: Infrastructure and Transportation policy with regard to the development of guidelines, policy and dedicated funding for urban, intra and extra urban transit systems; Intercommunity bus; Aerodromes and airport

Association of Canadian Port Authorities

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Discussions with officials on the audit of CPA infrastructure. Discussions with officials with regards to cruise tourism. Seeking changes to the Canada Marine Act. Discussions with officials with regards to the Ports Canada Conference. Discussions with officials with regards to Canada and U.S. trade and Trump trade measures. Discussions with officials with regards to border security. Discussions with officials with regards to trade relations between Canada and the United States of America. Supply chain fluidity and the role of the National Supply Chain Office in supply chain challenges. The provision of border services by CBSA at sufficient levels to support new and existing trade. Meeting Canada's supply chain infrastructure deficit and how it will be financed and funded. Seeking funding from Transport and Finance. Influencing the National Supply Chain Strategy by submitting detailed recommendations. Seeking changes to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) to improve security capabilities of port authorities. Privacy and Access to Information: Ensuring a fair and competitive framework for ports as commercially viable entities. National Trade Corridors Fund: Seeking funding for port infrastructure needs, also seeking funding under NTCF or other programs for decarbonization and deferred maintenance of infrastructure. Impact assessments: seeking clarity and precision on timelines for reviews. Environment and Energy: promoting ports as an environmentally progressive transport hubs integral to global supply chains and regional economic development.

National Trade Corridors Fund: Seeking funding for port infrastructure needs. Environment and Energy: promoting ports as an environmentally progressive transport hubs integral to global supply chains and regional economic development. Privacy and Access to Information: Ensuring a fair and competitive framework for ports as commercially viable entities. Ports Modernization Review. Engaging on various provisions included in Bill C-33, Strengthening the Port System and Railway Safety in Canada Act Engagement with respect to the debate, adoption and implementation of Bill C-52, the Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in the Transportation System Act Canada Marine Act: seeking changes to letters patent processes to provide greater financial flexibility for ports. Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA): seeking clarity and precision on timelines for reviews. Seeking changes to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR) to improve security capabilities of port authorities.

Greater Toronto Airports Authority

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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

Duty Free Regulations, regarding implementation of Arrivals Duty Free.

Western Grain Elevator Association

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To discuss the challenges with geopolitical trade tensions and the possible financial solutions to help grain exporters deal with related financial losses. To educate government on how labour disruption issues affect grain shipments. To discuss challenges with and seek changes to port authority policy, governance and regulatory matters experienced by grain port terminal operations. Matters affecting the potential modernization of the Canada Grain Act. Matters affecting rail transportation further to implementation of the modernized Canada Transportation Act and related regulatory measures.

Rail related issues in the grain supply chain including those covered within the Canada Transportation Act Labour related matters for employers, pertaining to the Canada Labour Code Labour issues relating to grain supply chain, Canada Labour Code and associated regulations Canada's Ports, Canada Marine Act provisions associated with jurisdiction, anchorage management, governance Policies governing the Seeds Act and Seeds Regulations. Policies governing international trade Canada Grain Act for grain handing licensees.

T. Bjornson & Associates Consulting

Flair Airlines

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Informing officials of the unique impacts of COVID-19 on Canada’s airline industry, particularly low-cost carriers. Informing officials about the client's positive impact to Canada's economy. Discussions with securing financial assistance for Canadian airlines amidst COVID-19’s devastating impacts on the sector.

Gartner Canada

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Working with the Government of Canada to successfully implement its Budget 2023 plan to reduce spending on professional services. Working with the Government of Canada to reform procurement policies to ensure value-for-money for professional services, including services related to research and benchmarking. Working with Parliamentarians to assist them in better understanding emerging technologies and the potential impacts these technologies may have on public policy and civil society.

Fratton Park

MDA SPACE

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Discussions related to corporate taxation, SR&ED and ITCs Discussions related to funding for technology development and research and development (R&D) involving space, maritime, aerospace and defence initiatives Discussions relating to intellectual property protection Discussions related to achievement of Indigenous Participation Plans Discussions related to timely, streamlined immigration approvals for skilled talent recruitment Promoting MDA CHORUS to address government need for Earth observation data Discussions relating to spectrum policy, applications and auctions, broadband regulations, satellite band interference, satellite registration and modernization of space regulations Discussions relating to defence export promotion and international cooperation agreements Seeking coverage of space infrastructure as part of Canada’s critical infrastructure strategy Discussions relating industrial security, security clearances, controlled goods and export permits Discussions relating to Strategic Partnerships, the Buy Canadian Policy and the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) program Discussions relating to international trade agreements Advocacy for a commitment to, or funding for, policies and programs related to space (civil, defence and commercial) and non-space initiatives Discussions related to amendments to space regulations including the Remote Space Systems Sensing Act (RSSSA), the development of a National Space Act, and coverage of currently unregulated space capabilities (In-space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing, Launch) Advocating for the modernization of Canada’s space regulatory framework for Earth observation, telecommunications, in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing, and launch Discussions relating to national defence programs to reinforce national security priorities using space and non-space technology Discussions relating to current and future space and defence programs such as satellite connectivity, Earth observation, communications and space exploration missions

Alstom Transport Canada

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Promotion de l'avancement de la cybersécurité dans les transports publiques. Advocating for the rail sector in relation to changes to clean technology investment tax credit. Recherche de financement via le programme de fonds stratégiques pour l'innovation (FSI) afin d'offrir des solutions ferroviaires innovantes. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding trade. Research and Development funding for advanced manufacturing and developing mobility low to zero carbon technologies. Infrastructure projects related to transit systems, including rolling stocks and signalling. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding public transportation.

Advocating for Federal investment and public transit initiatives across Canada

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