Jacqueline Belleau

Policies and administration that supports access to the Canada Disability Benefit and Disability Tax Credit for eligible people with low incomes and that policies, regulation and funding take into account barriers faced by people with disabilities and design for inclusion. Policies that support stronger consumer protection and in particular protection for people with low incomes. Policies that support hardship relief for people with low incomes dealing with CERB or CRB repayments, or overpayments of tax benefits. Policies that support closing the gap in appropriate, affordable and trustworthy financial help for people with low incomes. Policies and administration that supports better access to benefits for people with low incomes. Enhancements to to outreach, and improvements to the administration of the tax system to support more people getting the benefits they are entitled to and tax filing. Funding for Community Volunteer Income Tax program. Funding for community-delivered financial help services.

Seeking opportunities for MNP's Aboriginal Consulting Group to partner with Government to promote Aboriginal health, economic development, infrastructure and quality of life. Proposed legislative changes related to tax fairness affecting Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC)

Seeking opportunities for MNP's Indigenous Consulting Group to partner with Government to promote Indigenous health, education, economic development, infrastructure, assurance services, disaster recovery and quality of life. Proposed legislative changes related to tax fairness, complexity and compliance affecting Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPC) and small and medium enterprise market in Canada Bill S-211, an Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff, with respect to reporting requirements under the Act. Amendments to the Income Tax Act Section 143 (Communal Organizations) and programs and benefits respecting Hutterite Colonies Advice related to business risk management, farm succession planning and sustainability issues in the Canadian agriculture space.

Engagement regarding tax filing policies, and the tax filing season. Discussions on the Government of Canada's File My Return Initiative.

Engagement regarding tax filing policies, and the tax filing season and tax services

Advocate on behalf of Canada's payroll association on all matters related to the Government of Canada, that pertain to the payroll industry.

Engage with government on the impact global events and policies have on Canadian financial services. Provide input on legislation and policies related to financial fraud and scams including perspectives on the National Anti-Fraud Strategy Engage with government on commitments made in Budget 2025 related to increasing competition and affordability for financial services. Provide input on the range of tax filing services available to Canadians as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) develops its automatic tax filing plan. Provide input on the federal Financial Sector Legislative Review, including sharing perspectives on the digitalization of money Engage with government to share our experience with registered savings accounts (including the FHSA) Engage with government to ensure Retail Payments Activities Act Regulations reflect existing requirements for prudentially regulated financial institutions including those regulated at the provincial or territorial level. Engage with government support the implementation of open banking, payments modernization and the real time rail with a focus on benefits for individual Canadians and small businesses Bill C-27, Digital Charter Implementation Act as it relates to data portability, privacy and enabling consumer benefits of open banking

The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology. The introduction of policies, programs or legislation related to "Open Banking". The Canadian labour force and labour mobility as it relates to the Express Entry program. Policies related to Canadian economic growth, and international trade. Policies related to Canada's development of natural resources. Policies related to asset recycling and industry investment in public infrastructure development . Policies and programs that affect the Canadian housing market and lending practices. Policies and programs related to gender diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Privacy Act, and any legislation and associated regulations with regard to privacy and security, identity theft risks, use and protection of information Payment Processing System with regard to rates, fees, oversight of credit and debit procedures Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act (OSFI) and regulations, in respect of regulatory compliance for banks Immigration policies and programs to address labour shortages and market needs. Canadian Payments Act, as it applies to applicable legislative reviews and the government's Payment's Modernization initiative. Canada Labour Code, Parts II and III Bank Act and regulations, in respect of the five year financial system review, as well as any changes resulting from the review.

Child Poverty - Seeking further commitment and funding to reduce child poverty Poverty Reduction Strategy-seeking further commitment to reduce poverty

Enacting legislative changes addressing the use of parental alienation and associated pseudo-concepts, so that our justice system can begin protecting women and children without waiting for a slow change in case law precedent. Banning parental alienation accusations in family court. Federal Budget with respect to sustained funding for WAGE and for Women's Rights organizations. Bill C-21: An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), with respect to banning assault-style firearms and domestic/family violence provisions.