Jane Deeks

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.

Identifying opportunities to encourage Canadians to donate regularly to charities, including enhancements to the federal charitable donation tax credit. Support for long-term increases to Canada's international assistance. Prioritization of children and child protection in Canada's assistance through supply chain transparency. Obtain high level government support for stabilization, protection of civilians and aid effectiveness in complex humanitarian emergencies. Obtain contributions from Global Affairs Canada for the delivery of development and humanitarian assistance programs. Legislative change in sanctions regime and criminal code to allow humanitarian funding Ensuring Canada's official development assistance includes support, increased funding and global leadership for children's education. Ensuring Canada's official development assistance includes increased resources for and global leadership in regards to reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH) especially for the most vulnerable women & children.

Providing updates to officials on efforts by the BCMEA, its members, and its labour partners to enhance the health and safety of waterfront workers, while ensuring the continuity of critical waterfront operations that support Canadians. Communicating with government officials about the Canada Labour Code, specifically the application of the Canada Labour Code to waterfront employers and employees. Communicating with government officials about port operations, competitiveness and supply chain stability Communicating with government officials about policies and measures in relation to the transportation sector including employment policies/policies specific to federally regulated industries

Pursue meetings with respect to new financial institutions legislation covering fraud and consumer protection as it may impact seniors and their families. Advocate for government leadership to find a solution to the ongoing Canada Post strike. Lobby for changes to financial policies, programs and legislation relevant to older Canadians and seniors advanced in budget 2024 and the fall 2024 economic statement. To hold discussions regarding the importance of RRBs in protecting the retirement benefit security of Canadians and potential legislative and policy changes. To discuss the dental program and specifics related to older Canadians and seniors To discuss changes to the policy that will not permit International Students to work additional hours off campus, beyond 24 hours per week, as it relates to the homecare labour market. To coordinate meeting related to programs and policies related to the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) mandate including CARP calls for mandatory RRIF withdrawals to be waived; that the government boost Old Age Security (“OAS”) by 10% for people 65 to 74 and that the government increase the Canada Pension Plan (“CPP”) Survivor Benefit by 25% for people 65 and older—from 60% to 75% and remove the benefit ceiling that negatively impacts a surviving spouse. Represent the client at meetings during the regulatory phase associated with Bill C-22 and hold discussions with officials on how this benefit should be designed for the benefit of disabled older Canadians and seniors. Organize discussions related to policy suggestions and programs suggested by the National Seniors Council and be a part of feedback given to the National Seniors Council. Organize and lead meetings related to Budget 2024, the post budget respone and policies relevant to CARP. Manage discussions related to dental care programming and policy. Manage discussions and engagement with officials around all aspects of policy, relevant regulations and decision making related to older Canadians and seniors wellness, health care and all relevant pharmacare, healthcare, long term care and caregiver programs and policies. Lobby federal health officials to align provincial and territorial partners and stakeholders and ensure national longterm care standards are adopted and implemented. Lead meetings with all relevant parties, particularly the FINA Committee and all Members of the House of Commons and Senate, to ensure more cash flows to Canadian seniors now and in future budgets. This includes advocating for increasing the OAS by 10% for those 65- 74; exempting homecare services from HST, increasing the survivor benefit from 60% to 75% immediately and permanent elimination of the current mandatory RRIF withdrawal rules. Lead meetings related to pharmacare and the inclusion of drugs used to treat diabetes. Lead invites for speaking opportunities at Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) events for Leaders of all Parties, Ministers, Critics and members of the House of Commons, Senate, staff and senior officials. Lead discussions with the relevant federal Ministers on a potential wage enhancement for Canadian personal support workers from federal departments. Lead discussions with officials on preventing US drug imports of key Canadian medications. Lead discussions related to older persons, Canadian seniors and financial issues relevant to the cost of living. Lead discussions related to changes to the building code that may facilitate policy/regulatory changes to co-housing policies Lead discussions and meetings related to economic and social issues impacting women (older Canadians/seniors/their families). Lead and coordinate meetings related to seniors and older Canadians health and wellness policies and associated regulations. Hold meetings to advance discussions related to a potential Canada Caregiver Tax Credit. Explore policy related to seniors mental health and well being. Engage officials on the topic of housing, communities and

Advocate for support of ALTO high speed railway and the use of a unionized labour force Advocate for support of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project being and the use of unionized labour Spring Economic Update - labour mobility tax credit, apprenticeship grants and new and continued financial support for union training centres. Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the creation of the various Workforce Alliances Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan and the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council Advocate for support of Enbridge's Sunrise Expansion Program (T-South). Foreign Workers Program - with respect to Foreign Credentials and Temporary Workers Clean electricity regulations and emissions cap Addressing the high cost of living and investing affordable housing Discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian jobs and the economy Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the use of Temporary Foreign Workers Advocate for support the future and livelihood of oil and gas workers and their communities as Canada moves to a low-carbon economy. Advocating for federal support and policies to develop and deploy Small Modular Rectors and promote the nuclear industry to meet Canada's Climate change goals within Canada and assist Canada in its transition to a low carbon economy Federal Budget - with respect to infrastructure funding, tax incentives for skilled labour and funding for union training centres. Discussions on the Employment Insurance system and positive changes that can be made to better protect workers. Conversations with Government around their framework on the Oil and Gas emmissions cap and the impact it may have on workers and the idea of using some of the funds from the cap to go to training for existing and emerging new energy sectors Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) review of possible expansion and future viability of the Baffinland Mine and the impact these matters have on the workers (our members) at the mine. Amendments to the Red Seal Program with respect to criteria of certification Advocating that Elections Canada amend or clarify rules around unions ability to communicate with their members during a Federal Election Advocating for increased funding to the apprenticeship incentive grant and completion grant and the Union Innovation Training Program (UTIP) Advocating for Implementation of a national, universal pharmacare program Advocating for a program to promote labour mobility between areas of higher unemployment and labour shortages. This program would grant favoured tax status to participants (workers) in the construction and maintenance sector travelling to obtain full time employment in a trade deemed to be experiencing labour shortages.

Advocating for and supporting measures to eliminate fraud and tax evasion in the underground economy as it relates to the building trades, manufacturing and construction. Government funding for investments in infrastructure across Canada including responsible energy developments. Government funding for investments that support Millwrights in their careers including through training and education support Expanding access to regulated child care for workers, including those requiring flexible work arrangements Ensuring the Government of Canada and Parliamentarians understand and appreciate the unique and important work Millwrights perform in our economy. Supporting policies and programs that promote and protect fairness and balance in labour relations across Canada. Policies and programs that support a strong, growing vibrant middle class in Canada, including job training and education, universal access to health care, a secure retirement and others. Advocating for fairness and balance in labour relations legislation and regulations to serve workers and honest employers. Measures to eliminate the underground economy in Canada