Jl DeCosta

Advocating on issues that affect the business interests such as increasing national, regional and local opportunities for tourism, travel and trade, as well as enhance the traveller experience. Advocating for land use policy and regulations for the protection of Canada’s airspace. Advocating for funding of airport infrastructure

Tobacco excise tax stamping requirements for tobacco products under the Excise Act, 2001 and related proposals and/or requirements to change or modify tax stamp requirements for tobacco products. Tobacco labeling in respect of plain packaging, trade-marks, health warnings, constituent reporting and labeling. Vape product regulation in respect of legislative or regulatory proposals, bills, or resolutions under or related to the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act. Nicotine pouch regulation in respect of legislative or regulatory proposals, bills, or resolutions under or related to the Food and Drugs Act/Natural Health Products Regulations. Tobacco taxation in respect of the Excise Act and manufactured tobacco taxes.

Tobacco excise tax stamping requirements for smokeless tobacco products under the Excise Act, 2001 and related proposals and/or requirements to change or modify tax stamp requirements for smokeless tobacco. Tobacco flavours and/or flavouring in respect of legislative or regulatory proposals, bills, or resolutions under or related to the Tobacco Act and smokeless tobacco products. Tobacco taxation in respect of the Excise Act and manufactured tobacco taxes. Tobacco labeling in respect of plain packaging, trade-marks, health warnings, constituent reporting and labeling of same for smokeless tobacco products.

Regulations pursuant to the Copyright Board of Canada to ensure it protects and supports Canadian music creators Regulations pursuant to the Broadcasting Act - Ensuring that CRTC regulations that affect the Canadian recording industry appropriately promote Canadian artists and creative industries. Regulations pursuant to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment. Enforcement and Amendment of the Customs Act - Seeking amendment and adequate enforcement of provisions of the Customs Act to ensure that intellectual property rights holders are protected against counterfeiting and piracy and trade in counterfeiting or pirated goods. Amendments to the Copyright Act - To bring the Copyright Act in line with advances in technology and current international standards and provide fair and predictable rules for copyright in the digital environment. Amendments to the Broadcasting Act - to ensure that the Broadcasting Act protects and supports Canadian music creators and their works in the digital environment. Amendments to the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (in Bill C-27) to ensure that creators and their works are protected in the digital environment.

Seek opportunities for the development and construction of climate-resilient infrastructure in rural Alberta communities. Educating on the unique challenges and opportunities, such as housing, infrastructure, and community development, faced by rural Alberta municipalities.

Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM. Advocacy for dual-use proposals. Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and the high arctic. Information sharing regarding UM’s research strengths and capacity to assist the Government of Canada. Information sharing on research and innovation opportunities/capacity including facilities and research focus areas. Information sharing and collaboration related to northern and arctic food security. Information sharing on UM’s research strengths in designing resilient all-weather roads and rail-line relocations that improve northern connectivity while minimizing impacts on local wildlife and traditional ways of life. Information sharing and advocacy for support regarding UM’s work with Indigenous communities to increase access and opportunities for Indigenous learners in Manitoba. Advocacy of proposals related to the Build Strong Communities Fund. Advocacy for federal, long-term solution to address challenges experienced by dental college and clinic since the onset of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDPC). Advocacy for changes to immigration policy limiting the number of international students Canada accepts, and advocacy to address the consequences of Canada’s diminished international reputation. Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Support, advocacy and information sharing related to the mandate of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s ongoing activities. Accessing Government records and archives related to residential schools. Advocacy for support for annual events and programming.

Raising awareness on the role of pharmaceuticals in Canada’s healthcare system and enhancing the efficiency of the regulatory process. This includes reducing red tape and system barriers which delay testing.