Joshua Mbandi

Discussions with government officials with regards to raising awareness about the need for non-profit housing. Maintain and grow presence as the primary advocate at all levels of government for non-profit housing. Advocating for further funding into non-profit housing and the community housing sector, as well as for mechanisms and programs that would allow community housing providers to increase the supply of affordable housing options.

Advocating for further funding into non-profit housing and the community housing sector, as well as for mechanisms and programs that would allow community housing providers to increase the supply of affordable housing options. Discussions with government officials with regards raising awareness about the need for non-profit housing. Maintain and grow presence as the primary advocate at all levels of government for non-profit housing.

Discussions with government officials with regards raising awareness about the need for non-profit housing. Maintain and grow presence as the primary advocate at all levels of government for non-profit housing. Advocating for further funding into non-profit housing and the community housing sector, as well as for mechanisms and programs that would allow community housing providers to increase the supply of affordable housing options.

Seeking support for the use of volumetric steel modular buildings as a solution for general housing supply, and affordable housing supply, needs. This includes seeking policy support for as-of-right designs, building code support, and programs that would support new economic investments in expanded manufacturing capacity in Ontario.

Assisting the client in drawing on their significant databases to understand how data and AI can help the government with improved information for decision-making. Working with the client in pursuit of government contracts to support ongoing data operations.

Discussing opportunities to support the government's economic and fiscal resilience by exploring ways Equifax’s data and technology can be leveraged to modernize government mandates. Engaging with government to support the implementation of consumer-driven banking with a focus on the benefits for individual Canadians. Engaging with government to encourage innovation and investment in the financial services sector to recognize rent payment history as a factor in determining credit scores.

Supporting the development and implementation of policies, programs, and regulatory measures aimed at preventing and combating fraud, scams, and financial crime, including measures that enhance information sharing, consumer protection, and the integrity of Canada’s financial system. Supporting an open and competitive technology environment for mobile payments to maximise consumer choice and strengthen Canada’s participation in the digital economy. Promoting the recognition and adoption of modern digital payments infrastructure as a foundation for Canada’s economic resilience and innovation Supporting the development and adoption of secure, convenient digital verification and authentication solutions to enhance consumer protection and confidence in Canada’s digital economy. Tax Regulations, with respect to a prescribed payment card corporation share Policies, rules and codes that affect the payments system and payment networks

Canada’s digital economy, with respect to secure and convenient digital verification and authentication solutions Tax Regulations, with respect to a prescribed payment card corporation share Policies, rules and codes that affect the payments system and payment networks

Working with the Canada Revenue Agency through the Income Tax Act to maintain operations between Intuit taxation software (QuickBooks) and government departments/agencies. The Government of Canada's digital service delivery, with respect to opportunities for innovation and collaborative partnership Government programs and policies relating to small business and digital adoption Government programs and policies relating to small business digital innovation, with respect to opportunities for innovation and collaboration with QuickBooks and Mailchimp. Government programs and policies impacting consumer finance, credit scores, with respect to Credit Karma. Government policies and programs relating to ePayroll. Government consultations and policies relating to payment system regulation, including small business use of new technologies Canada's Revenue Agency's tax filing services with respect to providing tax preparation service delivery to low and fixed income Canadians.

The Government of Canada’s AI Strategy, and opportunities for innovation and collaboration around implementation. Working with the Canada Revenue Agency through the Income Tax Act to maintain operations between Intuit taxation software (QuickBooks) and government departments/agencies. The Government of Canada's digital service delivery, with respect to opportunities for innovation and collaborative partnership Government programs and policies relating to small business digital innovation, with respect to opportunities for innovation and collaboration with QuickBooks and Mailchimp. Government programs and policies promoting digital adoption by small and medium-sized business. Government programs and policies impacting consumer finance, credit scores, with respect to Credit Karma. Government policies and programs relating to the implementation of a real-time payroll reporting system (formerly known as ePayroll) Government consultations and policies relating to payment system regulation, including small business use of new technologies Canada's Revenue Agency's tax filing services with respect to providing tax preparation service delivery to low and fixed income Canadians.

Advocacy for measures to reduce the federal regulatory burden and streamline administrative processes for the legal cannabis sector to improve efficiency and support economic competitiveness. Advocating for a stronger role for federal economic development ministries (e.g., Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada or Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in shaping cannabis policy and programs. The goal is to ensure the sector is integrated into national agriculture and industrial strategies, enabling access to innovation funding, export development programs, and regional economic growth initiatives. This includes modernizing policies to support competitiveness, sustainability, and international trade opportunities for the cannabis industry. Advocacy related to fair competition in the legal cannabis sector, including efforts to support balanced market rules and to prevent undue concentration. Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy Advocacy for enhanced consumer education and improved packaging and labeling regulations to support informed purchasing, promote safety, and strengthen the legal cannabis market. Advocacy for revising THC limits on cannabis edibles to align with consumer demand and global standards, reducing the appeal of unregulated products and strengthening the legal market. Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization. Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.

Advocacy related to fair competition in the legal cannabis sector, including efforts to support balanced market rules and to prevent undue concentration. Advocacy related to the need to develop a national cannabis export strategy Advocacy for enhanced consumer education and improved packaging and labeling regulations to support informed purchasing, promote safety, and strengthen the legal cannabis market. Advocacy for revising THC limits on cannabis edibles to align with consumer demand and global standards, reducing the appeal of unregulated products and strengthening the legal market. Advocacy for changes to Canada's cannabis excise tax framework to support industry competitiveness, reduce the illicit market, and enhance public policy objectives of legalization. Representations to government, Parliamentarians, and public servants regarding cannabis legalization, regulation, policy development, and program initiatives in Canada.

Advocate for the continued and potentially expanded use of flow through shares in the resource sector by demonstrating the job creating result and tax fairness inherent in this regime.

Advocate for the continued and potentially expanded use of flow through shares in the resource and/or technology sectors by demonstrating the job creating results and tax fairness inherent in this regime. Advocate for the continued and potentially expanded use of flow through shares in the resource sector by demonstrating the job creating result and tax fairness inherent in this regime.

Infrastructure - Expand opportunities for long-term investors to support infrastructure investment, including opportunities to support investment in housing. Pensions & savings plans – Engage with public office holders regarding enhancing retirement and savings security for Canadians through retirement planning, public and registered savings plans, annuities, etc. Prescription drugs - Seeking to raise awareness about prescription drug & workplace benefit coverage. Group benefits & paramedical health care – Engage with public office holders regarding health care programs and policy that may impact group benefit plans. Climate/Environment – Engagements related to the impacts of extreme weather on the health and wellness of Canadians and expanding opportunities to meet our decarbonization commitments. International relations & trade – Engage with public office holders regarding international relations as it relates to Canada’s insurance industry. This includes how best to maximize the benefits of Canada’s trade relations for the industry and broader economy. Insurance and health regulation and legislation - Engage with public office holders regarding Canada’s financial services and health care sectors, in relation to the insurance industry. This may include the industry’s governing legislation and regulations, taxation policy, administration, and related issues, guidelines & rules. Cyber security, data, and privacy – Engage with public office holders on how to ensure the safety and integrity of Canada’s insurance industry’s data and technology systems. This may include engagement on privacy legislation, policy, and technological innovation in the insurance industry.

Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle (ALFDC) is seeking support from the Government of Canada to develop comprehensive strategies and support Indigenous individuals in securing stable housing.

Discussing the development of a trusted institution framework for the post-secondary education sector and international student policies.

Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP) funding support tied to the construction of new student housing Discussing the development of a recognized institution framework for the post-secondary education sector and international student policies.