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Julie Robinson

Legal Counsel for Constitutional Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, Justice Canada (JC)9 communications in the past year

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Canadian Bar Association

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Temporary Foreign Workers Program Review, with respect to operational efficiency and eligibility requirements Lobbying Act amendments to improve effectiveness of the registration system pursuant to Parliamentary Committee review. Legislative Proposal on Lawful Access to Name and Address (CNA) with regard to privacy, rule of law and protection of solicitor-client privilege Legislation to fulfill obligations imposed by section 55 of the Constitution Act, 1982, to give full force and effect to the entirety of the Constitution in both official languages Legal Aid for Improved Access to Justice Justice System Improvements for Improved Access to Justice Judges Act : Expansion of Unified Family Courts. Income Tax Act – Amendments on Canadian Controlled Private Corporations Income Tax Act, with regard to protection of solicitor-client privilege Financial Literacy for better Consumer Knowledge and Investment and Retirement planning Creation of a Commissioner for Children and Youth in Canada, in regard to implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Amendments to Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act Regulations with regard to protection of solicitor-client privilege Amendments to Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Privacy Act and Access to Information Act for operational efficiencies Amendments to Income Tax Act Regulations, with regard to protection of solicitor-client privilege Amendments to Immigration and Refugee Protection Act on authorized representatives, pursuant to Parliamentary Committee review.

Dying With Dignity Canada

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Follow up to the 2023 Parliamentary Review of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) report and any legislation that arise thereto in respect of advance requests, mature minors, MAID for those whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness, the state of palliative care and the protection of Canadians living with disabilities. Conscience rights of clinicians and the need for effective referral for patients. Access of persons across Canada to lawful medical procedures that are provided for under the Canada Health Act. Regulations for the Monitoring of MAID and changes to requirements. Statistical reporting and data collection issues in relation to MAID, Tracks 1 and 2. MAID curriculum or educational initiatives. Legislation and regulation regarding alternative therapies that can be incorporated at end-of-life such as psilocybin. Proposed or implemented legislation or regulation related to medical assistance in dying and any work of the Special Joint Committee on MAID (AMAD). Policies or legislative measures concerning the provision of a guaranteed income or Universal Basic Income (UBI). Legislation and policies concerning the new Canada Disability Benefit Our pre-budget submission included proposals to fund the new CDB at a level that would lift many PWD out of poverty and ensure that the new benefit was not 'clawed back' by provincial governments or private insurance schemes to the detriment of the recipient. Legislation and policies concerning affordable housing initiatives at the federal level DWDC's pre-budget submission included requests for more affordable housing, help for the homeless, and funds to improve the quality of the housing stock for indigenous and aboriginal peoples both on reserve and off.

Facebook Canada

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Engagement with government and parliamentarians on policies and programs impacting online digital platforms and broader policy issues, ranging from consumer privacy to artificial intelligence. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Engagement with government and parliamentarians on legislation impacting online digital platforms and broader legislative issues, ranging from consumer privacy to artificial intelligence. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Engagement with government on taxation matters, including proposed digital services tax.

Engagement with government and parliamentarians on policies and programs impacting online digital platforms and broader policy issues. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians. Engagement with government on taxation matters, including proposed digital services tax. Engagement with government and parliamentarians on legislation impacting online digital platforms. Facebook’s engagement is often at the request of government and parliamentarians.

Maple Leaf Strategies

National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)

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Advocating for upholding Canada's commitments to international human rights. Advocating for the protection of freedom of religion in Canada and with respect to the reasonable accommodation of religious observances. Advocating for stronger legislation to address hate crime and online hate. Advocating for policy initiatives related to combating Islamophobia and discrimination; Supporting various programs to protect fundamental freedoms in Canada. Advocating for policies to enhance the security and safety of Canadian Muslim communities and other at-risk communities given the rise in hate crimes; countering supremacist violent extremist groups

Ontario Hospital Association

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Bringing attention to OHA's Pre Budget Submission which includes the following: Recommendation 1: Position Canada as a global leader in the health research industry by strengthening talent pipelines, sustaining funding, and leveraging diversity. Recommendation 2: Bolster Canada’s competitiveness by accelerating health research commercialization through regulatory modernization, infrastructure investment, and federal-provincial partnerships. Inform the Government of Canada of the experience that Ontario hospitals are having with the timelines to expand Medical Assistance in Dying Doubling the funding investment to the Tri-Council (CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC) to bring Canada into competitive balance globally. Advocate for increased funding into Canada Health Transfers to help bolster healthcare delivery capacity. Advocate for federal action on the Health Human Resources (HHR) crisis by delivering a Pan-Canadian strategy that addresses recruitment, retention, and other key issues.

Health Infrastructure Fund - hospital infrastructure Bill C-265 - FDA amendments related to pre-approval of therapeutic products Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) - various bills, including with respect to advance requests and in the context of mental illness Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada with respect to artificial intelligence (AI) Investments in health research, commercialization support, and recruitment of scientists to Canada. Health care implications of an aging population; Senior care; Health research and innovation to address aging population implications Tri-Council - Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) with respect to research funding.

Crestview Strategy

Amazon Web Services Canada

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Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-8 (An Act respecting cyber security, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts). Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-22 (An Act respecting lawful access) Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill formerly known as C-27 (Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022), more specifically the creation of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act. Communicating with the Government of Canada about Bill C-2 (An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures). Work with government to promote and support Canada’s digital economy, including ensuring the availability of a high-skilled tech workforce. Seeking to influence policy direction related to cloud based services. Seeking government contract with multiple government departments and institutions with regards to Amazon Cloud based solutions and related support services.

Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada

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RELIGIOUS LIBERTY / FREEDOM IN CANADA: Seeking to influence government policy as it relates to religious freedom issues in Canada. Charter of Rights and Freedoms, section 2(a). And all incidental and actual interference by all statutes and regulations of Canada as they touch on this fundamental freedom. PORNOGRAPHY: Seeking to influence government policy as it relates to preventing the use, proliferation and distribution of pornography, particularly child pornography. The focus of lobbying includes, but is not limited to, amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada. HUMAN RIGHTS: Seeking to influence government policy pertaining to the protection of fundamental freedoms (Section 2 of the Charter) or the section 7 rights of all Canadians, especially vulnerable Canadians as it relates to end of life care. In particular, as these issues relate to the question of euthanasia and assisted suicide. HEALTH: Seeking to influence government policy as it relates to palliative care and the funding of non-essential medical procedures. Focus of lobbying will be on the Canada Health Act and related statutes and regulations, as well as Motion 456, seeking a national palliative care strategy. EUTHANASIA / ASSISTED SUICIDE: Seeking to influence government policy as it relates to prevent or restrict the legalization of euthanasia and/or assisted suicide, including, but not limited to, changes to the Criminal Code of Canada and the Canada Health Act. This is required in response to the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in Carter v. A.G. Canada

Canadian Civil Liberties Association

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Introduction to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association Meet with new senior officials to provide an introduction to CCLA staff, activities and priorites Bill C-36, An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, respecting the need to include robust restrictions on private-sector handling of personal data and on the adoption and use of artificial intelligence tools to ensure protection of privacy and human rights. Bill C-34, An Act to enact the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act, with respect to state-compelled limitations on free speech on social media, generative AI, and other online services, imposition of age verification requirements onto various online services, and compliance of the proposal with freedom of expression and privacy rights. Bill C-2, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of the border between Canada and the United States and respecting other related security measures, with respect to legal standards for peace officers/CSIS to obtain information, a proposed regime to require surveillance-enabled digital services, cross-border information sharing (which are also replicated in Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access), and amendments to IRPA that would impact refugee protection and permit categorical cancellation of documents, and which are also replicated in Bill C-12, An Act respecting certain measures relating to the security of Canada’s borders and the integrity of the Canadian immigration system and respecting other related security measures. The federal government's adoption of a public registry for its use of artificial intelligence tools, and how to improve the utility of this registry as a government accountability tool. Bill C-4, An Act respecting certain affordability measures for Canadians and another measure, and Bill C-25, An Act respecting the Canada Elections Act and to enact An Act to change the names of certain electoral districts, 2026 with respect to the information privacy framework applicable to federal political parties. Bill C-8, An Act respecting cybersecurity, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. Lobbying around telecommunications and cybersecurity, with an intention of making proposed legislation more respecting of privacy and human rights. Bill C-15, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on November 4, 2025, and concerns regarding Part 5, Division 5, of that Bill and its proposed introduction of a "Henry the VIII" clause that would empower the government to exempt private and public entities from the application of federal laws. Bill C-16, Protecting Victims Act. Charter and civil liberties concerns about the legislation, particularly in relation to impact on s. 11(b) of the Charter. Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places), and specifically that its new anti-protests provisions risk criminalizing peaceful protestors; its problematic removal of Attorney General consent requirement for hate propaganda charges; that its new standalone hate crime offence is unduly stigmatizing and paves the way to excessive sentences; that its proposed definition of hatred does not align with Supreme Court of Canada precedents; and concerns regarding the addition of a "promotion of terrorism" offence. The civil liberties implications of forced detox under the Protective Detention and Care of Intoxicated Persons Act, SM 2025, c 49. Consultation on prospective amendments to the Criminal Code related to offences against children. Prospective amendments to the Criminal Code related to mandatory minimum sentences and remedies for violations of s. 11(b) of the Charter. Bill S-209, An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to pornographic material, regarding the privacy implications of a proposed age verification requirement that would be imposed by the Bill on online enti

HONDA CANADA

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REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Communicating with government officials about regional economic development programs and funding, including those offered by the Federal Economic Development Agency. BANK ACT: Communicating with the Government of Canada about the statutory review of the Bank Act, SC 1991, c. 46, more specifically about vehicle leasing. INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automotive parts and batteries. VEHICLE THEFT: Communicating with government officials about vehicle thefts across Canada, including measures to limit vehicle theft. The goal of these communications is, in part, to ensure cross-departmental coordination in addressing the issue. USA BILLS: Communicating with government officials about American infrastructure and reconciliation bills, including electric vehicle ("EV") tax credit provisions, which will impact Canadian manufacturing sector and make Canadian-made EVs uncompetitive. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Communicating with government officials about the processing of travel documents, more specifically visas. TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP ("TPP") AGREEMENT: Communicating with government officials about the TPP Agreement, more specifically relaying the need for fair, equitable and transparent trade agreements on a multi-lateral basis. STRATEGIC INNOVATION FUND ("SIF"): Communicating with government officials about funding under the Strategic Innovation Fund, more specifically ensuring funding advances the competitiveness of automobile manufacturing in Canada. OUTPUT BASED PRICING SYSTEM: Communicating with government officials about the Output Based Pricing System (established under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act), more specifically providing expert industry input on the development of the pricing system. NATIONAL ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLE STRATEGY: Communicating with government officials about the National Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy, more specifically (i) providing expert industry input on the strategy and (ii) participating in various advisory groups. These communications will involve discussions about infrastructure, incentives, supply, and public awareness. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT: Communicating with government officials about the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, more specifically (i) alignment with American safety standards, (ii) flexibility on regulations for vehicles, (iii) target setting for greenhouse gas emissions and (iv) improved recall completion rates. MEASURES AGAINST FORCED AND CHILD LABOUR: Communicating with government officials about measures to eliminate forced and child labour, more specifically (i) monitoring legislative and regulatory developments to increase supply chain transparency and (ii) ensuring industry has enough time to comply with future supply chain transparency obligations. LUXURY TAX: Communicating with government officials about luxury taxes, more specifically (i) ensuring luxury taxes are removed from electric vehicles ("EVs"), (ii) ensuring luxury taxes are removed (or reduced) on recreational boats and (iii) ensuring luxury taxes do not conflict with other government measures, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. INVESTMENT TAX INCENTIVES: Communicating with government officials about investment tax incentives under the Income Tax Act, including the Investment Tax Credit ("ITC"). INTERNATIONAL STUDENT WORK: Communicating with government officials about international students, more specifically eligibility for off-campus work during studies at a designated learning institutions (“DLIs”). INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (USA): Communicating with government officials about industry’s views on the effect of the Inflation Reduction Act (USA) on Canada’s competitive landscape and its ability to attract investments. HARMONIZED GHG REGULATIONS: Communicating with government officials about h

QuestEnterprise

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Offering input related to the review of financial institutions policy and Bank Act and/or emerging policies related to the financial technology sector to allow for greater innovation and competition Interest in implementing actions to provide Canadians with more control over their financial health, including financial literacy; establishing an open banking system in Canada. Arranging meetings and outreach with Public Office Holders in relation to QuestEnterprise Inc's goal in helping Canadians become more financially secure, contributing to the affordable housing strategy as a champion and providing the most innovative & cost-efficient online financial and other services.

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