Kate Van Gerven

Encouraging Global Affairs Canada to commit funding to No Child on the Sidelines, a project led by Right To Play in collaboration with Global Citizen, towards advancing the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund campaign to raise USD $100 million globally for education and sports-based learning for children. The project aims to support grassroots organizations in developing countries who are conducting play-based learning programs, through direct grants, technical assistance and shared learning opportunities. The project also seeks to share the impact with Canadians through communications and public engagement activities. Increasing Canada's International Assistance Envelope towards furthering progress on the Sustainable Development Goals Ensuring Canada's international development policies and programs are positioned to effectively meet the most urgent needs and most vulnerable persons around the world Encouraging parliamentarians to issue official statements and/or resolutions supportive of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and ending extreme poverty

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

Ensuring the Safe Long Term Care Act, which has yet to be introduced, reflects support for the health, safety and working conditions of front line health care workers. Measures and policies related to increasing and enhancing the wages and retirement security support for SEIU members, especially Personal Support Workers.

Support of the promotion of biotechnology and science education and innovation in Canada Seeking potential funding opportunities from the Strategic Innovation Fund to allow the company to further research, development and/or expansion of manufacturing. Federal/Provincial/Territorial vaccine procurement programs administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada with regard to the recommendation and funding of vaccines through Public Health programs by governments in Canada, including issues that relate to the National Immunization Strategy.