Linda Campbell
Managing Director, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)·3 communications in the past year
Lobbied by
BIOTECANADA
1Vaccine Funding - National Immunization Strategy - maintain federal leadership in providing provinces with funding for new vaccines VACCINE CONTRACTING AND SUPPLY to support the implementation of the federal biomanufacturing strategy, regulation of vaccines for Canadians, address immunization gaps, provide updated and timely information about vaccine development pipeline, support procurement of vaccines SUBMISSION REVIEW PROCESS FOR BIOLOGICS, COST RECOVERY REVIEW to ensure Canada remains competitive overall and any new costs do not put bioloigics are a comparative disadvantage RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) to ensure Canadian capacity in key sectors including biomanufacturing, life sciences, and biotechnology. REGULATORY APPROVAL PROCESS FOR PLANTS WITH NOVEL TRAITS as NOVEL FOODS or INDUSTRIAL BIO_PRODUCTS in respect of an efficient science-based approach and allows for greater cooperation among and between government departments PATENTED MEDECINES PRICES REVIEW BOARD (PMPRB) PRICE REVIEW to ensure new guidelines and directives do not create disincentives for the introduction of new treatments in Canada ORPHAN PRODUCTS to establish formal regulations, policies or programs to encourage the research, development and introduction of new technologies to treat "orphan" or neglected diseases NOVEL FOODS in respect of maintaining a science-based regulatory system for novel foods derived from plant and animal biotechnology INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/PATENT POLICY AND REGULATIONS in respect of creating Canada as one of the world's most competitive jurisdictions in protecting IP (e.g., match level of European Union via CETA negotiations) IMPROVEMENTS TO THE Scientifc Research & Experimental Development TAX CREDITS FOOD LABELLING in respect of mitigating the unnecessary introduction of new labelling requirements for products already approved under current regulated process and in respect of maintaining harmonization of requirements with trading nations FOOD AND DRUGS ACT AND REGULATIONS in respect of streamlining regulatory burden and ensuring appropriate climate for the introduction of new technologies Establish accountability with the federally established Canadian Drug Agency (formerly Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies and Health) (CADTH) and its Common Drug Review process (Health Canada) Creation of a modern policy environment that recognizes international standards and reviews, and establishes clarity on data ownership for intellectual property Clarify the administration of SR&ED program to ensure clinical trials and international research conducted in Canada qualifies as eligible expenses CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT AND REGULATIONS in respect of modern, science-based regulations to reflect rapidly changing new technologies BIOSAFETY PROTOCOL in respect of Canada's participation in global discussions to ensure an enabling environment for safe new technologies ADVENTITIOUS PRESCENCE POLICY in respect of new agricultural biotechnology products ACCESS & BENEFIT SHARING: TRIPS AGREEMENT in respect of protecting intellectual property and preventing increased uncertainty
Canadian Urban Transit Association
1Tax exemption of employer-provided transit benefits: campaign to allow employers to provide employees with a transit benefit for the journey to work that would be exempted from income tax. National Transit Strategy: development of comprehensive, integrated national policy on public transit, including elements addressing funding, land use, research, incentives and accountability. Municipal infrastructure investment: activity to promote federal investment in municipal infrastructure projects; includes pre-budget recommendations and proposals. Dedicated funding for urban public transit: campaign to implement a dedicated portion of federal funding programs specifically for public transit projects; includes pre-budget recommendations and proposals. Seeking an amendment to the criminal code to strengthen penalties for assaults on transit workers and expand the current definition of transit operators to include all transit workers. Federal investment in public transit safety and security measures.
Medicine Place
1Communicating with government officials about potential collaboration, including potential funding agreements, between the company and the government related to the production of domestic medications. The goal of these communications is to alleviate medical shortages in Canada.
Alar Strategy Group
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
1Taxation and Finance: Canada must ensure, fairness, accountability and transparency regarding CRA decisions that impact Jewish charities. Provide economic support for the charitable and not-for-profit sector through a direct granting program. Donations from Canadians should be incentivized through a temporary enhancement of the charitable giving tax credit, or through a donor matching program, whereby the government matches donations from Canadians. Religion: Include a question on religion in every census, instead of every second census. National Security/Security (3): A ministerial directive to the RCMP and CSIS to prioritize and intensify monitoring, intelligence collection, investigations, disruption, and enforcement against antisemitic and Islamist violent extremism, as well as against foreign actors seeking to sponsor or exploit protests in Canada. National Security/Security (2): Continued support for revocation of citizenship in cases involving war crimes, crimes against humanity, terrorism, and extreme promotion of hate; strengthened screening to bar entry and deny citizenship to individuals who pose security threats or have ties to extremist or terrorist organizations; removal of individuals already in Canada who obtained status through false representation; establishment of a fast-track removal stream for high-risk individuals linked to foreign extremist organizations; accelerated removals for individuals convicted of violent crimes; and standalone immigration consequences for expressing support for listed terrorist entities, even in the absence of criminal convictions. National Security (1): Canada Community Security Program (CCSP): Sustained and recurrent funding and program optimization; support for life-saving protective measures for communities at risk, particularly the Jewish community; funding for capital security upgrades and training; and ongoing support for security guards and paid duty officers. Justice and Law Enforcement (2): Conflict of Interests, Foreign Interference, Ethics, Lobbying, Canada Revenue Agency. Ensuring CIJA fully respects all its legal and regulatory obligations while advocating for the current framework to be more efficient and respectful of the needs, objectives and resources of cultural and religious communities. Justice and Law Enforcement: Canada should pursue a comprehensive, accountable approach to combating hate and promoting inclusion by strengthening legal tools, enforcement capacity, and public institutions. This includes modernizing human rights and criminal frameworks to address hate speech and antisemitism, guided by the IHRA definition; investing in anti-racism, tolerance, and genocide education initiatives; and ensuring police are properly resourced to prevent and respond to hate crimes, with clear accountability for results. Bail reform to include a reverse onus on hate related offences. International Trade: Advancing and expanding bilateral trade through the promotion, application, and potential enhancement of the Canada–Israel Free Trade Agreement, as well as fostering increased investment and academic exchanges. International Relations: Canadian diplomatic relations with Israel and the broader Middle East, including Canadas role in the Israel–Palestinian peace process; Canadian interventions at the UN and other multilateral bodies, including sanctions regimes and related legislation; and policy toward Iran, including maintaining non-renewal of diplomatic relations alongside continued sanctions against the IRGC and senior regime figures. Immigration: Matters related to the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Act, including visa applications and issuance; Immigration and Refugee Board policies, including refugee claims from Israel; broader Canadian immigration policy; integration and settlement of new immigrants, recognition of foreign-trained credentials and language training; and standards and requirements for refugee status, permanent residence, and citizenship
TransCanada PipeLines
1Providing input to certain federal departments and agencies including the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) and the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA) on pipeline?related matters and major energy projects, including matters related to regulatory reform where applicable. These engagements may also encompass discussions on CER project review timelines, the role of regulators in pipeline safety, opportunities for industry?wide safety improvements, and environmental regulatory processes under the IAA. Enhancing collaboration with the Government of Canada for the protection of critical infrastructure. To discuss and seek government support for planning, building and operating pipelines in Canada to connect to LNG. To seek support for energy infrastructure development, including pipelines, gas storage, nuclear energy and electricity generating/storage projects. To discuss and seek government support for a potential electricity storage project, including but not limited to location, scope and funding of the project. To discuss and seek support for emerging technologies related to emissions, including but not limited to, Carbon Capture and Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and low carbon fuels. To understand how the Federal government is implementing UNDRIP and opportunity(ies) for industry to provide input during this process. To discuss the status and implementation of the federal government's proposed greenhouse gas regulations. To discuss skills development requirements for energy infrastructure projects. To discuss and seek government approval for the acquisition of land rights on federally owned land. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for renewable energy projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the proposed introduction of an investment tax credit for capital invested in carbon, capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of the proposed Regulations respecting reduction in the release of methane and certain volatile organic compounds and how the proposed regulation applies to the Corporations industry. Representations, comments and discussions regarding the drafting of proposed legislation by the Department of Finance proposing to implement tax measures concerning excessive interest and financing expenses (EIFEL). Representations, comments and discussions regarding the advancement of hydrogen energy projects. Representations, comments and discussions regarding Indigenous access to capital for energy infrastructure projects and issues arising from pipeline infrastructure crossing indigenous communities. Discussions on Federal Emissions Policy Discussing potential assistance from the federal government to assist with company discussions with Mexican regulatory authorities.
Vancouver International Airport Authority
1Seeking to liberalize air policy and bilateral air transportation agreements. Seeking to change border facilitation processes and policies. Seeking to amend security screening policies, regulations and resourcing. Seeking to amend proposed changes to airport policies. Advocate for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Canada. Collaboration to support efforts to strengthen workforce development for continued economic growth and resilience. Collaboration to support efforts to diversify market opportunities through air connectivity. Seeking to enable opportunities for future infrastructure development. Seeking to amend existing airport lease agreements. Seeking to enable technology and innovative solutions to maximize efficiency and safe movement of goods and people. Seeking to amend and expand electronic travel authorization programs. Seeking to amend aviation policies and regulations to protect the current and future viability and accessibility of an airport. Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), associated standards, Advisory Circulas and Notice of Proposed Amendments with respect to Aerodromes, Airports and Heliports.