Lisa Cheskes

Canada's potential contributions to global security in Europe, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), and NORAD (North America Aerospace Defence Command) Working to extend the Operational Training System Program (OTSP) to other RCAF aircraft type training systems. Updates to the NATO Flying Training In Canada program (NFTC) to adjust the operating period. To obtain support from the Canadian government to CAE for procuring contracts to build simulators or to train personnel in foreign countries. To maximize efficiency of visa applications for pilots at various Canadian embassies from which countries that pilots are traveling to Canada to be trained. To ensure future contracts for Defence procurement allow bidding for training to be carved out to a separate process. Defence Procurement Policy to increase the Canadian content on various military programs to be procured by Government

Seeking remission of federal duties to be paid or already paid on the purchase of foreign-built vessels. Previously known as Bill C-549, National Marine Day Act: in respect of identifying a specific day each year to be officially recognized as Canada Marine Day. Policy, regulatory proposals and potential legislation dealing with ballast water and aquatic invasive species. Pilotage Act: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Pacific Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Marine Navigation Services Fees: working towards reduction and eventual removal of government fees on industry Laurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: working towards changes that might make it less difficult and restrictive for more skilled shipping industry labour to work in the Great Lakes - Seaway marine transportation industry. Hazardous Materials Information Review Regulations: informing clients of the existing and potential status of the regulations, and assisting them representing their business interests through inclusion or exclusion of their commodities in the regulations. Great Lakes Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services General Pilotage Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services EcoFreight Program: informing clients of the program and assisting them with application and approval process Canadian Grain Act: working towards an efficient and cost-effective grain transportation system, especially as it pertains to the marine mode Canada Marine Act: working towards an efficient, safe, cost-effective marine transportation system, especially regarding Canada's ports and Seaway systems. Canada Labour Code: working towards ensuring Canadian labour laws are as pluralistic and democratic as possible, especially insofar as providing openness and fair competition to labour markets affecting shipping. Atlantic Pilotage Authority Regulations: in respect of ensuring efficient and cost-effective pilotage services

Temporary Visa and Entry Requirements for International Conference Participants: Advocacy regarding policies, procedures and administrative measures related to temporary visas and entry requirements for international participants attending scientific, medical and professional conferences in Canada. Bill S-228: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures): Provide SOGC's perspective on Bill S-228, particularly as it relates to the impact of potential criminalization of procedures that are performed to save women’s lives and the potential impacts on access to reproductive health care for all Canadian women. Advocacy for the federal government to fulfil its 2025 election commitment to address the long-overlooked area of postpartum maternal health by funding research to identify care gaps, measure health outcomes and guide future investments. Advocacy for the government to fulfil its 2025 election commitment to create a national IVF program that would provide up to $20,000 toward one IVF cycle per patient. Universal coverage of contraceptives: Advocate for a full range of contraceptives to be included in the National Pharmacare Framework. Advocacy for universal, free coverage of a full range of contraceptives for all Canadian women, including urging the federal government to enter into funding agreements with all provinces and territories so all Canadian women can access free birth control, regardless of address. Women's health: Advocating for creation of a national approach to providing guidance to health providers that care for women coming to Canada from conflict zones. This would include tools to help providers treating women who may be experiencing the physical and emotional trauma of not only of the violence of the conflicts themselves, but also a lack of adequate health care in these areas. Womena's health data: Advocate for greater priority to be placed on realities faced by under-represented groups such as Black women, Indigenous People, newcomers to Canada and those experiencing homelessness and substance-use disorders who are disproportionally impacted by the women’s health gap. Women's health data: Advocate for more dedicated financial resources for data collection focused on addressing the women's health gap. Sexual and reproductive health: Advocate for enhanced funding to national, independent, science-based professional organizations to educate Canadians on women's sexual and reproductive rights Improved diagnosis and treatment options for women: Advocate for expanded free access to virtual care consultations for women’s health conditions, especially in underserved communities including First Nations and rural and remote areas. Improved diagnosis and treatment options for women: Advocate for funding for evidence-based research and science to build capacity for diagnosis and treatment of women’s health conditions. Women's health data: Advocate for the federal government to place a greater priority on addressing the women's health gap by taking leadership role in seeing provinces and territories collect and track key indicators of women's health. Surgical wait times: Advocate for dedicated funding to provinces and territories to reduce surgical wait times for obstetric and gynaecological procedures. Advocate for the federal government to work with provincial and territorial health leadership to address disparities in the prioritization of surgery time. Sillborn prevention and perinatal loss: Advocate for a consistent, national framework to accurately capture and address the causes of stillbirths in Canada. Advocate for resources for education and awareness of perinatal loss. Sexual and reproductive health: Advocate for equitable access to reproductive health care services, including abortion services, for women in every part of Canada. Pain management in women: Advocate for evidence-based education and programs to build capacity for diagnosis and treatment, including reducing surgical wait times. Misin

The client is seeking policy pieces that will encourage the use of energy efficient systems in infrastructure supported by federal government funding and incentives for private construction. Seeking support for increasing presence of their company overseas including in China, India, many countries in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, South America. Encourage the prioritization and proceedings of free trade deals including participation in the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), the The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and Mercosur.

Entry requirements to work in Canada for Mexican nationals, prioritizing cases for the construction and paving industry, emergency visa renewal.

Engagement on planning for FIFA related to tourism, economic development, and opportunities to pilot programs at Toronto Pearson to improve passenger experience. Canada's international relations, as it relates to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Engagement with respect to planning, development and construction of Pearson LIFT National Airports Policy with respect to airport development in Greater Toronto Area Understanding obligations under the Official Languages Act Regulations with respect to the Aeronautics Act, particularly updating Pearson's Airport Zoning Regulations Regulations with respect to data sharing, aviation performance reporting, Customs Act, Canadian Transportation Act Proposal related to the implementation of Arrivals Duty Free to permit the sale of duty free goods at Canadian airports to international travellers upon arrival National Airports Policy with respect to responsibility for aviation security National Airports Policy, with respect to increasing access to capital funding National Airports Policy, related to potential impacts of industry labour issues National Airports Policy, regarding implementation of workplace programs and investment in local transit for better access to airport jobs and regarding Toronto Pearson's role as a mobility hub National Airports Policy, regarding federal minimum wage National Airport Policy with regards to the Ground Lease, and amendments to support growth and sector recovery International Air Policy, regarding liberalization of air policy and bilateral air service agreements Climate Change, examining opportunities with regards to reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, and development of alternative fuel sources Canadian Aviation Security Measures, regarding implementation of airport security Border Enforcement policy, regarding implementation of passenger facilitation to improve customer service Border Enforcement Policy, enhancing digitalization of border processing to enhance passenger experience

Increased support by the Government of Canada to the Canadian Arts Training Fund

Human Rights Protections and Access to Justice in Canada Policy and legislative matters relating to protections against hate crimes, antisemitism, racism and all forms of hate and discrimination, as well as measures relating to victims' rights and access to justice in Canada, including support for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, human trafficking and other vulnerable communities, in the context of Canada's human rights protections and obligations International Criminal Justice and Accountability Mechanisms Policy matters relating to Canada's engagement with international justice and accountability mechanisms addressing genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, including but not limited to international courts, tribunals, investigative bodies and other international mechanisms mandated to investigate, document or preserve evidence of serious international crimes. Legislative Reform-Human Rights and Accountability Legislative proposals or amendments relating or new statutory measures concerning human rights protection, accountability mechanisms, sanctions regimes, judicial accountability, victim protection and related justice mechanisms International Sanctions and Economic Measures Policy, legislative and regulatory matters relating to Canada's sanctions regimes and the development, amendment and implementation of sanctions regulations, and related diplomatic, economic and trade-related measures addressing serious human rights violations, corruption, or threats to international peace and security, including but not limited to measures under The Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act (Sergei Magnitsky Law) and the Special Economic Measures Act, including matters relating to the potential designation of foreign nationals, entities or sectors under those frameworks International Human Rights and Political Prisoners Policy and legislative matters relating to Canada's diplomatic engagement and parliamentary initiatives concerning international human rights protection, including matters relating to political prisoners and prisoners of conscience Criminal law and National Security Policy and legislative matters relating to Canada's legislative and policy framework addressing terrorism, national security and related criminal law measures, including but not limited to relevant provisions of the Criminal Code and the enforcement, investigation and related measures undertaken by federal authorities in relation to national security matters

On behalf of a client detained abroad, requesting meetings with and briefing Federal Officials and members of parliament on the client's case, and seeking consular and political intervention on behalf of the client.

Canada’s digital economy strategy and science, technology and innovation policies with respect to supporting entrepreneurs and small business Communicating with with government officials about the Canada Post strike and its impact on Canada's small businesses.