Mary Frances Wright

Information sharing related to Canada’s defence policy and the opportunities for leveraging existing resourcing at UM. Advocacy for dual-use proposals. Information sharing related to opportunities for collaboration concerning development of Canada’s north, including the greater Churchill area. Advocacy for utilization of UM resources such as the Churchill Marine Observatory for Canada’s plans in Hudson’s Bay and the high arctic. Information sharing regarding UM’s research strengths and capacity to assist the Government of Canada. Information sharing on research and innovation opportunities/capacity including facilities and research focus areas. Information sharing and collaboration related to northern and arctic food security. Information sharing on UM’s research strengths in designing resilient all-weather roads and rail-line relocations that improve northern connectivity while minimizing impacts on local wildlife and traditional ways of life. Information sharing and advocacy for support regarding UM’s work with Indigenous communities to increase access and opportunities for Indigenous learners in Manitoba. Advocacy of proposals related to the Build Strong Communities Fund. Advocacy for federal, long-term solution to address challenges experienced by dental college and clinic since the onset of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDPC). Advocacy for changes to immigration policy limiting the number of international students Canada accepts, and advocacy to address the consequences of Canada’s diminished international reputation. Advocacy and information sharing on opportunities for fostering a collaborative and impactful innovation ecosystem that supports researchers, the institutions they represent, and commercialization of ideas and property. Support, advocacy and information sharing related to the mandate of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s ongoing activities. Accessing Government records and archives related to residential schools. Advocacy for support for annual events and programming.

Understanding and developing options for Canada's response and proposed policies related to tariffs Promote policies that increase access to telehealth solutions, including primary care and mental health through both private and public administration. Prescription drug policy and funding, with respect to access to high-cost drugs for rare diseases, the establishment of a national drug formulary, bulk purchasing programs Healthcare policy and potential legislation relating to employee benefit programs and the cost of pharmaceuticals Federal human resources health and wellness policy and the promotion of mental health and digital health services Federal funding, as well as the development and testing of national standards, for mental health services to Canadians Development and implementation of a federally-funded dental care program for low-income Canadians Co-development of mental health programming for Indigenous populations Application of Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) to the activities of insurance intermediaries, as well as related enforcement and audit policies. Application by Green Shield Holdings Inc. to establish an insurance company