Mary-Liz Power

Discussions with government officials concerning carbon emissions from fertilizer as it relates to municipalities and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Rail, Airports and Ports: Federal policies and programs with regard to access to national and international markets for trade, intra-city movement of people and goods and sustainability of small and rural communities. Municipal role in the G-7 &G-20 and trade negotiations with foreign countries surrounding tarrifs. Support for farmer-centric policies and strategies that improve resiliency in the face of extreme weather, mitigate against rising costs and inflation, support food security, improve access to new markets while partnering to share the costs of reaching Canada's climate targets; Carbon emission-reduction targets related to fertilizer Federal policies and programs with regard to improving accesses to affordable housing, reducing homelessness, increasing social infrastructure required for immigration and refugee settlement and integration support. Homelessness; Encampments; redevelopment of public lands required to support communities that support the Canadian Armed Forces and its members. Affordable housing; Housing supply; Refugee and asylum seeker settlement; Housing Accelerator Fund; Rapid Housing Initiative; Housing-enabling infrastructure; Redevelopment of public lands; Environmental and sustainable development policies and programs with regard to local climate change mitigation and adaptation; Disaster mitigation and adaptation; Capacity building for sustainable community planning; Greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions; Water management, watershed planning, wastewater, and stormwater policy; Urban forest management and stewardship; Brownfield redevelopment; National Adaptation Strategy; Greener Homes Grant; Green Building Strategy; Green Municipal Fund. Community safety and crime prevention. National/contract policing; Community-based mental health and substance use care; Opioids and harm reduction; Auto thefts; Crime prevention through social development; Community corrections; Federal and municipal roles and responsibilities regarding policing duties and funding Telecommunications and Technology: Telecommunications policies with regard to universal broadband access throughout Canadian communities, antenna tower and municipal rights-of-ways. Rural, remote and northern municipal issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to delivering infrastructure funding in rural, remote and northern communities, trade irritants effecting rural, remote and northern communities, the development and implementation of the northern strategy in the three territories and the development of a rural champion at the federal cabinet level. Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Revenue sharing with the federal and provincial governments: Federal policies and programs with regard to the payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) system, intergovernmental partnerships, recognition of municipal governments contributions to economic growth, the fiscal imbalance between each order of governments revenues options and their responsibilities to provide services and programs to Canadians. Municipal Growth Framework. Municipal-aboriginal relations issues: Federal policies and programs with regard to municipal-aboriginal relations, resources to meet the needs of the aboriginal population living in municipalities, municipal consultation and communication regarding land management and additions to reserve. Urban and Rural Indigenous Housing; Municipal-aboriginal relations International municipal development; Canadian foreign policy with regard to Global Affairs Canada (GAC) funded programs overseas in various countries Guidelines for urban transit, intra and extra urban transit systems: Infrastructure and Transportation policy with regard to the development of guidelines, policy and dedicated funding for urban, intra and extra urban transit systems; Intercommunity bus; Aerodromes and airport

Simplifying or clarifying tax rules that impede the effective operations or development of community housing. The creation of an incentives for private sector investment in affordable housing projects, while maintaining non-profit and municipal management. Recognizing that the federal government has a permanent role in supporting community housing through ongoing rental subsidies, backed by a predictable, long-term funding framework. That the government provide funding and financing to support the growth of for-Indigenous, by-Indigenous urban, rural, and northern Indigenous housing. That the federal government must lead a collaborative effort with provincial and territorial governments to create shared housing initiatives to develop a stronger community housing sector in Canada. That the government make a long-term commitment of funding and financing designed to support the creation, repair, and renewal of community housing That the government leverage federally owned land for the use of creating housing. Provide stabilized pre-development funding for community housing providers to ensure that there is a strong development pipeline of affordable housing products Investing in a Canada Community Housing Growth Fund aimed at building a strong and robust community housing sector in Canada. The full and timely rollout of the Rental Protection Fund to support community housing providers to buy existing rental properties and preserve affordability. Upcoming and future federal budgets with respect to policies and programs that will support the creation, renewal, or operation of non-market, affordable, social, or community housing across Canada.

Taxation 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 Canada’s 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

WAR CRIMES PROSECUTIONS (continuing advocacy to push the denaturalization and deportation of persons found in Canada who lied about their records in the Second World War or more recent conflicts and the prosecution of war criminals when sufficient evidence is adduced.) Update the Criminal Code of Canada with respect to combating antisemitism and online hate. Create a national strategy to tackle online hate and radicalization using the 2019 Justice Committee report, "Taking Action to End Online Hate", as a foundation. A strategy should draw upon the Christchurch Call, and use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism. Transportation: Assisting in the development of briefings on airport security by Israeli officials for Transport Canada - including ministerial staff. The project ‘United Against Online Hate’ aims to develop a national coalition with numerous targeted communities to actively combat online hate, following recommendations from the study conducted by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. We have been granted $141,000 for the government’s current fiscal year (ending March 31 2021). We were also awarded $31,800 for the year April 1 2021 to March 31 2022. Tax credit for volunteerism: proposing that a process be added to provide tax credits for individuals who contribute time to charitable activities on a sustained basis. Taxation and Finance: Discussions regarding CRA tax policies with respect to charitable organizations, and general policies. Raoul Wallenberg "Park of the Righteous": For the Government to establish a national park in honour of Raoul Wallenberg paying tribute to individual Canadians who have made a significant contribution to humanitarian causes. Qualifications for refugee status claimants and citizenship and immigration requirements for new immigrants related to standards for qualification for entry Public Security threats to the safety and security of the Jewish community of Canada and the extension of funding of capital costs and staff training for security of communities at risk PSC (Public Safety Canada) and Infrastructure Canada seeking program applicability to full range of Jewish communal institutions with respect to the timing of the program and the scope and determination of reimbursements 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. National Holocaust Memorial: To ensure that the Government of Canada provide resources for year-round access to the memorial as well as educations supports for visitors to the Holocaust Memorial Myanmar/Burma/Uighurs: Rohinga refugees and displaced persons: For Canada to augment humanitarian allocations to assist the Rohinga refugees in Burma and Bangladesh and implement elements of the recommendations submitted by The Hon. Bob Rae regarding the Rohinga refugee population. Make the Disability Tax Credit refundable, and increase its accessibility by making it inclusive, especially for those with non-physical and/or episodic disabilities. Reforms should be undertaken in partnership with disability advocates, to ensure the application process is simpler, less subjective, and more accessible for individuals and medical professionals alike. Make the Canada Caregiver Credit a refundable tax credit. Launch a parliamentary inquiry on Canadians and global terrorism: Parliament should launch a study on Canadian victims and perpetrators of foreign terrorism to identify gaps and propose solutions in two areas: federal support for victims, and evidence collection on perpetrators. INTERNATIONAL TASK FORCE ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, COMMEMORATION AND RESEARCH; ensure that the Government of Canada fulfills its obligations as a full member. International

Proposed legislation and regulations relating to Canadian privacy legislation, cross boarder import/export tariffs and taxation. Discussion and information regarding implementation of The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) legislation and regulations related e-Commerce policy.

Proposed legislation and related regulations regarding the application of cross border import/export tariffs and taxation. Proposed legislation and regulations relating to Canadian privacy legislation. Implementation of CUSMA legislation and regulations related e-Commerce policy.

Proposed legislation and related regulations regarding the application of cross border import/export tariffs and taxation Proposed legislation and regulations relating to Canadian privacy legislation. Implementation of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), legislation and regulations related to e-Commerce policy

The Government of Canada should establish an application-based transit safety and security fund that allots $75M/ year for two years. This will help support transit agencies with the specific expenditures needed to prevent, combat, and respond to safety and security incidents on their systems. Eligible costs can include staffing, training, station enhancements, public awareness and other safety and security measures identified by transit agencies. MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT - ACTIVITY TO PROMOTE FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; INCLUDES PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSALS. The Government of Canada must pass Bill C-395, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (public transit workers) which amends subsection 269.01 of the Criminal Code to strengthen penalties for assaults on transit workers and expands the current definition of transit operators to include all transit workers. NATIONAL TRANSIT STRATEGY - DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED NATIONAL POLICY ON PUBLIC TRANSIT, INCLUDING ELEMENTS ADDRESSING FUNDING, LAND USE, RESEARCH, INCENTIVES AND ACCOUNTABILITY. 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.

The Government of Canada must pass Bill C-395, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (public transit workers) which amends subsection 269.01 of the Criminal Code to strengthen penalties for assaults on transit workers and expands the current definition of transit operators to include all transit workers. MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT - ACTIVITY TO PROMOTE FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; INCLUDES PRE-BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPOSALS. The Government of Canada should establish an application-based transit safety and security fund that allots $75M/ year for two years. This will help support transit agencies with the specific expenditures needed to prevent, combat, and respond to safety and security incidents on their systems. Eligible costs can include staffing, training, station enhancements, public awareness and other safety and security measures identified by transit agencies. NATIONAL TRANSIT STRATEGY - DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED NATIONAL POLICY ON PUBLIC TRANSIT, INCLUDING ELEMENTS ADDRESSING FUNDING, LAND USE, RESEARCH, INCENTIVES AND ACCOUNTABILITY. 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.

Tax 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.

Advocacy related to the contents of the Spring Economic Statement and particularly initiatives related to federal housing policy and the environment. These include: - discussions around reduction in development charges through federal grants to provinces and municipalities - reduction in the federal GST on new homes for sale - possible financing tools to encourage new housing development - technical amendments to the EIFEL and accelerated capital cost allowance rules for purpose-built rental - encouraging foreign investment and speeding up development approval timelines - some questions around implications of the Cowichan decision in British Columbia and the Musqueam Rights Recognition Agreement on private property rights - discussion around energy policy, decarbonization policy, and REIT legislation reform. Advocacy related to Budget 2025, including taxation issues, issues relevant to public capital markets, issues related to housing and housing incentive programs, issues related to GST taxation, and issues related to programs to restart the housing sector. Providing input on the implementation of the Public Surplus Lands for Homes program that was announced in the Budget 2024. Working with Natural Resources Canada and Finance Canada to create a robust Sustainable Development Strategy for Commercial Real Estate in Canada We are working with staff on Interest Deductibility Limits (the “Proposed Interest Rules”) as proposed in the 2021 federal budget and relating to our concern that the Proposed Interest Rules may unfairly impact Canadian real estate investors, relative to both investors in other Canadian industries and investors in foreign jurisdictions (most importantly the United States (“US”)) Discussions with the Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities on the development of the Renters' Bill of Rights announced in the 2024 Budget Advocating for policy proposals within Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy which would improve building energy efficiency. Advocating for policy inclusions within annual budgets that improve the national commercial real estate markets. These include infrastructure enhancements, tax fairness, and energy efficiency grants. Advocacy with the Department of Finance regarding Clean Technology Investment Tax Credits (applicability to real estate entities and program implementation) Advocacy with Natural Resources Canada's regarding their Energy Star Portfolio Manager Program and Green Building Strategy. Advocacy with Environment and Climate Change Canada relating to their Clean Electricity Regulations. Advocacy with CMHC, the Federal Housing Advocate, and the Ministry of Housing regarding affordable housing programs and policies Advocacy relating to the government's possible proposal to impose an earnings-based interest deductibility limitation on Canadian corporations, including commercial real estate corporations and housing providers. Advocacy relating to the government's Budget 2024 proposal to increase the Capital Gains Inclusion Rate from one-half to two-thirds for corporations and trusts, and from one-half to two-thirds on the portion of capital gains realized in the year that exceed $250,000 for individuals, and in each case for capital gains realized on or after June 25, 2024. Advocacy relating to the creation of seniors' housing real estate investment trusts vehicles that would encourage institutional investment in seniors' housing similar to existing real estate investment trust models. Advocacy relating to the 2024 Federal Budget proposal to temporarily provide accelerated CCA for new eligible purpose-built rental projects, increasing the CCA rate from 4% to 10%. Advocacy related to Budget 2024 proposal to introduce a new anti-avoidance rule that will preclude a corporation from qualifying as a “mutual fund corporation” where it is controlled by or for the benefit of certain specified groups (which may be comprised of any combination of persons that do not deal with one anot

Advocate for housing, financial and taxation policies that promote the growth and sustainability of Canada's housing and real estate sectors. Advocacy with Environment and Climate Change Canada relating to their Clean Electricity Regulations. Advocacy with the Department of Finance regarding Clean Technology Investment Tax Credits (applicability to real estate entities and program implementation) Advocacy relating to the 2024 Federal Budget proposal to temporarily provide accelerated capital cost allowance (CCA) for new eligible purpose-built rental projects, increasing the CCA rate from 4% to 10%. We are working with staff on Interest Deductibility Limits (the “Proposed Interest Rules”) as proposed in the 2021 federal budget and relating to our concern that the Proposed Interest Rules may unfairly impact Canadian real estate investors, relative to both investors in other Canadian industries and investors in foreign jurisdictions (most importantly the United States (“US”)) Advocacy with CMHC, the Federal Housing Advocate, and the Ministry of Housing regarding affordable housing programs and policies Advocating for policy proposals within Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy which would improve building energy efficiency. Advocacy relating to the creation of seniors' housing real estate investment trusts vehicles that would encourage institutional investment in seniors' housing similar to existing real estate investment trust models. Advocacy with Natural Resources Canada's regarding their Energy Star Portfolio Manager Program and Green Building Strategy. Advocating for policy inclusions within annual budgets that improve the national commercial real estate markets. These include infrastructure enhancements, tax fairness, and energy efficiency grants. Advocacy related to Budget 2024 announcement that the government will consider introducing a new tax on residentially zoned vacant land Providing input on the implementation of the Public Surplus Lands for Homes program that was announced in the Budget 2024. Advocacy related to Budget 2024 proposal to introduce a new anti-avoidance rule that will preclude a corporation from qualifying as a “mutual fund corporation” where it is controlled by or for the benefit of certain specified groups (which may be comprised of any combination of persons that do not deal with one another at “arm’s length”). Advocacy relating to the government's possible proposal to impose an earnings-based interest deductibility limitation on Canadian corporations, including commercial real estate corporations and housing providers.

Implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund Expand funding for community efforts to address homelessness through Reaching Home and make changes to the National Housing Strategy, Reaching Home, and federal housing policy to support ending homelessness and the implementation of the right to housing in Canada. Seeking to secure federal government investment in affordable and supportive housing for Canadians experiencing or at risk of homelessness and expand housing options for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness through Build Canada Homes. Policies and investments in support of ending homelessness in Budget 2026 Taxation relating to Canadian charities Seeking program and policy changes from Women and Gender Equity to address housing need and homelessness for women. Seeking program and policy changes from Veterans Affairs Canada and Housing Infrastructure and Communities Canada to support federal action on ending homelessness for veterans. Seeking funding support for National Conference on Ending Homelessness, funding to support work to prevent and reduce homelessness as well as funding for research on homelessness and housing need in Canada, through Reaching Home (HICC); Veterans Affairs Canada; Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation; and Women & Gender Equality, to support research on homelessness for women and advancing the right to housing. Encouraging the implementation of housing policies in alignment with the human right to housing and National Housing Strategy Act

Les discussions avec les représentants du gouvernement fédéral visent à obtenir un appui financier pour soutenir un projet de développement économique situé dans la région de Victoriaville. Ce projet inclut la mise en place de services destinés à faciliter le déploiement de modèles d'affaires circulaires, viables et durables.

Monitor any customs and trade regulatory amendments that could impact SHEIN's operations in Canada including: Customs Accounting and Revenue Management (CARM). Monitoring the development of the CARM program and potential impact on their supply chain. Valuation for Duty Regulations: Monitor and engage on the impact of regulations on SHEIN's business. Monitor and engage on legislation about supply chain labour that has yet to be introduced and educate on the robust measures already in place to address concerns. Monitor and engage on developments that could impact the apparel industry and e-retailers like: consumer protection, competition, and privacy. Environmental policies like: net-zero targets, textile waste, and plastic packaging Introduce SHEIN to public officeholders and educate them on its economic impact on Canada, including current operations, employees and future plans

Monitor any customs and trade regulatory amendments that could impact SHEIN’s operations in Canada. Including: Customs Accounting and Revenue Management (CARM): Monitoring the development of the CARM program and potential impact on their supply chain. Valuation for Duty Regulations: Monitor and engage on the impact of regulations on SHEIN’s business. Monitor and engage on legislation about supply chain labour that has yet to be introduced and educate on the robust measures already in place to address concerns. Monitor and engage on developments that could impact the apparel industry and e-retailers like: Consumer protection, competition, and privacy Environmental policies like: net-zero targets, textile waste, and plastic packaging Introduce SHEIN to public officeholders and educate them on its economic impact on Canada, including current operations, employees, and future plans.

Discussing the community's projects with an objective of determining best practices to reach full capacity for community-led large-scale projects. This has included asking for direction on potential funding opportunities that are available.