Michelle Lattimore

Advocating for and supporting measures to eliminate fraud and tax evasion in the underground economy as it relates to the building trades, manufacturing and construction. Government funding for investments in infrastructure across Canada including responsible energy developments. Government funding for investments that support Millwrights in their careers including through training and education support Expanding access to regulated child care for workers, including those requiring flexible work arrangements Ensuring the Government of Canada and Parliamentarians understand and appreciate the unique and important work Millwrights perform in our economy. Supporting policies and programs that promote and protect fairness and balance in labour relations across Canada. Policies and programs that support a strong, growing vibrant middle class in Canada, including job training and education, universal access to health care, a secure retirement and others. Advocating for fairness and balance in labour relations legislation and regulations to serve workers and honest employers. Measures to eliminate the underground economy in Canada

YMCA Canada is exploring seeking funding through the Youth Climate Corp program Discussions in regards to the ability of not-for-profits to build and maintain community infrastructure. Seeking funding through the Build Communities Strong program. Discussions in regards to the federal government providing adequate, consistent, and long-term resources to cover service providers’ operational and administrative costs, program development, and direct services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Discussions regarding a youth mental health and program needs. Seeking funding from the Youth Mental Health Fund for a mental health and wellness program. Discussion in regards to the development and implementation of the Housing Builds including prevention strategies for homelessness, innovation, and programmatic supports. Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce. Discussions on financial measures, policies, programs and sectoral tables to help the the charitable sector and community service charities to adapt and modernize. Funding to support the charitable sector including service continuity and adaption, and labour shortages. Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment and Skills Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement. Seeking funding from Employment and Social Development for out-of-school programs that help youth gain new skills and succeed in their education. Discussion in regards to the legal and regulatory framework for governing charities, and grant contribution reform initiatives and ensuring that funding is allocated to these areas Discussing ways in which to financially support, but not limited to, access to recreation for children, teens, and young adults and for under-served communities, in support of healthy active living, obesity and chronic disease reduction and prevention strategies