Pascale Dugre-Sasseville

Advocate for implementation of the federal government’s national auto theft strategy and modern solutions to combat the theft of vehicles in (and illegal export of vehicles from) Canada. Support efforts to stand up a high-risk national flood insurance program, delivered through a partnership with the insurance industry. Raise awareness of the financial impact a catastrophic earthquake could have on the Canadian economy, including Canada's P&C industry. Advocate for a partnership with the insurance industry to better protect Canadians in the event of a major earthquake, including by addressing system risk to the financial system posed by a major earthquake. Support the Department of Finance’s efforts to strengthen Canada’s financial sector. This includes advocating for the need for updates to statutory investment limits, which currently restrict insurers' flexibility to build diversified, risk-adjusted portfolios that reflect the sophistication of today's market. Communicate the importance of resilience and the need for Canada and our communities to be better prepared for extreme weather events such as flood and wildfires. Advocate for implementation of Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy, creation of publicly-accessible flood risk mapping, and emergency preparedness. Considerations concerning the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions' (OSFI) implementation of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 17 Regulatory Forms and Instructions for Federally Regulated Insurers

Healthcare policy and potential legislation relating to employee benefit programs and the cost of pharmaceuticals, and healthcare policy related to virtual care services To ensure that the needs of the financial sector in matters related to human resources as well as its capacity to service customers are properly reflected in legislation, policies and regulations in the context of the COVID-19 public health and economic crisis. The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act with respect to privacy, customer data, and data security Taxation - discussion of taxation policy for financial institutions. Seeking to raise awareness about prescription drug coverage policy considerations and concerns in context of national universal pharmacare proposals directly and as a participant in the Together for Better Health Coalition. Other related initiatives include high cost drugs for rare disease and PMPRB regulations Review of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act as it relates to insurance contracts. Pension and Retirement products and income security Guidelines of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions as they relate to insurance companies. Federal Financial Services legislation review, with respect to Financial Institutions policies, infrastructure, open banking, and financial technology Clarification of Goods and Services Tax (GST) / Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) with respect to the treatment of financial services.