Patty Hadju

Promotion de l'avancement de la cybersécurité dans les transports publiques. Advocating for the rail sector in relation to changes to clean technology investment tax credit. Recherche de financement via le programme de fonds stratégiques pour l'innovation (FSI) afin d'offrir des solutions ferroviaires innovantes. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding trade. Research and Development funding for advanced manufacturing and developing mobility low to zero carbon technologies. Infrastructure projects related to transit systems, including rolling stocks and signalling. Establishment or modification of appropriate regulations regarding public transportation.

Amend the Income Tax Act to allow skilled tradespeople the ability to deduct travel expenses that are incurred during the course of travelling long distances (over 100km) for their employment which are not otherwise covered by their employer. Reform the procurement process for Federally funded infrastructure projects to increase transparency, tackling the underground economy in the construction industry. Embedding prevailing wage, local hiring requirements, and a minimum number of work hours to be performed by apprentices into Federally funded infrastructure projects. Incentivizing the creation of more child care spaces for individuals working non-traditional work hours, such as skilled tradespeople. Increasing the Federal Government's programming and funding allocated for training and retaining Canada's skilled trades workforce. Establishment of a Temporary Foreign Worker Pilot Program in the construction industry whereby workers are paid a higher prevailing wage and have union protection under a collective agreement.

Seeking funding to: improve the relationships that every Federal Department, Agency, Crown Corporation and Regulator has with Indigenous communities, businesses, and Federal Indigenous employees; support the growth and access to opportunity for Indigenous exporters; and increase the representation of Indigenous peoples on Corporate Boards. Sources of funding to be determined Increasing Federal procurement from Indigenous businesses. Ensuring Indigeneous businesses are engaged in Infrastructure Programs; Development and implementation of a Federal Indigenous Entrepreneurship Strategy;

Canada Labour Code - Section 107 and the right to strike Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care program Communications with Members of Parliament regarding federal policies, programs, and funding related to post-secondary education in British Columbia. Advocacy will focus on increased federal investment in trades and vocational education and training: professional, technical, information technology, and emerging-sector programs; and research and innovation at public universities. Implications of outsourcing telecommunications work to international vendors in the context of Bill C-8. Mandatory unpaid work in the Airline industry. Rights of people with disabilities and associated social support programs. Labour Mobility and Agreement on Internal Trade with respect to the impact on collective agreements, qualifications standards in trades. GAC and ESDC - Negotiation and implementation of labor rights in trade and investment agreements ESDC - Labour Program - International Labour Activities and Canada's Positions at International Labour Organisation to facilitate trade Union involvement at the International Labour Organisation. Current lack of affordable housing in Canada and policy approaches to address market shortcomings. Canada Labour Code Part I - Industrial Relations and appointments of the Canadian Industrial Relations Board members. Anti-scab legislation (i.e. prohibitions on the use of replacement workers during strikes and lockouts).

Promote the benefits of salmon farming, including increased investments, job creation, food security, exports, and economic reconciliation with First Nations. Convey to the government the importance of collaboration and partnership between indigenous groups and the federal, and provincial governments regarding salmon farming.

Supporting the client in seeking funding and government support to strengthen community policing services, public safety, and culturally informed policing initiatives. Seeking government apology/redress for irregularities concerning the adhesion of the First Nation to Treaty No. 5. Discuss federal role in regulating/restoring sturgeon habitat that has been damaged by Manitoba Hydro, operating under a federal license. Negotiation towards a Treaty Land Entitlement settlement Federal funding to enable the development of hard infrastructure (e.g. water, sewer) necessary to develop housing and community facilities. Seeking funding for the construction of new schools to aid the growing population and cultivate the education needs of the community.

Reduction in federal taxation regarding the collection of airport rents, aeronautical fees, aviation fuel excise taxes, air navigation charges and the Air Transport Security Charge. Labour laws and regulations, health and occupational safety standards impacting the airline industry, including collective bargaining and labour relations. COVID-19 Pandemic: Communications and interactions regarding potential economic and financial assistance / relief in the context of the revenue collapse resulting from the COVID-19 crisis and post-pandemic recovery. Competitiveness of Canada's air transportation network and underlying infrastructure including airports, air traffic control, customs and security pre-screening services. Canada's post-pandemic strategy as it relates to travel and tourism, including financial support for Transat. Canada's national tourism strategy and enhancement of the overall competitiveness of Canada's travel and tourism industry. Canada's international air policy (Blue Sky) and resulting negotiating mandates extended to the Chief Air Negotiator in establishing international air transport framework. Designation and allocation of frequencies to Air Transat under applicable air agreements. Aviation environmental policy concerning the application of emissions trading schemes, carbon taxes and domestic policies related to aviation, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Air transportation policies, legislation and regulations. Accessibility-related policies, laws and regulations as they relate to the airline industry and all related standards and regulations.

Advocates for the workers’ rights to be protected in the modernization of the federal labour relations framework, including to protect the right to free and fair collective bargaining and the right to strike. Advocating for women’s rights including with respect to women in labour, pay equity, free and fair collective bargaining and gender-based violence. Advocating to protect Canadian jobs including through the adoption of "Buy Canadian" and "Sell Here, Build Here" polices; worker-centered industrial strategies and the promotion of good union jobs. Proposal to amend the Foreign Extraterritorial Measures Act (FEMA) it improve its efficacy with respect to preventing corporations, operating in Canada, from offshoring jobs in response to foreign trade policies. United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - with respect to the implementation of the treaty. Truth and Reconciliation Commission ("TRC") - with respect to the implementation of the TRC's 94 recommendations Trade Imbalance, including but not limited to Free Trade Agreements and Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection (FIPAs) - with respect to reciprocity in foreign trade The Telecommunications Act - with respect to foreign ownership. The Income Tax Act - with respect to income splitting, tax credits and corporate tax rates. Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) - with respect to a reassessment of the TFWP emphasizing rights and protections for migrant workers and access to Canadian residency. Telecommunications - with respect to policies favouring the development of broadband internet infrastructure, and equitable broadband internet access, including support for Bill C-288 Sustainable development of energy resources - with respect to a national cap and trade system, alternative energy sources, restrictions on pipelines and fracking. Support for public transit by funding municipal transit authorities. Softwood Lumber - with respect to the re-negotiation of a Canada-US Softwood Lumber agreement and forestry trade sanctions. Skills Training - With respect to funding for training facilities, Labour Market development Agreements, and Aboriginal Skills and Employment Strategy. Senior Care - With respect to the development of a national strategy on senior care. Sector Councils - with respect to the establishment of multi-stakeholder sector councils regarding industrial policy and economic development issues. Road Transportation - with respect to regulation, labour standards and enforcement, fleet renewal programs, and industry impact assessments with respect to technological and environmental change Replacement workers in labour disputes - About legislation proposed to prohibit the use of replacement workers in labour disputes, including Bill C-58 in the current Parliament. Rail Transport - with respect to a national rail strategy, including railway health and safety standards, the funding of VIA Rail, and introducing a VIA Rail Act, and the privatization of the corridor route by way of the high speed frequency project. Public Transportation Investment - with respect to domestic public procurement and local hiring requirements and developing a national transit policy and establishment of a national public transit fund. Possible Legislation to be introduced dealing with amendments to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, provisions regarding the treatment of unsecured claims for employee compensation, pension and severance claims and the status of collective agreements. Port Authorities Operations Regulations - regulations or legislation to ensure more stability in the port container trucking sector. Pay Equity - with respect to the implementation of the Pay Equity Act (enacted by Bill C-86). Obtain funding from the Federal Government with respect to charitable international aid projects. National Telecommunications Plan - with respect to the regulation and affordability of telecommunication services. Mining -with respect to the regulation of the mini

Opportunities for the Canadian Light Utility Vehicle (LUV) procurement using Canadian made steel to support domestic jobs and manufacturing. New opportunities for Canadian defence procurements and other buy Canadian opportunities such as infrastructure and transportation. Potential new policies, regulations, or international agreements impacting Canada’s international trade framework, with implications for the steel industry. Federal government priorities and policies related to the international trade of steel and improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry. Support measures for steel industry and workers based on domestic economic conditions, increased tariffs, and ongoing global trade issues.

CNIB is consulting on policies and investments that support the accessible, inclusive, and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), ensuring that Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision can fully participate in and benefit from emerging AI technologies and workforce opportunities. Seeking government funding through Employment and Social Development Canada to support individuals who are blind, low vision, or Deafblind in gaining and retaining meaningful employment through our employment program and AI apprenticeships. CNIB is consulting on the full implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit Act and the Accessible Canada Act. CNIB is consulting on copyright legislation in respect to the implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty and born accessible alternate format print materials. CNIB is working with Elections Canada to reduce barriers to voting for Canadians who are blind or partially sighted.