René Arsenault

Renewal of the National Public Alerting Service, and its impact on broadcasters as last mile distributors. Lowering the administrative burden of CRTC regulatory processes on radio and television broadcasters through the elimination or rationalization of reporting requirements. Seeking short-term bridge funding for recipients of the Independent Local News Fund in view of ongoing legal delays in the distributions of funds from foreign online TV and audio streamers. S-211 - An Act respecting a national framework on sports betting advertising. Providing further context and background to MPs on this proposed legislation, including the current state of sports betting advertising. Also raising issues with federal involvement in areas of provincial jurisdiction. Spring Economic Update and Budget 2026 - Tax Deductibility of Advertising on Foreign Digital Platforms, Extension of the journalism labour tax credit to broadcast newsrooms, government advertising spending. Online Streaming Act - Implementation of the legislation to include foreign streaming services in Canada's regulated broadcasting sector. The Online News Act. Implementation of the legislation on the remuneration of broadcast news publishers for redistribution of their content through online platforms. S-269 - An Act respecting a national framework on advertising for sports betting. Providing perspective on the broadcasting sector's current approach to sports betting advertising. Bill S-210 - An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material. Providing input on potential unforeseen impacts on Canadian broadcasters, including possible requirements for age-gating of legitimate digital entertainment portals. Safety Code 6 - Presentations on the regulatory updates on broadcasters transmission sites, especially for AM Radio CRTC Radio Regulations - Discussions on process of renewing the regulatory regime for radio broadcasters. Bill C-252 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (prohibition of food and beverage marketing directed at children). Presenting various potential amendments to the legislation to reflect the reality of advertising in Canada.

Federal appointments to the boards of directors of Canadian Port Authorities and Crown corporations. Issues concerning railway safety, operations and investment. Regulatory and policy alignment between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Changes to, or pursuant to, the Canada Transportation Act, Railway Safety Act, or other acts impacting railway operations, including with respect to regulations, rules, and exemptions. International trade and tariff policies, including implications from related government support programs. Infrastructure funding and projects that support Canada’s supply chains, enable trade, and improve safety. Changes to, or government actions pursuant to, the Canada Labour Code respecting labour stability in Canadian supply chains or otherwise affecting federally regulated employees. Tax policies to improve the competitiveness of the Canadian economy and support trade diversification.

Supply management system as it relates to the chicken sector. World Trade Organization agreements (WTO) as they relate to the negotiations on agriculture. The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) as it relates to supply management. Regional and Bilateral Trade Negotiations with regard to possible impact on the Canadian chicken sector. Meat Inspection Regulations with respect to poultry processing. Environment initiatives as they relate to the chicken industry. Consumer Packaging and Labeling Regulations with respect to production claims on labels. Chicken Farmers of Canada’s Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program. Canadian Food Inspection Agency programs related to the chicken industry. Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement related to chicken products and the chicken sector. Administration and allocation of the Tariff Rate Quota. Health of Animals Act and Regulations dealing with the development and refinement of animal disease preparedness and response protocols. Funding for the development and implementation of on-farm programs. Tariff classifications, Tariff enforcement, Duties Deferral and Drawback Programs. Animal Health Products (antimicrobials, vaccines, feed/water additives) availability in Canada.

Follow up to the 2023 Parliamentary Review of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) report and any legislation that arise thereto in respect of advance requests, mature minors, MAID for those whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness, the state of palliative care and the protection of Canadians living with disabilities. Conscience rights of clinicians and the need for effective referral for patients. Access of persons across Canada to lawful medical procedures that are provided for under the Canada Health Act. Regulations for the Monitoring of MAID and changes to requirements. Statistical reporting and data collection issues in relation to MAID, Tracks 1 and 2. MAID curriculum or educational initiatives. Legislation and regulation regarding alternative therapies that can be incorporated at end-of-life such as psilocybin. Proposed or implemented legislation or regulation related to medical assistance in dying and any work of the Special Joint Committee on MAID (AMAD). Policies or legislative measures concerning the provision of a guaranteed income or Universal Basic Income (UBI). Legislation and policies concerning the new Canada Disability Benefit Our pre-budget submission included proposals to fund the new CDB at a level that would lift many PWD out of poverty and ensure that the new benefit was not 'clawed back' by provincial governments or private insurance schemes to the detriment of the recipient. Legislation and policies concerning affordable housing initiatives at the federal level DWDC's pre-budget submission included requests for more affordable housing, help for the homeless, and funds to improve the quality of the housing stock for indigenous and aboriginal peoples both on reserve and off.

Monetizing annual federal infrastructure grants to First Nations to securitize First Nation Finance Authority (FNFA) debentures. The First Nations Fiscal Management Act, Section 141

Global University Systems would like to bring to the attention of the Federal Government the contribution they make to Canada and discuss the policy relating to Student Visas.

Advancing discussions on programs and contracts tied to the development and support of future combat vessels. Funding to prepare the facility for construction of the future River Class Destroyer fleet and to support the ongoing maintenance of vessels. Interactions with Government officials regarding in-service support for Halifax Class Frigates. Input into the Federal Government's National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy as it relates to Irving Shipbuilding being selected on October 19, 2011 to build the Combat Vessel work package.

Sensibilisation des députés, sénateurs et intervenants clés du système juridique canadien aux avantages de la plateforme de KortoJura, et ce, afin de favoriser la création de politiques publiques visant l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles. KortoJura souhaite explorer des occasions de financement avec le gouvernement fédéral pour qu'il puisse continuer à offrir ses services d'évaluation linguistique spécialisée et sans but lucratif pour les professionnels des milieux de la justice et de la sécurité publique.

Postal service disruption and the significant hardships these disruptions cause for Canadians and on health charities We ask the federal government to fund MS research in partnership with MS Canada, leveraging our connections and expertise to focus and further our understanding of MS, pursue leading-edge research on repair and regeneration, and explore prevention strategies, including targeting the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Safe Long-Term Care Act with respect to persons affected by MS National Housing Strategy with respect for persons with MS and other chronic conditions and disabilities Measures and funding for the charitable sector generally Home care, with respect to creation with provincial/ territorial governments programs relating to increased home care for persons with MS and other disabilities/ diseases and the support of caregivers Federal Budget: Allocate funding for the Canada Disability Benefit, the Employment Insurance Sickness Benefit; health research; access to treatment and care; and other budgetary policy as it relates to MS. Establishment of national strategy for neurological conditions, with respect to persons with MS and other neurological conditions. Employment Insurance sickness benefits, with respect to creation of flexible benefits for persons with MS and other episodic disabilities Disability Tax Credit with respect to making it refundable and ensuring eligibility for Canadians with episodic disabilities Comprehensive disability income programs, with respect to persons with MS and other chronic and episodic disabilities CIHR as it relates to federal funding & long term investment in health research Canada Pension Plan – Disability with respect to eligibility for persons with MS and other chronic and episodic disabilities Canada Health Transfer - health system funding transfer and agreements intended for provinces/territories to support the delivery of healthcare services, including MS care Canada Health Act and regulations, as it relates to long-term and home care Bill C-64, An Act Respecting Pharmacare with respect for persons with MS and other chronic conditions and disabilities Access to treatments as it relates to the current regulatory and price negotiation processes to enhance timely access to all Health Canada approved MS disease-modifying therapies, with respect to the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases and national pharmacare.

Gaining insight into any granted, contributions or other benefits that may support Parkinson's Canada Discussing any regulations that may impact Canadians living with Parkinson's disease Discussing any policies or programs that could benefit Canadians living with Parkinson disease Discussing any bills, legislation or resolutions that could affect Canadians with parkinson's disease