Shaili Patel

Securing funding to expand CMHA programs, funding for mental health and mental health research Development of national standards for access to mental health services. Arranging meetings and outreach with public office holders to discuss mental health and addictions policy, service delivery, and programs.

The submission of an application for a ministerial exemption under s. 56 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Seeking government support through repayable or non-repayable contributions towards the First Nation's acquisition of a company.

Seeking funding from various departments, including Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada, for initiatives related to conservation, stewardship and research. Advocating for policies that increase investment in privately protected areas and nature based solutions, and maximize biodiversity outcomes. Advice, input and feedback to government officials regarding regulations relating to the conservation of Canada’s natural spaces, eco-systems and species. This includes, for example, regulations made under the Species at Risk Act, Canada Water Act and Canada Wildlife Act.

Natural Heritage Conservation Program - delivery of current program and potential future expansion/continuation. National parks and ecological integrity - leveraged funding to secure lands critical to the ecological integrity of National Parks. Canada's Offset System for Greenhouse Gases, with respect to the potential offsets already achieved under the Natural Heritage Conservation Program – a partnership between the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Government of Canada. Building upon the foundation of the Natural Heritage Conservation Program to invest in partnerships and conservation solutions to enable the Government of Canada to achieve its objectives to become nature positive by 2030 and carbon neutral by 2050.

Charitable Sector Reform writ large. Includes engaging with government on necessary reform to enable the sector to flourish. Seeking non-monetary support from the Public Service in regards to the employee charitable giving campaign. Funding for community services and programs for children, youth, seniors, low income individuals, people seeking employment, newcomers, women and other community members. Budget with respect to: -investment in community services infrastructure -the community services labour force -housing and homelessness -mental health and other services -enabling measures for the work of charitable and nonprofit sector.

Internet Child Pornography Reporting Regulations (SOR/2011-292) and C3Ps role under the regulation as well as changes to the regulation that may come as a result of the passage of C-16. C-36 - An Act to enact the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act ("PPCDA"), to amend the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and to make amendments to other Acts C-34 - An Act to enact the Digital Safety Act and the Digital Safety Commission of Canada Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts - with respect to online harms to children and C3P's role in Canada Bill C-22 - An Act respecting lawful access, Parts 1 and 2 Lawful access provisions in the Criminal Code or other federal legislation that may enable law enforcement entities to receive or obtain data to begin or advance online child sexual abuse and exploitation investigations, including subscriber information. Laws, regulations and policies with respect to the artificial Intelligence industry and its technologies that can affect the safety and security interests of children, such as AI training data and databases, generative AI technologies, AI chatbots and sexual deepfake imagery. S-232 - An Act respecting non-disclosure agreements, namely potential legislative restrictions on the use of such agreements in the context of sexual violations against a victim of child sexual abuse or exploitation Bill C-246 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (consecutive sentences for sexual offences) Bill C-238 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (restitution orders) Bill C-236 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act and the Prison and Reformatories Act Bill C-225 - An Act to amend the Criminal Code Bill C-223 - An Act to amend the Divorce Act (Keeping Children Safe Act) Bill C-221 - An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (disclosure of information to victims) Bill C-216 - An Act to enact the Protection of Minors in the Digital Age Act and to amend two acts S-235 - An Act respecting the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking S-236 - An Act to amend the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights and to establish a framework for implementing the rights of victims of crime Bill S-212 - An Act respecting a national strategy for children and youth in Canada Bill S-209 - An Act to restrict young persons' online access to pornographic material Discussions about online harms to children and potential legislative or regulatory proposals or policy positions Statistics Canada publications that relate to online child sexual exploitation issues with respect to the inclusion of Cybertip.ca data where applicable. Canada’s National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet, with respect to C3P's role under the strategy which is funded and which funding is used to fulfill C3Ps role under the strategy. Discussions about access to justice, criminal justice, and social policy issues related to online child sexual abuse and online violence against children and possible legislative or policy initiatives that could reduce victimization and/or improve victim recovery.

Communications regarding policy and legislation in the digital age, including the regulation of online content, data protection and privacy, copyright and taxation, health and wellness, emergency preparedness, fostering technological innovation and growth, and Canada's approach to advancing the digital economy and digital transformation. Engaging government on information technology solutions, the utilization of Apple products and services, and accessibility solutions involving Apple products.

Public health and prevention programs including the Public Health Agency of Canada and efforts to support the development and procurement of innovative vaccines and therapies to address major public health issues such as pandemic preparedness and RSV Federally-funded public drug plans, including the Non-Insured Health Benefits program, Canadian Armed Forces Drug Benefit List and veteran programs, with respect to reimbursement for drug products for beneficiaries Canada's Drug Agency policies and processes as it relates to reimbursement recommendation decision-making process and framework Engage with Canadian government officials to discuss and provide input on Canada’s countermeasures and policies in response to foreign tariffs affecting the pharmaceutical industry, as well as free trade agreements as they relate to the biopharmaceutical industry Establish accountability with Health Canada, Canada’s Drug Agency and the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance, as well as Regulations, policies and programs related to the review and reimbursement processes Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations as it relates to the regulation of intellectual property for biopharmaceutical products Patent Act as it relates to reporting requirements and pricing guidelines, and the protection of intellectual property in biopharmaceutical products Policy measures to ensure security of drug supply in Canada and preserve Canada’s attractiveness for biopharmaceutical launches, including in response to foreign pricing regulations Policies and frameworks to accelerate access to innovative medicines post-Health Canada approval, including efforts to reduce time-to-reimbursement and streamline federal/provincial listing processes Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy (BLSS) as it relates to the biopharmaceutical industry Pharmaceutical pricing policy issues arising from the jurisdiction of the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board (PMPRB) Engagement with the Government regarding the Strategic Response Fund (SRF) (previously known as SIF) and investment in Canada Annual federal Budgets and Budget updates relating to the biopharmaceutical industry. Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program regarding eligible expenditures. Discussions on policies such as "patent box" and Investment Tax Credits.

Work with the Federal Government to promote responsible consumption of beverage alcohol and the appropriate use of Food & Drug Regulations, pertaining to beer and alcoholic beverage labeling. Work with the Federal government to improve domestic trade agreements for craft brewers. Improve existing internal trade agreements and modernize the excise tax structure to better support job creation, investment and economic growth across Canada. Respond to legislative efforts such as Bill S-254 (warning labels on alcoholic beverages) and M-61, that pertain to new labelling regulations for alcoholic products. Food and Drugs Act and Safe Food for Canadians Act as they pertain to the regulation of beer and alcoholic beverages.

Support Cowessess First Nation in advancing their land claim by engaging with departmental officials to gather information and inquire about the current status of the file.