Shanley Matthews

Advocating for government support of the Eskay Revitalization Project.

Advocating for government support of the Eskay Revitalization Project

Advocate for the development of a Canadian Sustainable Aviation Fuel industry.

Appreciation for skilled trades funding announcement and need to direct funding towards post-secondary facilities and equipment to maintain and increase capacity for workforce development as well as expanding federal funding for skilled trades beyond Red Seal certified trades into trades covered by Transport Canada certification. Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and Youth Issues Challenges with policy changes and procedural issues related to the International Student program Engaging with the Workforce Alliance for Transportation and Supply?Chains?to ensure we are collaborating to meet the needs of the marine and other transportation sectors Workforce development needs in the transportation sector and their critical role in the construction sector’s success. Sharing pre-budget submission from our sector associations and asking for support with the identified recommendations BCIT’s role in the marine sector and some of the current challenges we are facing with advancing our marine training offerings Potential alignment with Japan in areas such as secure and resilient infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, aerospace, autonomous systems, marine technologies, disaster resilience, and talent development to be discussed with participants of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan. BCIT's contribution to Canada’s defence industrial base through applied research, workforce development, advanced technology training, and partnership development with industry, government, and international partners. Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) policy review Expanding DigiToST, an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional research lab, for social good, bringing together education, applied research, industry, digital innovation, and health. Proposed mixed-used project for submission to the Build Communities Strong Fund that BCIT is exploring in collaboration with the City of Burnaby. Supporting equity in trades training and apprenticeships Applied research and training in AI, digitial innovation, and applications for emergency management and early wildfire detection. Expansion of the UTIP funding to include opportunities for post-secondary institutes to apply for funds to renovate and modernize trades training spaces on campuses. Funding received from Public Safety Canada and potential future news release. Training programs to support Indigenous youth to use AI as a tool to support career growth. Challenges surrounding AI and how to keep ahead of the ever changing and evolving landscape of AI; skills training to support AI and how organizations need to develop guiding principles to be responsible AI users for integration into business. BCIT's Trades Discovery Program and the challenges that women face in trades careers. Financial sustainability of BCIT and revenue diversification opportunities Appreciation for previous UTIP funding and input for future opportunities for UTIP funding to support trades training. BCIT's support of industry and SMEs through research and innovation to develop commercially relevant technologies, products and services. BCIT's global Opportunities including export of technical training, consulting, applied research, and product development services. Opportunities for BCIT to participate as an educational partner in GOC trade missions. Global opportunities for transnational and international education and international student recruitment. Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence educational research project and workforce development needs connected to the marine sector. Importance of investing in trades training at public post-secondary institutions in addition to funding union-delivered training BCIT as an employer of immigrants BCIT's role in training and educating students in clean energy construction and power engineering Defence funding through ITB policy and its support of post-secondary education and research Supports for apprentices to meet Canada's major projects development. Need to

Enhancing global market access for Alberta exports by expanding pipeline access to tidewater, including through the removal of the Tanker Ban, investing in trade-related transportation infrastructure, and addressing internal trade barriers. Supporting the federal government's defence and economic security priorities by exploring opportunities for Alberta to strengthen Canada's defence industrial base, attract investment, and contribute to resilient supply chains and strategic infrastructure. Exploring opportunities to support the federal government's One Canadian Economy agenda through greater economic integration, reduced interprovincial trade barriers, and strengthened collaboration on nation-building projects. Supporting a strong Alberta within a united Canada by exploring policies that address fairness in the federation, strengthen Alberta’s economic contribution, and improve federal-provincial collaboration on shared priorities. Exploring strategies to support economic growth in Alberta and Canada while ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability and broad-based prosperity. Providing an update on the Business Council of Alberta’s priorities, including productivity, competitiveness, labour shortages, infrastructure, and housing, and identifying opportunities to collaborate with the federal government on advancing shared policy goals. Attracting investment to Alberta and Canada by exploring ways to address regulatory barriers to business investment and create a competitive business landscape. Proposing amendments to the new greenwashing provisions which, as written, will undermine Canadian businesses’ ability to raise capital, take risks, innovate, and make good-faith environmental progress in uncertain conditions. The federal government should respect the CRTC’s Fibre to the Premise decision, which supports a more competitive telecommunications sector and reinforces regulatory autonomy, a principle that is key to investor confidence and a dynamic business environment across all sectors of the Canadian economy. Federal natural resources and environment policy. Unlocking investment and growth in Canada's natural resource industries, and how they can contribute to Canada's productivity, prosperity, and environmental goals. Discriminatory and/or counterproductive impacts on Alberta and Alberta-concentrated industries. Maintaining access to US markets in the face of tariff threats and CUSMA renewal. Discussing how issues related to defence spending, border crossings and illegal drug/gun trafficking impact trade and trade policy. Preserving and enhancing Canada’s access to trade opportunities in global markets; addressing trade disputes, including the differing impact of those disputes across Canada. Exploring opportunities to increase economic activity and value-added processing in agriculture; and discussing the removal of barriers to achieving that goal. Expressing our opposition to the proposed emissions cap as being bad for the environment, the economy, the federation, and Canada’s international standing. Improving Canada's system of major project approvals and permitting to allow projects to get built faster, generate economic growth and advance Indigenous Economic Diversification. Issues range from speeding up environmental impact assessments, to removing fed/prov duplication, to better coordinating permitting processes across the federal government. Removing barriers to interprovincial trade. Providing information via our "Alberta Update" to senior government officials on economic developments in the province. Exploring ways to improve co-operation and collaboration between the federal and provincial governments. The merits and drawbacks of the federal government's proposed oil and gas sector emissions cap; and the most efficient, cost-effective ways to promote a competitive energy sector in Alberta while working towards deep emissions cuts. Proposing amendments to the Clean Electricity Regulations that reflect the concerns

Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week. Work with the Government of Canada to provide leadership in salmon and sturgeon conservation and related initiatives and research. Work with the Government of Canada to promote the Rick Hansen School Program to promote the adoption of this already existing program in every school in Canada. Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment. Communication with the Government of Canada, to keep them informed of the use and outcomes of their investment in spinal cord injury research, as well as the outcomes of any projects around which we collaborate in order to maintain funding and to seek future funding.

Discussions with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and other relevant departments and agencies regarding the role of universities in supporting federal innovation initiatives, policies and programs. Advocacy to secure federal support to develop and upgrade university infrastructure, including but not limited to research and learning facilities, digital infrastructure, and transit infrastructure. Advocacy to increase support for university research, including research funding and granting programs administered by the tri-agencies (SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR) and other departments and agencies. Advocacy to improve immigration policies and programs for university students, faculty and staff. Advocacy to ensure that proposals to develop or amend federal legislation, regulations, policies or programs that directly or indirectly impact the post-secondary system reflect the needs of universities and support our research and education mission. Advocacy to enhance support for university research mobilization and commercialization activities. Advocacy to enhance student supports, including but not limited to Canada Student Grants and Loans, the Canada Graduate Scholarship Program, supports for Indigenous students, and work-integrated learning programs.

Seeking funding to allow for the promotion of the Trail to Canadians and visitors. Seeking funding to maintain and improve The Great Trail. Continued access for the Trail through national parks. Contributing to the development of a National Trails Strategy.

Arranging meetings with government officials to discuss how the University of Victoria's research and innovation capacity can support the Government of Canada’s defence priorities, including Arctic and maritime surveillance and security International Student Policy Development. Student Assistance Programs. Discussions to support co-operative education and work-integrated learning opportunities for students. Tri-Council Grant Programming (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR) and Canada Foundation for Innovation, with respect to research funding Post-Secondary Policies to advance knowledge development and mobilization. Legislation and budgetary measures to support the role of post-secondary education to advance education, innovation, research and science. Discussions regarding supports for research programming related to reconciliation, health, climate, energy, oceans and aerospace initiatives. Partnerships, Policy and funding to advance research, development and deployment of community-based clean energy systems Funding for research and campus infrastructure Advance discussions and supports for UVic’s research centres Continue to advance partnerships and funding to support Ocean Networks Canada Development of a national network for CanAssist to increase opportunities to develop assistive technology equipment for people with disabilities Canada-wide. Support for education and importance of knowledge based economy. Role of Canadian University Research Parks in Commercialization of Research and Technology.

Alcohol Harm Reduction National and international policy and regulations to reduce harmful alcohol consumption Tariff relief or remission orders associated with international trade. Economic Development of wine country cluster growth Monitor the World Wine Trade Group Labelling Agreement. Monitor the Income Tax Act in relation to replant expenditures, tax deductions, tax credits Monitor the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act in relation to inter-provincial trade issues Monitor the Excise Tax Act as it pertains to tax issues affecting the Canadian wine industry Monitor the Canadian Free Trade Agreement as it pertains to interprovincial direct-to-consumers shipping of Canadian wine Monitor international trade challenges to Canadian wines in Canadian market Monitor international free trade agreements discussions as it pertains to international wine trade issues. Icewine Regulation (SOR/2014-10) Food and Drug Regulations Part B - Alcoholic Beverages Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Chapter 10 - Guide to the Labelling of Alcoholic Beverages Awarded funding to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriMarketing Program for export programming support for 2023-2026 activities. Application to obtain contribution from the AgriMarketing Program to be directed to export promotion of Canadian wines and internationally-related issues affecting the Canadian wine industry

Seeking funding from the Government of BC and from the Federal Government for Project AgriGuard, a major capital infrastructure project in British Columbia. Project AgriGuard is a new, state-of-the-art food byproduct rendering facility in Metro Vancouver designed to safeguard the long-term sustainability of food production in Western Canada.