Discussions regarding international recognition and mobility of holders of Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designations. To discuss the withdrawal notices issued by CPA Ontario and CPA Quebec. The progress of free trade negotiations and the implementation of free trade agreements as they relate to the provision of professional services and the movement of businesspeople and service providers. Tax simplification/reform, involving discussions with the federal government to undertake a comprehensive review of Canada's tax system to reduce its complexities and inefficiencies. Representation to government with a focus on enhancing services and tax administration to ensure a well-running tax system for Canada. Recommendations for improvements to regulations affecting the operation of Canada's capital markets and reporting, disclosure and verification of information used by these markets Providing recommendations to the government on a proposed digital services tax. Programs related to the labour market for increased participation and inclusion. Programs related to international education, including recruitment of international students to Canada and delivery of education programs and services to international markets. Programs or services to assist in growing and advancing accounting education, professionalization and standard-setting in developing countries, including federal funding and grants to encourage same. Policy advice regarding skills training and programs to address future labour market needs. Policy advice regarding recruitment and integration of internationally trained professionals. Participation in, input and feedback provided to the Financial Action Task Forces Private Sector Consultative Forum. Interested in working with the federal government on financial capacity building in indigenous communities through financial literacy and increasing the number of indigenous finance professionals. Interested in working with federal government on programs and other initiatives with regard to financial literacy Federal government budgets with respect to tax and fiscal policy measures. Dual-designation certification program (CMA/CPFA) for public servants. CPFA is a British-based designation that is now offered with CMA to all levels of government in Canada. CMA is a Certified Management Accountant and CPFA is a Certified Public Finance Accountant. Discussion with government officials in the context of the Learning and Development Stakeholder Advisory Group. Discussion with government officials in the context of a planned review of standard setting in Canada. Discussions with the federal government on various aspects of the Income Tax Act to provide technical expertise that will ensure that tax-related legislation achieves its intended purpose and does not inadvertently affect taxpayers that it was not supposed to impact. Discussions with the federal government on various aspects of the Excise Tax Act to provide technical expertise that will ensure that tax-related legislation achieves its intended purpose. Discussions with the federal government concerning Bill C-27, the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022. Discussions with the federal government about funding to support standard-setting in Canada through the creation of a Canadian Sustainability Standards Board. Discussions with the federal government about climate related financial disclosures for the purpose of enhancing climate related risk disclosure in both public sector and private sector financial reporting. Discussions with government officials about public sector employment opportunities and international accountancy members and standard-setting bodies. Discussions with government as it relates to the Senates internal and external audits and related matters. Discussions with Canada Revenue Agency with respect to education/training for taxpayers/tax practitioners. CPA Canadas involvement with the Plenary, associated Working Groups and other Comm