Todd Doherty

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.

Securing a renewal of dedicated funding for mental health and addiction services via bilateral health agreements with provinces and territories ahead of the 2026 federal budget. Arranging meetings and outreach with public office holders to discuss amendments and/or introduction of health care legislation. Securing funding to expand funding for mental health programs and services and mental health research Arranging meetings and outreach with public office holders to discuss mental health and addictions policy, service delivery, and programs.

Discussing the community's projects with an objective of determining best practices to reach full capacity for community-led large-scale projects. This has included asking for direction on potential funding opportunities that are available.

Restore federal funding for immigrant settlement programs in British Columbia Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act, Bill S-209 National Strategy for Children and Youth Act, Bill S-212 Sustained government investment in child care to make early learning and child care publicly funded, publicly governed, and embedded in our public education systems. Repeal Section 43 of the Criminal Code, with respect to the defense in law of physical punishment of children Reduce income inequality and resulting child and family poverty affecting children in British Columbia and across Canada through federal/provincial/territorial initiatives concerning income supports, affordable housing, post-secondary education and fair taxation.

Strengthening Canada’s health workforce including promoting health workforce safety. Advancing adoption of AI in the healthcare and health research sectors. Improving Canada’s physical and digital infrastructure for both health research and healthcare delivery. Federal role in the health system as it relates to funding, the use of federal spending power, and pan-Canadian priorities, including in the areas of aging, older adult care, child and youth health, mental health and substance use, palliative care, Indigenous health, public health, and data. Advancing Canada’s health research and innovation agenda as it relates to funding, policy and program design, and regulatory matters, including in the areas of clinical trials and development of innovative medical treatments.

Federal role in the health system as it relates to funding, the use of federal spending power, and pan-Canadian priorities, including in the areas of physical and digital infrastructure, health workforce, immigration, aging, older adult care, child and youth health, mental health and substance use, palliative care, cybersecurity, Indigenous health, environment, and data. Advancing Canada’s health research and innovation agenda as it relates to funding, policy and program design, and regulatory matters, including in the areas of clinical trials and development of innovative medical treatments.

Federal role in the health system as it relates to the use of federal spending power and the achievement of national objectives. Funding for cybersecurity resiliency and standards in the health sector. Strengthen the Canada Health Transfer and Canada Social Transfer including through increased transfers to provinces and territories. Improve Indigenous health services and access to care for Indigenous people, and continue to act on Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations. Improve access and quality of palliative care. Allow direct access to federal funding for academic healthcare organizations (healthcare delivery organizations, research institutes and health authorities). Implement a national pharmacare program as per recommendations made by the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare. Funding, policies and programs related to clinical trials, medications/drugs and medical devices. Implement recommendations from the Industry Strategy Council's "Restart, recover, and reimagine prosperity for all Canadians" report, including policy and program changes and increasing investments in the health and biosciences sector. Funding and programs to improve healthcare infrastructure energy efficiency and climate and pandemic resiliency. Health services to populations falling under federal jurisdiction, like veterans and certain Indigenous people. Increase investment and access to funding for health research, innovation, knowledge translation and commercialization. Create a more equitable, diverse, inclusive and representative health system that reflects the Canadian population and serves the needs of all Canadians. Secure an innovation supercluster in the health and life sciences so that this sector can be supported as one of Canada's world-leading innovation clusters. Improve the delivery of older adult care in Canada, including a shift to providing more home and community care and creating communities that allow for healthy aging. Implement national standards for long-term care. Mental health and well-being support and services for the health workforce and Canadian public. Increase funding to modernize critical physical and digital health infrastructure to support the delivery of health services and health research and innovation. Implement a national health human resources strategy to address staffing shortages and inadequate level of primary care providers and improve working conditions in the health system. Funding and programs to support virtual care, digital health, and cybersecurity in the health sector. Implement measures and funding to prevent opioid addiction and overdoses, and to improve access to and implementation of appropriate harm reduction programs and treatments.

The CMA is advocating that the trade of medical goods and medications be protected to avoid disruptions to patient care. Specifically, that the government: Continue to ensure pharmaceutical products and medical devices are not included in any countermeasures on tariffs Improve safeguards for Canadian health data Improve labour mobility so physicians can work across the country Make it easier for qualified physicians to immigrate and work in Canada, including by fast-tracking immigration steps for US physicians PAN CANADIAN LICENSURE: Advocate for the ability for physicians with full licences to practise independently without restrictions or for medical resident trainees registered in any Canadian jurisdiction to practise or train in any other Canadian jurisdiction without having to acquire more than one licence or pay additional licensing fees. This includes exploring enabling legislation in the provinces and territories. INTEGRATED HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES Advocate for an Integrated Health Human Resources Strategy, including creating retention incentives and addressing administrative burden for health care professionals, increasing the number of doctors and nurses and ensuring that every Canadian has access to a family doctor or primary health team, increasing access to virtual care, creating an action plan to get internationally trained health care professionals to work, improving workforce data collection across health systems and investing in a supply needs-based planning tool, and facilitating team-based health care. ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN: Advocate for measures to alleviate the administrative burden on physicians and support their professional wellbeing, including investment to facilitate the development of EHRs and EMRs in Canada, improved remuneration for the completion of federal health forms, ensuring that physicians are not captured in the definition of "promoters" in the Disability Tax Credit Promoters Restrictions Regulations, and advocacy on discontinuing the requirement that employees present sick notes to their employers. INDIGENOUS HEALTH: Improvement to the health and health care services provided to Indigenous peoples in Canada, including adding inclusive lettering on health cards across Canada. Advocating for the creation of a national Chief Health Accountability Officer. THE ACQUISITION AND THE DOMESTIC SUPPLY OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: Ensuring the federal government take additional measures ensure adequate supply, proper distribution, and appropriate usage of personal protective equipment throughout health systems. TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: provide CMA’s perspective on the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on the health care sector including input on Bill C-27, and the means through which advancements can be foreseen and managed. PUBLIC-PRIVATE HEALTHCARE: The CMA is conducting a series of in-person sessions across the country to engage key stakeholders, including the public, physicians, patients/PWLE, policymakers, system leaders and others, in a dialogue on public-private healthcare. What we hear will inform CMA policy moving forward, and our recommendations for action at a national level. PHYSICIAN PARLIAMENTARIAN CAUCUS: advocate for the formation of a Physician Parliamentarian Caucus as a means of examining deficiencies in the health care system and proposing solutions. PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL SAFETY: Advocate to address the challenges and opportunities for physical, psychological and cultural safety within Canada’s health system, including the implementation of a nation-wide anti-racism plan, the creation of a Canada Mental Health transfer, improving access to mental health services to physicians and their families, gender-affirming care, creating an emergency National Mental Health Support Services hotline for all health care providers, the creation of a National Physicians Day in Canada, ensuring safe and unimpeded access to

INDIGENOUS HEALTH: Improvement to the health and health care services provided to Indigenous peoples in Canada including adding inclusive lettering on health cards across Canada. Advocating for the creation of a national Chief Health Accountability Officer. TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: provide CMA’s perspective on the impact of technology and artificial intelligence on the health care sector including input on Bill C-27, and the means through which advancements can be foreseen and managed. PUBLIC-PRIVATE HEALTHCARE: The CMA is conducting a series of in-person sessions across the country to engage key stakeholders, including the public, physicians, patients/PWLE, policymakers, system leaders and others, in a dialogue on public-private healthcare. What we hear will inform CMA policy moving forward, and our recommendations for action at a national level. PHYSICIAN PARLIAMENTARIAN CAUCUS: advocate for the formation of a Physician Parliamentarian Caucus as a means of examining deficiencies in the health care system and proposing solutions. PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL SAFETY: Advocate to address the challenges and opportunities for physical, psychological and cultural safety within Canada’s health system, including the implementation of a nation-wide anti-racism plan, the creation of a Canada Mental Health transfer, improving access to mental health services to physicians and their families, gender-affirming care, creating an emergency National Mental Health Support Services hotline for all health care providers, the creation of a National Physicians Day in Canada, ensuring safe and unimpeded access to health care facilities for health care workers and patients. PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT ACT (PIPEDA) PRIVACY PROTECTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION AND THE REGULATORY REVIEW: Improvement to privacy legislation to protect the privacy of health information. PAN CANADIAN LICENSURE: Advocate for the ability for physicians with full licences to practise independently without restrictions or for medical resident trainees registered in any Canadian jurisdiction to practise or train in any other Canadian jurisdiction without having to acquire more than one licence or pay additional licensing fees. This includes exploring enabling legislation in the provinces and territories. NET ZERO: Advocate for sustainable health systems in Canada, including reaching net-zero emissions by 2050; advocate for the establishment of a national climate and health secretariat within the federal government to develop a pan-Canadian approach to addressing the impacts of climate change and health; and advocate for a targeted health infrastructure fund as part of the federal government’s long-term plan for public infrastructure. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN DYING: Advancing the medical profession’s perspectives on medical assistance in dying. INTEGRATED HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES Advocate for an Integrated Health Human Resources Strategy, including creating retention incentives and addressing administrative burden for health care professionals, increasing the number of doctors and nurses and ensuring that every Canadian has access to a family doctor or primary health team, increasing access to virtual care, creating an action plan to get internationally trained health care professionals to work, improving workforce data collection across health systems and investing in a supply needs-based planning tool, and facilitating team-based health care. INDIGENOUS HEALTH AND RECONCILIATION WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES: Implementation of the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, including addressing the ongoing structural inequities that marginalize Indigenous Peoples, advancing the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in societal systems and sectors, including health systems, and committing to collaborative and respectful relationships with Indigenous patients and communities. The CMA is also advocating to increase trust between Ind

Funding programs and Government allocations for science and technology for development of Canadian industries. Funding programs and Government allocations for Health services. Funding programs and policies for Climate Change and the Environment. Funding programs and Government allocations for the development of Natural resources in provinces in Canada. Funding programs and Government allocations for research and development and science and technology at Canadian Universities. Government Funding programs for Indigenous peoples Funding programs and Government allocations for commercialization and innovation. Programs and Funding allocations for Canadian Universities and Colleges.

Seek support for Capital funding for bioenergy centre and Health Hub - Funding source to be determined. Seek support for secondment of CanmetENERGY personnel from Ottawa to Prince George - Funding source to be determined.

Programs and Funding allocations for Canadian Universities and Colleges. Government Funding programs for Indigenous peoples Funding programs and policies for Climate Change and the Environment. Funding programs and Government allocations for the development of Natural resources in provinces in Canada. Funding programs and Government allocations for science and technology for development of Canadian industries. Funding programs and Government allocations for research and development and science and technology at Canadian Universities. Funding programs and Government allocations for Health services. Funding programs and Government allocations for commercialization and innovation.

Pursuit of economic opportunities in the natural resources sector on behalf of Williams Lake First Nation. Funding in support of community infrastructure at the site of a former residential school.

International Trade- We have an interest in increasing resources for CFIA and CBSA to ensure compliance for imported products. One of the main pillars for the success of supply management (on which the dairy industry in Canada is based) is import control. International Trade – BC Dairy seeks the maximization of allowable permanent Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQ) allocated to Canadian dairy processors. International Trade - The dairy industry supports maintaining Canada's supply managed agricultural system. When market concessions occur in trade agreements, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), we seek federal government mitigation for impacts on dairy farmers. We ask that no domestic dairy market concessions are made in future trade agreements. Health - As per Canada’s food guide, we encourage the public to consume milk to meet the dairy requirements of important vitamins and minerals. We seek for the inclusion of the latest scientific evidence about the nutritional value of dairy products within Canada’s Healthy Eating Strategy on an on-going basis. Environment - We ask the government to support the continued introduction and adoption of clean energy and green technology on farms by providing existing and future sustainability programs with sufficient and ongoing funding. Environment - BC Dairy seeks to engage the government in response to climate events that have impacted the agriculture sector over the past several years and coordinate Emergency Planning, Management & Response moving forward. Consumer Issues - We ask that parliamentarians commit to protecting the current Standards of Identity for Dairy Products, which limit the use of dairy terminology and imagery to animal agriculture. In addition, we ask that these regulations continue to be enforced. Consumer Issues - The perceived quality and safety of Canadian dairy products versus that of imported goods is of paramount concern to the dairy industry. To this end, we have an interest in ensuring the integrity of the Product of Canada and Made in Canada logos by maintaining the current Canadian thresholds and continuing to transparently identify imported content on dairy products. Agriculture - We ask that Canada’s suite of Business risk management (BRM) programs be reviewed and updated with a view to modernizing these programs to increase accessibility and provide optimum support to farmers and producers. Agriculture - BC Dairy is seeking to work with government to address the mounting challenges faced by dairy farmers to reduce production costs. Rising expenses for feed, labour, and other inputs continue to impact dairy farm business sustainability.

International Trade - The dairy industry supports maintaining Canada's supply managed agricultural system. One of the main pillars for the success of supply management (on which the dairy industry in Canada is based) is import control. We have an interest in increasing resources for CFIA and CBSA to ensure compliance for imported products. When market concessions occur in trade agreements, including the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), we seek federal government mitigation for impacts on dairy farmers and to uphold Canada's sovereignty over its domestic policies. Health - As per Canada's food guide, we encourage the public to consume milk to meet the daily dairy requirements of important vitamins and minerals. We seek for the inclusion of the latest scientific evidence about the nutritional value of dairy products within Canada's Healthy Eating Strategy on an on-going basis. Urgently provide federal funding to establish and maintain a Canadian vaccine bank for Foot-and-Mouth Disease. Environment - The dairy industry is interested in sustainable development. We ask the government to support the continued introduction and adoption of clean energy and green technology on farms by providing existing and future sustainability programs with sufficient and ongoing funding. Consumer Issues - The perceived quality and safety of Canadian dairy products versus that of imported goods is of paramount concern to the dairy industry. To this end, we have an interest in ensuring the integrity of the Product of Canada and Made in Canada logos by maintaining the current Canadian thresholds and continuing to transparently identify imported content on dairy products. We support the introduction of a Grocery Code of Conduct to strengthen domestic food security for consumers. We ask that parliamentarians commit to protecting the current Standards of Identity for Dairy Products, which limit the use of dairy terminology and imagery to animal agriculture. In addition, we ask that these regulations continue to be enforced. BC Dairy is seeking to work with government to address the mounting challenges faced by dairy farmers due to soaring production costs. Rising expenses for feed, labour, and other inputs continue to impact dairy farm business sustainability. BC Dairy seeks to engage with government to ensure the sustainability of this vital sector's ability to feed communities. We ask that Canada’s suite of BRM programs be reviewed and updated with a view to modernizing these programs to increase accessibility and provide optimum support to farmers and producers.

Mental Health of Black Canadians Knowledge Mobilization Initiative: Black Healthcare Professional Network is seeking to access funding through the Mental Health of Black Canadians Initiative to support the development of a national knowledge mobilization network for diverse Black populations in Canada, regarding mental health and its determinants. Heritage Canada’s Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program’s (MARP) Organizational Capacity Building (OCB) component: Black Healthcare Professional Network is seeking to access funding through the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program’s (MARP) Organizational Capacity Building (OCB) component to support the growth of Black Healthcare Professional Network’s diversity and inclusion programming. To engage the Government of Canada to expand the range of funding programs to enhance the health outcomes of Black Canadians. Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects: Black Healthcare Professional Network is looking to access funding under the Youth Focused Projects stream of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESS Program) to secure funding to further our organization’s objectives.

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program – Youth Focused Projects: Black Healthcare Professional Network is looking to access funding under the Youth Focused Projects stream of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESS Program) to secure funding to further our organization’s objectives. To engage the Government of Canada to expand the range of funding programs to enhance the health outcomes of Black Canadians. Mental Health of Black Canadians Knowledge Mobilization Initiative: Black Healthcare Professional Network is seeking to access funding through the Mental Health of Black Canadians Initiative to support the development of a national knowledge mobilization network for diverse Black populations in Canada, regarding mental health and its determinants. Heritage Canada’s Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program’s (MARP) Organizational Capacity Building (OCB) component: Black Healthcare Professional Network is seeking to access funding through the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program’s (MARP) Organizational Capacity Building (OCB) component to support the growth of Black Healthcare Professional Network’s diversity and inclusion programming.

Inclusion of OTs as mental health support providers within internal and external government commu ications regarding mental health. The inclusion of occupational therapists on all Primary Care Teams in communities across Canada re health system innovation and transformation. Advocating for OTs to be designated mental health providers. Inclusion of occupational therapy in extended health benefits in public insurance plans; refugee health; veterans health; Indigenous people's health. Easier access to Non Insured Health Benefits Program, and Jordan's Principle funding by streamlining the application and approval process. Importance of occupational therapy interventions to support the Armed Forces and Veterans Promote the creation of a source of funding for occupational therapy research We are advocating for mental health investments, occupational therapy inclusion in primary care, changes to the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program and Jordan's Principle Program. CAOT is advocating for the inclusion of occupational therapists (OTs) on primary care teams in communities across Canada, so that OTs can provide low cost high impact interventions that result in positive health and wellness outcomes for the people of Canada. OTs provide home assessments and modifications that allow seniors for example stay at home and lead productive lives in their communities. CAOT provides its perspectives on legislation such as the implementation of Pan Canadian Framework for Palliative Care in Canada Act. Indigenous services, mental health and facilitating seniors to age at home and in their communities.

CAOT is advocating for changes to the Income Tax Act or its regulations to enable occupational therapists to complete the T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate. We are advocating for mental health investments, occupational therapy inclusion in primary care, changes to the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program and Jordan's Principle Program. The inclusion of occupational therapists on all Primary Care Teams in communities across Canada re health system innovation and transformation. Advocating for OTs to be designated mental health providers. Promote the creation of a source of funding for occupational therapy research Inclusion of occupational therapy in extended health benefits in public insurance plans; refugee health; veterans health; Indigenous people's health. Importance of occupational therapy interventions to support the Armed Forces and Veterans. Easier access to Non-Insured Health Benefits Program, and Jordan's Principle funding by streamlining the application and approval process. CAOT provides its perspectives on legislation such as the implementation of Pan Canadian Framework for Palliative Care in Canada Act. Indigenous services, mental health and facilitating seniors to age at home and in their communities. CAOT is advocating for the inclusion of occupational therapists (OTs) on primary care teams in communities across Canada, so that OTs can provide low-cost, high-impact interventions that result in positive health and wellness outcomes for the people of Canada. OTs provide home assessments and modifications that allow seniors for example to stay at home and lead productive lives in their communities.