Tyler Freeman

Advocate for support of ALTO high speed railway and the use of a unionized labour force Advocate for support of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 project being and the use of unionized labour Spring Economic Update - labour mobility tax credit, apprenticeship grants and new and continued financial support for union training centres. Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the creation of the various Workforce Alliances Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the Sustainable Jobs Action Plan and the Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council Advocate for support of Enbridge's Sunrise Expansion Program (T-South). Foreign Workers Program - with respect to Foreign Credentials and Temporary Workers Clean electricity regulations and emissions cap Addressing the high cost of living and investing affordable housing Discuss the impact of U.S. tariffs on the Canadian jobs and the economy Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the use of Temporary Foreign Workers Advocate for support the future and livelihood of oil and gas workers and their communities as Canada moves to a low-carbon economy. Advocating for federal support and policies to develop and deploy Small Modular Rectors and promote the nuclear industry to meet Canada's Climate change goals within Canada and assist Canada in its transition to a low carbon economy Federal Budget - with respect to infrastructure funding, tax incentives for skilled labour and funding for union training centres. Discussions on the Employment Insurance system and positive changes that can be made to better protect workers. Conversations with Government around their framework on the Oil and Gas emmissions cap and the impact it may have on workers and the idea of using some of the funds from the cap to go to training for existing and emerging new energy sectors Conversations with Government and elected officials regarding the Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) review of possible expansion and future viability of the Baffinland Mine and the impact these matters have on the workers (our members) at the mine. Amendments to the Red Seal Program with respect to criteria of certification Advocating that Elections Canada amend or clarify rules around unions ability to communicate with their members during a Federal Election Advocating for increased funding to the apprenticeship incentive grant and completion grant and the Union Innovation Training Program (UTIP) Advocating for Implementation of a national, universal pharmacare program Advocating for a program to promote labour mobility between areas of higher unemployment and labour shortages. This program would grant favoured tax status to participants (workers) in the construction and maintenance sector travelling to obtain full time employment in a trade deemed to be experiencing labour shortages.

Changing the National Occupational Classification so that wildland firefighters are no longer excluded from the category of firefighter. Foreign Affairs, with respect to votes at the United Nations on resolutions addressing slavery. Regulation of artificial intelligence and it's use by the federal government and federal agencies. Health, with respect to the health human resources and the need to address the shortage of workers in many fields. Housing, with respect to affordable housing. Aboriginal affairs, with respect to access to drinking water on First Nations. Cell phone and internet service with respect to cost and service in rural and northern communities Immigration, with respect to the Post Graduate Work Permit program Employment and training with respect to the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system Transfer payments for post-secondary education. Support for Bill C-6: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy). Proposed Disability Inclusion Action Plan Post-secondary education, with respect to funding and financial issues for post-secondary institutions. Labour rights, with respect to the right to strike and employment standards. International Trade with respect to the Pandemic Treaty negotiations International Trade, with respect to the proposed WTO Investment Facilitation Agreement. Immigration with respect to program to give permanent residency for low-wage migrant workers. Immigration, with respect to deportation of activist on rights of migrant workers. Heath, with respect to the health and safety of workers in the health care system. Health with respect to the World Health Organization Pandemic Treaty Health care, with regard to the creation of a national pharmacare program. Health care, with regarding to including long-term care in the Canada Health Act and increasing federal funding for health care to reflect that change. Health, with respect to COVID-19 data. Health, to support a National Suicide Prevention 988 helpline. Foreign affairs, with respect to the military coup in Myanmar and impact on human rights, particularly of the Rohinga people, and what action Canada will be taking in response to the coup. Foreign affairs, with respect to the detention of a Canadian permanent resident overseas. Foreign Affairs, with respect to the conduct of Canadian corporations in other countries. Foreign affairs, with respect to issues around requests for extradition. Foreign Affairs, with respect to human rights in Iran. Foreign affairs, with respect to arms sales. Foreign affairs, with respect the Middle East. Fisheries, with respect to transfer of licenses to foreign ownership or control. Finance with respect to the federal budget including taxation measures, and funding for health care and social programs. Finance, with respect to the designation of wildland firefighters as a public safety occupation under the Income Tax Act. Environment, with respect to climate change. Environment, with respect to Bill C-50, the Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act. Employment Insurance, with respect to proposals for reforming the program. Employment and Training, with respect to how federal funds for training are spent. Child care, to encourage the introducing of a universal public child care system. Canada Shipping Act amendments and impact on safety. Bill C-321, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (assaults against persons who provide health services and first responders) Agriculture, with respect to genetically modified food. Accessibility Standards Canada with respect to CAN-ASC 3.1 Plain Language Public review draft. Aboriginal affairs with respect to the ongoing situation on Wet’suwet’en territory. Aboriginal affairs, with respect to the delays in implementing several of the 94 Calls to Action laid out by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Discussions concerning the provisions and regulations of the Canada Labour Code as it relates to Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining.

Working with the government to provide support for start ups, focusing on sustainable chemistry and clean tech sectors, and assisting with commercialization and helping bring products and technology to market.

Blue Branch is seeking funding opportunities for utilizing labour mobility to strengthen workforce development in critical mineral projects. Engaging federal departments to seek further information and funding opportunities to continue moving Internationally Educated Health Care Professionals into rural and remote communities through a labour mobility approach. Blue Branch is looking to help tackle the labour crisis by connecting skilled workers with employers using “supercommuting,” a model that encourages workers to travel for work for stints of time while not forcing them to uproot their lives. In an effort to increase the uptake of labour mobility and facilitate the movement of workers, Blue Branch is seeking to work with government to address barriers such as housing, skilled trade shortages, and construction.

Conversations regarding solutions to enable labour mobility across Canada.

Meeting with public office holders on environmental policy and issues related to plastics, recycling and any other proposed changes to plastics regulations. McDonald's Canada seeks to engage with government to share information its labour and skills training strategy.

McDonald's Canada seeks to engage with government to share information about its labour and skills training strategy. McDonald's Canada seeks to inform government about investments in Canadian agriculture commodities. McDonald's Canada seeks to share corporate stewardship undertakings with government.

Communications regarding policies and programs to promote skill development, enhancement and competitiveness of the Canadian workforce.

Advocate for increased federal support to design, deliver, and expand employer?driven upskilling programs that reskill and upgrade workers, align with current and emerging labour market needs, and strengthen Canada’s productivity and economic growth.

Seeking funding from the The Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) to support sustainability within the Tourism Industry. In support of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada tourism growth strategy submission. We are meeting with MPs in support of the four key pillars of that submission. (1) Measures on how to attract and retain a sustainable tourism workforce. (2) On how to improve access for visitors to and within Canada. (3) Way in which to develop and promote tourism assets. (4) On how to build a regenerative and inclusive tourism industry Full details can be seen here https://tiac-aitc.ca/_Library/Tourism_Growth_Strategy/TIAC_Submission_Re_TGS_Consultations.pdf Asking the government to consider increasing both Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) and the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) maximum loan forgiveness amount by up to $10,000 if the balance of the loan is repaid by the end of the 0% interest-free grace period; and extending the interest-free repayment period for CEBA loans and RRRF loans to December 31, 2024. These changes will help reduce the financial burden many Ontario tourism businesses and organizations are currently facing, enabling them to more quickly reinvest revenues into hiring staff, ramping up operating capacity, generating profits, and contributing billions of dollars in tax revenues.

Housing: Engaging with government, including the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, on the national housing strategy and discussing opportunities for government funding to build affordable housing in Lakeview Village, a future-planned housing development in Mississauga.