12-Month Lobbying Summary - Consultant

Subject Matters

• Aboriginal Affairs
• Agriculture
• Budget
• Constitutional Issues
• Consumer Issues
• Economic Development
• Employment and Training
• Energy
• Environment
• Financial Institutions
• Housing
• Industry
• Infrastructure
• Internal Trade
• International Trade
• Justice and Law Enforcement
• Labour
• National Security/Security
• Privacy and Access to Information
• Small Business
• Taxation and Finance
• Telecommunications

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

• Bank Act and regulations, with respect to the five year financial system review as well as any interim changes.
• Canadian Payments Act, as it applies to applicable legislative reviews and the government's payment modernization initiative.
• Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act (OSFI) and regulations, in respect of regulatory compliance for banks.
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Privacy Act, and any legislation and associated regulations with regard to privacy and security, identity theft risks, use and protection of information.
• The Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, initiatives for enhancement of reporting of mandatory information, and risk assessment methodology
• The introduction of policies, programs or legislation related to "Open Banking."

Policies or Program

• Immigrant policies and programs to address labour shortages and market needs.
• Payment Processing System with regard to rates, fees, oversight of credit and debit procedures.
• Policies and programs related to gender diversity, inclusion and accessibility
• Policies and programs that affect the Canadian housing market and lending practices.
• Policies related to Canada's development of natural resources.
• Policies related to asset recycling and industry investment in public infrastructure development.
• The Canadian labour force and labour mobility as it relates to the Express Entry program.

Regulation

• Canada Labour Code, Parts II and III.