Enregistrement :
12
de
25
(2023-08-07
à
2023-08-16)
Politique ou Programme
Continue discussions regarding immigration policies, particularly off campus work permits for international students, and a potential extension to the existing revised policy that permits international students to work additional hours off campus.
Discuss the 2023 CARP advocacy and policy plan priorities with relevant officials in Q3/Q4 2023.
Lead and coordinate meetings related to seniors and older Canadians health and wellness.
Organize meetings with the FINA Committee to discuss pre-budget 2024 policy priorities for older Canadians and Canadian seniors.
Politique ou Programme, Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution
Discuss national pharmacare and healthcare policy, as well as homecare policy, relevant to Canadian seniors.
To coordinate committee submissions relevant to Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023
To coordinate meeting related to programs and policies related to the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) mandate including CARP calls for mandatory RRIF withdrawals to be waived; that the government boost Old Age Security (“OAS”) by 10% for people 65 to 74 and that the government increase the Canada Pension Plan (“CPP”) Survivor Benefit by 25% for people 65 and older—from 60% to 75% and remove the benefit ceiling that negatively impacts a surviving spouse.
To coordinate meetings between Senators and Members of Parliament related to Budget 2023 and relevant policies.
Politique ou Programme, Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution, Règlement
Coordinate engagement and discussion and be at the table for decisions made and sessions held regarding the Safe Long Term Care act.
Lead discussions with the relevant federal Ministers on a potential wage enhancement for Canadian personal support workers from federal departments.
Organize discussions related to policy suggestions and programs suggested by the National Seniors Council and be a part of feedback given to the National Seniors Council.
To discuss an extension of the policy permitting International Students to work additional hours off campus as it relates to the homecare labour market
To discuss the SOCI report, released by the Senate of Canada on May 11, 2023, as it relates to older Canadians and seniors on the matter of Bill C-22.
To hold discussions regarding the importance of RRBs in protecting the retirement benefit security of Canadians and potential legislative and policy changes.
Politique ou Programme, Règlement
Lead discussions related to changes to the building code that may facilitate policy/regulatory changes to co-housing policies
Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution, Règlement
Coordinate meetings related to the amendments to Bill C-22, The Canada Disability Benefit Act and the subsequent, anticipated Bill C-22 regulatory phase.
To discuss the new dental program and specifics related to older Canadians and seniors