Lobbying Landscapes in Social Issues (June, 2025)
National Police Federation; International Union of Operating Engineers; SEIU Healthcare; WORLD VISION CANADA; Cooperation Canada; Canadian Red Cross
Social Issues (Ottawa)
This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Ottawa and the provincial governments.
This newsletter channel covers a broad range of social advocacy issues.
Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.
QSA's Week in Social Issues (#23, 2025)
Canada Disability Benefit applications open June 20; new federal funding for Pride festival security; Parliament advances Bill C-4 and One Canadian Economy Bill; Canada imposes sanctions related to West Bank settler violence; disability inclusion standards presented at UN.
QSA's Week in Social Issues (#22, 2025)
Canada Summer Jobs expanded; new internal trade and labour mobility legislation; Bill C-3 extends citizenship by descent; Quebec proposes immigration reductions; Red Cross wildfire relief funding; Manitoba enacts Matriarch Circle Act; US stories unavailable.
QSA's Week in Social Issues (#21, 2025)
Throne Speech delivers affordability, reconciliation, and tax measures; accessibility standards for employment and housing updated; youth leadership and legal support launched for vulnerable populations; major Senate induction and oversight committee work; U.S. section—no substantive federal deve...
QSA's Week in Social Issues (#20, 2025)
Canada, Nova Scotia finalize $170.9M housing deal; Procurement Ombud details ‘Best Value’ evolution; CNSC releases Beaverlodge properties; ECCC forecasts active hurricane season; Inmate death under review at Bath Institution.
QSA's Week in Social Issues (#19, 2025)
CRTC launches consultation on public interest participation; Canada commits $40M to UN peacekeeping; New federal support for 2SLGBTQI+ rights; National Film Board defends documentary at CRTC; CRA Ombudsperson notes leadership change.
QSA's Week in Social Issues (#18, 2025)
Red Dress Day marked nationwide; Tŝilhqot’in Nation signs children and family services accord; Disparities in court outcomes data released; Quebec real estate competition probe advances; Contraband seized at Collins Bay Institution.