12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Organization

YMCA Canada / Peter Dinsdale, President & Chief Executive Officer

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Active - Last Updated: 2023-03-20

Who is lobbying?

YMCA Canada (Address, activities & membership)

Peter Dinsdale, President & Chief Executive Officer

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

Yes

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matters

Budget
Child Services
Economic Development
Employment and Training
Health
Housing
Immigration
Infrastructure
International Development
Sports
Taxation and Finance

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Funding for youth engagement on priorities ahead of the Summit of the Americas.
YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Discussing ways in which to financially support, but not limited to, access to recreation for children, teens, and young adults and for under-served communities, in support of healthy active living, obesity and chronic disease reduction and prevention strategies
Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement.
Discussion in regards to the development and implementation of the National Housing Strategy including prevention strategies for homelessness, innovation, and programmatic supports.
Discussions on financial measures for the charitable sector in response to coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. Funding to support the charitable sector, and service continuity and adaptation related to COVID-19 for vulnerable populations.
Policy proposals respecting the implementation of the Early Learning and Child Care Multilateral Framework pertaining to innovation in early learning and childcare. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements.
Seeking funding from Employment and Social Development for out-of-school programs that help youth gain new skills and succeed in their education.
Seeking funding from the Public Health Agency for a mental health and wellness program.

Policies or Program, Regulation

Discussion in regards to the legal and regulatory framework for charities and grant, contribution reform initiatives and ensuring that funding is allocated to these areas

Regulation

Discussion in regards to the modernization of the legislative framework governing the charitable sector, such as changes to rules regarding charities political activities, and charities’ purposes

Subject matter details in previous versions
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Policy proposals respecting the implementation of the Early Learning and Child Care Multilateral Framework pertaining to innovation in early learning and childcare. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care in Canada .

Who is being lobbied?

Government Institutions

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Senate of Canada
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

Communication techniques

Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:

Written communication
Oral communication

Who are the lobbyists?

Peter Dinsdale, President & Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held
Jessica Lue, VP, Government Relations and Advocacy | No public offices held

Registration number: 928320-358474
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Monthly Communication Reports

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?
Date	DPOH, Position Title \| Government Institution	Subject Matters
2023-02-28	Kyle Fox, Policy Advisor Infrastructure Canada (INFC)	Budget
2023-02-28	Stephanie Muccilli, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Seniors, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget
2023-02-23	Rebecca Caldwell, Senior Policy Advisor \| Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Daniel Saad, Senior Policy Advisor \| Policy and Cabinet Affairs, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Budget
2023-02-15	James Christie, Youth Policy Advisor and Atlantic Regional Advisor \| Minister's Office, Canadian Heritage (PCH) Emily Hartman, Senior Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality Canada, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)	Budget
2023-02-09	Hillary Morgan, Policy Advisor \| Minister's Office, Health Canada (HC)	Budget, Health
2023-01-26	Kate Bezanson, Special Advisor on Gender, Rights, and Social, Economic and Legal Issues Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Hanna Button, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Will Keefe, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Daniel Saad, Senior Policy Advisor \| Policy and Cabinet Affairs, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Budget, Employment and Training, Child Services
2023-01-25	Rayna Sutherland, Regional Advisor – West/North \| Office of the Minister of Public Safety, Public Safety Canada (PS)	Budget
2023-01-25	Lydia Mackay Swiatkowska, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget, Economic Development
2023-01-17	Yash Nanda, Policy Advisory \| Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Finance Canada (FIN)	Budget, Economic Development
2023-01-16	Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Canadian Heritage (PCH)	Budget, Child Services
2023-01-10	Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Health Canada (HC) Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth Canadian Heritage (PCH)	Budget, Health
2022-12-20	James Christie, Youth Policy Advisor and Atlantic Regional Advisor \| Minister's Office, Canadian Heritage (PCH)	Budget, Employment and Training
2022-12-14	Ron Ahluwalia, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH) Julie Harb, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH)	Child Services
2022-12-12	Douglas Wong, Policy Advisor \| Minister's Office, Finance Canada (FIN)	Budget
2022-12-12	Daniel Saad, Senior Policy Advisor \| Policy and Cabinet Affairs, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Budget
2022-12-12	Hillary Morgan, Policy Advisor \| Minister's Office, Health Canada (HC)	Budget
2022-12-07	Lydia Mackay Swiatkowska, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget
2022-12-06	Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Health Canada (HC) Hillary Morgan, Policy Advisor \| Minister's Office, Health Canada (HC)	Budget, Health
2022-11-25	Hillary Morgan, Policy Advisor \| Minister's Office, Health Canada (HC)	Budget, Health
2022-11-24	Kilian McCormick, Junior Policy Analyst \| Early Learning Child Care data, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Jessica Nymark, Special Advisor \| Families and Care, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Stephanie Vallon, Director \| Families and Care, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Child Services
2022-11-23	Will Keefe, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget, Infrastructure
2022-11-18	Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Budget, Housing
2022-11-17	Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Budget
2022-11-14	Farangies Shah, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget, Employment and Training
2022-11-14	Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS) Danielle Louzado, Policy Advisor \| Office of the President of the Treasury Board, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)	Budget
2022-11-14	Tracy Gray, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Budget, Employment and Training
2022-11-10	Alliancé Babunga, Special Assistant \| Office of the Minister of Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH) Julie Harb, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH) Patrick Periera, Regional Advisor, Ontario \| Office of the Minister of Heritage, Canadian Heritage (PCH)	Infrastructure
2022-11-03	Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Lydia Mackay, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget, Economic Development, Child Services
2022-11-03	Karen Vecchio, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Budget
2022-11-02	Pam Damoff, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Budget
2022-11-01	Julia Van Drie, Director of Policy & Stakeholder Relations \| Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget
2022-11-01	Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Budget
2022-10-28	Kate Bezanson , Special Advisor on Gender, Rights, and Social, Economic and Legal Issues Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Hanna Button, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Will Keefe, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Daniel Saad, Senior Policy Advisor \| Policy and Cabinet Affairs, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Employment and Training, Child Services
2022-10-20	Daniel Saad, Senior Policy Advisor \| Policy and Cabinet Affairs, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Budget
2022-10-20	Chris Bittle, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Budget
2022-10-20	Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Budget
2022-10-19	James Christie, Youth Policy Advisor and Atlantic Regional Advisor \| Minister's Office, Canadian Heritage (PCH) Emily Hartman, Senior Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality Canada, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)	Budget
2022-10-17	Lindsay Hunter, Chief of Staff to the Minister Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Shiraz Keushgerian , Senior Advisor (Issues, Parl Affairs & Québec) to the Minsiter Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget
2022-10-17	Michelle Ferreri, Member of Parliament House of Commons	Budget
2022-10-17	Douglas Wong, Policy Advisor \| Minister's Office, Finance Canada (FIN)	Budget
2022-09-20	Shaili Patel, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)	Budget, Health
2022-08-08	Hanna Button, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Ellen Galupo, Senior Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget
2022-08-08	Daniel Saad, Senior Policy Advisor \| Policy and Cabinet Affairs, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Budget, Infrastructure, Housing
2022-08-08	Hanna Button, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Will Keefe, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Daniel Saad, Senior Policy Advisor \| Policy and Cabinet Affairs, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Budget, Economic Development, Child Services
2022-07-28	Daniel Saad, Senior Policy Advisor \| Policy and Cabinet Affairs, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Budget, Child Services
2022-06-28	Dani Saad, Senior Policy Advisor Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Budget
2022-06-27	Michelle Lattimore, Director General \| Social Policy Directorate, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Child Services
2022-06-23	Corinne Baggley , Director \| Social Innovation and Community Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Monika Bertrand, Director General \| Social Innovation and Community Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Sana Khan, Policy Officer \| Social Partnership Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget, Economic Development
2022-06-09	Dani Saad, Senior Policy Advisor Prime Minister's Office (PMO)	Budget, Economic Development, Child Services
2022-05-31	Hanna Button, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget, Economic Development, Child Services
2022-05-25	Sara Cohen, Director General \| South America and Inter-American Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Isabel Mainville, Deputy Director \| Inter-American Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Mathew Pearson, Coordinator, Summit of the Americas \| Inter-American Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	International Development
2022-05-24	Lauren Hadaler, Policy and Regional Advisor (Ontario, West and North) \| Office of the Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, Canadian Heritage (PCH)	Sports
2022-05-18	Isabel Mainville, Deputy Director \| Inter-American Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	International Development
2022-05-17	Hanna Button, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Will Keefe, Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Child Services
2022-05-12	Isabel Mainville, Deputy Director \| Inter-American Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Mathew Pearson, Coordinator, Summit of the Americas \| Inter-American Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	International Development
2022-05-04	Hanna Button, Director of Policy \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget, Economic Development, Child Services
2022-04-25	Mathew Pearson, Coordinator, Summit of the Americas \| Inter-American Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	International Development
2022-04-14	Kris Johnson, Director General \| Homelessness Policy Directorate-DGO, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)	Budget, Housing
2022-04-14	Daniel Saad, Senior Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	Budget, Child Services
2022-04-13	Emily McLaughlin, Director \| Inter-American Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Mathew Pearson, Coordinator, Summit of the Americas \| Inter-American Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	International Development
2022-04-13	Stuart Savage, Director General \| Engaging Canadians, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	International Development
2022-04-06	James Christie, Youth Policy Advisor and Atlantic Regional Advisor \| Minister's Office, Canadian Heritage (PCH) Emily Hartman, Senior Policy Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality Canada, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)	Budget
2022-04-04	Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Infrastructure Canada (INFC)	Budget, Housing

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YMCA Canada - Address, activities & membership

Address:

601-1867 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4S 1Y5
Canada

Telephone number: 416-967-9622

Description of the organization's activities:
YMCA Canada is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities. We do this by supporting our 39 Member Associations as they nurture the potential of children, teens and young adults; promote healthy living; and foster social responsibility in order to deliver lasting personal and social change. Our collective focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means YMCAs serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life. Through YMCA financial assistance programs, the YMCA is accessible to all. YMCA core offerings include: Childcare, Camping, Aquatics, Health & Fitness, Education, Employment Services, Volunteer Development, Global Initiatives, Community Initiatives and Opportunities to Give. YMCA Canada plays a leadership role in the development of strong and relevant Canadian YMCA and YMCA-YWCA Member Associations; encourages collaborative initiatives; protects and enhances the reputation of the YMCA; and advocates on behalf of Member Associations regionally, nationally and internationally.

Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
- YMCA Canada is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities. We do this by supporting our 40 Member Associations as they nurture the potential of children, teens and young adults; promote healthy living; and foster social responsibility in order to deliver lasting personal and social change. Our collective focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means YMCAs serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life. Through YMCA financial assistance programs, the YMCA is accessible to all. YMCA core offerings include: Childcare, Camping, Aquatics, Health & Fitness, Education, Employment Services, Volunteer Development, Global Initiatives, Community Initiatives and Opportunities to Give. YMCA Canada plays a leadership role in the development of strong and relevant Canadian YMCA and YMCA-YWCA Member Associations; encourages collaborative initiatives; protects and enhances the reputation of the YMCA; and advocates on behalf of Member Associations regionally, nationally and internationally.
- YMCA Canada is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities. We do this by supporting our 44 Member Associations as they nurture the potential of children, teens and young adults; promote healthy living; and foster social responsibility in order to deliver lasting personal and social change. Our collective focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means YMCAs serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life. Through YMCA financial assistance programs, the YMCA is accessible to all. YMCA core offerings include: Childcare, Camping, Aquatics, Health & Fitness, Education, Employment Services, Volunteer Development, Global Initiatives, Community Initiatives and Opportunities to Give. YMCA Canada plays a leadership role in the development of strong and relevant Canadian YMCA and YMCA-YWCA Member Associations; encourages collaborative initiatives; protects and enhances the reputation of the YMCA; and advocates on behalf of Member Associations regionally, nationally and internationally.
- YMCA Canada is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities. We do this by supporting our 47 Member Associations as they nurture the potential of children, teens and young adults; promote healthy living; and foster social responsibility in order to deliver lasting personal and social change. Our collective focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means YMCAs serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life. Through YMCA financial assistance programs, the YMCA is accessible to all. YMCA core offerings include: Childcare, Camping, Aquatics, Health & Fitness, Education, Employment Services, Volunteer Development, Global Initiatives, Community Initiatives and Opportunities to Give. YMCA Canada plays a leadership role in the development of strong and relevant Canadian YMCA and YMCA-YWCA Member Associations; encourages collaborative initiatives; protects and enhances the reputation of the YMCA; and advocates on behalf of Member Associations regionally, nationally and internationally.
- YMCA Canada is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities. We do this by supporting our 48 Member Associations as they nurture the potential of children, teens and young adults; promote healthy living; and foster social responsibility in order to deliver lasting personal and social change. Our collective focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means YMCAs serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life. Through YMCA financial assistance programs, the YMCA is accessible to all. YMCA core offerings include: Childcare, Camping, Aquatics, Health & Fitness, Education, Employment Services, Volunteer Development, Global Initiatives, Community Initiatives and Opportunities to Give. YMCA Canada plays a leadership role in the development of strong and relevant Canadian YMCA and YMCA-YWCA Member Associations; encourages collaborative initiatives; protects and enhances the reputation of the YMCA; and advocates on behalf of Member Associations regionally, nationally and internationally.

Organization's membership or classes of membership:
There is one class of membership comprised of YMCA “Member Associations”.

End date of the last completed financial year: 2022-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Elections Canada	$8,545.00	Yes
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	$3,718,467.00	Yes
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	$10,030.00	No
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)	$3,498,458.00	Yes

Government funding in previous versions

List of Government Funding
End date of the last completed financial year	Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
2021-12-31	Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)	$64,537.26	No
2021-12-31	Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)	$197,084.47	No
2021-12-31	Elections Canada	$12,000.00	Yes
2021-12-31	Global Affairs Canada (GAC)	No	Yes
2020-12-31	Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)	No	Yes
2020-12-31	Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)	$534,786.63	Yes
2020-12-31	Elections Canada	No	Yes

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Organization

YMCA Canada / Peter Dinsdale, President & Chief Executive Officer

Who is lobbying?

YMCA Canada (Address, activities & membership)

Received government funding or funding expected in current financial year

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Policies or Program, Regulation

Regulation

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Who is being lobbied?

Government Institutions

Communication techniques

Who are the lobbyists?

What oral and arranged communications have taken place?