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Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (also known as Humane Canada)/Fédération des sociétés canadiennes d’assistance aux animaux (aussi connu sous le nom Animaux Canada) / Barbara Cartwright, Chief Executive Officer

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Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (also known as Humane Canada) / Fédération des sociétés canadiennes d’assistance aux animaux (aussi connu sous le nom Animaux Canada) - Address, activities & membership

Address:

Suite M100
851 Industrial Ave
Ottawa, ON  K1G 4L3
Canada

Telephone number: 613-224-8072  Ext. 22

  • Contact information in previous versions
    • Suite 102
      30 Concourse Gate
      Ottawa, ON  K2E 7V7
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-224-8072

      Fax number: 613-723-0252  

    • Suite 102
      30 Concourse Gate
      Ottawa, ON  K2E 7V7
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-224-8072  Ext. 17

      Fax number: 613-723-0252  

    • Suite 102
      30 Concourse Gate
      Ottawa, ON  K2E 7V7
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-224-8072  Ext. 20

      Fax number: 613-723-0252  

    • 102-30 Concourse Gate
      Ottawa, ON  K2E 7V7
      Canada

      Telephone number: 613-224-8072  Ext. 20

      Fax number: 613-723-0252  


Description of the organization's activities:
The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (also known as Humane Canada) is the national voice of humane societies and SPCAs. We bring together those who work with, and care for animals to promote respect and humane treatment toward all animals. We provide leadership on animal welfare issues and ensures these crucial messages are heard and understood from coast to coast. Our approach to improving the welfare of animals makes us a respected voice and key player in any national discussion on the use of animals.

  • Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
    • The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies is the national voice of humane societies and SPCAs. We bring together those who work with, and care for animals to promote respect and humane treatment toward all animals. We provide leadership on animal welfare issues and ensures these crucial messages are heard and understood from coast to coast. Our approach to improving the welfare of animals makes us a respected voice and key player in any national discussion on the use of animals.
    • The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies is the national voice of humane societies and SPCAs and supports its member animal welfare organizations across Canada in promoting respect and humane treatment toward all animals.
    • The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies is a national body comprised of animal welfare organizations and individuals whose purpose is to promote compassion and humane treatment for all animals. Its objectives include: to prevent and suppress cruelty to animals and assist in the enforcement of all national, provincial, territorial and municipal laws respecting cruelty to animals; to organize, assist and encourage societies having similar objects; to promote the enactment of humane legislation. CFHS has programs that address a wide spectrum of animal welfare issues, including humane education.

Organization's membership or classes of membership:
Our membership consists of humane societies, SPCAs and single-issue animal welfare organizations in ten provinces and two territories. Membership is fee-based and is voluntary.

  • Organization's memberships or classes of memberships in previous versions:
    • CFHS membership consists of humane societies, SPCAs and single-issue animal welfare organizations in ten provinces and two territories. Membership is fee-based and is voluntary.
    • Members include humane societies and SPCAs in ten provinces and two territories. Each member agency has voting priveleges within the Federation. Associate members are individuals that pay an annual membership fee. Associate members do not have voting priveleges and receive no special consideration.
    • Member Societies: organizations whose own objects are similar to, consistent with, or relate directly or indirectly to the objects of the Federation are eligible to become a member of CFHS. Member societies are entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting.Annual Champions: any person interested in the objects and purposes of CFHS may apply for Annual Champion membership. They may attend the Annual General Meeting, but do not have a vote in the affairs of CFHS.
    • Member Societies: organizations whose own objects are similar to, consistent with, or relate directly or indirectly to the objects of the Federation is eligible to become a member of CFHS. Member societies are entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting. Associate Members: any person interested in the objects and purposes of CFHS may apply for associate membership. They may attend the Annual General Meeting, but do not have a vote in the affairs of CFHS.

Public offices held: Toolika Rastogi


Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2023-12-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution Funding Received in Last Financial Year Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) $98,000.00 No
Justice Canada (JC) $16,135.00 No
Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) $530,599.00 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
      2022-12-31 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) $9,974.09 No
      2022-12-31 Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) $22,327.00 No
      2022-12-31 Justice Canada (JC) $61,706.00 Yes
      2022-12-31 Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) $288,362.00 Yes
      2021-12-31 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) $78,315.89 Yes
      2021-12-31 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) $7,402.31 Yes
      2021-12-31 Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) $17,361.00 Yes
      2021-12-31 Women and Gender Equality (WAGE) $118,616.00 Yes

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