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National Security/Security
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Arrange meetings pertaining to safety and federal policy that may impact individuals with disabilities
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Budget,
Employment and Training
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Arrange meetings regarding regulations pertinent to the Canada Disability Benefit design and implementation.
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Employment and Training,
Health,
Housing
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Arrange meetings related to the the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals in Canada: housing, transportation, employment and accessibility.
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Transportation
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Arrange meetings related to transportation policy and initiatives related to persons with disabilities in Canada.
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Education,
Employment and Training
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Arranging meetings with Members of the House of Commons, senior officials and staff related to the advocacy mandate and work of Easter Seals Canada.
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Budget
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Coordinate and lead discussions related to funding for Easter Seals Canada in budget 2024 and beyond.
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Economic Development
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Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities
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Child Services,
Education
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Coordinate meetings and events for Easter Seals Month (March) of each year and annual National Accessibility Week events (May - June) of each year.
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Housing
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Coordinate meetings related to housing policy pertinent for individuals with disabilities in Canada.
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Employment and Training,
Labour
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Discuss and find solutions to labour market shortages, for summer camps, as they relate to immigration and work permits, with officials.
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Health
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Discuss and organize meetings related to healthcare for persons with disabilities.
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Employment and Training
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Discuss policies related to employment pertaining to youth and adults living with disabilitites
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Consumer Issues,
Economic Development,
Labour,
Small Business
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Discuss the Canada Post labour situation as it relates to negative impacts on Easter Seals Canada programs (including AccessCard2) and on all persons with disabilities.
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Economic Development,
Government Procurement,
Industry,
Small Business
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Encourage increased procurement by the Government of Canada by enhanced buying from businesses and entities owned by persons with disabilities; lead meetings related to procurement policy in Canada and a more committed effort to procure products, services, land and/or entities that support the principles of a barrier-free Canada.
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Budget
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Lead advocacy efforts on conversations related to the regulation phase and implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit (Bill C-22) Act
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Budget
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Lead meetings related to budget 2025 as it relates to all advocacy initatiaives of Easter Seals Canada and all programs, grants, funding and services impacting persons with disabilities.
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Child Services
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To discuss Easter Seals camps programming and impact as well as the organization's broad national role in advocacy and federal mandate with Members of the House of Commons and Senate
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