Monthly Communication Report

Registrant name:	Karen Moores
Client:	Easter Seals Canada
Associated registration:	931043-370163-44
Communication date:	2025-10-08
Posted date:	2025-10-08

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Patty Hajdu, Minister Minister of Jobs and Families (Minister), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Lorraine  Pelot, Director General Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) Amen  Ben Ahmouda , Policy Advisor Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Labour Advocate for a resolution to the ongoing labour action by CUPW and a solution to the instability at Canada Post. Employment and Training, Health, Housing Arrange meetings related to the the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals in Canada: housing, transportation, employment and accessibility. Transportation Arrange meetings related to transportation policy and initiatives related to persons with disabilities in Canada. Education, Employment and Training Arranging meetings with Members of the House of Commons, senior officials and staff related to the advocacy mandate and work of Easter Seals Canada. Budget Coordinate and lead discussions related to funding for Easter Seals Canada in budget 2025 and beyond. Economic Development Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities Housing Coordinate meetings related to housing policy pertinent for individuals with disabilities in Canada. Health Discuss and organize meetings related to healthcare for persons with disabilities. Health, International Trade Discuss potential tariffs as they may relate to medical equipment and mobility devices. Consumer Issues, Economic Development, Labour, Small Business 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. Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Small Business 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. Budget 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. Child Services 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
Communication Report amended on:	2025-10-08 previous entry: 370163-648472
Reason for amendment:	Needed to clarify name of person in meeting.