Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Defence
- Immigration
- International Development
- International Relations
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Mining
- Religion
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- International development initiatives as they relate to Global Affairs Canada's grant proposals program.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Monitoring Bill C-262 An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act) sponsored by Romeo Saganash (Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou)
Policies or Program
- Concern around Canada's response to the crises in Syria and Iraq with encouragement for more humanitarian aid, support for peace building efforts, and assistance for displaced peoples.
- Encouraging Government of Canada support for the Colombian peace agreement.
- Encouraging government awareness and support for peacebuilding programs in Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan.
- Encouraging government awareness of and support for restorative justice initiatives such as Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) programming.
- Encouraging strengthened, nation-to-nation relations with Indigenous peoples through the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final recommendations (i.e. a public inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women, implementing the UNDRIP, etc.).
- Monitoring Canada's international development programs and policies as they relate to the countries of focus, overall budget numbers, and support for small-scale farmers in developing countries.
- Monitoring Canada's trade and development priorities as they relate to Haiti, with particular concern around mining in the country as well as food security and Canada's response to the cholera epidemic.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Monitoring Canada's foreign and defence programs and policies as they relate to the signing of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), peacekeeping missions, peacebuilding, and conflict prevention initiatives.
Regulation
- Immigration and refugee protection policies and regulations relating to the sponsorship and settlement of refugees--in particular, with respect to ongoing development of Canada's Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Canada is an agency of Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches in Canada. MCC’s priorities in carrying out its purpose and vision include each of the following: Justice and Peacebuilding, Disaster Relief, Sustainable Community Development.
Common program themes in Canada and internationally include: Education, Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods, Health, Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Recovery, Migration and Resettlement, Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation, and Restorative Justice.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
DONALD PETERS,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Organization's membership or classes of membership
MCC Canada is supported by and accountable to six Mennonite and Brethren in Christ church groups across Canada. The MCC Canada Board of Directors includes representatives of these groups, as well as representatives from each of the five provincial MCC organizations.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2016-03-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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$17,000,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
134 Plaza Dr.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9
Canada
Telephone number:
204-261-6381
Fax number:
204-269-9875
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Jason Carkner,
External Grants Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Brian Dyck,
Migration & Resettlement Program Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Randy Klassen,
Restorative Justice Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Donald Peters,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
- Rebekah Sears,
Ottawa Office Policy Analyst |
No public offices held
- Jennifer Wiebe,
Ottawa Office Director |
No public offices held
