Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Constitutional Issues
- Health
- Justice and Law Enforcement
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- EUTHANASIA / ASSISTED SUICIDE: Seeking to influence government policy as it relates to prevent or restrict the legalization of euthanasia and/or assisted suicide, including, but not limited to, changes to the Criminal Code of Canada and the Canada Health Act. This is required in response to the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in Carter v. A.G. Canada
- HEALTH: Seeking to influence government policy as it relates to palliative care and the funding of non-essential medical procedures. Focus of lobbying will be on the Canada Health Act and related statutes and regulations, as well as Motion 456, seeking a national palliative care strategy.
- HUMAN RIGHTS: Seeking to influence government policy pertaining to the protection of fundamental freedoms (Section 2 of the Charter) or the section 7 rights of all Canadians, especially vulnerable Canadians as it relates to end of life care. In particular, as these issues relate to the question of euthanasia and assisted suicide.
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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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
ARPA Canada is a political advocacy group devoted to educating and equipping members of Canada's Reformed churches for political action. It also brings a biblical perspective directly to government officials. The focus is on equipping grassroots Canadians (from Reformed churches) to be positive and effective members in society.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Mark Penninga,
Executive Director
Organization's membership or classes of membership
ARPA Canada is not membership based.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1 Rideau Street, Suite 700
Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
Canada
Telephone number:
866-691-2772
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Mark Penninga,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
- Mike Schouten,
Campaign Director WeNeedaLAW |
No public offices held
- André Schutten,
Legal Counsel |
No public offices held
