Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Employment and Training
- International Development
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada: Cultural connections for Aboriginal Youth; Young Canada Works for Aboriginal Youth; Youth Employment strategy for First Nations and Inuit Youth
- Canadian Heritage : Funding opportunities for youth exchanges Canada and youth forums Canada; Youth take charge; Youth Canada works; Aboriginal People's Program
- Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development: Citizens Program - international youth internship program; Partners for Development program - Projects $2M and over; Global citizens program international Aboriginal youth internships initiative
- Employment and social development Canada: Office of literacy and essential skills; call for concepts; call for proposals; unsolicited proposals; Aboriginal labour market programs
- Status of women: women's programs - CWY’s activities are aimed at obtaining funding through unsolicited proposals ( Status of Women Canada also accepts applications to the Women's Program on an ongoing basis), as well as through solicited calls for proposals falling into two priority areas of Status of Women Canada : Improving women's and girls' economic security and prosperity and Encouraging women and girls in leadership and decision-making roles.
Policies or Program
- Several federal department and agencies: to have policy statements on youth and volunteerism
- Several federal departments and agencies: The youth employment strategy : CWY is seeking to obtain funding through an already existing policy or program, and more specifically, through the Skills Link Program that provides funding for employers and organizations to help youth facing barriers to employment obtain the knowledge and develop the broad range of skills and work experience they need to participate in the labour market.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
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Status of Women Canada (SWC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Canada World Youth (CWY) is a world leader in developing international educational programs for young people aged 15 to 35. A non-profit organization, CWY is dedicated to enriching the lives of young people that have a desire to become informed and active global citizens. CWY programs are designed to help youth experience the world for themselves, learn about other cultures and diverse Canadian communities while developing leadership and communication skills.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Rita Karakas,
President and CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The International FORUM on Development Service (known as “FORUM”) is the most significant global network of International Volunteer Co-operation Organisations. FORUM Members explore innovative practice and research key contemporary issues, focusing on organisational learning and improved practice.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2015-03-31
List of Government Funding
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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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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$9,565,099.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
2330 Notre-Dame Street West
Montreal, QC H3J 1N4
Canada
Telephone number:
514-931-3526
Ext.
352
Fax number:
514-939-2621
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Rita Karakas,
President and CEO |
No public offices held