Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Health
- International Development
- International Relations
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Discussions with government (department TBD) to improve access to contraceptives in Canada and internationally. This could include changes to policies and programmes as well as requests for funds for further advocacy or services in this area.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Discussions with government (department TBD) to discuss policies and programmes that would increase access to abortions for Canadians. This could include requests for funding related to supporting abortion access.
- Discussions with government (department TBD) to support a national programme for comprehensive sexuality education. This might also include requests for funding to support this advocacy work.
- Promoting the importance of the full range of sexual and reproductive health and rights in development assistance programming
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Support the inclusion of human rights objectives by Canada in international fora
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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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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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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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
We are an organization that works in Canada and around the world to promote health, well-being, and rights related to sexuality and reproduction. Building on the 50-year legacy of the organizations that formed Action Canada, we provide direct support, referrals, and information to the people who need it most, partner with groups and organizations on a range of campaigns using a collaborative, movement-building approach, and work to advance progressive policies on access to abortion, stigma-free healthcare, gender equality, LGBTQ rights, and inclusive sex-ed.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Farrah Khan,
Executive Director
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The organization is not a membership based organization.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-06-30
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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$2,362,822.00
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Yes
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Health Canada (HC)
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$527,482.00
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Yes
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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$452,464.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
501 - 240 Bank Street Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1X4
Ottawa, ON M5G 3G2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-319-5118
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Kelly Bowden,
Director of Policy and Advocacy |
No public offices held
- Frederique Chabot,
Director of Domestic Health Promotion |
No public offices held
- Meghan Doherty,
Director, Global Advocacy |
No public offices held
- Farrah Khan,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
- Insiya Mankani,
Public Affairs Officer |
No public offices held
