Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Small Business
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency - Seeking renewed partial funding from the agency to support the advancement of our Fellowship program.
- Global Affairs Canada - Seeking new funding support and partnerships for Venture for Canada to launch an International Students program pilot and an international exchange program for Canadian students.
- Ministry of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism - Seeking new funding support for an Artist Entrepreneurship program pilot designed by Venture for Canada.
- Ministry of Employment, Future Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion - Maintain connections related to the delivery and renewal of the Student Work Placement Program and Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives
- Ministry of Finance - Seeking funding renewal for the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) and Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives (I-WIL).
- Ministry of Forgein Affairs - Seeking new funding support and partnerships with Global Affairs Canada to launch an International Students program pilot
- Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship - Seeking new funding support and partnerships for Venture for Canada to launch an International Students program pilot
- Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) - Seeking core funding support for Venture for Canada, and the renewal of the Student Work Placement Program and Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiatives.
- Ministry of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development - Seeking renewed funding support for Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) and the Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiative (I-WIL)
- Pacific Economic Development Canada - Seeking funding from the Strategic Innovation Fund for the advancement of our Fellowship program in the province.
- Prairies Economic Development Canada - Seeking funding from the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) stream to support the advancement of our Fellowship program in rural, remote and northern communities.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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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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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
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Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Venture for Canada is a national charity that fosters entrepreneurial skills and mindset in young Canadians. To be entrepreneurial is to act upon opportunities to create value for others.
We recruit, train, and support young people to work for innovative Canadian small businesses and startups. Through our programs, participants develop the network, knowledge, and entrepreneurial skills to have more impactful careers.
The resourcefulness of Canadians is essential to overcoming our country’s greatest challenges. Venture for Canada is a catalyst of systemic social change by equipping young Canadians to build a more prosperous and inclusive society.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Scott Stirrett,
Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Membership is held by our organization's Directors. There are no other classes of membership.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-12-31
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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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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$54,936.00
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No
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$14,249,627.00
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Yes
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
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$56,323.00
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No
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
720 Bathurst St
Toronto, ON M5S 2R4
Canada
Telephone number:
902-800-9009
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Sarah Mariani,
Director of Development |
No public offices held
- Gina Patterson,
Chief Programs Officer |
Public offices held
- Anna Smith,
Director of Training & Skill Development |
No public offices held
- Scott Stirrett,
Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held