Enregistrement - Lobbyistes-conseils

Objets

• Affaires autochtones
• Emploi et formation
• Impôts et finances
• Logement
• Santé

Détails sur l'objet

Politique ou Programme

• Easier access to Non Insured Health Benefits Program, and Jordan's Principle funding by streamlining the application and approval process. Importance of occupational therapy interventions to support the Armed Forces and Veterans Promote the creation of a source of funding for occupational therapy research We are advocating for mental health investments, occupational therapy inclusion in primary care, changes to the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program and Jordan's Principle Program.

Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution

• CAOT is advocating for the inclusion of occupational therapists (OTs) on primary care teams in communities across Canada, so that OTs can provide low cost high impact interventions that result in positive health and wellness outcomes for the people of Canada. OTs provide home assessments and modifications that allow seniors for example stay at home and lead productive lives in their communities. CAOT provides its perspectives on legislation such as the implementation of Pan Canadian Framework for Palliative Care in Canada Act. Indigenous services, mental health and facilitating seniors to age at home and in their communities.
• The inclusion of occupational therapists on all Primary Care Teams in communities across Canada re health system innovation and transformation. Advocating for OTs to be designated mental health providers.

Subvention, Contribution ou autre avantage financier

• Inclusion of occupational therapy in extended health benefits in public insurance plans; refugee health; veterans health; Indigenous people's health.

Techniques de communication

• Communication écrite
• Communication orale

Institutions gouvernementales

• Chambre des communes

Institutions gouvernementales ajoutées par l'intermédiaire d'un rapport mensuel de communication

• Sénat du Canada

Adresse :
103-2685 Queensview Drive
Ottawa, ON  K2B 8K2
Canada

Numéro de téléphone : 613-523-2268

Représentant du client

Monique Lizon, Government Relations Manager

Renseignements sur la société mère

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) n'est pas une filiale d'une société mère.