Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Employment and Training
- Health
- Housing
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Inclusion of occupational therapy in extended health benefits in public insurance plans; refugee health; veterans health; Indigenous people's health.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- 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.
Policies or Program
- 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.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
103-2685 Queensview Drive
Ottawa, ON K2B 8K2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-523-2268
Client representative
Monique Lizon, Government Relations Manager
Parent Company Information
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Jake Enwright
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Designated public offices held
Business address:
411 Donald B. Munro Drive
Carp, ON K0A 1L0
Canada
Telephone number:
613-470-8555
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Syntax Strategic Inc.
Address:
411 Donald B. Munro Drive
Carp, ON K0A 1L0
Canada
Telephone number:
613-470-8555
