Registration - Consultant

GIV3 / Valerie Fernandes, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: GIV3
Lobbyist name: Valerie Fernandes, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2026-05-14
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 965068-386301

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 2

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 2

Version 1 of 1 (2026-05-14 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Budget, Taxation and Finance	Federal Advocacy for Social Sector Capacity Building. Lobbying activities will take place regarding amendments to the Income Tax Act, on two fronts: the creation of a new self-financing social sector fund and agency to strengthen Canada's charitable sector, and increasing the mandatory disbursement quota for grant-making foundations ahead of the government's 2026 review.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Communication Techniques

Written communication
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

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

Client Details

Government funding

No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.

Client Contact Information

Address:
339 Chemin Lakeside
Knowlton, QC J0E 1V0
Canada

Telephone number: 514-705-4848

Client representative

John Hallward, Chairman

Parent Company Information

GIV3 is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Coalition Members Information

GIV3 is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of GIV3 are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

GIV3 does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Lobbyist Details

Valerie Fernandes | Designated public offices held

Business address:
181 University Ave, 3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5H 3M7
Canada

Telephone number: 416-562-6968

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: Selvam Public Affairs

Address:
181 University Ave.
3rd Floor
Toronto, ON M5H 3M7
Canada

Telephone number: 416-562-6968

GIV3

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
GIV3	2026-05-14	current

GIV3

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy Advisor Department of Public Safety, Policy	May 2012 to August 2012	August 17, 2012

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy Advisor Department of Public Safety, Policy	May 2012 to August 2012	August 17, 2012

Date Modified:: 2026-05-11

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Registration - Consultant

GIV3 / Valerie Fernandes, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 1 of 1 (2026-05-14 to present)

Version 1 of 1 (2026-05-14 to present)

Subject Matter Details

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Consultant Firm and Address