Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Budget
- Education
- Health
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Qualitative and quantitative study of speech, language and hearing for First NAtions, Inuti and Metis populations.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Changes to the Current Hazardous Products Act for Noisy Toys. The current Hazardous Products Act bans toys emitting noise levels exceeding 100 dB. CASLPA would like this legislation changed to 75dB.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Taxation and Finance - Changes to the disability tax credit for hearing loss.
Policies or Program
- Budget - include a national program that ensures universal access to newborn hearing screening and include programs to facilitate the early identification and intervention of speech and language disorders in young children.
- Health - to discuss improved policies around audiology benefits through the ferderal health care partnership (VAC, RCMP, DND and Health Canada)
- Health -establish a universal newborn hearing screening program in Canada.
- Introduction of Acoustical Standards for Classrooms in Canada or adoption of the ANSI standards (US).
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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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Industry Canada
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National Defence (DND)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA)/Association canadienne des orthophonistes et audiologistes is the single national body that supports the needs, interests and development of speech-language pathologists, audiologists and supportive personnel across Canada. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are professionals who evaluate and treat people across the spectrum of life who have speech, language, swallowing, hearing and balance disorders. They may be employed in various settings including schools, hospitals, nursing homes, daycares, and private practice. CASLPA offers various membership benefits as well as public awareness and advocacy work.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Joanne Charlebois,
Executive Director
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Full Member A professional who holds a Master's degree in speech-language pathology or audiology or equivalent and has acquired 300 supervised clinical hours. Reduced HoursA professional who meets the full member requirements and works less than 800 hours in a given year.International Member A professional who meets full membership requirements but works outside of Canada.Supportive Personnel MemberA graduate of an educational program for supportive personnel in speech-language pathology and/or audiology or equivalent. The educational program must include 100 hours of clinical experience. Supportive Personnel - Reduced HoursA professional who meets supportive personnel membership requirements and works less than 800 hours in a given year.Affiliate An individual, such as an auditory verbal therapist, teacher of the hearing impaired, etc., with a special interest in human communication and its disorders but who does not meet the requirements for any other membership category.Research/Allied Professional A professional who holds a Master's degree or PhD in an area related to human communication disorders and/or sciences, and is employed in a university communcation disorders department or another program involving research or teaching related to human communication disorders and/or sciences.Retired A member who is not currently employed and has no intention of re-entering the workforce. Student Member A student who is enrolled in a Canadian or international graduate university program in speech-language pathology or audiology, or a college program for supportive personnel in speech-language pathology and/or audiology. The student cannot be practicing in the field to qualify for this category. Non-practicing speech-language pathologists and audiologists enrolled as full-time students in studies related to the two disciplines are also eligible for this category.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2011-12-31
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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Health Canada (HC)
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$10,590.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1000- #1 Nicholas Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
Canada
Telephone number:
613-567-9968
Ext.
262
Fax number:
613-567-2859
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Joanne Charlebois,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
- Carla DiGironimo,
Director of Speech-Language Pathology and Standards |
No public offices held
- Chantal Kealey,
Director of Audiology and Supportive Personnel |
No public offices held