Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Budget
- Consumer Issues
- Employment and Training
- Government Procurement
- Health
- International Development
- International Relations
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Seeking government funding through Employment and Social Development Canada to significantly improve service to CNIB library clients
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act: engaging with elected officials on expediency on passing the Bill while advocating on several changes.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Copy Right legislation in respect to the implementation of the Marrakesh Treaty
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
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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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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Library and Archives Canada (LAC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
CNIB IS A REGISTERED CHARITY, PASSIONATELY PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT, KNOWLEDGE AND A NATIONAL VOICE TO ENSURE BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED CANADIANS HAVE THE CONFIDENCE, SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN LIFE.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
John Rafferty,
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
CNIB IS A NATIONAL VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION DIRECTED IN MATTERS OF POLICY BY A NATIONAL BOARD OF VOLUNTEERS. BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED PERSONS AND SIGHTED MEMEBRS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE AS MEMBERS OR AS VOLUNTEERS.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2018-03-31
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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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$2,500,000.00
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No
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
101-1355 Bank St
OTTAWA, ON K1H 8K7
Canada
Telephone number:
613-462-5728
Fax number:
613-563-1898
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Diane Bergeron,
Vice President, Engagement and International Affairs |
No public offices held
- Alice Clark,
Specialist, Government Relations and Policy |
No public offices held
- Chris McLean,
Director National Affairs, Health Standards and Quality |
No public offices held
- John Rafferty,
PRESIDENT AND CEO |
No public offices held
- Thomas Simpson,
Head, Public Affairs |
No public offices held