Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Climate
- Defence
- Environment
- Foreign Affairs
- Immigration
- International Development
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Mining
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
- Justice and Law Enforcement
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- International development initiatives as they relate to Global Affairs Canada's grant proposals program.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Encouraging continued human rights oversight and accountability for Canadian extractive industries operating outside of Canada.
- Encouraging strengthened, nation-to-nation relations with Indigenous peoples through the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission final recommendations (i.e. a public inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women, implementing the UNDRIP, etc.).
- Monitoring Canadian restorative justice programming and policies related to Public Safety and the Justice Department and encouraging more Canadian support for restorative justice programming.
Policies or Program
- Encouraging more support for peacebuilding initiatives in Palestine Israel and urging the Canadian government to prioritize the human rights of Palestinian children by holding Israeli authorities accountable for widespread and systematic ill-treatment and torture of Palestinian child detainees. Support for Canadian policies in Palestine Israel that uphold human rights and promote a just peace for all in the region, including Palestinian refugees.
- Expressing concern around Canada's military response to the crises in Syria and Iraq, with encouragement for investing instead in diplomacy, more development aid, support for peacebuilding efforts, and humanitarian assistance for displaced peoples.
- Monitoring Canadian policies related to grassroots peacebuilding and encouraging more Canadian support for peacebuilding programming especially to address the root causes of forced displacement.
- Monitoring and encouraging implementation of Canada's Paris Agreement commitments around climate change.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Monitoring Canada's foreign and defence programs and policies as they relate to the signing of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), peacebuilding, and conflict prevention initiatives.
- Monitoring Canada's international assistance policy and programs as they relate to the countries of focus; overall budget numbers; women, peace and security agenda; COVID-19 recovery and vaccine distribution; and support for small-scale farmers in developing countries.
Regulation
- Immigration and refugee protection policies and regulations relating to the sponsorship and settlement of refugees--in particular, with respect to Canada's Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program.
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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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) Canada is an agency of Mennonite and Brethren in Christ churches in Canada. MCC’s priorities in carrying out its purpose and vision include each of the following: Justice and Peacebuilding, Disaster Relief, Sustainable Community Development.
Common program themes in Canada and internationally include: Education, Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods, Health, Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Recovery, Migration and Resettlement, Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation, and Restorative Justice.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Rick Cober Bauman,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Organization's membership or classes of membership
MCC Canada is supported by and accountable to six Mennonite and Brethren in Christ church groups across Canada. The MCC Canada Board of Directors includes representatives of these groups, as well as representatives from each of the five provincial MCC organizations.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-03-31
List of Government Funding
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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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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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$480,156.93
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No
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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$28,644.00
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Yes
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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$25,400.37
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
134 Plaza Dr.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5K9
Canada
Telephone number:
204-261-6381
Fax number:
204-269-9875
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Rick Cober Bauman,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
- Brian Dyck,
Migration & Resettlement Program Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Bruce Guenther,
Co-Director of Planning, Learning and Disaster Response |
No public offices held
- Annie Loewen,
Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Ruth Plett,
Co-Director of the Peace & Justice Office |
No public offices held
- Rebekah Sears,
Peace & Justice Office Policy Analyst and Government Relations Specialist |
No public offices held
- Laura VanderGriendt,
External Grants Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Anna Vogt,
Co-Director of the Peace & Justice Office |
No public offices held
