Lobbying Information
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Proposals to include support for capacity building for volunteerism within the purview of the Human Resources and Skills Development Department and/or Canadian Heritage Department
- Second Interim Report of the Special Senate Committee on Aging - Ruth MacKenzie, President of Volunteer Canada was witness at the Committee regarding the recommendations of the stated Report as they related to healthy aging and volunteering.
- Volunteer Canada's response to the proposed funding cuts to the Canada Survey of Giving Volunteering and Participating (CSGVP) and the impact on volunteerism
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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Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
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Industry Canada
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Senate of Canada
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Statistics Canada (StatCan)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Since 1977, Volunteer Canada has promoted and enhanced volunteerism through effective partnerships, ongoing programs and special projects, and has provided leadership on issues and trends that affect civic participation in Canada.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Ruth MacKenzie,
President
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Volunteer Canada supports and guide people from all walks of life - businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, low-income communities, families, youth, and older adults -to enable volunteerism.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
353 Dalhousie Street 3rd floor
Ottawa, ON K1N 7G1
Canada
Telephone number:
613-231-4371
Ext.
235
Fax number:
613-231-6725
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Karl Nerenberg,
Manager, Public Policy |
No public offices held
