Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Employment and Training
- Health
- Immigration
- Infrastructure
- Intellectual Property
- International Development
- International Relations
- Justice and Law Enforcement
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Obtain contributions from Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) for programming in First Nation communities related to violence and injury prevention, first aid and emergency response and management for communities in specific geographies.
- Obtain contributions from Health Canada to support the implementation of health activities for vulnerable populations in Canada.
- Obtain contributions from the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) for the delivery of humanitarian assistance and development programming in specific geographies.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Engage in dialogue on issues related to first aid, water and boating safety as well as violence, bullying and abuse prevention.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Engage in governmental dialogue on issues related to international humanitarian law (IHL). In specific reference to ensuring the protection of vulnerable populations and the delivery of humanitarian assistance during times of armed conflict.
Policies or Program
- Build greater support for the mobilization of resources for Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) programs to support the most vulnerable populations around the world.
- Build greater support for the mobilization of resources to support diverse programming for First Nation communities in specific geographies.
- Discuss ongoing operational issues in relation to domestic emergency management, disaster response, disaster risk reduction, detention monitoring and health activities with specific reference to having access to and protecting the most vulnerable populations in Canada.
- Discuss ongoing operational issues in relation to the ongoing delivery of humanitarian aid and development programming in specific geographies.
- Discuss ongoing programmatic issues with the Prime Ministers Office and the Treasury Board on an as needed basis.
- Ensure that all pledges undertaken by the Government of Canada are fulfilled and reported on in reference to the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.
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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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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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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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
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Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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Justice Canada (JC)
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National Defence (DND)
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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 Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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Service Canada (ServCan)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canadian Red Cross is a non-profit, volunteer based and supported by membership structure, humanitarian organization dedicated to improving the situation of the most vulnerable in Canada and throughout the world. The Society is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) which includes the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation) and over 185 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The Canadian Red Cross assists millions of people in Canada and around the world each year through its disaster management programs, health and injury prevention programs, humanitarian issues programs and outreach programs tailored to meet the needs of individual communities across world, across the street. In keeping with the Fundamental Principles of the Movement, the Canadian Red Cross is committed to social justice and diversity.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Conrad Sauvé,
Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The members of the Canadian Red Cross are those volunteers and other persons who, through a process of application for membership, formally agree to uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, to support the conditions of membership as required under the Society's by-laws, and to promote the Society's mission. Membership is open to all and shall not be withheld on grounds of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, language, age, sex, sexual preference, disability, physical characteristics, philosophy, religion or political opinions. Certain members are appointed as National Members for voting at the Society's Annual General Meetings and Special General Meetings.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2015-03-31
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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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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$9,889,904.00
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Yes
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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$172,700.00
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$283,192.00
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Yes
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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$47,113,093.00
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Yes
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Health Canada (HC)
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$50,000.00
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Yes
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Transport Canada (TC)
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$115,610.00
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Yes
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
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$122,901.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
170, Metcalfe Street, Suite 300
Ottawa, ON K2P 2P2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-740-1906
Fax number:
613-740-1903
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Isabelle Daoust,
Director, Government and Movement Relations, Office of the Deputy Secretary General |
Public offices held
- Hossam Elsharkawi,
Vice-President, International Operations |
No public offices held
- Susan Johnson,
Director General, International Operations |
No public offices held
- Conrad Sauvé,
Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
- Jean-Philippe Tizi,
Deputy Director General, Disaster Management |
No public offices held
