Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Consumer Issues
- Employment and Training
- Health
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Create programs and policies to help ease the financial burden of breast cancer
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Amendments to the Employment Insurance Act for the purpose of increasing Sickness Benefits for cancer patients.
- Amendments to the Employment Insurance Act so as to ammend the eligibility criteria for compassionate care leave
- Formerly known as Bill C-278, an Act to amend the Employment Insurance Act (benefits for illness, injury or quarantine) with respect to the number of weeks someone can receive Employment Insurance (EI) Sickness Benefits because they are unable to work due to a "prescribed illness, injury or quarantine"
Policies or Program
- Canadian Strategy on Cancer Control as it relates to Implementation
- Improve access to oncology medications for Canadians by implementing a national strategy
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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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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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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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Senate of Canada
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Status of Women Canada (SWC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canadian Breast Cancer Network (CBCN) exists to voice the views and opinions of breast cancer survivors and promote the improvement of services as a strong supporter for access to optimal care for breast cancer patients. We are survivor advocates and ‘someone to turn to” for patients and survivors
CBCN also develop and encourage linkages between groups and individuals concerned about breast cancer, represent the concerns of all Canadians affected by breast cancer and those at risk, communicate with, support and inform organizations and individuals in Canada about breast health and breast disease, promote education and awareness about breast cancer at the national level, develop and implement strategies to improve the health and well-being of breast cancer survivors, and focus national attention on breast cancer and ensure that issues faced by Canadians affected by breast cancer come to the attention of decision makers in research and health care policy.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Jenn McNeil,
Director of Operations
Organization's membership or classes of membership
CBCN's members are all groups and individuals concerned about breast cancer.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
Suite 300, 331 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5
Canada
Telephone number:
613-230-3044
Ext.
231
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Niya Chari,
Government Relations Manager |
No public offices held
- Jenn McNeil,
Director of Operations |
No public offices held