Lobbying Information
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Funding to support Parachute's strategic plan deliverables, such as social marketing and educational initiatives. Source of funding to be determined.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Supporting the federal recognition of an annual National Teen Driver Safety Week during the third week in October.
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 Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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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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Transport Canada (TC)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Finance Canada (FIN)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Parachute is a national, charitable organization dedicated to preventing injury and saving lives. It was created from the amalgamation of four leading Canadian injury prevention groups: Safe Communities Canada, Safe Kids Canada, SMARTRISK and ThinkFirst Canada. Parachute’s injury prevention programming and advocacy efforts are designed to help Canadians reduce their risks of injury while enjoying long lives lived to the fullest.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Elizabeth Louise Logan,
President and CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Currently, Parachute has incorporated existing formats from the four founding organizations which includes Chapters that have formed in 19 communities and focus on brain and spinal cord injuries, along with designated Safe Communities who form to address a variety of injuries in their communities. There are also an informal network of Partners across the country and they have an interest or mandate to provide injury prevention activities.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2013-03-31
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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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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$1,769,289.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
36 Eglinton Avenue West
Suite 704
Toronto, ON M4R 1A1
Canada
Telephone number:
647-776-5010
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Pamela Fuselli,
VP, Government & Stakeholder Relations |
No public offices held
- Elizabeth Louise Logan,
President and CEO |
No public offices held
- Amy Wanounou,
Manager, Government Relations |
No public offices held
