Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Arts and Culture
- Budget
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Forestry
- Housing
- Industry
- Municipalities
- Regional Development
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Support or investment in the Canadian Co-operative Investment Fund which provides patient capital and lending to finance the capitalization of new and emerging co-operatives. The fund exists and was set up with $25 million from the co-operative sector.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- To review and propose possible changes to the Canadian Co-operative Act
- Understanding by the federal government for specialized co-op development programs that will help start and grow new and existing co-ops within specific sectors or populations.
Policies or Program
- A national financial literacy strategy and the willingness of co-ops and credit unions to partner with the government in developing and delivering a new strategy.
- Encourage government to educate public servants to the unique qualities and challenges faced by co-ops
- To maintain a working relationship with Innovation, Science and Economic Development to promote the co-operative movement in Canada
- to promote the business advantages of co-operatives to government, in particular Innovation, Science and Economic Development and the regional development agencies, as a viable model for new enterprises
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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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Halifax Port Authority
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House of Commons
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Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Co-operatives and mutuals Canada / Coopératives et mutuelles Canada (CMC) brings co-operatives, credit unions, caisse populaires and mutuals together to support and promote a distinct co-operative alternative embracing both economic and social objectives. CMC speaks with a unified voice and acts in concert to strengthen the co-operative, credit union and mutual members here in Canada
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
André Beaudry,
Executive Director
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Co-operatives and mutuals Canada / Coopératives et mutuelles Canada (CMC) represents three classes or memberships: Full members, associate members and friends.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2018-03-31
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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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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$0.00
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$10,434.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
275 Bank Street Suite 400
Ottawa, ON K2P 2L6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-238-6712
Ext.
202
Fax number:
613-567-0658
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- André Beaudry,
Executive Director |
No public offices held
- Madeleine Brillant,
Director of Corporate Affairs |
No public offices held
- Daniel Brunette,
Director, Advocacy and Partnerships |
No public offices held
