Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Education
- Health
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Private Members Bill C-284, An Act to establish a national strategy on eye care
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Proposed changes to the tax treatment of privately held corporations passive investments, income sprinkling and capital gains.
Policies or Program
- Discussions with the federal government to create a public education campaign around vision health.
- Discussions with the federal government to create a National Framework for Action to promote eye health and prevent vision loss.
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 Heritage (PCH)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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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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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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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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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) is the national voice of optometry, whose mission is to represent the profession of Optometry; to enhance the quality, availability and accessibility of eye, vision, and related health care, to enhance and promote the independent and ethical decision-making of its' members, and to assist optometrists in practicing successfully in accordance with the highest standards of patient care. Recognized as a leading advocate for the profession, CAO is dedicated to providing leadership to enhance the delivery of healthy eyes and clear vision for all Canadians.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Francois Couillard,
Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO) represents over +7,900 members including Optometrists Optometric Assistants and Canadian Optometry Students studying both in Canada and in the United States.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
234 Argyle Ave.
Ottawa, ON K2P 1B9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-234-0012
Ext.
230
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Laurèl Craib-Laurin,
Director, Government Relations |
No public offices held