Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Budget
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Financial Institutions
- Forestry
- Housing
- Industry
- Municipalities
- Regional Development
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- The establishment of a Co-operative Development Fund which would be a patient capital or loan fund to finance the capitalization of new and emerging co-operatives. The fund would be set up with contributions from the co-operative sector and possibly the federal government
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 Industry to promote the co-operative movement in Canada
- to promote the business advantages of co-operatives to government, in particular Industry Canada 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
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
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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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
275 Bank Street, Suite 400
Ottawa, ON K2P 2L6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-238-6712
Fax number:
613-567-0658
Web address:
www.canada.coop
Client representative
Denyse Guy, Executive Director
Parent Company Information
Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) / Coopératives et mutuelles Canada (CMC) is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) / Coopératives et mutuelles Canada (CMC) is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) / Coopératives et mutuelles Canada (CMC) are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) / Coopératives et mutuelles Canada (CMC) does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
John Wilkinson
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Public offices held
Business address:
130 Macdonell St, c/o Casey Lukasik
Guelph, ON N1H 6P8
Canada
Telephone number:
519-824-4400
Fax number:
519-824-0599
Consultant relationship to the client
- The registrant is on the board of directors for this organization.
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Self Employed
Address:
130 Macdonell St, c/o Casey Lukasik
Guelph, ON N1H 6P8
Canada
Telephone number:
519-824-4400
Fax number:
519-824-0599