Registration - In-house Organization

YMCA Canada / Peter Dinsdale, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: YMCA Canada
Responsible Officer Name: Peter Dinsdale, President & Chief Executive Officer
Initial registration start date: 2016-07-25
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 928320-358474

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 448

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 15

Version 2 of 42 (2016-10-07 to 2016-10-16)

Registration versions:

Version 2 of 42 (2016-10-07 to 2016-10-16)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Budget
Employment and Training
Health
Housing
Immigration
Infrastructure
International Development

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

YMCA Canada seeking funding for a campaign regarding healthy active living/obesity and chronic disease reduction and prevention strategies

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Changes to infrastructure policy with respect to ensuring the eligibility of charitable sector organizations and allocation of funds to the social infrastructure category in the existing policy
Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment Strategy with respect to program focus, youth engagement, and to ensure that funding is allocated to that strategy.

Policies or Program

Advice on the design of the Canada Youth Service Initiative in the context of the International Assistance Policy and the government's youth strategy.
Discussions on the Immigration Levels Plan and related settlement services such as the health and well-being of children, teens, young adults and their families (ex. settlement services outside traditional business hours)
International Assistance Review consultations (Global Affairs Canada) with respect to strengthening and reinforcing the commitment to the health and well-being of children, teens and young adults in the context of international assistance and in ensuring awareness of the expertise of civil society in migration and settlement.
Policy proposals respecting the development of the National Early Learning and Child Care Framework pertaining to stakeholder engagement and Framework principles

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

YMCA Canada is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities. We do this by supporting our 48 Member Associations as they nurture the potential of children, teens and young adults; promote healthy living; and foster social responsibility in order to deliver lasting personal and social change. Our collective focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means YMCAs serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life. Through YMCA financial assistance programs, the YMCA is accessible to all. YMCA core offerings include: Childcare, Camping, Aquatics, Health & Fitness, Education, Employment Services, Volunteer Development, Global Initiatives, Community Initiatives and Opportunities to Give. YMCA Canada plays a leadership role in the development of strong and relevant Canadian YMCA and YMCA-YWCA Member Associations; encourages collaborative initiatives; protects and enhances the reputation of the YMCA; and advocates on behalf of Member Associations regionally, nationally and internationally.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Peter Dinsdale, President & Chief Executive Officer

Organization's membership or classes of membership

There is one class of membership comprised of YMCA “Member Associations”.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2015-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Canadian Heritage (PCH)	$0.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
601-1867 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M4S 1Y5
Canada

Telephone number: 416-967-9622

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Peter Dinsdale, President & Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held
Jennifer Holmes Weier, SVP Advocacy, Communications, and Public Policy | Public offices held

YMCA Canada

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
YMCA Canada	2016-07-25	current

YMCA Canada

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Lobby Assistant House of Commons, Office of the Chief Opposition Whip	January 2002 to August 2005	Not a designated office
Assistant House of Commons, Office of Brian Pallister, MP	August 2001 to January 2002	Not a designated office
Assistant House of Commons, Office of Greg Thompson, MP	May 2001 to August 2001	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Lobby Assistant House of Commons, Office of the Chief Opposition Whip	January 2002 to August 2005	Not a designated office
Assistant House of Commons, Office of Brian Pallister, MP	August 2001 to January 2002	Not a designated office
Assistant House of Commons, Office of Greg Thompson, MP	May 2001 to August 2001	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-03-12

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Registration - In-house Organization

YMCA Canada / Peter Dinsdale, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 2 of 42 (2016-10-07 to 2016-10-16)

Version 2 of 42 (2016-10-07 to 2016-10-16)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization