Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Climate
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Environment
- Health
- Labour
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- That the government strengthen the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) by updating the processes of hazard identification and risk assessment regarding toxicity and publishing a policy framework and updating the definition of vulnerable populations in the context of chemical management.
Policies or Program
- That the government conduct a formal feasibility review of recent studies regarding income support and develop a plan to implement policies that will reduce economic inequities in Canada.
- That the government implement energy retrofit programs to provide financial incentives for energy retrofits at a cost of $215M plus $100M in skills training.
- The government should develop a roadmap to meet or exceed Canada's commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies by 2025 and divert these funds to the clean energy sector.
- Work with the government to make national pharmacare a priority to ensure Canadians have equitable access to the medications they need.
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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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Health Canada (HC)
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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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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Senate of Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Foundation for Resilient Health is a subsidiary of the New Brunswick Lung Association. It conducts public education and advocacy to improve health resiliency by reducing exposures to chemical hazards in the environment, reducing risks from climate change, reducing social inequities, and promoting strong bio-diverse ecosystems.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Barbara MacKinnon,
President and CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The Board Members of the New Brunswick Lung Association are the only legal members. There are no other classes of membership.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2020-03-31
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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Health Canada (HC)
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$112,771.19
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
65 Brunswick St
Fredericton, NB E3B 1G5
Canada
Telephone number:
506-455-8961
Ext.
102
Fax number:
506-462-0939
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Melanie Langille,
Director of Program Development (Environmental Health)| |
No public offices held
- Barbara MacKinnon,
President and CEO |
No public offices held
