Registry of Lobbyists
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Transportation
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Advocate for accessible policies, programs and related initiatives as it relates to the build of the new high-speed rail line between Toronto and Montreal, as it relates to all persons with disabilities.
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Policies or Program, Regulation
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Child Services, Employment and Training, Health
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Advocate for digital support from Members of Parliament, Senators, staff and government officials for annual Red Shirt Day social media campaign.
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Policies or Program
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Health, International Relations
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Advocate for the inclusion of disability policy during Canada's G7 Presidency.
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Policies or Program
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National Security/Security
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Arrange meetings pertaining to safety and federal policy that may impact individuals with disabilities
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Policies or Program
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Budget, Employment and Training
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Arrange meetings regarding regulations pertinent to the Canada Disability Benefit design and implementation.
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Employment and Training
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Arrange meetings related to labour shortages relevant to Easter Seals national summer camp programming Canada wide, work permits and relevant potential solutions from a labour and immigration perspective.
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Policies or Program
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Employment and Training, Health, Housing
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Arrange meetings related to the the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals in Canada: housing, transportation, employment and accessibility.
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Policies or Program
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Transportation
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Arrange meetings related to transportation policy and initiatives related to persons with disabilities in Canada.
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Policies or Program
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Education, Employment and Training
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Arranging meetings with Members of the House of Commons, senior officials and staff related to the advocacy mandate and work of Easter Seals Canada.
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Policies or Program
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Budget
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Coordinate and lead discussions related to funding for Easter Seals Canada in budget 2024 and beyond.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Economic Development
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Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities
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Policies or Program
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Child Services, Education
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Coordinate meetings and events for Easter Seals Month (March) of each year and annual National Accessibility Week events (May - June) of each year.
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Policies or Program
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Housing
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Coordinate meetings related to housing policy pertinent for individuals with disabilities in Canada.
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Policies or Program
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Economic Development, Employment and Training, Transportation
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Coordinate meetings with the Canadian Ambassador to America, Kristin Hillman, for the CEO of Easter Seals Canada to discuss matters of Canada -US interest related to disability and inclusion and organize events in partnership with the embassy on transport, employment, education and inclusion.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
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Employment and Training, Labour
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Discuss and find solutions to labour market shortages, for summer camps, as they relate to immigration and work permits, with officials.
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Policies or Program
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Health
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Discuss and organize meetings related to healthcare for persons with disabilities.
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Policies or Program
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Climate
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Discuss climate change with senior officials and ensure persons with disabilities are considered as communities and infrastructure are reimagined in Canada's changing climate.
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Policies or Program
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Transportation
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Discuss funding of accessibility education for employees in the federally regulated transport sector.
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Policies or Program
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Education
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Discuss international education policy and show support for the work of private members statement (and the follow up work of this statement) M-78 - "M-78 Inclusion of People With Disabilites".
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Policies or Program
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Employment and Training
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Discuss policies related to employment pertaining to youth and adults living with disabilitites
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Policies or Program
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Health, International Trade
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Discuss potential tariffs as they may relate to medical equipment and mobility devices.
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Policies or Program
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Education
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Discuss private members statement, M-78/Inclusion of people with disabilities; coordinate relevant meetings and offer Easter Seals support.
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Policies or Program, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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National Security/Security
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Discuss public safety related to person with disabilities living in Canada particularly as it relates to cities, transport and housing.
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Policies or Program
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Labour
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Discuss the Canada Post labour shortage and its impact on persons with disabilities.
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Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
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Health
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Discuss the care economy as it relates to seniors with disabilities.
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Policies or Program
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Environment
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Discuss the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities, long term infrastructure planning and development
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Policies or Program
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Elections
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Discuss the potential of funding from Elections Canada to support communications projects related to accessibility voting.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Small Business
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Encourage increased procurement by the Government of Canada by enhanced buying from businesses and entities owned by persons with disabilities; lead meetings related to procurement policy in Canada and a more committed effort to procure products, services, land and/or entities that support the principles of a barrier-free Canada.
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Policies or Program
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Budget
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Lead advocacy efforts on conversations related to the regulation phase and implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit (Bill C-22) Act
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Budget
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Lead discussions and consultations related to Easter Seals core policy priorities related to budget 2024.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
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Sports
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Lead discussions and meetings related to accessible sport in Canada.
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Policies or Program
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Economic Development
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Lead discussions and meetings related to the supply chain, constraints and how it impacts Canadians living with a disability.
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Policies or Program
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Federal-Provincial Relations, Health
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Lead discussions on the implementation of national dental and pharmacare programs as they relate to persons with disabilities.
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Policies or Program, Regulation
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Elections
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Lead meetings and discussions related to potential education funding during a future election campaign.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Budget
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Lead meetings related to budget 2025 as it relates to all advocacy initatiaives of Easter Seals Canada and all programs, grants, funding and services impacting persons with disabilities.
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Policies or Program
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Health
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Lead meetings related to the Canada Dental Plan and persons with disabilities as it relates to the 2024 program launch: particularly timelines and program enrollment.
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Regulation, Policies or Program
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Health
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To discuss autism awareness as it relates to Autism Awareness Month and related policies and legislation.
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Policies or Program
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Child Services
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To discuss Easter Seals camps programming and impact as well as the organization's broad national role in advocacy and federal mandate with Members of the House of Commons and Senate
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Policies or Program, Regulation
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Federal-Provincial Relations
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Discuss federal - provincial issues related to potential clawbacks of the Canada Disability Benefit at the provincial level.
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Policies or Program
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2025-03-13
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Address:
40 Holly Street, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M4S 3C3
Canada
Telephone number:
877-376-6362
Fax number:
416-932-9844
Web address:
https://easterseals.ca/en/contact/
David Starrett, Chief Executive Officer
Easter Seals Canada is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Easter Seals Canada is not a coalition.
The activities of Easter Seals Canada are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Easter Seals Canada does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Karen Moores | No public offices held
Firm: Town Advocacy