Lobbying Information
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act, progresses through the House of Commons and receives priority handling through all further federal legislative procedures including Royal Assent and proclamation.
Policies or Program
- March of Dimes Canada is advocating for a person-centered Canada Disability Benefit policy statement and guidelines, and in support of effective federal inter-departmental and Federal/Provincial/Territorial agreements which ensure recipients receive the full benefit of the Canada Disability Benefit without impacting existing income support or downstream programs, services and/or benefits.
Regulation
- March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure there is broad-based and consistent community consultation and engagement during the process of developing Canada Disability Benefit regulations, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes.
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 Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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House of Commons
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Senate of Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Founded over 70 years ago, March of Dimes Canada is a leading national charity committed to championing equity, empowering ability, and creating real change that will help people living with disabilities across the country unlock the richness of their lives. As a leading service provider, resource, and advocate, March of Dimes Canada is paving the way for people living with disabilities to experience full and meaningful lives in an inclusive world.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Leonard Baker,
President & CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
March of Dimes Canada's national board officers:
Jay Hira, Chair
Michael Cole, Vice-Chair and Secretary
Alan Lipszyc, Treasurer and Chair, Finance Committee
Lee Bennett, Director
Lauri Brunner, Director
Allister Byrne, Director and Chair, Risk & Audit Committee
Michael Foulds, Director
Wendy Kauffman, Director
Blair Roblin, Director
Alvin Sharma, Treasurer (incoming) and Chair, Finance Committee (incoming)
Jeff Sparks, Director
Graham Todd, Director
Cameron Whale, Director
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-03-31
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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District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services
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$89,263.00
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$1,663,278.00
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Yes
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Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
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$0.00
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Yes
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Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care
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$0.00
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Yes
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Ontario Health
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$87,877,376.00
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Yes
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Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
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$10,498,100.00
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Yes
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Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities
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$4,989,708.00
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Yes
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Ontario Trillium Foundation
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$120,597.00
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No
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PEI Department of Health and Wellness
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$0.00
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Yes
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Region of York
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$91,707.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
10 Overlea Blvd.
Toronto, ON M4H 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
416-425-3463
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Leonard Baker,
President & CEO |
No public offices held
- Sasha Elford,
National Manager, Public Affairs |
No public offices held
- Amanda MacKenzie,
National Director, Public Affairs |
No public offices held
- Victoria Pearson,
Vice President, Strategy, Research and External Affairs |
No public offices held
- Lesley Smith,
Vice President, Employment Services and Chief Accessibility Officer |
No public offices held
