Lobbying Information
Subject Matter Details
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
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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
Alvin Sharma, Treasurer
Wilfred Au, Director
Lauri Brunner, Director
Anne Fithern, Director
Michael Foulds, Director
Wendy Kauffman, Director
Alan Lipszyc, Director
Wendy Murphy, Director
Sheila Neuburger, Director
Pankaj Puri, Director
Blair Roblin, Director
Jeff Sparks, Director
Graham Todd, Director
Cam Whale, Director
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2023-03-31
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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Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Health and Community Services
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$0.00
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Yes
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Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage
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$10,000.00
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No
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Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care
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$25,000.00
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No
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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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$62,000.00
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No
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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:
202-885 Don Mills Rd.
Toronto, ON M3C 1V9
Canada
Telephone number:
416-425-3463
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Leonard Baker,
President & CEO |
No public offices held
- Mary-Kathleen Dunn,
National Manager, Public Affairs |
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
