Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Bilingualism/Official Languages
- Broadcasting
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Infrastructure
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Telecommunications
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Encourage government organizations with call centres to provide direct 800# access to a dedicated service group for VRS users, particularly the CRA, Services Canada, Health Canada etc., to reduce confusion and rejections
- Identify opportunities for Canada VRS to be included in select Federal Accessibility initiatives (social media, conferences)
- Raise awareness of and acceptance for federal employees who are deaf to access Canada VRS for work
- Raise awareness within Federal organizations that Canada VRS is a safe, confidential, efficient and free service for Deaf Canadians to access government services (Don't Hang Up)
Communication Techniques
-
Written communication
-
Oral communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
-
Canada Foundation for Innovation
-
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
-
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
-
Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
-
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
-
Health Canada (HC)
-
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
-
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
-
Service Canada (ServCan)
-
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
200 Elgin Street
Suite 1102
Ottawa, ON K2P 1L5
Canada
Telephone number:
800-958-5856
Client representative
Suzanne Laforest, CEO and Executive Director
Parent Company Information
Video Relay Service (CAV), Inc. / SRV Canada is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Video Relay Service (CAV), Inc. / SRV Canada is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Video Relay Service (CAV), Inc. / SRV Canada are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Video Relay Service (CAV), Inc. / SRV Canada does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Angelo Bakoulas
|
No public offices held
Business address:
35 O'Connor Street
2nd Floor
Ottawa, ON K1P 5M4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-241-3512
Ext.
230
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Bluesky Strategy Group Inc.
Address:
35 O'Connor Street
2nd Floor
Ottawa, ON K1P 5M4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-241-3512
Ext.
230
