Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Federal-Provincial Relations
- Financial Institutions
- Health
- Housing
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Regional Development
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- To coordinate committee submissions relevant to Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023
- To coordinate meeting related to programs and policies related to the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) mandate including CARP calls for mandatory RRIF withdrawals to be waived; that the government boost Old Age Security (“OAS”) by 10% for people 65 to 74 and that the government increase the Canada Pension Plan (“CPP”) Survivor Benefit by 25% for people 65 and older—from 60% to 75% and remove the benefit ceiling that negatively impacts a surviving spouse.
- To coordinate meetings between Senators and Members of Parliament related to Budget 2023 and relevant policies.
- To discuss the potential new federal - provincial healthcare agreement as it may relate to older Canadians.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Coordinate engagement and discussion and be at the table for decisions made and sessions held regarding the Safe Long Term Care act.
- Lead discussions with the relevant federal Ministers on a potential wage enhancement for Canadian personal support workers from federal departments.
- Organize discussions related to policy suggestions and programs suggested by the National Seniors Council and be a part of feedback given to the National Seniors Council.
- To discuss an extension of the policy permitting International Students to work additional hours off campus as it relates to the homecare labour market
- To discuss the SOCI report, released by the Senate of Canada on May 11, 2023, as it relates to older Canadians and seniors on the matter of Bill C-22.
- To hold discussions regarding the importance of RRBs in protecting the retirement benefit security of Canadians and potential legislative and policy changes.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Coordinate meetings related to the amendments to Bill C-22, The Canada Disability Benefit Act and the subsequent, anticipated Bill C-22 regulatory phase.
- To discuss the new dental program and specifics related to older Canadians and seniors
Policies or Program
- Continue discussions regarding immigration policies, particularly off campus work permits for international students, and a potential extension to the existing revised policy that permits international students to work additional hours off campus.
- Discuss the 2023 CARP advocacy and policy plan priorities with relevant officials in Q3/Q4 2023.
- Lead and coordinate meetings related to seniors and older Canadians health and wellness.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Lead discussions related to changes to the building code that may facilitate policy/regulatory changes to co-housing policies
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots 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
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Accessibility Standards Canada
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canada Employment Insurance Commission
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
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Canada Post Corporation (CPC)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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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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Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Public Service Commission of Canada (PSC)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
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Senate of Canada
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Service Canada (ServCan)
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Shared Services Canada (SSC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
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Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
70 Jefferson Ave
Toronto, Ont, M6K 1Y4, ON M6K 1Y4
Canada
Telephone number:
416-363-2277
Client representative
Bill Van Gorder, CEO
Parent Company Information
Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Karen Moores
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No public offices held
Business address:
33-C Shaw Street
St. John's, NL A1E 2W7
Canada
Telephone number:
709-631-8910
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Town Advocacy
Address:
14 International Place
Suite 203
St. John's, NL A1A 5A1
Canada
Telephone number:
709-631-8910
