Registry of Lobbyists
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Health
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Celiac Canada is asking Health Canada to implement changes to fortification of gluten-free flour to the equivalence of gluten-containing flours and seek modernization of gluten-free regulations.
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Regulation
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Agriculture, Health
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Monitoring access to safe gluten-free food for Canadians with celiac disease.
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Policies or Program, Regulation
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Health
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Public awareness of celiac disease in Canada to help improve diagnosis rates and improve quality of life.
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Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Taxation and Finance
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Request amendments to the Income Tax Act to help remove the administrative barriers preventing Canadians affected by celiac disease from claiming the excess (incremental) cost of gluten-free products as a medical expense under section 118.2(2)(r) of the Act.
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Policies or Program
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Health, Research and Development
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Research to help find, treat and cure celiac disease to improve quality of life of those afflicted.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
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Celiac Canada is a charity that gives a voice for people with celiac disease. Celiac Canada provides education, builds awareness, advocates for improved health and invests in research.
Melissa Secord, Executive Director
End date of the last completed financial year: 2025-12-31
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
|---|---|---|
| Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) | $35,000.00 | Yes |
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