Registry of Lobbyists
Total Number of Communication Reports: 0
Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0
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Budget, Employment and Training, Taxation and Finance
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Advocating about the importance of investing in robust income supports, including comprehensive Employment Insurance (EI) reforms that require lower qualification thresholds, higher rates of benefits and better access for self-employed workers.
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Policies or Program
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Budget, Financial Institutions
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Advocating for increased investment in and improved accessibility of the Canada Disability Benefit.
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Policies or Program
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Budget, Housing
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Advocating for increased leadership, coordination and strategic investment into non-profit and co-op housing providers and federal programs that preserve existing affordable housing, including programs such as Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy.
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Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Budget, Immigration
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Advocating for sustained investment for the immigration, newcomer and settlement sector.
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Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Economic Development, Employment and Training, Federal-Provincial Relations, Government Procurement, Infrastructure, Labour, Regional Development
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Advocating for workforce development tools such as Community Benefits Agreements on federal infrastructure and capital projects, and opportunities for local community employment and training.
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Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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Economic Development, Housing, Infrastructure, Municipalities
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Discussions on the role, mandate, and implementation of Build Canada Homes in order to expand community-led, non-profit housing projects in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
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Budget, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Labour
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Discussions with ESDC surrounding the government’s investments in workforce development, labour market development and training programs.
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Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
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Economic Development, Employment and Training, Labour, Regional Development
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Working with government to close the gap between employers and job seekers by investing in workforce development programs that increase financial stability for low-income neighbourhoods and advocating for practices that minimize precarious employment.
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Policies or Program, Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
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As the largest non-government funder of community services in the GTA, United Way Greater Toronto reinforces a crucial community safety net to support people living in poverty. United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives in neighbourhoods across Peel, Toronto and York Region works to ensure that everyone has access to the programs and services they need to thrive today. Mobilizing the network and community support, United Way’s work is rooted in ground-breaking research, strategic leadership, local advocacy and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building a more equitable region and lasting solutions to the GTA’s greatest challenges.
Heather McDonald, President & CEO
End date of the last completed financial year: 2026-03-31
| Government Institution | Funding Received in Last Financial Year | Funding Expected in Current Financial Year |
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| City of Toronto | $354,245.00 | Yes |
| Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) | $10,234,549.00 | Yes |
| Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) | $1,251,173.00 | Yes |
| Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development | $456,249.00 | Yes |
| Region of Durham | $12,500.00 | No |
| Region of Peel | $110,000.00 | Yes |
Address:
26 Wellington Street East, 12th floor
Toronto, ON M5E 1S2
Canada
Telephone number:
416-777-2001