Registry of Lobbyists
Version 4 of 34 (2007-11-06 to 2008-06-10) was submitted prior to the Lobbying Act coming into force on July 2, 2008. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
| Organization: |
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies / Fédération des sociétés canadiennes d’assistance aux animaux
Suite 102 30 Concourse Gate Ottawa, ON K2E 7V7 Canada |
| Telephone number: | 613-224-8072 Ext.: 20 |
| Fax number: | 613-723-0252 |
| Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: | Steve Carroll, Chief Executive Officer |
| Description of the organization's activities: | The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies is the national voice of humane societies and SPCAs. We bring together those who work with, and care for animals to promote respect and humane treatment toward all animals. We provide leadership on animal welfare issues and ensures these crucial messages are heard and understood from coast to coast. Our approach to improving the welfare of animals makes us a respected voice and key player in any national discussion on the use of animals. |
| Organization's membership or classes of membership: | CFHS membership consists of humane societies, SPCAs and single-issue animal welfare organizations in ten provinces and two territories. Membership is fee-based and is voluntary. |
| Was the organization funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? | No |
| Name: | Shelagh MacDonald |
| Position title: | National Program Director |
| Public offices held: | No |
| Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Justice Canada (JC), Members of the House of Commons, Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC) | ||||||
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Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
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Grass-roots communication, Informal communications, Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format | ||||||
| Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: | animal protection | ||||||
| Subject Matter: Retrospective: | Met with Members of Parliament concering proposed changes to the animal cruelty provisions of the Criminal code. Specifically, discussed: Bill S-213, a private Senate Bill concerning animal cruelty; Bill C-373, a private Member Bill concering animal cruelty; Bill S-203, a private Senate Bill concerning animal cruelty. | ||||||
| Subject Matter: Prospective: | Will continue to work to educate senior policy advisors, MPs, Senators on the need for changes to the animal cruelty provisions of the Criminal Code. Will likely meet with policy advisors, MPs, Senators to discuss overdue changes needed for federal transportation act concerning livestock transportation and related issues. | ||||||
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