Registry of Lobbyists

Registration - In-house Organization

The Canadian Don't Do Drugs Society / Robert O'Reilly, Executive Director

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: The Canadian Don't Do Drugs Society
Responsible Officer Name: Robert O'Reilly, Executive Director 
Initial registration start date: 2007-11-21
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 782951-16226

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 0

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 1 of 19 (2007-11-21 to 2008-05-19)

Version 1 of 19 (2007-11-21 to 2008-05-19) 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.

A. Organization Information

Organization: The Canadian Don't Do Drugs Society
7-B Pleasant Blvd. Ste 1053
60 St. Clair Ave. E.; Ste 910
Toronto, ON  M4T 1k2
Canada
Telephone number: 416-906-3779
Fax number: 416-650-5220  
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: Robert O'Reilly, Executive Director  
 
Description of the organization's activities: Federally Incorporated Registered Charity has been established for over 12 years and is located in Toronto at Yonge and St. Clair.In addition to the Board of Directors, has formed on outside Advisory Group consisting of senior level professionals who bring a diverse experience in senior management, business and marketing skills.The Society's mainstream program Smart Kids Don't Do Drugs is also Federally Registered, and is directed primarily at Teens, Pre-Teens and their Parents.Developed PSA T.V. Advertising, Website, Parental Guides, Conducted Parent Community and School Forums and raised funds to establish summer camps, playgrounds, etc.
Organization's membership or classes of membership: The Society currently does not have membership status
 
Was the organization funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? No
 

B. Lobbyists Employed by the Organization

Name: Robert O'Reilly
Position title: Executive Director
Public offices held: No
 

C. Lobbying Activity Information

Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: Health Canada (HC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
Meetings, Presentations, Telephone calls, Written communications, whether in hard copy or electronic format
 
Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: Education, Health
 
Subject Matter: Retrospective: not applicable
Subject Matter: Prospective: 1. To create a high level of sustainable awareness nationally of the long term impact on society resulting from high use of high drug and substance abuse among teens and younger children.2. To establish SKDDD as a pivotal force in the prevention and mitigation of this long term issue.3. To focus on SKDDD's primary goal of enlightening the parents of teens while at the same time positively influencing and educating the young as to the longer term risks of drug and substance abuse.4. To reverse the current trends in drug and substance abuse by ensuring that Government and the private sector see and recognize SKDD as a pro-active and effective partner in this critical effort.5. To educate primary target groups and stakeholders regarding the necessity of focused education on the causes, dangers and long term impacts of drug and substances abuse among the young.6. To reduce the financial cost to the individual, the family and society at large of substance and drug abuse in the younger population.7. To build, operate and support new treatment centres dedicated to teens at risk.8. To urge governments to legislate those found at risk to attend these centres for treatment and follow-up counselling.
 

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Categories Description
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit To build, operate and support new treatment centres dedicated to teens at risk.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit To create a high level of sustainable awareness nationally of the long term impact on society resulting from high use of high drug and substance abuse among teens and younger children.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit To educate primary target groups and stakeholders regarding the necessity of focused education on the causes, dangers and long term impacts of drug and substances abuse among the young
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit To establish Smart Kids Don't Do Drugs(SKDDD) as a pivotal force in the prevention and mitigation of this long term issue.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit To focus on SKDDD's primary goal of enlightening the parents of teens while at the same time positively influencing and educating the young as to the longer term risks of drug and substance abuse
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit To reduce the financial cost to the individual, the family and society at large of substance and drug abuse in the younger population.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit To reverse the current trends in drug and substance abuse by ensuring that Government and the private sector see and recognize SKDDD as a pro-active and effective partner in this critical effort.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit to urge governments to legislate those found at risk to attend these centres for treatment and follow-up counselling.




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