Registration - In-house Organization

4-H Canada (Canadian 4-H Council) / Les 4-H du Canada (Conseil du 4-H du Canada) / Shannon Benner, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: 4-H Canada (Canadian 4-H Council) / Les 4-H du Canada (Conseil du 4-H du Canada)
Previous in-house organization names
Responsible Officer Name: Shannon Benner, Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2008-11-17
Registration status: Inactive
Registration Number: 937555-229002

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 3

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 10 of 10 (2018-04-01 to 2018-11-16)

Registration versions:

Version 10 of 10 (2018-04-01 to 2018-11-16)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Agriculture
Budget
Education
Employment and Training
Environment
Health
International Development
Science and Technology

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

4-H Canada seeks financial support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership
4-H Canada seeks support from Canadian Heritage under Youth Exchanges Canada programs
4-H Canada seeks support from NSERC under the PromoScience program
4-H Canada seeks support under Canada Service Corps

Policies or Program

4-H Canada consults on matters related to the development of youth-facing policies and programs and/or seeks opportunities for 4-H youth to be engaged in consultations.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Senate of Canada

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

Established in 1914, 4-H Canada (Canadian 4-H Council) is one of Canada's longest-running and most respected youth-serving organization, focused on the goal of helping young Canadians (ages 6-25) “Learn To Do By Doing” in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment. 4-H Canada delivers programming within four pillars relevant to the interests of today's youth: Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security, the Environment & Healthy Living, Science & Technology, and Community Engagement & Communications.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Shannon Benner, Chief Executive Officer

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Membership consists of national corporations, national associations, provincial 4-H councils, provincial departments of agriculture and interested individuals. 4-H members and adult leaders are affiliated with 4-H Canada through their membership in provincial 4-H councils.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2018-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)	$1,623,641.58	Yes
Canadian Heritage (PCH)	$475,793.00	Yes
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	$45,074.19	Yes
Farm Credit Canada (FCC)	$246,850.00	Yes
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)	$55,989.27	Yes
United States Embassy	$17,255.06	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
Central Experimental Farm, 960 Carling Avenue, Building # 106
Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6
Canada

Telephone number: 613-759-1013 Ext. 100

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Shannon Benner, Chief Executive Officer | No public offices held
Elizabeth Jarvis, Director, Government Relations | Public offices held

4-H Canada (Canadian 4-H Council)/Les 4-H du Canada (Conseil du 4-H du Canada)

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
4-H Canada (Canadian 4-H Council)/Les 4-H du Canada (Conseil du 4-H du Canada)	2018-04-01	2018-11-16
Canadian 4-H Council/Conseil du 4-H du Canada	2008-11-17	2013-06-02

4-H Canada (Canadian 4-H Council) / Les 4-H du Canada (Conseil du 4-H du Canada)

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Shannon Benner	2018-04-01	2018-11-16
Roger Shier	2012-12-02	2013-06-02
Mike Nowosad	2008-11-17	2012-12-02

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT/COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR ENVIRONMENT CANADA, FINANCE & CORPORATE	January 2009 to June 2009	Not a designated office
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CANADA REVENUE AGENCY, BUSINESS AND RETURNS PROCESSING	May 2006 to August 2006	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT/COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR ENVIRONMENT CANADA, FINANCE & CORPORATE	January 2009 to June 2009	Not a designated office
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CANADA REVENUE AGENCY, BUSINESS AND RETURNS PROCESSING	May 2006 to August 2006	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-12-10

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Registration - In-house Organization

4-H Canada (Canadian 4-H Council) / Les 4-H du Canada (Conseil du 4-H du Canada) / Shannon Benner, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 10 of 10 (2018-04-01 to 2018-11-16)

Version 10 of 10 (2018-04-01 to 2018-11-16)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization