Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada
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Monthly Communication Report

370163-675669

Registrant name: Karen Moores
Client: Easter Seals Canada
Associated registration: 931043-370163-48
Communication date: 2026-03-25
Posted date: 2026-03-30

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication: Amen Ben Ahmouda, Policy Advisor
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Amy Falkner, Issues Manager
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
 
List of Details
Subject matter Detail
Budget, Economic Development Advance discussions on funding for digitization of Easter Seals programs and services; leading meetings advocating for new funding and new funding models for charities.
Child Services, Employment and Training, Health Advocate for digital support from Members of Parliament, Senators, staff and government officials for annual Red Shirt Day social media campaign.
Aboriginal Affairs, Budget Arrange discussions and meetings for relevant provincial members and/or introduce ESC officials to Government of Canada officials to discuss policy and funding change's to Jordan's Principle.
Employment and Training, Health, Housing Arrange meetings related to the the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals in Canada: housing, transportation, employment and accessibility.
Education, Employment and Training Arranging meetings with Members of the House of Commons, senior officials and staff related to the advocacy mandate and work of Easter Seals Canada.
Economic Development, Regional Development Champion Buy Canada policy as it relates to all persons with disabilities and all aspects of procurement.
Economic Development Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities
Child Services, Education Coordinate meetings and events for Easter Seals Month (March) of each year and annual National Accessibility Week events (May - June) of each year.
Economic Development, Government Procurement, Industry, Small Business Encourage increased procurement by the Government of Canada by enhanced buying from businesses and entities owned by persons with disabilities; lead meetings related to procurement policy in Canada and a more committed effort to procure products, services, land and/or entities that support the principles of a barrier-free Canada.
Budget, Employment and Training Lead discussions and arrange meetings relating to the ongoing development of the Canada Disability Benefit.
Budget Lead meetings, arrange discussions and coordinate events related to budget 2026 as it relates to all advocacy initatives of Easter Seals Canada and all programs, grants, funding and services impacting persons with disabilities.
Child Services To discuss Easter Seals camps programming and impact as well as the organization's broad national role in advocacy and federal mandate with Members of the House of Commons and Senate
 

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