Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying of Canada
Registry of Lobbyists

Monthly Communication Report

370163-675843

Registrant name: Karen Moores
Client: Easter Seals Canada
Associated registration: 931043-370163-50
Communication date: 2026-04-01
Posted date: 2026-04-01

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication: Lorraine Pelot, Director General
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Amen Ben Ahmouda, Policy Advisor
Minister of Jobs and Families, ESDC, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Patty  Hajdu, Minister and Member of Parliament
Minister of Jobs and Families (Minister) , 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.
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.
Budget, Child Services, Economic Development Communicate the priorities of members and provincial interests at the federal level Canada wide with respect to the 2026 budget and beyond.
Budget Coordinate and lead discussions related to funding for Easter Seals Canada in budget 2025 and beyond.
Economic Development Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities
Federal-Provincial Relations Discuss federal - provincial issues related to potential clawbacks of the Canada Disability Benefit at the provincial level.
Employment and Training Discuss policies related to employment pertaining to youth and adults living with disabilitites
Health, International Trade Discuss potential tariffs as they may relate to medical equipment and mobility devices.
Sports Lead discussions and meetings related to accessible sport in Canada.
Economic Development Lead discussions and meetings related to the supply chain, constraints and how it impacts Canadians living with a disability.
Budget, Child Services, Federal-Provincial Relations, Infrastructure Lead discussions on infrastructure for camp and accessible buildings Canada wide.
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.
 

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