Conduct exploratory conversations for relevant potential government funding.
Coordinate and lead discussions related to funding for Easter Seals Canada in budget 2024 and beyond.
To organize meetings to explore new potential sources of funding in future.
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
Lead discussions and consultations related to Easter Seals core policy priorities related to budget 2024.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Organize meetings related to the 2024 budget consultations.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
Discuss and organize meetings related to healthcare for persons with disabilities.
Discuss housing policy pertinent for individuals with disabilities in Canada.
Discuss private members statement, M-78/Inclusion of people with disabilities; coordinate relevant meetings and offer Easter Seals support.
Discuss public safety related to person with disabilities living in Canada particularly as it relates to cities, transport and housing.
Discuss transportation policy and initiatives related to persons with disabilities in Canada.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
Coordinate meetings with the Canadian Ambassador to America, Kristin Hillman, for the CEO of Easter Seals Canada to discuss matters of Canada -US interest related to disability and inclusion.
Discuss climate change with senior officials and ensure persons with disabilities are considered as communities and infrastructure are reimagined in Canada's changing climate.
To advance discussions on the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals in Canada: housing, transport, employment and accessibility.
Policies or Program
Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities
Discuss and find solutions to labour market shortages, for summer camps, as they relate to immigration and work permits, with officials.
Discuss funding of accessibility education for employees in the federally regulated transport sector.
Discuss international inclusive education policy.
Discuss policies related to employment pertaining to youth and adults living with disabilitites
Discuss the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities, long term infrastructure planning and development
Educate all Members of the House of Commons, senior officials and staff on the mandate and work of Easter Seals Canada.
Enhance and coordinate annual digital communications related to National Accessibility Week in Canada, Red Shirt Day and related awareness days during the calendar year.
Lead discussions and meetings related to the supply chain, constraints and how it impacts Canadians living with a disability.
Lead discussions on labour related issues relevant to ES summer camp programming Canada wide, work permits and relevant potential solutions from a labour and immigration perspective.
Lead discussions pertaining to safety and federal policy that may impact individuals with disabilities
To discuss autism awareness as it relates to Autism Awareness Month and related policies and legislation.
Policies or Program, Regulation
Lead advocacy efforts on conversations related to the regulation phase and implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit (Bill C-22) Act
Lead discussions regarding regulations pertinent to the Canada Disability Benefit design and implementation.
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
Regulation
Manage and lead meetings and follow up related to the regulations Bill C-22, The Canada Disability Benefit.