Town Advocacy

Lead discussions on infrastructure for camp and accessible buildings Canada wide. Communicate the priorities of members and provincial interests at the federal level Canada wide with respect to the 2026 budget and beyond. Advance discussions on funding for digitization of Easter Seals programs and services; leading meetings advocating for new funding and new funding models for charities. Coordinate meetings with the Canadian Ambassador to America and relevant officials to discuss matters of Canada -US interest related to disability and inclusion and organize events in partnership with the embassy on transport, employment, education and inclusion. 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. Lead discussions and arrange meetings relating to the ongoing development of the Canada Disability Benefit. Champion Buy Canada policy as it relates to all persons with disabilities and all aspects of procurement. Discuss and lead meetings related to any emerging artificial intelligence legislation; scope of these meetings may include safeguards for persons with disabilities and the impact of AI on employment and persons with disabilities. Coordinate and lead discussions related to funding for Easter Seals Canada in budget 2025 and beyond. Support meetings and policy collaboration related to Canada's work on the global level for all persons with disabilities, via the United Nations, between relevant stakeholders. 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. Discuss federal - provincial issues related to potential clawbacks of the Canada Disability Benefit at the provincial level. Discuss the potential of funding from Elections Canada to support communications projects related to accessibility voting. Advocate for accessible policies, programs and related initiatives as it relates to the build of the new high-speed rail line between Toronto and Montreal, as it relates to all persons with disabilities. Lead meetings and discussions related to potential education funding during a future election campaign. Discuss potential tariffs as they may relate to medical equipment and mobility devices. Discuss the care economy as it relates to seniors with disabilities. Lead discussions on the implementation of national dental and pharmacare programs as they relate to persons with disabilities. 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. Lead discussions and meetings related to accessible sport in Canada. 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 To discuss autism awareness as it relates to Autism Awareness Month and related policies and legislation. Lead discussions and meetings related to the supply chain, constraints and how it impacts Canadians living with a disability. Lead advocacy efforts on conversations related to the regulation phase and implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit (Bill C-22) Act Discuss the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities, long term infrastructure planning and development Discuss public safety related to person with disabilities living in Canada particularly as it relates to cities, transport and housing. Discuss private members statement, M-78/Inclusion of people with disabilities; coordinate relevant meetings and offer Easter Seals support. Discuss polici

Support meetings and policy collaboration related to Canada's work on the global level for all persons with disabilities, via the United Nations, between relevant stakeholders. Lead meetings, arrange discussions and coordinate events related to budget 2026 as it relates to all advocacy initiatives of Easter Seals Canada and all programs, grants, funding and services impacting persons with disabilities. Lead discussions on infrastructure for camp and accessible buildings Canada wide. Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities Communicate the priorities of members and provincial interests at the federal level Canada wide with respect to the 2026 budget and beyond. Arranging meetings with Members of the House of Commons, senior officials and staff related to the advocacy mandate and work of Easter Seals Canada. Arrange meetings related to the the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals in Canada: housing, transportation, employment and accessibility. Arrange meetings related to labour shortages relevant to Easter Seals national summer camp programming Canada wide, work permits and relevant potential solutions from a labour and immigration perspective. Advance discussions on funding for digitization of Easter Seals programs and services; leading meetings advocating for new funding and new funding models for charities. 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. Arrange meetings related to the the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals in Canada: housing, transportation, employment and accessibility. Discuss international education policy and show support for the work of private members statement (and the follow up work of this statement) M-78 - "M-78 Inclusion of People With Disabilites". Arrange meetings related to labour shortages relevant to Easter Seals national summer camp programming Canada wide, work permits and relevant potential solutions from a labour and immigration perspective. Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities Discuss funding of accessibility education for employees in the federally regulated transport sector. Arrange meetings regarding regulations pertinent to the Canada Disability Benefit design and implementation. To discuss autism awareness as it relates to Autism Awareness Month and related policies and legislation. Discuss policies related to employment pertaining to youth and adults living with disabilitites Lead discussions on the implementation of national dental and pharmacare programs as they relate to persons with disabilities. Lead discussions and consultations related to Easter Seals core policy priorities related to budget 2024. Discuss potential tariffs as they may relate to medical equipment and mobility devices. Discuss the Canada Post labour shortage and its impact on persons with disabilities. Advocate for accessible policies, programs and related initiatives as it relates to the build of the new high-speed rail line between Toronto and Montreal, as it relates to all persons with disabilities. Discuss public safety related to person with disabilities living in Canada particularly as it relates to cities, transport and housing. Discuss and organize meetings related to healthcare for persons with disabilities. Arrange meetings pertaining to safety and federal policy that may impact individuals with disabilities Lead meetings and discussions related to potential education funding during a future election campaign. 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 and organize events in partnership with the embassy on transport, employment, education and inclusion. Lead discussions and meetings related to the supply chai

Discussion on the intangible economy, the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) and economic growth as it relates to domestic expenditures for intellectual property filing, as well as a focus on small and medium-sized companies. Defence & Security: advocate for a domestic-focused cybersecurity ecosystem that has Canadian companies at the centre of a national cybersecurity defence policy. The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) is engaging with government officials to discuss the alignment between CCI’s priorities and the federal government’s efforts to foster innovation in Canada. These discussions focus on ensuring that government programs and policies effectively support high-growth Canadian technology firms and strengthen the country’s innovation ecosystem. Advance discussions on policies and programs that advance prosperity and innovation in Atlantic Canada and beyond including procurement, productivity, healthtech, artifical intelligence, clean tech, skills, immigration and other topics of relevance to members. Discuss trade and the impact of tariffs, as they relate to CCI members and policies, with officials - particularly as it relates to Atlantic Canada and/or other jurisdictions. Discuss Atlantic Canadian global trade opportunities relevant to CCI members and emerging regional opportunities (particularly in defence and aerospace) with officials. Raise the profile of the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), and our members, in Atlantic Canada to relevant decision makers; coordinate meetings for our Atlantic members. Coordinate events and meetings related to the Canada - US relationship. Pursue funding to support Atlantic regional initiatives and capacity building.

Raise the profile of Pelorus VC companies and share programming and policy concerns, policy needs and ideas with officials; particular focus points include the venture capital strategy, the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) and incentive programs and policies to encourage investment. Share perspectives on the upcoming artificial intelligence strategy (AI) and related AI legislative perspectives. Discuss the emerging venture capital strategy and advocate for best policies for early stage funds and the ecosystem. Lead discussions and meetings on policies and programs linked to the development of capital for venture-backed companies in Canada. Share information about the success of the Pelorus VC fund and work in Newfoundland and Labrador with federal officials.

Educate Members of Parliament, Senators, staff and officials on the work of Farm Radio in Canada and the world. Coordinate outreach and meetings related to the next G7 Leaders' Summit will be in Kananaskis, Alberta, in 2025. Assist the team at Farm Radio in researching new funding opportunities for Farm Radio. Collaborate and organize meetings with respect to the role of Farm Radio in domestic and global policies that positively impact information and communications. Share annual reports, communications and arrange meetings to showcase the impact of Farm Radio's work at home and around the world. Lead meetings related to Canada - Africa policy led by relevant departments. Lead meetings and discussions on climate change, farming, disaster mitigation and the work of Farm Radio Canada as provider of policy solutions and smart programming. Coordinate meetings with officials to discuss Farm Radio projects and success in global initatiaves.

Collaborate and organize meetings with respect to the role of Farm Radio in domestic and global policies that positively impact information and communications. Lead meetings related to Canada - Africa policy led by relevant departments. Coordinate outreach and meetings related to the next G7 Leaders' Summit will be in Kananaskis, Alberta, in 2025. Share annual reports, communications and arrange meetings to showcase the impact of Farm Radio's work at home and around the world. Lead meetings and discussions on climate change, farming, disaster mitigation and the work of Farm Radio Canada as provider of policy solutions and smart programming. Educate Members of Parliament, Senators, staff and officials on the work of Farm Radio in Canada and the world. Coordinate meetings with officials to discuss Farm Radio projects and success in global initatiaves. Assist the team at Farm Radio in researching new funding opportunities for Farm Radio.

Manage discussions on potential budgetary commitments for 2026 relevant to education and training of the podiatric workforce. Lead and organize meetings related to the role of Podiatric Medicine in the Newfoundland and Labrador healthcare system. Educate Parliamentarians and staff on the need for increased scope of Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Podiatric Medicine members within the province.