Erin Quevillon
Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)·0 communications in the past year
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN AND THE LAW
3Enacting legislative changes addressing the use of parental alienation and associated pseudo-concepts, so that our justice system can begin protecting women and children without waiting for a slow change in case law precedent. Banning parental alienation accusations in family court. Federal Budget with respect to sustained funding for WAGE and for Women's Rights organizations. Bill C-21: An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), with respect to banning assault-style firearms and domestic/family violence provisions.
Interac
2Tax Regulations, with respect to a prescribed payment card corporation share Policies, rules and codes that affect the payments system and payment networks Canadas digital economy, with respect to secure and convenient digital identity and authentication solutions
Supporting the development and implementation of policies, programs, and regulatory measures aimed at preventing and combating fraud, scams, and financial crime, including measures that enhance information sharing, consumer protection, and the integrity of Canadas financial system. Supporting an open and competitive technology environment for mobile payments to maximise consumer choice and strengthen Canadas participation in the digital economy. Promoting the recognition and adoption of modern digital payments infrastructure as a foundation for Canadas economic resilience and innovation Supporting the development and adoption of secure, convenient digital verification and authentication solutions to enhance consumer protection and confidence in Canadas digital economy. Tax Regulations, with respect to a prescribed payment card corporation share Policies, rules and codes that affect the payments system and payment networks
OpenCircle National Advocacy
2Economic policy relating to: the development and implementation of economic policies that reflect market realities, support for future economic sustainability and growth; economic certainty for contractors; skilled labour shortages and supports free movement of labour across Canada: infrastructure investment; and, controls for commodity price volatility. Activities include submitting input during the budget consultation. Engaging with government regarding reskilling and training programs to increase the labour force and address workforce shortages. Specifically in the skilled trades. Undertake initiatives to support newcomers and mental health in the construction industry. Supporting competition in the construction industry based only on price and productivity. Lobbying related to construction, infrastructure, commercial and industrial issues. Suicide Prevention: Participating in government-led consultations on the creation of a 3-digit phone number (similar to 9-1-1) for mental health emergencies. The number would be used to connect individuals to appropriate mental health crisis services and suicide prevention services in their geographic area. National Pharmacare program. The impact of a Canadian Drug Agency or related body, a pharmacare universal model, and the differences between a single-payer versus fill-in-the-gap model. Relating to the national framework as well as the provincial jurisdictions. National Infrastructure Assessment: Communicating with government officials about the design and establishment of the National Infrastructure Assessment, more specifically about the construction industrys role in planning, building and maintaining infrastructure Engaging with government regarding reskilling and training programs to increase the labour force and address workforce shortages. Specifically in the skilled trades. Engaging with government on Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) policy regarding federal-provincial-territorial infrastructure project. The goal of these communications is to inform government of the policy impacts on the construction industry and skilled labour market. Employment Insurance: Participating in government-led consultations on the modernization of the Employment Insurance (EI) program, more specifically about the impact on workers in the construction industry to the list of subject matters. Drafting submissions for government-led consultations regarding the gig economy, skilled trades, and securing sustainable jobs through Just Transition. Communicating with government officials about mental health initiatives in the construction industry. The goal of these communications is to inform government officials of private-sector mental health initiatives -- and to secure support for private-sector mental health initiatives.
Engaging with government on Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) policy regarding federal-provincial-territorial infrastructure project. The goal of these communications is to inform government of the policy impacts on the construction industry and skilled labour market. Engaging with government regarding reskilling and training programs to increase the labour force and address workforce shortages. Specifically in the skilled trades. National Infrastructure Assessment: Communicating with government officials about the design and establishment of the National Infrastructure Assessment, more specifically about the construction industrys role in planning, building and maintaining infrastructure National Pharmacare program. The impact of a Canadian Drug Agency or related body, a pharmacare universal model, and the differences between a single-payer versus fill-in-the-gap model. Relating to the national framework as well as the provincial jurisdictions. Suicide Prevention: Participating in government-led consultations on the creation of a 3-digit phone number (similar to 9-1-1) for mental health emergencies. The number would be used to connect individuals to appropriate mental health crisis services and suicide prevention services in their geographic area. Supporting competition in the construction industry based only on price and productivity. Lobbying related to construction, infrastructure, commercial and industrial issues. Undertake initiatives to support newcomers and mental health in the construction industry. Employment Insurance: Participating in government-led consultations on the modernization of the Employment Insurance (EI) program, more specifically about the impact on workers in the construction industry to the list of subject matters. Economic policy relating to: the development and implementation of economic policies that reflect market realities, support for future economic sustainability and growth; economic certainty for contractors; skilled labour shortages and supports free movement of labour across Canada: infrastructure investment; and, controls for commodity price volatility. Activities include submitting input during the budget consultation. Drafting submissions for government-led consultations on the gig economy and Just Transition. Communicating with government officials about mental health initiatives in the construction industry, including the Mental Health First Aid Kit. The goal of these communications is to inform government officials of private-sector mental health initiatives -- and to secure support for private-sector mental health initiatives.
joni
2Introduce joni to decision-makers in Ottawa and educate and engage on the Governments Menstrual Equity Fund and sustainable period products.
Maple Leaf Strategies
Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness
1Implementation of the Homelessness Reduction Innovation Fund Expand funding for community efforts to address homelessness through Reaching Home and make changes to the National Housing Strategy, Reaching Home, and federal housing policy to support ending homelessness and the implementation of the right to housing in Canada. Seeking to secure federal government investment in affordable and supportive housing for Canadians experiencing or at risk of homelessness and expand housing options for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness through Build Canada Homes. Policies and investments in support of ending homelessness in Budget 2026 Taxation relating to Canadian charities Seeking program and policy changes from Women and Gender Equity to address housing need and homelessness for women. Seeking program and policy changes from Veterans Affairs Canada and Housing Infrastructure and Communities Canada to support federal action on ending homelessness for veterans. Seeking funding support for National Conference on Ending Homelessness, funding to support work to prevent and reduce homelessness as well as funding for research on homelessness and housing need in Canada, through Reaching Home (HICC); Veterans Affairs Canada; Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation; and Women & Gender Equality, to support research on homelessness for women and advancing the right to housing. Encouraging the implementation of housing policies in alignment with the human right to housing and National Housing Strategy Act
Mino Care
1Seek government support and funding for culturally safe perinatal and reproductive care, with a focus on providing services and resources for Black and racialized individuals in Canada through in-person care and digital platforms.
Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
1Temporary Visa and Entry Requirements for International Conference Participants: Advocacy regarding policies, procedures and administrative measures related to temporary visas and entry requirements for international participants attending scientific, medical and professional conferences in Canada. Bill S-228: An Act to amend the Criminal Code (sterilization procedures): Provide SOGC's perspective on Bill S-228, particularly as it relates to the impact of potential criminalization of procedures that are performed to save womens lives and the potential impacts on access to reproductive health care for all Canadian women. Advocacy for the federal government to fulfil its 2025 election commitment to address the long-overlooked area of postpartum maternal health by funding research to identify care gaps, measure health outcomes and guide future investments. Advocacy for the government to fulfil its 2025 election commitment to create a national IVF program that would provide up to $20,000 toward one IVF cycle per patient. Universal coverage of contraceptives: Advocate for a full range of contraceptives to be included in the National Pharmacare Framework. Advocacy for universal, free coverage of a full range of contraceptives for all Canadian women, including urging the federal government to enter into funding agreements with all provinces and territories so all Canadian women can access free birth control, regardless of address. Women's health: Advocating for creation of a national approach to providing guidance to health providers that care for women coming to Canada from conflict zones. This would include tools to help providers treating women who may be experiencing the physical and emotional trauma of not only of the violence of the conflicts themselves, but also a lack of adequate health care in these areas. Womena's health data: Advocate for greater priority to be placed on realities faced by under-represented groups such as Black women, Indigenous People, newcomers to Canada and those experiencing homelessness and substance-use disorders who are disproportionally impacted by the womens health gap. Women's health data: Advocate for more dedicated financial resources for data collection focused on addressing the women's health gap. Sexual and reproductive health: Advocate for enhanced funding to national, independent, science-based professional organizations to educate Canadians on women's sexual and reproductive rights Improved diagnosis and treatment options for women: Advocate for expanded free access to virtual care consultations for womens health conditions, especially in underserved communities including First Nations and rural and remote areas. Improved diagnosis and treatment options for women: Advocate for funding for evidence-based research and science to build capacity for diagnosis and treatment of womens health conditions. Women's health data: Advocate for the federal government to place a greater priority on addressing the women's health gap by taking leadership role in seeing provinces and territories collect and track key indicators of women's health. Surgical wait times: Advocate for dedicated funding to provinces and territories to reduce surgical wait times for obstetric and gynaecological procedures. Advocate for the federal government to work with provincial and territorial health leadership to address disparities in the prioritization of surgery time. Sillborn prevention and perinatal loss: Advocate for a consistent, national framework to accurately capture and address the causes of stillbirths in Canada. Advocate for resources for education and awareness of perinatal loss. Sexual and reproductive health: Advocate for equitable access to reproductive health care services, including abortion services, for women in every part of Canada. Pain management in women: Advocate for evidence-based education and programs to build capacity for diagnosis and treatment, including reducing surgical wait times. Misin
The Aurora Foundation
1Funding to support organizations in Manitoba address gender-based violence and victims of violence.
YWCA Canada
1Strategies to prevent gender-based violence through firearm safety measures, including national firearms buyback program Advancing investments, policies and programs around caregiving and the care economy with a gender equity focus, including supporting the majority-women community services workforce. Investments in Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care, rollout of childcare agreements across Canada. Women's Housing and Homelessness, ensuring a gender equity lens in federal housing policy and affordable housing investments, and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women. We are seeking investments in women's labour market participation, including investments in re-skilling programs that are gender-responsive. Advancing policies, programs and investments in gender-based violence prevention and intervention, including the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. Federal budget with respect to investments in the social service sector for funding the supports the mental health of frontline community service workers. Addressing online hate and technology-facilitated violence through online safety legislation, policies or regulations.