Service Nova Scotia - Registry of Lobbyists

Description of Organization:
Founded over 70 years ago, March of Dimes Canada is a leading national charity committed to championing equity, empowering ability, and creating real change that will help people living with disabilities across the country unlock the richness of their lives. As a leading service provider, resource, and advocate, we’re paving the way for people living with disabilities to experience full and meaningful lives in an inclusive world.

Description of Membership:
March of Dimes Canada's national board officers: Jay Hira, Chair. Lee Bennett, Vice-Chair. Michael Cole, Secretary. Alvin Sharma, Treasurer. Wilfred Au, Director. Lauri Brunner, Director. Anne Fithern, Director. Michael Foulds, Director. Wendy Kauffman, Director. Alan Lipszyc, Director. Wendy Murphy, Director. Sheila Neuburger, Director. Pankaj Puri, Director. Blair Roblin, Director. Jeff Sparks, Director. Graham Todd, Director. Cam Whale, Director.

Lobbying Activities

Description
March of Dimes Canada's lobbying activity is related to programs and services for people with disabilities and stroke survivors. We are seeking funding to expand our programs and services to fill gaps for people with disabilities in Nova Scotia. Late last year we communicated with the Minister of Seniors and Long Term Care, Hon. Barbara Adams, the Minister's Special Advisor, Jeffrey Brennan, and her office regarding funding for After Stroke to support stroke survivors in the province. In addition, we have communicated with the Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Hon. Pat Dunn, his office, and Regional Manager Andrea Redmond regarding funding for Conductive Education to support children and youth with physical rehabilitation and education. We engaged with the NS Health Innovation Team in discussing a pilot of After Stroke in NS. In the coming months, we may engage in activities similar to the above, and also communicate with Minister Adams and Minister of Community Services, Hon. Karla MacFarlane, regarding the Canada Disability Benefit (federal Bill C-22), asking the provincial government not to claw back any existing disability benefits from Nova Scotians who eventually receive this new federal income benefit, as well as discussing opportunities for an accessible home modification program in the province.	View
March of Dimes Canada's lobbying activity is related to programs and services for people with disabilities and stroke survivors. We are seeking funding to expand our programs and services to fill gaps for people with disabilities in Nova Scotia. We have communicated with the Minister of Seniors and Long Term Care, Hon. Barbara Adams, the Minister's Special Advisor, Jeffrey Brennan, and her office regarding funding for After Stroke to support stroke survivors in the province. In addition, we have communicated with the Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Hon. Pat Dunn, his office, and Regional Manager Andrea Redmond regarding funding for Conductive Education to support children and youth with physical rehabilitation and education. We have also communicated with Minister Adams and Minister of Community Services, Hon. Karla MacFarlane, regarding the Canada Disability Benefit (federal Bill C-22), asking the provincial government not to claw back any existing disability benefits from Nova Scotians who eventually receive this new federal income benefit, as well as discussing opportunities for an accessible home modification program in the province.	View

Funding

Funding Government Name	Funding Amount
Employment and Skills Development Canada	2109963	View
Ontario Health	89939625	View
Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social	1276693	View
Ontario Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility	15628101	View
Ontario Employment Assistance Services	1927767	View

No private funding related to lobbying activities