Organization
Rick Hansen Foundation
- Meetings this Parliament
- 77
- With MPs
- 18
- Since Nov 2021
- 204
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 25, 2026.
Lobbying by Rick Hansen Foundation: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.
← LobbyingRegistrations in effect
In-house (organization) In effect since Jul 31, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Doramy Ehling, Chief Executive Officer
Lobbyists
- Amanda Basi · Senior Director, Programs
- Doramy Ehling · Chief Executive Officer
- Mike Reid · Vice President, Resource Development
Institutions they may lobby: Accessibility Standards Canada, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada Post Corporation (CPC), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), National Capital Commission (NCC), National Defence (DND), Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Parks Canada (PC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Safety Canada (PS), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Transport Canada (TC), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), VIA Rail Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
What they're lobbying on (6)Hide details
- Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association).
- Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week.
- Work with the Government of Canada to provide leadership in salmon and sturgeon conservation and related initiatives and research.
- Work with the Government of Canada to promote the Rick Hansen School Program to promote the adoption of this already existing program in every school in Canada.
- Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment.
- Communication with the Government of Canada, to keep them informed of the use and outcomes of their investment in spinal cord injury research, as well as the outcomes of any projects around which we collaborate in order to maintain funding and to seek future funding.
Registration 834912-15817-64. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Dino Zuppa · CEO, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Tanveer Kaur Tur · Senior Advisor, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
- Benjamin Ebadi · Regional Advisor, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Rupa Bhawal-Montmorency · Director General, Accessible Canada Directorate, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Michelle Demery · Director General, Social Innovation and Community Development Directorate, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Andre Baril · Director General, Sectoral and Employer Engagement Directorate, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Lori Brooks · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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- Natasha Rende · Director of Programs, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Karl Fortin · Director, Seniors and Development Partnership, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Eppo Maertens · Policy Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Carla Pino · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Daria Alshehabi · Director, Workforce Development, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment. Read more
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Caroline Desrochers · Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week. Read more
Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Thomas Simpson · Deputy Chief of Staff, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week. Read more
Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Manjeet Vinning · Regional Advisor, British Columbia, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week. Read more
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association).
Communication with the Government of Canada, to keep them informed of the use and outcomes of their investment in spinal cord injury research, as well as the outcomes of any projects around which we collaborate in order to maintain funding and to seek future funding.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Marc-André Blanchard · Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week.
Communication with the Government of Canada, to keep them informed of the use and outcomes of their investment in spinal cord injury research, as well as the outcomes of any projects around which we collaborate in order to maintain funding and to seek future funding.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Steven MacKinnon · Minister of Transport, Transport Canada (TC)
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Marc Miller · Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week. Read more
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association).
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- François-Philippe Champagne · Minister of Finance and National Revenue, Finance Canada (FIN)
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Gregor Robertson · Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week. Read more
Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Joël Lightbound · Minister Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week. Read more
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association).
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Mélanie Joly · Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week. Read more
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association).
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Marjorie Michel · Minister of Health, Health Canada (HC)
Communication with the Government of Canada, to keep them informed of the use and outcomes of their investment in spinal cord injury research, as well as the outcomes of any projects around which we collaborate in order to maintain funding and to seek future funding. Read more
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association).
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Taleeb Noormohamed · Member of Parliament
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Eamonn Schwartz · Policy Advisor, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Jean Lamirande · Senior Vice President, Policy and Operations, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
- Deyan Kostovski · Manager, Engagement and Stakeholder Relations, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment. Read more
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association).
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Rupa Bhawal-Montmorency · Director General, Accessible Canada Directorate, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Lorraine Pelot · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Eric Costen · Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet (Operations), Privy Council Office (PCO)
- Jennifer Miller · Director General, Privy Council Office (PCO)
Work with the Government of Canada to seek funding and support for RHF national initiatives designed to educate and engage Canadians about the importance of promoting accessibility, in coordination with National AccessAbility Week. Read more
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association).
Communication with the Government of Canada, to keep them informed of the use and outcomes of their investment in spinal cord injury research, as well as the outcomes of any projects around which we collaborate in order to maintain funding and to seek future funding.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Marie-Hélène Brisson · Director, Visitor Experience, Parks Canada (PC)
Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment. Read more
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Amen Ben Ahmouda · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Nathalie Nye · Director General, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Mike Davis · Manager, Canada Games & Federal Major Sport Event Hosting Strategy, Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association). Read more
Work with Government of Canada to endorse and support the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Program Program as the national standard to assess and certify the built environment.
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Manjeet Vinning · Regional Advisor, British Columbia, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Communication with the Government of Canada, to keep them informed of the use and outcomes of their investment in spinal cord injury research, as well as the outcomes of any projects around which we collaborate in order to maintain funding and to seek future funding. Read more
Work with the various government programs that support accessibility, inclusion, and a world without barriers, particularly in the built environment around an accessibility Certification Program which will assess and rate the built environment of Canada against a common standard (example Canadian Standards Association).
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Reported by Doramy Ehling · In-house (organization)
- Jaede Schilke · West and North Regional Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
- Shahad Khalladi · Senior Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
Communication with the Government of Canada, to keep them informed of the use and outcomes of their investment in spinal cord injury research, as well as the outcomes of any projects around which we collaborate in order to maintain funding and to seek future funding. Read more
From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.