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Lobbying by YMCA Canada: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

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Organization

YMCA Canada

Meetings this Parliament
42
With MPs
6
Since Nov 2021
257
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 29, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since Jun 1, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Peter Dinsdale, President & Chief Executive Officer

Lobbyists

  • Jen Turner · Manager, Public Policy and Advocacy
  • Jessica Lue · VP, Government Relations and Advocacy
  • Peter Dinsdale · President & Chief Executive Officer

Institutions they may lobby: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Safety Canada (PS), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

What they're lobbying on (11)
  • YMCA Canada is exploring seeking funding through the Youth Climate Corp program
  • Discussions in regards to the ability of not-for-profits to build and maintain community infrastructure. Seeking funding through the Build Communities Strong program.
  • Discussions in regards to the federal government providing adequate, consistent, and long-term resources to cover service providers’ operational and administrative costs, program development, and direct services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.
  • Discussions regarding a youth mental health and program needs. Seeking funding from the Youth Mental Health Fund for a mental health and wellness program.
  • Discussion in regards to the development and implementation of the Housing Builds including prevention strategies for homelessness, innovation, and programmatic supports.
  • Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce.
  • Discussions on financial measures, policies, programs and sectoral tables to help the the charitable sector and community service charities to adapt and modernize. Funding to support the charitable sector including service continuity and adaption, and labour shortages.
  • Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment and Skills Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement.
  • Seeking funding from Employment and Social Development for out-of-school programs that help youth gain new skills and succeed in their education.
  • Discussion in regards to the legal and regulatory framework for governing charities, and grant contribution reform initiatives and ensuring that funding is allocated to these areas
  • Discussing ways in which to financially support, but not limited to, access to recreation for children, teens, and young adults and for under-served communities, in support of healthy active living, obesity and chronic disease reduction and prevention strategies

Registration 928320-358474-47. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet
  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Alana Powell · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities Read more

    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • David Frank-Savoie · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment and Skills Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement. Read more

    Discussions regarding a youth mental health and program needs. Seeking funding from the Youth Mental Health Fund for a mental health and wellness program.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Kylie Villeneuve · Policy Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    • Matthieu Saint-Wril · Policy Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    Discussions in regards to the federal government providing adequate, consistent, and long-term resources to cover service providers’ operational and administrative costs, program development, and direct services to immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Patty Hadju · Minister of Jobs and Families, House of Commons
    • Alana Powell · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce. Read more

    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities

    Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment and Skills Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement.

    Seeking funding from Employment and Social Development for out-of-school programs that help youth gain new skills and succeed in their education.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Alana Powell · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce. Read more

    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Alana Powell · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Andrew Welsh · Deputy Director Operations & Atlantic Regional Desk, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce. Read more

    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Alana Powell · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities Read more

    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities Read more

    Discussing ways in which to financially support, but not limited to, access to recreation for children, teens, and young adults and for under-served communities, in support of healthy active living, obesity and chronic disease reduction and prevention strategies

    Discussions in regards to the ability of not-for-profits to understand their carbon footprint and implement action plans to reduce emissions. Seeking funding through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program.

    Seeking funding from Employment and Social Development for out-of-school programs that help youth gain new skills and succeed in their education.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Anna Gainey · Secretary of State for Children and Youth
    Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment and Skills Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement. Read more

    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities

    Seeking funding from Employment and Social Development for out-of-school programs that help youth gain new skills and succeed in their education.

    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Mike Hamm · Director of Policy, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities Read more

    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Alana Powell · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Simaloi Sikar · Regional Advisor - Western Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment and Skills Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement. Read more

    Discussions in regards to the ability of not-for-profits to understand their carbon footprint and implement action plans to reduce emissions. Seeking funding through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program.

    Discussions regarding a youth mental health and program needs. Seeking funding from the Youth Mental Health Fund for a mental health and wellness program.

    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce.

    Discussions on financial measures, policies, programs and sectoral tables to help the the charitable sector and community service charities to adapt and modernize. Funding to support the charitable sector including service continuity and adaption, and labour shortages.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • David Franksavoie · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment and Skills Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement. Read more

    Discussions regarding a youth mental health and program needs. Seeking funding from the Youth Mental Health Fund for a mental health and wellness program.

    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Yves-Joseph Rosalbert · Director of Operation & Outreach, Health Canada (HC)
    Discussions regarding a youth mental health and program needs. Seeking funding from the Youth Mental Health Fund for a mental health and wellness program. Read more

    Discussing ways in which to financially support, but not limited to, access to recreation for children, teens, and young adults and for under-served communities, in support of healthy active living, obesity and chronic disease reduction and prevention strategies

    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Reem Al-Ameri · Policy Advisor - Youth, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Juan David Gonzalez Camacho · Policy Advisor - ELCC, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Discussions regarding a youth mental health and program needs. Seeking funding from the Youth Mental Health Fund for a mental health and wellness program. Read more

    Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment and Skills Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement.

    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Dani Saad · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Discussing ways in which to financially support, but not limited to, access to recreation for children, teens, and young adults and for under-served communities, in support of healthy active living, obesity and chronic disease reduction and prevention strategies Read more

    Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment and Skills Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement.

    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities

    Discussion in regards to the development and implementation of the Housing Builds including prevention strategies for homelessness, innovation, and programmatic supports.

    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Dani Saad · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Discussions on financial measures, policies, programs and sectoral tables to help the the charitable sector and community service charities to adapt and modernize. Funding to support the charitable sector including service continuity and adaption, and labour shortages. Read more

    Discussions regarding a youth mental health and program needs. Seeking funding from the Public Health Agency for a mental health and wellness program.

    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce.

    Discussion in regards to the development and implementation of the National Housing Plan including prevention strategies for homelessness, innovation, and programmatic supports.

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Jessica Gordon · Senior Director, Housing and Infrastructure Reform, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Nadia Kadri · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions on financial measures, policies, programs and sectoral tables to help the the charitable sector and community service charities to adapt and modernize. Funding to support the charitable sector including service continuity and adaption, and labour shortages. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Dani Saad · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    Discussions on financial measures, policies, programs and sectoral tables to help the the charitable sector and community service charities to adapt and modernize. Funding to support the charitable sector including service continuity and adaption, and labour shortages. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Eric Nicol · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Discussions on financial measures, policies, programs and sectoral tables to help the the charitable sector and community service charities to adapt and modernize. Funding to support the charitable sector including service continuity and adaption, and labour shortages. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Nathalie Nepton · Director General, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Samantha Wilson-Clark · Director General, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Curtis Bergeron · Director, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    • Jessica Gordon · Senior Director, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    and 1 more
    • Paul Asselin · Senior Manager, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
    YMCA Canada is seeking funding for social infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, recreational and childcare facilities

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Emily Hartman · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Policy proposals respecting the implementation the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) system, agreements and frameworks. Discussion in regards to accessible, affordable, inclusive, and high-quality early learning and child care and seeking funding related to the Canada-wide ELCC agreements such as infrastructure, service deliver and workforce. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Peter Dinsdale · In-house (organization)

    • Griffin Kelly · Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Shahad Khalladi · Deputy Director, Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Discussion in regards to the design and implementation of a strong Youth Employment and Skills Strategy with respect to program focus, and youth engagement.

    Official report

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.