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Lobbying by YWCA 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

YWCA Canada

Meetings this Parliament
42
With MPs
18
Since Nov 2021
245
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Jun 18, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since May 14, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Aline Nizigama, CEO

Lobbyists

  • Aline Nizigama · CEO
  • Hamzia Bawa-Zeba · Advocacy Officer Former public office holder

    Formerly Research Analyst, Consular Policy and Programs, Global Affairs Canada (2023–2025)

Institutions they may lobby: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), National Defence (DND), Office of the Federal Housing Advocate, Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Safety Canada (PS), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

What they're lobbying on (8)
  • Strategies 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.

Registration 954496-362688-21. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Aline Nizigama (167), Raine Liliefeldt (78).

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Frances McRae · Deputy Minister, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Advancing investments in gender-based violence programs and policies including a National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence. Read more

    Addressing online hate and technology-facilitated violence through online safety legislation, policies or regulations.

    A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan for Canada - We are seeking investments in women's labour market participation with investments in re-skilling programs that are gender-responsive.

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Pam Damoff · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Addressing online hate and technology-facilitated violence through online safety legislation, policies or regulations. Read more

    Women's Housing and Homelessness - The Rollout of the National Housing Strategy through a gender equity lens and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women.

    Advancing investments in gender-based violence programs and policies including a National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence.

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Joanne Thompson · Member of Parliament
    • Tim Olaveson · Senior Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Kristen Underwood · Director General, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Sandra Hassan · Deputy Minister of Labour and Associate Deputy Minister, ESDC, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Federal budget with respect to investments in the social service sector for funding the supports the mental health of frontline community service workers. Read more

    Investments in a Early Learning and Child Care Secretariat, rollout of childcare agreements across Canada.

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    Women's Housing and Homelessness - The Rollout of the National Housing Strategy through a gender equity lens and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women. Read more

    Investments in a Early Learning and Child Care Secretariat, rollout of childcare agreements across Canada.

    Advancing investments in gender-based violence programs and policies including a National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence.

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Lance Arnold · Advisor, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    Women's Housing and Homelessness - The Rollout of the National Housing Strategy through a gender equity lens and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Griffin Kelly · Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Women's Housing and Homelessness - The Rollout of the National Housing Strategy through a gender equity lens and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • yannick Monaghan · Director, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    • Lance Arnold · Advisor, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    Women's Housing and Homelessness - The Rollout of the National Housing Strategy through a gender equity lens and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    Advancing investments in gender-based violence programs and policies including a National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence. Read more

    Women's Housing and Homelessness - The Rollout of the National Housing Strategy through a gender equity lens and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women.

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Crysal Garret-Baird · Director General, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Advancing investments in gender-based violence programs and policies including a National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence.

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Katie Telford · Chief of Staff, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Kate Bezanson · Special Advisor - Gender, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Rebecca Caldwell · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Griffin Kelly · Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Federal budget with respect to investments in the social service sector for funding the supports the mental health of frontline community service workers. Read more

    Women's Housing and Homelessness - The Rollout of the National Housing Strategy through a gender equity lens and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women.

    Advancing investments in gender-based violence programs and policies including a National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence.

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Isabelle Laliberté · Policy Advisor, Justice Canada (JC)
    • Dahlia James · Senior Policy Advisor, Justice Canada (JC)
    Addressing online hate and technology-facilitated violence through online safety legislation, policies or regulations.

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Coleen Volk · President and Chief Executive Officer, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    • Lisa Williams · Senior Vice-President, Housing Programs, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    • Patricia Roset-Zuppa · Vice-President, Policy, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    Women's Housing and Homelessness - The Rollout of the National Housing Strategy through a gender equity lens and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women. Read more

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Rebecca Caldwell · Senior Policy Advisor, Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
    • Griffin Kelly · Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    Women's Housing and Homelessness - The Rollout of the National Housing Strategy through a gender equity lens and the renewal of funding for housing dedicated to women. Read more

    Advancing investments in gender-based violence programs and policies including a National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence.

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Ya'ara Saks · Minister for Mental Health and Addictions, Health Canada (HC)
    • Farangies Shah · Director of Policy, Health Canada (HC)
    • Julia Duncan · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    Federal budget with respect to investments in the social service sector for funding the supports the mental health of frontline community service workers.

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Mélanie Joly · Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Jacqueline O'Neill · Canada's Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    Justice and Law EnforcementTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Griffin Kelly · Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

    BudgetEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    BudgetHousing

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Ya'ara Saks · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    BudgetChild ServicesHealth

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Kurliak · Policy Advisor, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    • Sebastian Clarke · Director of Operations, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)

    BudgetHousing

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Sean Fraser · Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    • Michael Kurliak · Policy Advisor, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
    • Sebastian Clarke · Director of Operations, Infrastructure Canada (INFC)

    BudgetHousing

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Crysta Garrett-Baird · Director General, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Patricia Roy-Papineau · Senior Analyst, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Erica Da Silva Miranda · Policy Analyst, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

    BudgetFederal-Provincial RelationsJustice and Law Enforcement

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Alice Zheng · Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Erin Quevillon · Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

    BudgetChild ServicesEconomic DevelopmentHousingTelecommunications

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Alice Zheng · Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

    Justice and Law Enforcement

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Lisa Hepfner · Member of Parliament
    • Griffin Kelly · Director of Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Samar Khan · Policy Advisor, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Sarah Thomas · Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    and 3 more
    • Joanna Baker · Senior Director General, Programs and Regional Operations, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Denise Gareau · Director, Research, Results and Delivery Branch, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
    • Jennifer Cairnie · Director of Strategic and Program Policy, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

    Employment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by Aline Nizigama · In-house (organization)

    • Julia Duncan · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)

    BudgetHealthHousing

    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.