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Lobbying by Easter Seals 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

Easter Seals Canada

Meetings this Parliament
25
With MPs
12
Since Nov 2021
54
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Oct 7, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (organization) In effect since May 18, 2026 Receives government funding

Filed by Robert Eatough, President & CEO

Lobbyists

  • Robert Eatough · President & CEO

Institutions they may lobby: Accessibility Standards Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canada Employment Insurance Commission, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Canada Post Corporation (CPC), Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA), Canadian Heritage (PCH), Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT), Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), Elections Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), Marine Atlantic Inc., Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG), Office of the Federal Housing Advocate, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG), Parks Canada (PC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office), Senate of Canada, Service Canada (ServCan), Shared Services Canada (SSC), Transport Canada (TC), Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB), Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), VIA Rail Canada, Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)

What they're lobbying on (42)
  • To discuss Easter Seals camps programming and impact as well as the organization's broad national role in advocacy and federal mandate with Members of the House of Commons and Senate
  • To discuss autism awareness as it relates to Autism Awareness Month and related policies and legislation.
  • Lead meetings, arrange discussions and coordinate events related to budget 2026 as it relates to all advocacy initatives of Easter Seals Canada and all programs, grants, funding and services impacting persons with disabilities.
  • Lead meetings and discussions related to potential education funding during a future election campaign.
  • Lead discussions on infrastructure for camp and accessible buildings Canada wide.
  • Lead discussions and arrange meetings relating to the ongoing development of the Canada Disability Benefit.
  • Lead advocacy efforts on conversations related to the regulation phase and implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit (Bill C-22) Act
  • Discuss private members statement, M-78/Inclusion of people with disabilities; coordinate relevant meetings and offer Easter Seals support.
  • Discuss and lead meetings related to any emerging artificial intelligence legislation; scope of these meetings may include safeguards for persons with disabilities and the impact of AI on employment and persons with disabilities.
  • Discuss and find solutions to labour market shortages, for summer camps, as they relate to immigration and work permits, with officials.
  • Communicate the priorities of members and provincial interests at the federal level Canada wide with respect to the 2026 budget and beyond.
  • Champion Buy Canadian policy as it relates to all persons with disabilities and all aspects of procurement.
  • Arrange meetings pertaining to safety and federal policy that may impact individuals with disabilities
  • Advance discussions on funding for digitization of Easter Seals programs and services; leading meetings advocating for new funding and new funding models for charities.
  • Support meetings and policy collaboration related to Canada's work on the global level for all persons with disabilities, via the United Nations, between relevant stakeholders.
  • Arrange discussions and meetings for relevant provincial members and/or introduce Easter Seals Canada officials to Government of Canada officials to discuss policy and funding changes to Jordan's Principle.
  • Advocate for digital support from Members of Parliament, Senators, staff, and government officials for Easter Seals' annual Red Shirt Day social media campaign.
  • Advocate for accessible policies, programs, and related initiatives pertaining to the building of the new high-speed rail line between Toronto and Montreal as it relates to persons with disabilities.
  • Lead discussions on the implementation of national dental and pharmacare programs as they relate to persons with disabilities.
  • Lead discussions and meetings related to supply chain constraints, and how this impacts Canadians living with disabilities.
  • Lead discussions and meetings related to accessible sport in Canada.
  • Encourage increased procurement by the Government of Canada by enhanced buying from businesses and entitities owned by persons with disabilities; lead metings related to procurement policy in Canada and a more committed effort to procure products, services, land, and/or entities that support the principles of a barrier-free Canada.
  • Discuss the potential for funding from Elections Canada to support communications projects related to accessibility voting.
  • Discuss the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities, long-term infrastructure planning and development.
  • Discuss the care economy as it relates to seniors with disabilities.
  • Discuss public safety related to persons with disabilities living in Canada, particularly as it relates to cities, transport, and housing.
  • Discuss potential tariffs as they may relate to medical equipment and mobility devices.
  • Discuss policies related to employment pertaining to youth and adults living with disabilities.
  • Discuss international education policy and show support for the work of private members statement (and related followup work) M-78 ("M-78 Inclusion of People with Disabilities"). Coordinate relevant meetings and offer Easter Seals' support.
  • Discuss funding of accessibility education for employees in the federally regulated transport sector.
  • Discuss federal-provincial issues related to potential clawbacks of the Canada Disability Benefit at the provincial level.
  • Discuss climate change with senior officials and ensure persons with disabilities are considered as communities and infrastructure are reimagined in Canada's changing climate.
  • Discuss and organize meetings related to health care for persons with disabilities.
  • Coordinate meetings with the Canadian Ambassador to the United States of America for the CEO of Easter Seals Canada to discuss matters of Canada-US interest related to disability and inclusion, and organize related events.
  • Coordinate meetings related to housing policy pertinent for individuals with disabilities in Canada.
  • Coordinate meetings and events for Easter Seals Month (March) each year and annual National AccessAbility Week events (May-June) each year.
  • Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities.
  • Coordinate and lead discussions related to funding for Easter Seals Canada in annual federal budgets.
  • Arrange meetings with Members of the House of Commons, senior officials, and staff related to the advocacy mandate and work of Easter Seals Canada.
  • Arrange meetings related to transportation policy and initiatives realted to persons with disabilities in Canada.
  • Arrange meetings related to the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals Canada: housing, transportation, employment, and accessibility.
  • Arrange meetings related to labour shortages relevant to Easter Seals national summer camp programming Canada-wide, work permits, and relevant potential solutions from a labour and immigration perspective.

Registration 960645-370319-26. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Robert Eatough (27), David Starrett (27).

  • Reported by Robert Eatough · In-house (organization)

    Adults - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian adults living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Health, Housing, Labour, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change. Read more

    Children and Youth - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian children and youth living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Child Services, Education, Health, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change.

    Official report

  • Reported by Robert Eatough · In-house (organization)

    Children and Youth - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian children and youth living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Child Services, Education, Health, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change. Read more

    Adults - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian adults living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Health, Housing, Labour, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Nicholas Anderson · Policy Analyst, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    Adults - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian adults living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Health, Housing, Labour, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change. Read more

    Children and Youth - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian children and youth living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Child Services, Education, Health, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Kevin Murphy · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Adults - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian adults living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Health, Housing, Labour, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change. Read more

    Children and Youth - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian children and youth living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Child Services, Education, Health, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Kevin Murphy · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Children and Youth - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian children and youth living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Child Services, Education, Health, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change. Read more

    Adults - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian adults living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Health, Housing, Labour, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Kevin Murphy · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    Adults - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian adults living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Health, Housing, Labour, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change. Read more

    Children and Youth - Ongoing and periodic sharing of information and engaging policy makers on issues and public policy affecting Canadian children and youth living with disabilities in such areas as Budget, Child Services, Education, Health, Sports, Taxation and Finance, Transportation, and emergency preparedness as it relates to climate change.

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Matthew Stenson · Director of Policy, Privy Council Office (PCO)
    • Jessica La Forge · Policy Advisor, Privy Council Office (PCO)

    Climate

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Kevin Murphy · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Employment and TrainingHousingLabourSportsTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Kevin Murphy · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Employment and TrainingHousingTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Jerome Belanger · Chief of Staff to the Ambassador of Canada to the United States, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Julie Ballard · Head of Public Affairs, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    Economic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Kevin Murphy · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    BudgetHousingTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Mike Lake · Member of Parliament
    • Chaymae Bouchar · Member's Assistant, House of Commons

    EducationEmployment and Training

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Simon Laberge · Senior Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Employment and TrainingImmigration

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Mike Lake · Member of Parliament
    • Chaymae Bouchar · Outreach and Stakeholder Relations Coordinator, House of Commons

    EducationEmployment and TrainingHousingTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Isabelle Buchanan · Special Assistant, Policy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
    • Arash Rahmani · Senior Special Assistant, Operations and Outreach Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

    Employment and TrainingImmigration

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Kamal Khera · Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Kevin Murphy · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Employment and TrainingHousingTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Bonita Zarrillo · Member of Parliament, House of Commons

    BudgetFederal-Provincial RelationsTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    Employment and TrainingHousingTaxation and FinanceTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Mike Lake · Member of Parliament
    • Naqiyah Telia · Member's Assistant, House of Commons
    • Sofiia Postolatii · Member's Assistant, House of Commons

    Education

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Ninu Forrest · Senior Special Assistant, Transport Canada (TC)
    • Elisabeth D'Amours · Policy Advisor, Transport Canada (TC)

    Transportation

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Gudie Hutchings · Minister of Rural Economic Development, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Emily Walsh · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons

    Economic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Carla Qualtrough · Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Eric Gustavson · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Madeleine Wieler · Regional Advisor, Ontario (GTA), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Lucio Durante · Director of Parliamentary Affairs, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    BudgetEconomic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingFederal-Provincial RelationsHousingTaxation and Finance

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Michael Gottheil · Accessibility Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)

    Economic DevelopmentEmployment and TrainingHealthHousingTransportation

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Bonita Zarrillo · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    • Sara Jarvis · Legislative Assistant, House of Commons

    BudgetEducationEmployment and TrainingHousing

    Official report

  • Reported by David Starrett · In-house (organization)

    • Douglas Wong · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)

    BudgetHousing

    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.