Organization
March of Dimes Canada
- Meetings this Parliament
- 25
- With MPs
- 15
- Since Nov 2021
- 92
- Active registrations
- 1
Most recent reported meeting: Sep 3, 2026.
Lobbying by March of Dimes Canada: 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 Aug 27, 2026 Receives government funding
Filed by Leonard Baker, President & CEO
Lobbyists
- Amanda MacKenzie · National Director, External Affairs
- Brian Hill · Manager, Communications
- Carleigh McKay · Regional Director, Manitoba
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Jeff Willbond · Chief Accessibility Officer
Former public office holder
Formerly Senior Advisor to Executives, N/A, Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (2025–2026)
Formerly Director General, Proactive Compliance Branch, Canadian Human Rights Commission (2020–2025)
Formerly Director General Human Resources, N/A, Public Services and Procurement Canada (2022–2023)
Formerly Director of Accessibility, N/A, Canada Post (2018–2020)
- Leonard Baker · President & CEO
- Lesley Smith · Executive Director / Vice President, Skills Development and Employment
- Mary-Kathleen Dunn · National Manager, Public Affairs
- Victoria Pearson · Vice President, Strategy, Impact, and Social Change
Institutions they may lobby: Accessibility Standards Canada, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
What they're lobbying on (5)Hide details
- March of Dimes Canada is advocating for funding for more Skills for Success programs for people with disabilities to develop and enhance digital skills. MODC is also advocating for stronger enforcement of the Accessible Canada Act.
- March of Dimes Canada is advocating for the National Building Code and National Housing Catalogue to be based on Universally-designed, accessible and adaptable principles. We are also advocating for targeted rent supports and home ownership incentives for low-and-modest-income people with disabilities, and for Build Canada Homes to make accessibility a primary consideration in all facets of its mandate.
- March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors.
- March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes.
- March of Dimes Canada is advocating for national funding for home and vehicle modification programs across Canada to support people with disabilities and the aging population remain independent in their homes and communities.
Registration 950052-372733-19. Look it up in the official Registry
Reported meetings
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Stephanie Cadieux · Chief Accessibility Officer, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Christopher Sutton · Accessibility Commissioner, Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for funding for more Skills for Success programs for people with disabilities to develop and enhance digital skills. MODC is also advocating for stronger enforcement of the Accessible Canada Act.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for national funding for home and vehicle modification programs across Canada to support people with disabilities and the aging population remain independent in their homes and communities.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for the National Building Code and National Housing Catalogue to be based on Universally-designed, accessible and adaptable principles. We are also advocating for targeted rent supports and home ownership incentives for low-and-modest-income people with disabilities, and for Build Canada Homes to make accessibility a primary consideration in all facets of its mandate.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Maggie Chi · Member of Parliament
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for funding for more Skills for Success programs for people with disabilities to develop and enhance digital skills.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Ted Falk · Member of the House of Commons
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors. Read more
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Branden Leslie · Member of Parliament
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for funding for more Skills for Success programs for people with disabilities to develop and enhance digital skills. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Ted Falk · Member of the House of Commons
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for funding for more Skills for Success programs for people with disabilities to develop and enhance digital skills. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Stephanie Cadieux · Chief Accessibility Officer, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for national funding for home and vehicle modification programs across Canada to support people with disabilities and the aging population remain independent in their homes and communities. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for funding for more Skills for Success programs for people with disabilities to develop and enhance digital skills.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for a person-centered Canada Disability Benefit policy statement and guidelines, and in support of effective federal inter-departmental and Federal/Provincial/Territorial agreements which ensure recipients receive the full benefit of the Canada Disability Benefit without impacting existing income support or downstream programs, services and/or benefits. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Amen Ben Ahmouda · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for a person-centered Canada Disability Benefit policy statement and guidelines, and in support of effective federal inter-departmental and Federal/Provincial/Territorial agreements which ensure recipients receive the full benefit of the Canada Disability Benefit without impacting existing income support or downstream programs, services and/or benefits. Read more
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Fahim Khan · Senior Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for a person-centered Canada Disability Benefit policy statement and guidelines, and in support of effective federal inter-departmental and Federal/Provincial/Territorial agreements which ensure recipients receive the full benefit of the Canada Disability Benefit without impacting existing income support or downstream programs, services and/or benefits. Read more
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Rodger Cuzner · Senator, Senate of Canada
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes. Read more
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Rachel Bendayan · Member of Parliament
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors. Read more
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Maggie Chi · Member of Parliament, Don Valley North
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for the National Building Code and National Housing Catalogue to be based on Universally-designed, accessible and adaptable principles. We are also advocating for Build Canada Homes to make accessibility a primary consideration in any new builds.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Caroline Desrochers · Member of Parliament
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for the National Building Code and National Housing Catalogue to be based on Universally-designed, accessible and adaptable principles. We are also advocating for Build Canada Homes to make accessibility a primary consideration in any new builds. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for funding for more Skills for Success programs for people with disabilities to develop and enhance digital skills.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Patty Hajdu · Minister of Jobs and Families, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Amen Ben Ahmouda · Policy Advisor, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for the National Building Code and National Housing Catalogue to be based on Universally-designed, accessible and adaptable principles. We are also advocating for Build Canada Homes to make accessibility a primary consideration in any new builds.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Dino Zuppa · CEO, Accessibility Standards Canada
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for the National Building Code and National Housing Catalogue to be based on Universally-designed, accessible and adaptable principles. We are also advocating for Build Canada Homes to make accessibility a primary consideration in any new builds. Read more
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Maggie Chi · Member of Parliament, Don Valley North
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors. Read more
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Eric Nicol · Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for national funding for home and vehicle modification programs across Canada to support people with disabilities and the aging population remain independent in their homes and communities. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for a person-centered Canada Disability Benefit policy statement and guidelines, and in support of effective federal inter-departmental and Federal/Provincial/Territorial agreements which ensure recipients receive the full benefit of the Canada Disability Benefit without impacting existing income support or downstream programs, services and/or benefits.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- John Zerucelli · Member of Parliament
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for a person-centered Canada Disability Benefit policy statement and guidelines, and in support of effective federal inter-departmental and Federal/Provincial/Territorial agreements which ensure recipients receive the full benefit of the Canada Disability Benefit without impacting existing income support or downstream programs, services and/or benefits.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for national funding for home and vehicle modification programs across Canada to support people with disabilities and the aging population remain independent in their homes and communities.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Stephanie McLean · Member of Parliament
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for national funding for home and vehicle modification programs across Canada to support people with disabilities and the aging population remain independent in their homes and communities.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Patty Hajdu · Minister of Jobs and Families, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for the National Building Code and National Housing Catalogue to be based on Universally-designed, accessible and adaptable principles. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for a person-centered Canada Disability Benefit policy statement and guidelines, and in support of effective federal inter-departmental and Federal/Provincial/Territorial agreements which ensure recipients receive the full benefit of the Canada Disability Benefit without impacting existing income support or downstream programs, services and/or benefits.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Per, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for the National Building Code and National Housing Catalogue to be based on Universally-designed, accessible and adaptable principles. Read more
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for a person-centered Canada Disability Benefit policy statement and guidelines, and in support of effective federal inter-departmental and Federal/Provincial/Territorial agreements which ensure recipients receive the full benefit of the Canada Disability Benefit without impacting existing income support or downstream programs, services and/or benefits.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors.
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Leah Gazan · Member of Parliament
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for brain injury supports, including the passing and implementation of a National Brain Injury strategy (Bill C-206), and funding to support services for stroke survivors. Read more
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Amen Ben Ahmouda · Policy Analyst, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure that access to the new Canada Disability Benefit is as accessible and barrier-free for people with disabilities as possible, and to increase the monthly maximum amount of the benefit, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes. Read more
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Leslie Church · Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretaries of State for Labour, for Seniors, and for Children and Youth, and to the Minister of Jobs and Families (Per, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
- Maggie Chi · Member of Parliament, Don Valley North
March of Dimes Canada is advocating to ensure there is broad-based and consistent community consultation and engagement during the process of developing Canada Disability Benefit regulations, reflecting the Disability Inclusion Action Plan values and outcomes. Read more
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Reported by Leonard Baker · In-house (organization)
- Darren Choi · Acting Director, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for a person-centered Canada Disability Benefit policy statement and guidelines, and in support of effective federal inter-departmental and Federal/Provincial/Territorial agreements which ensure recipients receive the full benefit of the Canada Disability Benefit without impacting existing income support or downstream programs, services and/or benefits. Read more
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