Lobbying registration dated 2026-04-01
Registrant: Karen Moores
Client: Easter Seals Canada
Targeted institutions:
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Marine Atlantic Inc.
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
Health Canada (HC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Accessibility Standards Canada
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Canada Post Corporation (CPC)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Shared Services Canada (SSC)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
House of Commons
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Elections Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Senate of Canada
Canada Foundation for Innovation
Canada Employment Insurance Commission
Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Service Canada (ServCan)
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)
Justice Canada (JC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Transport Canada (TC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Parks Canada (PC)
VIA Rail Canada
CUSMA Secretariat
Office of the Federal Housing Advocate
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Rural Economic Development (Minister’s Office)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Legislative bills: C-22
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
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.
Coordinate meetings and events for Easter Seals Month (March) of each year and annual National Accessibility Week events (May - June) of each year.
Discuss federal - provincial issues related to potential clawbacks of the Canada Disability Benefit at the provincial level.
Discuss the care economy as it relates to seniors with disabilities.
Coordinate and lead discussions related to funding for Easter Seals Canada in budget 2025 and beyond.
Discuss and find solutions to labour market shortages, for summer camps, as they relate to immigration and work permits, with officials.
Arrange meetings pertaining to safety and federal policy that may impact individuals with disabilities
Discuss potential tariffs as they may relate to medical equipment and mobility devices.
Champion Buy Canada policy as it relates to all persons with disabilities and all aspects of procurement.
Encourage increased procurement by the Government of Canada by enhanced buying from businesses and entities owned by persons with disabilities; lead meetings 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.
Coordinate meetings with the Canadian Ambassador to America and relevant officials to discuss matters of Canada -US interest related to disability and inclusion and organize events in partnership with the embassy on transport, employment, education and inclusion.
Advocate for digital support from Members of Parliament, Senators, staff and government officials for annual Red Shirt Day social media campaign.
Lead meetings and discussions related to potential education funding during a future election campaign.
Advocate for accessible policies, programs and related initiatives as it relates to the build of the new high-speed rail line between Toronto and Montreal, as it relates to all persons with disabilities.
Discuss policies related to employment pertaining to youth and adults living with disabilitites
Arrange meetings related to transportation policy and initiatives related to persons with disabilities in Canada.
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.
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.
Discuss international education policy and show support for the work of private members statement (and the follow up work of this statement) M-78 - "M-78 Inclusion of People With Disabilites".
Discuss and organize meetings related to healthcare for persons with disabilities.
Lead discussions and meetings related to the supply chain, constraints and how it impacts Canadians living with a disability.
Discuss funding of accessibility education for employees in the federally regulated transport sector.
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
Discuss the impact of climate change on persons with disabilities, long term infrastructure planning and development
Coordinate discussions on economic policy related to impacts on persons with disabilities
Discuss climate change with senior officials and ensure persons with disabilities are considered as communities and infrastructure are reimagined in Canada's changing climate.
Arrange meetings related to the the core advocacy pillars of Easter Seals in Canada: housing, transportation, employment and accessibility.
Advance discussions on funding for digitization of Easter Seals programs and services; leading meetings advocating for new funding and new funding models for charities.
Communicate the priorities of members and provincial interests at the federal level Canada wide with respect to the 2026 budget and beyond.
Discuss public safety related to person with disabilities living in Canada particularly as it relates to cities, transport and housing.
Lead discussions and meetings related to accessible sport in Canada.
Lead discussions on the implementation of national dental and pharmacare programs as they relate to persons with disabilities.
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.
Discuss the potential of funding from Elections Canada to support communications projects related to accessibility voting.
Arranging meetings with Members of the House of Commons, senior officials and staff related to the advocacy mandate and work of Easter Seals Canada.
Lead advocacy efforts on conversations related to the regulation  phase and implementation of the Canada Disability Benefit (Bill C-22) Act
Coordinate meetings related to housing policy pertinent for individuals with disabilities in Canada.
Discuss private members statement, M-78/Inclusion of people with disabilities; coordinate relevant meetings and offer Easter Seals support.
Lead discussions and arrange meetings relating to the ongoing development of the Canada Disability Benefit.
Arrange discussions and meetings for relevant provincial members and/or introduce ESC officials to Government of Canada officials to discuss policy and funding change's to Jordan's Principle.