Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-16
Registrant: Leonard Baker
Client: March of Dimes Canada
Targeted institutions:
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Accessibility Standards Canada
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Legislative bills: C-206
Government funding received:
Institution: Ontario Health
Amount: 97129389.00
Institution: Ontario Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility
Amount: 15664455.00
Institution: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Amount: 2245025.00
Institution: Government of British Columbia
Amount: 57682.00
Institution: Ontario Employment Assistance Services
Amount: 1383636.00
Institution: Government of Newfoundland
Amount: 215750.00
Institution: Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Amount: 5652708.00
Institution: Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Amount: 174192.00
Institution: Accessibility Standards Canada
Amount: 95320.00
Institution: Government of Manitoba
Amount: 380226.00
Institution: Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Amount: 967736.00
Lobbying activity details:
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 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 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 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.
March of Dimes Canada is advocating for funding for more Skills for Success programs for people with disabilities to develop and enhance digital skills.