Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-04
Registrant: George Maringapasi
Client: Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Targeted institutions:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Government funding received:
Lobbying activity details:
Strengthening mental health services in rural, remote, and northern communities by expanding the Canada Student Loan forgiveness program to include counsellors, psychotherapists, and counselling therapists, supporting both access to care and workforce recruitment.
The reinstatement of Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCCs) as eligible providers in unregulated provinces under the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and Jordan’s Principle programs, and commitment to reforming these programs to ensure culturally safe, equitable, and inclusive access to mental health services for First Nations and Inuit peoples.
Enacting the Mental Health and Substance Use Health Care for All Parity Act and commit to sustainable funding.