Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-20
Registrant: Akosua Alagaratnam
Client: First Work
Targeted institutions:
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
Senate of Canada
Government funding received:
Institution: City of Toronto
Amount: 14121.00
Institution: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Amount: 10706.00
Institution: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Amount: 28565.00
Lobbying activity details:
Seeking funding from Government of Canada to capacitate First Work member organizations to deliver employment services and to support small- and medium-sized enterprises.
Arranging and attending meetings and outreach with Public Office Holders for a lobby day and reception. First Work would like to share insights and recommendations for youth programming, employment services and advance solutions for youth employment.
Engaging with the Minister's office to discuss youth employment policy priorities, including participation in sector events and a planned advocacy meeting with First Work members.
Advocating for alignment between federal employment verification requirements and provincial service delivery models to address gaps in program administration.
Seeking sustained federal investment in youth employment programs in the upcoming federal budget.