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