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Title:

Strengthening the Canadian Consumer Voice

Agreement Number:

820278

Agreement Value:

$159,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

To strengthen the Canadian consumer voice through a comprehensive strategic review that enhances organizational effectiveness, stakeholder engagement, financial sustainability, and long-term capacity to advocate for and protect consumer interests.

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

Expected Immediate outcomes are: - Strengthened consumer's role in the marketplace; - Consumer interest represented in the decision-making process; - Improved capacity of consumer groups to contribute to decision-making; - Organizations' capacity to diversify revenue sources and level of self-sufficiency increased; - Visibility and membership base increased.Expected Intermediate and long-term outcomes are: - Policy advice on consumer issues that is both credible and useful to decision-makers; - Policies that protect the consumer interest promoted; - Voluntary organizations recognized as credible and key participants in policymaking; - Voluntary consumer organizations continue to operate, and expand.

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario, CA K2J 4P6

Reference Number:

033-2026-2027-Q1-820278

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

130592405

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

New agreement April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 at $159,000 (2026/2027)

Recipient's Operating Name:

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre

Recipient's Legal Name:

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre

Federal Riding Name:

Ottawa Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35075

Program:

Canadian Consumer Protection Initiative

Program Purpose:

The Program aims to strengthen the consumers' role in the marketplace through the promotion of sound research and analysis and by encouraging the financial self-sufficiency of consumer and voluntary organizations.

NAICS Code:

810000