Lobbying Activity Report

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Organization: Canadian Medical Association
Associated registration: 2116-782-29
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-11-07
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2022-12-15

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Jasmine Neeson
Joseph Mayer
Alika Lafontaine
Kathleen Ross
Francois Lessard
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Stephen Brown, Deputy Minister
Health

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health
Health
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
CANADA HEALTH TRANSFER: engage British Columbia on increased federal funding for health care to the provinces and territories to ensure the sustainability of the health care system.
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
 Health, Taxation and Finance
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: engaging British Columbia on CMA’s advocacy for federal leadership, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, to address the health human resources crisis, with new federal measures including i) creating retention incentives and addressing administrative burden to improve access to healthcare in areas of need and improve the well-being of health care providers, ii) ensuring that every Canadian has access to a family doctor or primary health team; iii) increasing access to virtual primary care for all people living in Canada; iv) increasing the number of doctors and nurses v) developing an action plan to get internationally trained doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners to work; vi) developing a strategy to support the mental health of health care workers, and vii) improving workforce data collection across health systems.
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
 Employment and Training, Environment, Health, Labour/Labour Relations
PAN-CANADIAN LICENSURE FOR REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: engage British Columbia on CMA’s advocacy for seeking federal government support, including studies and investment, to explore barriers and enablers for pan-Canadian licensure.
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
 Employment and Training, Health
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Tim Smith
 
The above name is that of the most senior paid officer who is responsible for filing a Lobbying Activity Report for the organization (the Designated Filer), whether that person participated in this lobbying activity or not.
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