Review Registration - Organization

This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.

Registration ID: 264846
Submitted by lobbyist on: November 19, 2012 03:47:46 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: November 20, 2012 08:23:27 AM

Designated Filer Information

Sebestyen, Norma  
5033 Marguerite Street  
Vancouver, BC, V6M 3G9
604-267-4257
Canada  

Organization Information

MERCK CANADA INC.  
Today's Merck is working to help the world be well. Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, consumer and animal health products. In Canada, Merck markets over 530 pharmaceutical, consumer and animal health products. Merck is a leader in a broad range of areas such as cardiology, infectious diseases, respiratory, vaccines, women's health and sun care, and is focused on expanding offerings in other areas, including virology, oncology and diabetes. Merck is one of the top R&D investors in Canada, with an investment of $78.6 million in 2010. Merck has a large manufacturing facility in Québec dedicated to the annual production of some 35 million units of its various brands, including Claritin® and Aerius®. Based in Montréal, Québec, Merck employs over 1400 people across Canada. For more information about our operations in Canada, visit www.merck.ca.
5033 Marguerite Street  
Vancouver, BC, V6M 3G9
604-643-5978
Canada  

Relevant Affiliates


Type:

Business Name Mailing Address Contact Information
Merck & Co. 1959 Upper Water Street Suite 900
Halifax, NS
B3J 2X2
Canada
Phone: 604-643-5978

Government or Government Agency Funding


The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

November 19, 2012  
June 19, 2013  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: Blouin, Christian
 
November 19, 2012  
Inactivation Date: July 4, 2013

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Staff of Minister Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister Bell, Pat Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Minister Cadieux, Stephanie Minister of Children and Family Development November 15, 2012
Minister MacDiarmid, Margaret Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister McRae, Don Minister of Education November 15, 2012
Minister Stilwell, Moira Minister of Social Development November 19, 2012
Minister Yap, John Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
MLA Farnworth, Mike Port Coquitlam November 15, 2012
MLA Hammell, Sue Surrey-Green Timbers November 15, 2012
MLA Letnick, Norm Kelowna-Lake Country November 15, 2012
Public Agency Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
Public Agency Health November 15, 2012
Public Agency Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Public Agency Office of the Premier November 15, 2012

Name: Cannell, Thomas
 
January 2, 2013  
Inactivation Date: July 4, 2013

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training January 2, 2013
Staff of Minister Minister of Health January 2, 2013
Minister Bell, Pat Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training January 2, 2013
Minister Cadieux, Stephanie Minister of Children and Family Development January 2, 2013
Minister MacDiarmid, Margaret Minister of Health January 2, 2013
Minister McRae, Don Minister of Education January 2, 2013
Minister Stilwell, Moira Minister of Social Development January 2, 2013
Minister Yap, John Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology January 2, 2013
MLA Farnworth, Mike Port Coquitlam January 2, 2013
MLA Hammell, Sue Surrey-Green Timbers January 2, 2013
MLA Letnick, Norm Kelowna-Lake Country January 2, 2013
Public Agency Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology January 2, 2013
Public Agency Health January 2, 2013
Public Agency Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training January 2, 2013
Public Agency Office of the Premier January 2, 2013

Name: Chan, Jennifer
 
November 19, 2012  
Inactivation Date: July 4, 2013

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Staff of Minister Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister Bell, Pat Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Minister Cadieux, Stephanie Minister of Children and Family Development November 15, 2012
Minister MacDiarmid, Margaret Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister McRae, Don Minister of Education November 15, 2012
Minister Stilwell, Moira Minister of Social Development November 19, 2012
Minister Yap, John Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
MLA Farnworth, Mike Port Coquitlam November 15, 2012
MLA Hammell, Sue Surrey-Green Timbers November 15, 2012
MLA Letnick, Norm Kelowna-Lake Country November 15, 2012
Public Agency Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
Public Agency Health November 15, 2012
Public Agency Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Public Agency Office of the Premier November 15, 2012

Name: Davis, Sheila
 
November 19, 2012  
Inactivation Date: July 4, 2013

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Staff of Minister Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister Bell, Pat Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Minister Cadieux, Stephanie Minister of Children and Family Development November 15, 2012
Minister MacDiarmid, Margaret Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister McRae, Don Minister of Education November 15, 2012
Minister Stilwell, Moira Minister of Social Development November 19, 2012
Minister Yap, John Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
MLA Farnworth, Mike Port Coquitlam November 15, 2012
MLA Hammell, Sue Surrey-Green Timbers November 15, 2012
MLA Letnick, Norm Kelowna-Lake Country November 15, 2012
Public Agency Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
Public Agency Health November 15, 2012
Public Agency Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Public Agency Office of the Premier November 15, 2012

Name: Donohue-Walker, Tama
 
November 19, 2012  
Inactivation Date: July 4, 2013

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Staff of Minister Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister Bell, Pat Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Minister Cadieux, Stephanie Minister of Children and Family Development November 15, 2012
Minister MacDiarmid, Margaret Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister McRae, Don Minister of Education November 15, 2012
Minister Stilwell, Moira Minister of Social Development November 19, 2012
Minister Yap, John Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
MLA Farnworth, Mike Port Coquitlam November 15, 2012
MLA Hammell, Sue Surrey-Green Timbers November 15, 2012
MLA Letnick, Norm Kelowna-Lake Country November 15, 2012
Public Agency Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
Public Agency Health November 15, 2012
Public Agency Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Public Agency Office of the Premier November 15, 2012

Name: Malawski, Jeffrey
 
June 6, 2013  
Inactivation Date: July 4, 2013

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training June 6, 2013
Staff of Minister Minister of Health June 6, 2013
Minister Bell, Pat Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training June 6, 2013
Minister Cadieux, Stephanie Minister of Children and Family Development June 6, 2013
Minister MacDiarmid, Margaret Minister of Health June 6, 2013
Minister McRae, Don Minister of Education June 6, 2013
Minister Stilwell, Moira Minister of Social Development June 6, 2013
Minister Yap, John Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology June 6, 2013
MLA Farnworth, Mike Port Coquitlam June 6, 2013
MLA Hammell, Sue Surrey-Green Timbers June 6, 2013
MLA Letnick, Norm Kelowna-Lake Country June 6, 2013
Public Agency Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology June 6, 2013
Public Agency Health June 6, 2013
Public Agency Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training June 6, 2013
Public Agency Office of the Premier June 6, 2013

Name: McDonald, Bruce
 
June 6, 2013  
Inactivation Date: July 4, 2013

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training June 6, 2013
Staff of Minister Minister of Health June 6, 2013
Minister Bell, Pat Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training June 6, 2013
Minister Cadieux, Stephanie Minister of Children and Family Development June 6, 2013
Minister MacDiarmid, Margaret Minister of Health June 6, 2013
Minister McRae, Don Minister of Education June 6, 2013
Minister Stilwell, Moira Minister of Social Development June 6, 2013
Minister Yap, John Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology June 6, 2013
MLA Farnworth, Mike Port Coquitlam June 6, 2013
MLA Hammell, Sue Surrey-Green Timbers June 6, 2013
MLA Letnick, Norm Kelowna-Lake Country June 6, 2013
Public Agency Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology June 6, 2013
Public Agency Health June 6, 2013
Public Agency Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training June 6, 2013
Public Agency Office of the Premier June 6, 2013

Name: Schiever, Cyril
 
November 19, 2012  
Inactivation Date: January 1, 2013

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Staff of Minister Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister Bell, Pat Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Minister Cadieux, Stephanie Minister of Children and Family Development November 15, 2012
Minister MacDiarmid, Margaret Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister McRae, Don Minister of Education November 15, 2012
Minister Stilwell, Moira Minister of Social Development November 19, 2012
Minister Yap, John Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
MLA Farnworth, Mike Port Coquitlam November 15, 2012
MLA Hammell, Sue Surrey-Green Timbers November 15, 2012
MLA Letnick, Norm Kelowna-Lake Country November 15, 2012
Public Agency Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
Public Agency Health November 15, 2012
Public Agency Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Public Agency Office of the Premier November 15, 2012

Name: Sebestyen, Norma
 
November 19, 2012  
Inactivation Date: July 4, 2013

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Staff of Minister Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister Bell, Pat Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Minister Cadieux, Stephanie Minister of Children and Family Development November 15, 2012
Minister MacDiarmid, Margaret Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister McRae, Don Minister of Education November 15, 2012
Minister Stilwell, Moira Minister of Social Development November 19, 2012
Minister Yap, John Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
MLA Farnworth, Mike Port Coquitlam November 15, 2012
MLA Hammell, Sue Surrey-Green Timbers November 15, 2012
MLA Letnick, Norm Kelowna-Lake Country November 15, 2012
Public Agency Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
Public Agency Health November 15, 2012
Public Agency Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Public Agency Office of the Premier November 15, 2012

Name: Smith, Kirby
 
November 19, 2012  
Inactivation Date: July 4, 2013

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Staff of Minister Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister Bell, Pat Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Minister Cadieux, Stephanie Minister of Children and Family Development November 15, 2012
Minister MacDiarmid, Margaret Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister McRae, Don Minister of Education November 15, 2012
Minister Stilwell, Moira Minister of Social Development November 19, 2012
Minister Yap, John Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
MLA Farnworth, Mike Port Coquitlam November 15, 2012
MLA Hammell, Sue Surrey-Green Timbers November 15, 2012
MLA Letnick, Norm Kelowna-Lake Country November 15, 2012
Public Agency Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
Public Agency Health November 15, 2012
Public Agency Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Public Agency Office of the Premier November 15, 2012

Name: Swan, Bonnie
 
November 19, 2012  
Inactivation Date: July 4, 2013

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Staff of Minister Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister Bell, Pat Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Minister Cadieux, Stephanie Minister of Children and Family Development November 15, 2012
Minister MacDiarmid, Margaret Minister of Health November 15, 2012
Minister McRae, Don Minister of Education November 15, 2012
Minister Stilwell, Moira Minister of Social Development November 19, 2012
Minister Yap, John Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
MLA Farnworth, Mike Port Coquitlam November 15, 2012
MLA Hammell, Sue Surrey-Green Timbers November 15, 2012
MLA Letnick, Norm Kelowna-Lake Country November 15, 2012
Public Agency Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology November 15, 2012
Public Agency Health November 15, 2012
Public Agency Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training November 15, 2012
Public Agency Office of the Premier November 15, 2012