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: 495725
Submitted by lobbyist on: August 10, 2015 11:54:20 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: August 11, 2015 09:18:23 AM
Designated Filer Information
| Sebestyen, Norma |
| 777 Hornby Street Suite 702 | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1S4
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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 and animal health products. In Canada, Merck markets more than 250 pharmaceutical and animal health products. Merck is a leader in a broad range of areas such as cardiology, infectious diseases, respiratory, vaccines and women's health, and is focused on expanding offerings in other areas, including virology, oncology and diabetes. Based in Montréal, Québec, Merck employs approximately 975 people across Canada. The Merck Canada manufacturing facility in Québec has been designated by its parent company as a Centre of Excellence for the global production of liquids, ointments and creams. Merck is one of the top R&D investors in Canada, with investments totalling $22.6 million in 2013 and more than $1 billion since 2000. For more information about our operations in Canada, visit www.merck.ca. |
| 16750 TransCanada Highway | |
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Kirkland, QC, H9H 4M7
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604-643-5978 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Type:
| Business Name | Mailing Address | Contact Information |
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| Merck & Co. |
1959 Upper Water Street Suite 900
Halifax, NS B3J 2X2 Canada |
Phone: 604-643-5978 |
Government or Government Agency Funding
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| August 10, 2015 | |
| February 6, 2016 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
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 |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 | |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Wilkinson, Andrew | Minister of Advanced Education | August 10, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
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BC Public Office Background
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 |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 | |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Wilkinson, Andrew | Minister of Advanced Education | August 10, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
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BC Public Office Background
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 |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 | |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Wilkinson, Andrew | Minister of Advanced Education | August 10, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
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BC Public Office Background
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 |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 | |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Wilkinson, Andrew | Minister of Advanced Education | August 10, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
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BC Public Office Background
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 |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 | |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Wilkinson, Andrew | Minister of Advanced Education | August 10, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
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BC Public Office Background
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 |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Health | August 10, 2015 |
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BC Public Office Background
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 |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 | |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Wilkinson, Andrew | Minister of Advanced Education | August 10, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
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BC Public Office Background
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 Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Health | August 10, 2015 |
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BC Public Office Background
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 |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | October 28, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | October 28, 2015 | |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | October 28, 2015 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | October 28, 2015 |
| Minister | Wilkinson, Andrew | Minister of Advanced Education | October 28, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Health | October 28, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | October 28, 2015 |
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BC Public Office Background
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 Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 | |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |
| Minister | Wilkinson, Andrew | Minister of Advanced Education | August 10, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Health | August 10, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | August 10, 2015 |