Lobbying Information
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities
Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
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Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:
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Yes
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| Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications |
Intended Outcomes |
Associated Subject Matters |
Communicate with BC government about conditions under which innovative drugs and vaccines are marketed and reimbursed in BC, including under the BC Drug Plans or under federal legislation. In particular, communicating to emphasize the importance that federal and provincial governments respect their respective jurisdiction for approval of marketing and reimbursement of drugs.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Health
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Communicate with BC government to leverage BC programs and related resources/tools as a best practice in other markets.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Health
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Communicate with BC government to preserve a regulatory framework which creates a favourable business environment for the development of the life science sector, including innovative drugs and vaccines.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Health
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Discuss legislation enacted or proposed to ensure that innovative drugs are excluded from the tendering process covered by such legislation until the expiry of the period covered by their patents.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Health
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Engage BC government on Merck’s commercial product/asset pipeline and seek access listing agreements.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Health
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Seeking recommendation for Merck vaccine product through Immunization and Vaccine Preventable Disease Service Program under the Provincial Health Services Authority.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Health
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BC Ministries/Provincial Entities
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Health
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Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
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Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
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Provincial Health Services Authority
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University of British Columbia
Organization Details
Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration
David Jones,
President and Managing Director
Organization Contact Information
MERCK CANADA INC.
Address:
16750 TransCanada Highway
Kirkland, QC H9H 4M7
Canada
Telephone number:
438-920-8356
Description of Activities
For more than 130 years, Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases in pursuit of our mission to save and improve lives. We demonstrate our commitment to patients and population health by increasing access to health care through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships. Today, Merck continues to be at the forefront of research to prevent and treat diseases that threaten people and animals – including cancer, infectious diseases such as HIV and Ebola, and emerging animal diseases – as we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world.
In Canada, Merck markets a broad range of vaccines, pharmaceutical and animal health products and is one of the top R&D investors in Canada, with investments totaling $93.58 million in 2020 and more than $1.3 billion since 2000. Based in Kirkland, Québec, Merck employs approximately 592 people across the country. For more information about our operations in Canada, visit www.merck.ca and connect with us on YouTube and Twitter @MerckCanada.
Gifts or benefits provided by the organization
Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
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Contributors to the Lobbying Activity
No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.
Government Funding in the Last 12 Months
No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.
Coalition Members Information
MERCK CANADA INC. is not a coalition member.
Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome
- Merck & Co.
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1959 Upper Water Street
Suite 900
Halifax, NS B3J 2X2
Canada
Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests
The activities of MERCK CANADA INC. are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Lobbyists Details
Lobbyists Employed by this Organization
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Lobbyist
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Contributions
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Jennifer Chan
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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Chantal Desbiens
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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Leslie Foord
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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Jeff Guiler
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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Chad Jarema
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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David Jones
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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Lonnie Kam
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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Wes Miyai
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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Heidi Waser
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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