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: 56232207 Submitted by lobbyist on: April 16, 2020 01:28:32 PM Accepted by Registrar on: April 16, 2020 03:35:39 PM
Lobbyist Information
Bourgeois, Danielle
203-1110 Government St
Victoria, BC, V8W 1Y2
250-920-5900
Canada
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbyist Firm Information
Ascent Public Affairs
203-1110 Government St
Victoria, BC, V8W 1Y2
250-920-5900
Canada
Client Information
Praxis Spinal Cord Institute
The Praxis Spinal Cord Institute is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization committed to reducing the incidence and severity of paralysis and secondary health complications after spinal cord injury. Praxis accelerates the translation of discoveries and best practices into improved treatments and quality of life for people with SCI. Praxis works in four core program areas: (1) Cure - focuses on the generation of knowledge and the establishment of treatments that will ultimately result in a cure for paralysis after SCI. (2) Care - focuses on achieving evidence-based equitable and optimal care for Canadians sustaining a spinal cord injury. (3) Consumer Engagement - focuses on involving more individuals with SCI in research. (4) Commercialization - focuses on facilitating the development of innovative therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and health-IT related technologies with direct application to SCI towards commercialization.
6400-818 W. 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9
604-827-2421
Canada
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
Name of Funding provider
Amount in CAD$
Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification
$6,500,000.00
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science
$1,678,500.00
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Undertaking Information
April 9, 2020
December 31, 2020
Other Individuals Engaged to Lobby
Jarzebiak, Kimanda
Lobbying Activities
Science and Technology
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
To receive support from the provincial government, to allow the Praxis Spinal Cord Institute to continue its work as a world leader in spinal cord injury research and innovation, providing tremendous benefit to BC's health system and economy.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Staff of MLA
Hume,
Claire
Saanich North and the Islands
April 16, 2020
Staff of MLA
King,
Wendy
Surrey South
April 16, 2020
Staff of Minister
Croteau,
Caitlin
Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness
April 16, 2020
Staff of Minister
Hammond,
Danika
Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness
April 16, 2020
Staff of Minister
Hansen,
Lucy
Minister of Health
April 16, 2020
Staff of Minister
Lawson,
Liam
Minister of Finance
April 16, 2020
Staff of Minister
London,
Kathy
Minister of Health
April 16, 2020
Staff of Minister
Lund,
Rose
Minister of Finance
April 16, 2020
Staff of Minister
Monroe,
Danielle
Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness