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: 56553451
Submitted by lobbyist on: April 16, 2020 03:45:54 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: April 16, 2020 03:53:05 PM
Lobbyist Information
| Jarzebiak, Kimanda |
| 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
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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 |
There are no other individuals engaged to lobby on this undertaking.
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 | Cowichan Valley | April 16, 2020 |
| Staff of MLA | Pivnick, Evan | Saanich North and the Islands | April 16, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Hannah, Jeff | Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction | April 16, 2020 |
| MLA | Cadieux, Stephanie | Surrey South | April 16, 2020 |