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: 785307 Submitted by lobbyist on: May 16, 2018 11:56:54 AM Accepted by Registrar on: May 16, 2018 03:44:01 PM
Designated Filer Information
Barrable, Bill
6400-818 W. 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9
604-827-2453
Canada
Organization Information
Rick Hansen Institute
RHI 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. RHI accelerates the translation of discoveries and best practices into improved treatments and quality of life for people with SCI.
RHI 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
604-827-1683
Canada
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
Name of Funding provider
Amount in CAD$
BC Ministry of Health
$10,000,000.00
Government of Canada - Western Economic Diversification
$5,900,000.00
Ontario Ministry of Research, Innovation & Science
$2,430,000.00
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Active Registration Period
May 16, 2018
November 16, 2018
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
Barrable, Bill
May 16, 2018
Inactivation Date:
November 26, 2018
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Rick Hansen Institute is working to optimize health care provision for individuals with spinal cord injury, and will communicate with the Ministry of Health for the purpose of identifying and implementing health care innovations and efficiencies.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Staff of Minister
Sali,
Meghan
Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology
May 24, 2018
Public Agency
Government Communications and Public Engagement
May 16, 2018
Public Agency
Health
May 16, 2018
Public Agency
Jobs, Trade and Technology
May 24, 2018
Name:
Clarke-Richardson, Penny
May 16, 2018
Inactivation Date:
November 26, 2018
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Rick Hansen Institute is working to optimize health care provision for individuals with spinal cord injury, and will communicate with the Ministry of Health for the purpose of identifying and implementing health care innovations and efficiencies.
