Registration - Organization

Arthritis Society Canada / Trish Barbato, President and CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Arthritis Society Canada
Previous Organization names
Senior Officer Name: Trish Barbato, President and CEO
Initial registration start date: 2020-06-01
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 6595-3352

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 16

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 3 of 12 (2020-10-07 to 2020-10-15)

Registration versions:

Version 3 of 12 (2020-10-07 to 2020-10-15)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

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:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Meetings focused around asking government to remove provincial sales tax on medical cannabis; adopt receommendations and implement electronic arthritis triage tool and care pathway focused on population-based approaches to improving appropriate and early access to diagnosis and treatment for people living with arthritis that can improved wait for joint replacement surgeries, especially during COVID-19. Also, continue to work closely to support transition to biosimilar medications and recommend reinvestment of savings into funding for new medications and efficient care pathways.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public	COVID-19, Cannabis, Finances and Budgets, Gaming and Lotteries, Health, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Science and Technology, Senior Citizens, Taxation and Finance
Meeting with Health Ministry staff to understand past agreements and documents on whether there is Crown ownership of Victoria office building.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public	Health
Request for for sustainability grant for operations of Society due to financial impact of the pandemic. A grant from the BC government would enable the funding of the core research program to support the highest calibre arthritis research, provide ongoing patient information and support, and sustain the infrastructure through our two health centre buildings in Vancouver and Victoria that support patient care.	Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Finance
Health

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Trish Barbato, President and CEO

Organization Contact Information

Arthritis Society Canada

Address:
895 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L7
Canada

Telephone number: 604-714-5551

Description of Activities

The Arthritis Society is a national health charity, fueled by donors and volunteers, with a vision to live in a world where people are free from the devastating effects that arthritis has on lives. The Arthritis Society invests in cutting-edge research, proactive advocacy and innovative solutions that will deliver better health outcomes and an improved quality of life for people affected by arthritis.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

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

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Community, Sport and Cultural Development	$42,538.10
Government of Canada - Seniors Education	$46,559.60
Government of Canada - Seniors Education (NS&NB)	$50,000.00	2020-03-03
Government of Canada - Wage Subsidies	$1,350,506.78	2020-04-01
Government of Canada - Wage Subsidies	$23,982.00
Health	$1,000,000.00	2020-09-17
Health	$2,250,000.00	2020-09-17
Newfoundland and Labrador Health and Community Services	$48,700.00	2020-03-31
Newfoundland and Labrador Health and Community Services	$48,700.00
Nova Scotia Dept of Finance and Health	$15,902.78
Ontario Enabling Change Program and Seniors Community Grant	$58,500.00
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care	$5,000,000.00	2020-03-01
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care	$5,115,048.67
Quebec Ministry of Finance	$17,923.00
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming	$1,000.00

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Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
Community, Sport and Cultural Development	$80,000.00
Government of Canada - Conferences	$89,336.00
Government of Canada - Seniors Education	$25,979.29
Government of Canada - Wage Subsidies	$1,350,506.78	2020-04-30 to 2021-03-30
Government of Canada - Wage Subsidies	$31,584.00
Government of Canada - Wage and Rent Subsidies	$7,508,109.91	2020-04-30 to 2021-03-31
Government of Canada CIHR	$15,000.00
Health	$67,611.37	2020-04-30 to 2020-12-24
Health	$750,000.00	2020-09-17 to 2023-12-31
Newfoundland and Labrador Health and Community Services	$43,700.00	2020-04-30 to 2020-12-24
Newfoundland and Labrador Health and Community Services	$43,700.00
Nova Scotia Dept of Finance and Health	$8,446.26
Ontario Enabling Change Program and Seniors Community Grant	$9,700.00
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care	$4,275,034.38	2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care	$5,140,573.25	2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care	$5,109,488.84
Quebec Ministry of Finance	$2,952.00
Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming	$29.25

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Coalition Members Information

The Arthritis Society is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

The Arthritis Society does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of The Arthritis Society 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

Lobbyist

Contributions

Trish Barbato
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Information not required when originally submitted