Registration - Organization

Organon Canada Inc. / Organon Canada inc. / Michael Casia, President & Managing Director

Registration Information

Organization name: Organon Canada Inc. / Organon Canada inc.
Senior Officer Name: Michael Casia, President & Managing Director
Initial registration start date: 2021-06-03
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7978-4224

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 2

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 5 of 6 (2024-02-01 to 2024-09-30)

Registration versions:

Version 5 of 6 (2024-02-01 to 2024-09-30)

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
Organon Canada’s objective is to preserve a regulatory framework which creates a favourable business environment for the development of the life science sector, including biosimilar drugs and women’s health products, which are the company’s main sectors of activities.	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	Health
To actively promote the value of the pharmaceutical industry for British Columbia's economic health and well being, but more importantly for the health and well being of its citizens and to propose solutions for integrated health care in British Columbia. As part of the initiatives, Organon Canada Inc. seeks to have its products listed on the relevant BC PharmaCare program formulary and enhance publicly funded women’s health initiatives/programs.	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	Health
To contribute to British Columbia’s economic prosperity by recommending policies that will attract increased investment. Activities could include providing recommendations on tax policies, research programs and policies, as well as policies and programs regarding innovation. Focus of lobbying efforts is on representations relating to the conditions under which biosimilar drugs are marketed and reimbursed in British Columbia, including under the BC PharmaCare programs. More specifically, representations are made to support a favorable and knowledgeable environment to implement new or improve current women’s health programs, the integration of biosimilar drugs into the BC PharmaCare programs.	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	Health

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Fraser Health Authority
Health
Interior Health Authority
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Northern Health Authority
Provincial Health Services Authority
University of British Columbia
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Vancouver Island Health Authority

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Michael Casia, President & Managing Director

Organization Contact Information

Organon Canada Inc. / Organon Canada inc.

Address:
300-16766 Route Transcanadienne
Kirkland, QC H9H 4M7
Canada

Telephone number: 800-387-1326

Description of Activities

At Organon, our mission is to deliver impactful medicines and solutions for a healthier every day. We build upon our strong foundation of more than 60 established medicines and solutions across a range of areas including reproductive health, heart disease, breast cancer, allergies and asthma. In Canada, Organon is a leader in areas such as contraception, fertility, hormone therapy, biosimilars, cardiovascular and markets more than 30 pharmaceutical and biological products. Based in Montréal, Québec, Organon employs approximately 115 people across Canada.

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

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

Organon Canada Inc. / Organon Canada inc. is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Organon & Co., Inc.
- 30 Hudson Street, 33rd floor
  Jersey City, NJ 07302
  United States of America

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Organon Canada Inc. / Organon 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

Lobbyist

Contributions

Michael Casia
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No