12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization
Innovative Medicines Canada (Medicaments novateurs Canada) / Bettina Hamelin, President and CEO
Registration Summary
Who is lobbying?
Innovative Medicines Canada (Medicaments novateurs Canada) (Address & business activities)
Government Funding
Did Innovative Medicines Canada (Medicaments novateurs Canada) receive government funding within the last 12 months? No
Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information
- Innovative Medicines Canada (Medicaments novateurs Canada) is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.
Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity
Affiliates
Innovative Medicines Canada (Medicaments novateurs Canada) does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities
Other Affiliates
The activities of Innovative Medicines Canada (Medicaments novateurs Canada) are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking
Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome
No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of Innovative Medicines Canada (Medicaments novateurs Canada):
What is being lobbied?
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Subject matter details in previous versions
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters Advocate for the adoption of innovative payer agreements at the pan-Canadian level that would incorporate real world evidence - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Health
Advocate for workload capacity building and the acceleration of the work of the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance which is an intergovernmental collaboration currently chaired by BC - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Health
Budget 2026 preparation and submission discussion. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Economic Development and Trade,
- Finances and Budgets,
- Health
Discussion highlighting the contribution of IMC membership to health outcomes and economic sustainability in British Columbia, and advocating for provincial government policy initiatives and investment decisions (e.g., R&D commercialization incentives, infrastructure support) to support the life sciences sector as a driver of long-term economic growth in the province - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Health,
- Science and Technology
Discussion on the Pharmaceutical Care Management Strategy - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Health
Engage with the BC government to advocate for greater access to innovative medicines and vaccines for British Columbians, supportive policies to attract research and development investment, and greater collaboration to build a stronger life sciences sector and a more sustainable health system. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- COVID-19,
- Economic Development and Trade,
- Finances and Budgets,
- Government Procurement,
- Health,
- Industry
PharmaCare budget, pharmaceutical listings and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Strategy - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Health
Policy measures to ensure security of drug supply in Canada and preserve Canada’s attractiveness for biopharmaceutical launches, including in response to foreign pricing regulations and their impact on patient access and economic growth in British Colombia - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Economic Development and Trade,
- Health,
- Intellectual Property,
- International Relations,
- International Trade,
- Science and Technology
Budget 2025 preparation and submission discussion. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Economic Development and Trade,
- Finances and Budgets,
- Health
Introductory meeting, update on life sciences strategy, life sciences sector value to BC in health and economic recovery. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Economic Development and Trade,
- Finances and Budgets,
- Health
Introductory meeting – we spoke about IMC and our members value to BC in health and economic recovery. - 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 have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to 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
- Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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
- Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
- Health
life sciences sector - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Health
Gifts or benefits provided by the organization
| Name | Gift or Benefit Description | Circumstance | Date Promised | Value Promised | Date Given | Value Given |
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Who is being lobbied?
Ministries/Provincial Entities
- Children and Family Development
- Finance
- Fraser Health Authority
- Health
- Innovate BC
- Interior Health Authority
- Jobs and Economic Growth
- Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Providence Health Care Society
- Provincial Health Services Authority
- Simon Fraser University
- University of British Columbia
- University of Victoria
- Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
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Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Who are the lobbyists?
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Patricia Best Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes Former Public Office Holder in BC: No |
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Charles Brown Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes Former Public Office Holder in BC: No |
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Michael Debolt Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes Former Public Office Holder in BC: No |
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Michael Dietrich Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes Former Public Office Holder in BC: No |
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Joe Farago Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes Former Public Office Holder in BC: No |
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Bettina Hamelin Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes Former Public Office Holder in BC: No |
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Brendan Lounsbery Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes Former Public Office Holder in BC: No |
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Lobbyists in previous versions
In-house Lobbyists Lobbyist BC Former Public Office Holder Positions Contributions Bettina Hamelin Former Public Office Holder in BC: No Contributions: No Patrick Hupé Former Public Office Holder in BC: No Contributions: No Ashley McVey Former Public Office Holder in BC: No Contributions: No
Lobbying Activity Reports
What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?
| Date | Arranging a Meeting | Lobbyists | Senior Public Office Holder, Position Title | Ministry/Provincial Entity | Subject Matters |
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| 2026-03-19 | Yes | Charles Brown |
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| 2026-02-18 | No | Charles Brown |
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| 2026-01-09 | Yes | Michael Debolt |
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| 2025-10-31 | Yes | Charles Brown |
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| 2025-10-31 | Yes | Charles Brown |
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| 2025-10-31 | Yes | Charles Brown , Bettina Hamelin |
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| 2025-10-31 | Yes | Charles Brown , Bettina Hamelin |
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| 2025-05-16 | Yes | Charles Brown |
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