12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Canadian Medical Association / Tim Smith, CEO

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-01-29

Who is lobbying?

Canadian Medical Association (Address & business activities)

Tim Smith, CEO

Government Funding

Did Canadian Medical Association request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Canadian Medical Association is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Canadian Medical Association has the following affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities:

CMA Impact Inc. (Address information)

Other Affiliates

The activities of Canadian Medical Association 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 Canadian Medical Association:

What is being lobbied?

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
Advocate for the implementation, by British Columbia and local law enforcement, of measures included in federal Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code to protect health care workers and anyone seeking health care treatment from violence, threats, intimidation, and harassment.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Hospitals, Justice and Law Enforcement, Municipal Affairs
CANADA HEALTH TRANSFER: engage British Columbia on increased federal funding for health care to the provinces and territories to ensure the sustainability of the health care system.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Taxation and Finance
DIGITAL HEALTH: engage British Columbia on increased federal investment in providing digital, virtual and telehealth services.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES: engaging British Columbia on CMA’s advocacy for federal leadership, in collaboration with the provinces and territories, to address the health human resources crisis, with new federal measures including i) creating retention incentives and addressing administrative burden to improve access to healthcare in areas of need and improve the well-being of health care providers, ii) ensuring that every Canadian has access to a family doctor or primary health team; iii) increasing access to virtual primary care for all people living in Canada; iv) increasing the number of doctors and nurses v) developing an action plan to get internationally trained doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners to work; vi) developing a strategy to support the mental health of health care workers, and vii) improving workforce data collection across health systems.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Environment, Health, Labour/Labour Relations
Increased funding from the federal government to the provinces/territories to support primary health care services, addressing backlog, and support for the federal commitment for national standards for long term care.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Taxation and Finance
MENTAL HEALTH TRANSFER AND OTHER SUPPORTS: engage British Columbia on the creation of a Canada Mental Health transfer and improving access to mental health services.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Mental Health and Addictions
PAN-CANADIAN LICENSURE FOR REGULATED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS: engage British Columbia on CMA’s advocacy for seeking federal government support, including studies and investment, to explore barriers and enablers for pan-Canadian licensure.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Health
Seeking British Columbia's support, including studies, investment, and collaboration with other Canadian jurisdictions, to explore barriers and enablers to team-based health care, pan-Canadian licensure for regulated health care professionals, and a pan-Canadian health human resources strategy. Potential enabling legislation is also being discussed	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Health
• A targeted health infrastructure fund as part of the provincial government’s long-term plan for public infrastructure	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Infrastructure
• Create new policies and programs to improve access to health care (including home care, long-term care and primary care).	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Infrastructure
• EMERGENCY FUNDING TO BOOST CAPACITY OF HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS: o Ensure a coordinated and consistent national response by the provincial government to COVID-19 across all jurisdictions and regions by delivering targeted and substantial emergency funding to ensure health systems have capacity to respond.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Ensuring a public health approach in the legalization of cannabis and improving the medical cannabis framework.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Cannabis, Health
• Ensuring a public health approach with respect to access to opioids in Canada.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Improvements to the health care services provided to aboriginal people in Canada (Provincial Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit).	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Increased investment in providing telehealth to rural and remote communities.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Increased restrictions on the sale and advertising of tobacco products in Canada, including new methods of consumption such as vaping.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Investments and needed regulations to improve the development of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) in Canada	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Health
• New provincial policies and programs to support improved seniors care.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Senior Citizens
• Raise awareness and provide educational resources with respect to the impact of climate change on the health and well-being of Canadians	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Health
• Recruitment and retention of health care providers and provincial investment in residency spots.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• Strengthen regulatory regime of natural health products. (Natural Health Products Regulations)	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Health
• THE ACQUISITION AND THE DOMESTIC SUPPLY OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS: o Ensuring the provincial government take additional measures ensure adequate supply, proper distribution, and appropriate usage of personal protective equipment throughout health systems.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
• THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A TARGETED TAX CREDIT TO ALLEVIATE THE NEGATIVE FINANCIAL IMPACTS EXPERIENCED BY HEALTH PROVIDERS IF THEY ARE QUARANTINED FOLLOWING PATIENT CARE: o Recommending that the provincial government establish a time-limited and targeted tax credit for health providers who may experience financial loss due to quarantine.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Taxation and Finance

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
Adrian Dix	Hospitality - refreshments made available for those who wanted any.	Convened several stakeholders from across multiple Canadian jurisdictions for discussion on health and health care.			2023-10-11	$26.97

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Health
Housing
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Interior Health Authority
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Minister of State for Trade
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care
Provincial Health Services Authority
Public Safety and Solicitor General
SkilledTradesBC
Transportation and Infrastructure
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Vancouver Island Health Authority

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Owen Adams
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Cherise Araujo
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Jeff Blackmer
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Ashley Chisholm
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Alex Dearham
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Nick Farinaccio
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Elena Gabrysz
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Aline Gagnon
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Audrey Grandmaison
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Philippe Ha
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Taylor Hodgins Musgrave
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Courtney Howard
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Jennifer Kitts
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Alika Lafontaine
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Luce Lavoie
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Francois Lessard
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Eric Lewis
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Eric Lewis
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Joseph Mayer
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Jasmine Neeson
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Julie Perron
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Joss Reimer
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Jamie Riddell
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Kathleen Ross
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Karey Shuhendler
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Kristin Smith
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Tim Smith
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Romeo Tello
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: Yes

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Ivy Thompson
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Stephen Vail
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Lobbyists in previous versions

In-house Lobbyists
Lobbyist	BC Former Public Office Holder Positions	Contributions
Kevin Doucette	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Azin Peyrow	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Katharine Smart	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No

Registration number: 2116-782
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Lobbying Activity Reports

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

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
2023-10-12	No	Jasmine Neeson , Kathleen Ross	Stephen Brown, Deputy Minister \| Health Adrian Dix, Minister of Health \| Office of the Minister of Health, Health Karin MacMillan, Chief of Staff \| Office of the Minister of Health, Health	View
2023-10-11	No	Romeo Tello , Jasmine Neeson , Kathleen Ross , Eric Lewis	Adrian Dix, Minister of Health \| Office of the Minister of Health, Health	View
2023-10-04	Yes	Kathleen Ross	Adrian Dix, Minister of Health \| Office of the Minister of Health, Health	View
2023-09-18	No	Romeo Tello	Lise Fenton, Ministerial Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Finance, Finance	View
2023-09-18	No	Romeo Tello	Alison Copeland, Ministerial Advisor \| Office of the Minister of Health, Health	View
2023-07-11	No	Romeo Tello , Alika Lafontaine	David Eby, Premier \| Office of the Premier	View
2023-07-10	No	Romeo Tello	Jessica Smith, Senior Advisor of Intergovernmental Relations \| Office of the Premier Matt Smith, Chief of Staff to the Premier \| Office of the Premier	View

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Canadian Medical Association - Address & business activities

Address:

1410 Blair Towers Place
Suite 500
Ottawa, ON K1J 9B9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-731-8610

Contact information in previous versions
- 1410 Blair Place
  Suite 500
  Ottawa, ON K1J 9B9
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 613-731-8610
- 1410 Blair Place
  Suite 500
  Ottawa, ON K1J 9B9
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 613-731-8610
- 1870 Alta Vista Drive
  
  Ottawa, BC K1G 6R7
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 613-731-8610
- 1867 Alta Vista Drive
  
  Ottawa, ON K1G 5W8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 613-808-5334
- 1867 Alta Vista Drive
  
  Ottawa, ON K1G 5W8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 613-731-8610

Description of Activities:
The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is the national professional advocacy organization representing physicians in every jurisdiction. The CMA unites over 85,000 members physicians on national health and medical matters. Formed in Quebec City in 1867, the CMA's rich history of advocacy led to some of Canada's most important health policy developments. As we look to the future, the CMA will focus on advocating for a healthy population and a vibrant profession. Advocacy is at the core of the CMA's business. The mission of Canada's doctors is empowering and caring for patients. The CMA engages in advocacy with federal, provincial and territorial governments as we advance our vision for a vibrant profession and a healthy population.

Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
- The CMA is a national, voluntary association of physicians that advocates on behalf of its members and the public for access to high-quality health care. The CMA also provides leadership and guidance to physicians. The CMA was formed in Quebec City in 1867, just three months after the birth of Canada. It was created by 164 physicians who recognized the need for a national medical body. They selected Sir Charles Tupper, who would later serve as Canada's prime minister, as the first president. Today the CMA has more than 83,000 members, and lobbies vigorously on behalf of both members and their patients; on Parliament Hill, during federal election campaigns and in the media. The CMA also takes the lead on public health issues. The CMA's goal is to ensure the survival and robust health of Canada's medicare system in the face of numerous challenges.
- The CMA is a national, voluntary association of physicians that advocates on behalf of its members and the public for access to high-quality health care. The CMA also provides leadership and guidance to physicians. The CMA was formed in Quebec City in 1867, just three months after the birth of Canada. It was created by 164 physicians who recognized the need for a national medical body. They selected Sir Charles Tupper, who would later serve as Canada's prime minister, as the first president. Today the CMA has more than 80,000 members, and lobbies vigorously on behalf of both members and their patients  on Parliament Hill, during federal election campaigns and in the media. The CMA also takes the lead on public health issues. The CMA's goal is to ensure the survival and robust health of Canada's medicare system in the face of numerous challenges.
- The CMA is a national, voluntary association of physicians that advocates on behalf of its members and the public for access to high-quality health care. The CMA also provides leadership and guidance to physicians. The CMA was formed in Quebec City in 1867, just three months after the birth of Canada. It was created by 164 physicians who recognized the need for a national medical body. They selected Sir Charles Tupper, who would later serve as Canada's prime minister, as the first president. Today the CMA has more than 80,000 members, and lobbies vigorously on behalf of both members and their patients ¿ on Parliament Hill, during federal election campaigns and in the media. The CMA also takes the lead on public health issues. The CMA's goal is to ensure the survival and robust health of Canada's medicare system in the face of numerous challenges.

Date Modified:: 2024-01-29

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Canadian Medical Association / Tim Smith, CEO

Who is lobbying?

Canadian Medical Association (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

What is being lobbied?

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Who are the lobbyists?

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Canadian Medical Association / Tim Smith, CEO

Canadian Medical Association (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Canadian Medical Association - Address & business activities

Canadian Medical Association / Tim Smith, CEO

CMA Impact Inc.