Lobbying Activity Report

2301-44285

Organization: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
Did any other entity with a direct interest in the outcome of this lobbying activity work together for the purpose of performing this lobbying activity? No
Associated registration: 10154-2301-40
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-06-16
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2025-07-15

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Jeremy Chorney
Caroline Barber
Mark Vineis Footnote1
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Farid Azar, Chief of Staff
Office of the Minister, Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation

Will Fox, Managing Director
BC Trade and Investment Representative Office, U.S. Market, Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation

Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation

Cheryl Rogers, Director, Life Sciences USA
BC Trade and Investment Representative Office, U.S. Market, Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Discussions with BC government officials/organizations and elected representatives to obtain public reimbursement of Novartis' innovative treatments for BC citizens that require access to these treatments, through various BC government funded programs such as Pharmacare, Health Authorities, BC Cancer Agency, etc. And, to encourage the BC government to recognize the importance of Novartis investments in Research and Development.
  • 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
 Economic Development and Trade, Health, Hospitals
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Mark Vineis
 
The above name is that of the most senior paid officer who is responsible for filing a Lobbying Activity Report for the organization (the Designated Filer), whether that person participated in this lobbying activity or not.
 
  1. Footnote1  Indicates new information that was added through a Lobbying Activity Report.
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