Review Registration - Organization

This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.

Registration ID: 495725
Submitted by lobbyist on: August 10, 2015 11:54:20 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: August 11, 2015 09:18:23 AM

Designated Filer Information

Sebestyen, Norma  
777 Hornby Street Suite 702  
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1S4
604-267-4257
Canada  

Organization Information

MERCK CANADA INC.  
Today's Merck is working to help the world be well. Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. In Canada, Merck markets more than 250 pharmaceutical and animal health products. Merck is a leader in a broad range of areas such as cardiology, infectious diseases, respiratory, vaccines and women's health, and is focused on expanding offerings in other areas, including virology, oncology and diabetes. Based in Montréal, Québec, Merck employs approximately 975 people across Canada. The Merck Canada manufacturing facility in Québec has been designated by its parent company as a Centre of Excellence for the global production of liquids, ointments and creams. Merck is one of the top R&D investors in Canada, with investments totalling $22.6 million in 2013 and more than $1 billion since 2000. For more information about our operations in Canada, visit www.merck.ca.
16750 TransCanada Highway  
Kirkland, QC, H9H 4M7
604-643-5978
Canada  

Relevant Affiliates


Type:

Business Name Mailing Address Contact Information
Merck & Co. 1959 Upper Water Street Suite 900
Halifax, NS
B3J 2X2
Canada
Phone: 604-643-5978

Government or Government Agency Funding


The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

August 10, 2015  
February 6, 2016  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: Chan, Jennifer
 
August 10, 2015  
Inactivation Date: February 9, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education August 10, 2015
Public Agency Health August 10, 2015
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015

Name: Donoahue-Walker, Tama
 
August 10, 2015  
Inactivation Date: February 9, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education August 10, 2015
Public Agency Health August 10, 2015
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015

Name: Foord, Leslie
 
August 10, 2015  
Inactivation Date: February 9, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education August 10, 2015
Public Agency Health August 10, 2015
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015

Name: Guindo, Chirfi
 
August 10, 2015  
Inactivation Date: February 9, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education August 10, 2015
Public Agency Health August 10, 2015
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015

Name: Sebestyen, Norma
 
August 10, 2015  
Inactivation Date: February 9, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education August 10, 2015
Public Agency Health August 10, 2015
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015

Name: Shepherd, Robert
 
August 10, 2015  
Inactivation Date: February 9, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Public Agency Health August 10, 2015

Name: Smith, Kirby
 
August 10, 2015  
Inactivation Date: February 9, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education August 10, 2015
Public Agency Health August 10, 2015
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015

Name: Swan, Bonnie
 
August 10, 2015  
Inactivation Date: February 9, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Public Agency Health August 10, 2015

Name: Swift, Lee
 
October 28, 2015  
Inactivation Date: February 9, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Health October 28, 2015
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services October 28, 2015
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health October 28, 2015
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services October 28, 2015
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education October 28, 2015
Public Agency Health October 28, 2015
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services October 28, 2015

Name: Trifonopoulos, Helen
 
August 10, 2015  
Inactivation Date: February 9, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Engage BC Government on Merck's product pipeline, seek access for Merck's products, provide perspectives on policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, explore partnership opportunities and engage in product listing and product agreements with government.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health August 10, 2015
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education August 10, 2015
Public Agency Health August 10, 2015
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services August 10, 2015