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: 620691
Submitted by lobbyist on: February 8, 2017 11:16:42 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: February 8, 2017 11:58:24 AM

Designated Filer Information

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

Organization Information

MERCK CANADA INC.  
For over a century, Merck has been working to help the world be well. Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, 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 oncology, infectious diseases, diabetes, and vaccines. Based in Montréal, Québec, Merck employs approximately 810 people across Canada. Merck is one of the top R&D investors in Canada, with investments totaling $25.1 million in 2015 and more than $1 billion since 2000. For more information about our operations in Canada, visit www.merck.ca and connect with us on YouTube and Twitter @MerckCanada.
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

February 8, 2017  
August 7, 2017  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: Chan, Jennifer
 
February 8, 2017  
Inactivation Date: August 9, 2017

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 February 8, 2017
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health February 8, 2017
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education February 8, 2017
Public Agency Health February 8, 2017
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017

Name: Donoahue-Walker, Tama
 
February 8, 2017  
Inactivation Date: August 9, 2017

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 February 8, 2017
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health February 8, 2017
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education February 8, 2017
Public Agency Health February 8, 2017
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017

Name: Foord, Leslie
 
February 8, 2017  
Inactivation Date: August 9, 2017

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 February 8, 2017
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health February 8, 2017
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education February 8, 2017
Public Agency Health February 8, 2017
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017

Name: Guindo, Chirfi
 
February 8, 2017  
Inactivation Date: August 9, 2017

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 February 8, 2017
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health February 8, 2017
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education February 8, 2017
Public Agency Health February 8, 2017
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017

Name: Sebestyen, Norma
 
February 8, 2017  
Inactivation Date: August 9, 2017

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 February 8, 2017
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health February 8, 2017
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education February 8, 2017
Public Agency Health February 8, 2017
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017

Name: Shepherd, Robert
 
February 8, 2017  
Inactivation Date: August 9, 2017

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 February 8, 2017
Public Agency Health February 8, 2017

Name: Smith, Kirby
 
February 8, 2017  
Inactivation Date: August 9, 2017

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 February 8, 2017
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health February 8, 2017
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education February 8, 2017
Public Agency Health February 8, 2017
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017

Name: Swan, Bonnie
 
February 8, 2017  
Inactivation Date: March 31, 2017

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 February 8, 2017
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health February 8, 2017
MLA Throness, Laurie Chilliwack-Kent February 8, 2017
Public Agency Health February 8, 2017

Name: Swift, Lee
 
February 8, 2017  
Inactivation Date: March 31, 2017

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 February 8, 2017
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health February 8, 2017
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education February 8, 2017
MLA Throness, Laurie Chilliwack-Kent February 8, 2017
Public Agency Health February 8, 2017
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017

Name: Trifonopoulos, Helen
 
February 8, 2017  
Inactivation Date: August 9, 2017

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 February 8, 2017
Staff of Minister Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Lake, Terry Minister of Health February 8, 2017
Minister Virk, Amrik Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017
Minister Wilkinson, Andrew Minister of Advanced Education February 8, 2017
Public Agency Health February 8, 2017
Public Agency Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services February 8, 2017