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: 343428
Submitted by lobbyist on: April 9, 2010 12:00:00 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: April 12, 2010 09:53:31 AM
Lobbyist Information
| Vander Wal, Steve |
| 355 Burrard Street, Suite 1350 | |
|
Vancouver, BC, V6C 2G8
|
604-692-4221 |
| Canada |
BC Public Office Background
| Public Office Title | Description of Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Staff | Executive Assistant to the Minister of Health Services; Ministerial Assistant to the Minister of Advanced Education & Research and Deputy Premier; Ministerial Assistant to the Minister of Health Services | 09/09/2002 | 02/10/2006 |
Lobbyist Firm Information
| Hill+Knowlton Strategies |
| 355 Burrard Street, Suite 1350 | |
|
Vancouver, BC, V6C 2G8
|
604-692-4221 |
| Canada |
Client Information
| Merck Canada |
| Merck Canada is a research-driven pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, manufacturing and marketing innovative products. |
| 16750 Route Trans-Canada Hwy | |
|
Kirkland, QC, H9H 4M7
|
514-428-7920 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Type:
| Business Name | Mailing Address | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Merck & Co. |
One Merck Drive
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 United States of America |
Phone: 908-423-1000 |
Government or Government Agency Funding
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Undertaking Information
| July 1, 2006 | |
| December 31, 2019 |
Lobbying Activities
Health
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Raise awareness about client issues with government, monitor for policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, assist with drug submissions.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Premier | April 8, 2010 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health Services | April 8, 2010 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Healthy Living and Sport | April 8, 2010 | |
| Minister | Campbell, Gordon | Premier | April 8, 2010 |
| Minister | Chong, Ida | Minister of Healthy Living and Sport | April 8, 2010 |
| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Health Services | April 8, 2010 |
| Staff of Minister | Oreck, Mira | Premier | November 2, 2018 |
| MLA | Chen, Katrina | Burnaby-Lougheed | January 3, 2019 |
| MLA | Kahlon, Ravi | Delta North | January 3, 2019 |
| MLA | Lee, Michael | Vancouver-Langara | January 3, 2019 |
| MLA | Ma, Bowinn | North Vancouver-Lonsdale | January 3, 2019 |
| Public Agency | Health Services | April 8, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Healthy Living and Sport | April 8, 2010 |
Health
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Raise awareness about client issues with government, monitor for policy changes which may impact access to innovative medicines, assist with drug submissions.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | March 30, 2011 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation | March 30, 2011 | |
| Staff of Minister | Premier | March 30, 2011 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology | September 26, 2012 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | September 26, 2012 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | October 29, 2013 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | January 27, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | August 3, 2017 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology | August 3, 2017 | |
| Minister | Bell, Pat | Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation | March 30, 2011 |
| Minister | Clark, Christy | Premier | March 30, 2011 |
| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Health | March 30, 2011 |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | January 27, 2015 |
| Minister | MacDiarmid, Margaret | Minister of Health | September 26, 2012 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | January 27, 2015 |
| Minister | Yap, John | Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology | September 26, 2012 |
| MLA | Farnworth, Mike | Port Coquitlam | December 14, 2011 |
| MLA | Hansen, Colin | Vancouver-Quilchena | December 14, 2011 |
| MLA | Letnick, Norm | Kelowna-Lake Country | December 14, 2011 |
| MLA | Stilwell, Moira | Vancouver-Langara | December 14, 2011 |
| Public Agency | Health | March 30, 2011 | |
| Public Agency | Jobs, Tourism and Innovation | March 30, 2011 |