Registration - Organization

Takeda Canada Inc. / Matthew Castellarin, Head of Legal, Canada

Registration Information

Organization name: Takeda Canada Inc.
Senior Officer Name: Matthew Castellarin, Head of Legal, Canada
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2019-04-17
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 12037-2818

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 1

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 18 of 19 (2026-03-02 to 2026-03-10)

Registration versions:

Version 18 of 19 (2026-03-02 to 2026-03-10)

Lobbying Information

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
Engage BC government on Takeda’s commercial product/asset pipeline and seek product listing agreements	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	Education, Health
Engage with policy makers to ensure that BC patients can benefit from healthcare innovations, with a specific focus on therapeutic areas where Takeda has an expertise.	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, Education, Health, Hospitals, Science and Technology
Mental Health & Addiction Strategy: Work towards raising awareness of the impact of ADHD has in the treatment of mental health, depression addiction, work place absenteeism; Develop an Govt public awareness campaigns of the effects of ADHD and the need for early diagnosis and treatment	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Education, Health, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mental Health and Addictions
Rare disease strategy: work towards ensuring that the pharmacological needs of patients with rare diseases in BC are met.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Canadian Blood Services
Children and Family Development
Education and Child Care
Finance
Health
Jobs and Economic Growth
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Provincial Health Services Authority
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Alan Walshe, General Manager

Organization Contact Information

Takeda Canada Inc.

Address:
22 Adelaide Street West
Suite 3800
Toronto, ON M4H 4E3
Canada

Description of Activities

Takeda is a global pharmaceutical leader founded by Chobei Takeda in 1781 in Osaka, Japan. For over 237 years, we've aimed to make an impact on patients' lives by translating science into life-changing medicines. Our commitment to bringing better health and brighter futures to people around the world is built on a sustainable portfolio of innovative medicines

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
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was received within the preceding 12 months based on the submission date requirements for this registration.

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Takeda Canada Inc. is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
- Takeda Global Headquarters 1-1
  Nihonbashi-Honcho 2- Chome, Chuo-ku
  Tokyo 103-8668
  Japan

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Takeda Canada Inc. are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Sarah Archer
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 2024-09-21: No

Shanna Brisebois
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 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Martin Cho
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 2024-09-21: No

Jim Favaro
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 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Takeda Canada Inc.

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Takeda Canada Inc.	2019-04-17	current

Takeda Canada Inc.

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Matthew Castellarin	2026-03-10	Current
Alan Walshe	2026-03-02	2026-03-10
Vatroslav Mateljic	2024-09-01	2026-03-02
Rute Fernandes	2021-01-01	2024-09-01
Gamze Yuceland	2019-04-17	2021-01-01

Matthew Castellarin, Head of Legal, Canada (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

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Takeda Canada Inc.
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Renee Merrifield, Member of Legislative Assembly | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jim Williamson
Posted date: 2021-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 2818-10592 (amended from 2818-10575) View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2026-01-19

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Registration - Organization

Takeda Canada Inc. / Matthew Castellarin, Head of Legal, Canada

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 18 of 19 (2026-03-02 to 2026-03-10)

Version 18 of 19 (2026-03-02 to 2026-03-10)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Organization Contact Information

Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests