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Registration ID: 26334050
Submitted by lobbyist on: January 7, 2016 03:29:18 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: January 11, 2016 10:43:46 AM
Lobbyist Information
| Garfinkel, Gabriel |
| 404-2055 Yukon St. | |
|
Vancouver, BC, V5Y 4B7
|
778-875-5104 |
| Canada |
BC Public Office Background
| Public Office Title | Description of Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Staff | Executive Assistants to the Minister of Advanced Education, Public Safety, and the Premier's Office. Director of Stakeholder Relations to the Premier. | 04/03/2011 | 10/25/2013 |
Lobbyist Firm Information
| Garfinkel and Partners Strategies |
| 404-2055 Yukon St. | |
|
Vancouver, BC, V5Y 4B7
|
778-875-5104 |
| Canada |
Client Information
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
| Vertex is a global biotechnology company that aims to discover, develop and commercialize innovative medicines to treat people with serious diseases. Vertex has a commercial office in Ontario and a Rx and D site in Quebec. |
| 30 Eglinton Ave. W., Suite 760 | |
|
Mississauga, BC, L5R 3E7
|
647-466-0984 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
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.
Undertaking Information
| January 1, 2016 | |
| November 23, 2016 |
There are no other individuals engaged to lobby on this undertaking.
Lobbying Activities
Health
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
Introduce Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. to the BC Government
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Premier | November 2, 2016 | |
| Staff of Minister | Premier | November 2, 2016 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | November 2, 2016 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | October 19, 2016 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | June 14, 2016 | |
| Minister | Stilwell, Michelle | Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation | June 14, 2016 |
| MLA | Barnett, Donna | Cariboo-Chilcotin | April 6, 2016 |
| MLA | Bing, Doug | Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows | February 9, 2016 |
| MLA | Cadieux, Stephanie | Surrey-Cloverdale | April 6, 2016 |
| MLA | Hamilton, Scott | Delta North | April 6, 2016 |
| MLA | McRae, Don | Comox Valley | February 9, 2016 |
| MLA | Plecas, Darryl | Abbotsford South | June 14, 2016 |
| MLA | Stilwell, Moira | Vancouver-Langara | February 9, 2016 |
| MLA | Sullivan, Sam | Vancouver-False Creek | April 6, 2016 |
| MLA | Thornthwaite, Jane | North Vancouver-Seymour | February 9, 2016 |
| MLA | Yap, John | Richmond-Steveston | February 9, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Health | January 7, 2016 |