Registration - Organization

Return to Labour in Lobbying Activity Reports in: October 2025

The Canada Life Assurance Company / David Harney, President and CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: The Canada Life Assurance Company
Senior Officer Name: David Harney, President and CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-22
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 11345-3314

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 20

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 22 of 22 (2025-11-14 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 22 of 22 (2025-11-14 to present)

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
Advocacy on the availability of virtual health care services in the province, particularly the employer-funded model.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Insurance, Telecommunications
Amendment of legislation to enable auto-enrollment, auto-escalation for retirement benefits and retirement decumulation options.	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Financial Institutions
Canada Life engages with the B.C. government on public policy as it relates to the regulation of insurance activities. Our intended outcome is the development of policy and regulations that protects the public from potential harms while enabling Canada Life to continue supporting clients and developing its business.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Financial Institutions, Insurance, Privacy, Taxation and Finance
Determine provincial position on national drug coverage and advocate for universal drug coverage through a mixed-payer program.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Insurance
Discussion of fair treatment of customers and sales compensation practices in the insurance industry.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Insurance
Discussion of harmonization of securities and insurance industry practices. Discussion of new securities industry SRO.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Financial Institutions
Discussion of insurance intermediary licensing and oversight	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Insurance
Discussion of insurance intermediary licensing and oversight. Restricted insurance agency licensing and requirements.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Insurance
Discussions regarding securities distribution intermediaries issues including, incorporated persons and dual registrants	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Financial Institutions
Implementation of new rules and regulations under the Financial Institutions Act	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Insurance
Restricted insurance agency licensing and requirements.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Insurance
The pricing, dispensing and availability of specialty medications. The intended outcome is to ensure that these drugs remain accessible for B.C. residents.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health, Insurance

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
BC Financial Services Authority
British Columbia Securities Commission
Finance
Health
Infrastructure
Infrastructure BC Inc.
Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions
Provincial Health Services Authority

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

David Harney, President and CEO

Organization Contact Information

The Canada Life Assurance Company

Address:
100 Osborne Street North
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3V1
Canada

Description of Activities

The Canada Life Assurance Company is a financial services company with interests in the life insurance, health insurance, pensions, investment, retirement savings and reinsurance businesses, primarily in Canada and Europe (specifically the U.K., Ireland and Germany). The Canada Life Assurance Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and is a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.

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

The Canada Life Assurance Company is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. / Gestion de placements Canada Vie Ltée
- 255 Dufferin Avenue
  London, ON N6A 4K1
  Canada
Canada Life Securities Ltd. / Valeurs mobilières Canada Vie ltée
- 255 Dufferin Avenue
  London, ON N6A 4K1
  Canada
ClaimSecure Inc.
- 330 University Avenue
  Ontario, ON M5G 1R8
  Canada
Financial Horizons Group Inc.
- 4210 King Street East
  Suite 101
  Kitchener, ON N2P 2G5
  Canada
GWL Realty Advisors Inc.
- Suite 1000 - 33 Yonge Street
  Toronto, ON M5E 1G4
  Canada
Investment Planning Counsel Inc.
- 300-5015 Spectrum Way
  Mississauga, ON L4W 0E4
  Canada
Quadrus Investment Service Ltd.
- 255 Dufferin Avenue
  London, ON N6A 4K1
  Canada
Value Partners Group Inc.
- 300-175 Hargrave St.
  Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R8
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Great-West Lifeco Inc.
- 100 Osborne Street North
  Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V3
  Canada

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Nadege Adam
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
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

Dallas Ewen
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
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

Katharine Julien
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
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

Catherine Laspina
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
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

Return to Labour in Lobbying Activity Reports in: October 2025

The Canada Life Assurance Company

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
The Canada Life Assurance Company	2020-05-22	current

The Canada Life Assurance Company

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
David Harney	2025-07-01	Current
Paul Mahon	2020-05-22	2025-07-01

David Harney, President and CEO (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.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-20 of 20

The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Wang, Director, Capital Markets Regulation | British Columbia Securities Commission
- Zach Masum, Manager, Legal Services | British Columbia Securities Commission
- Michael Brady, Deputy Director, Capital Markets Regulation | British Columbia Securities Commission
- Harry James, Director Policy Initiatives | BC Financial Services Authority
- Thomas Taller, Director, Policy | BC Financial Services Authority
- Marina Makhnach, Director, Market Conduct, Financial Institutions | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Andrew Fitzpatrick, Nadege Adam
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-36186 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Blair Morrison, Chief Executive Officer | BC Financial Services Authority
- Saskia Tolsma, Vice-President, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement | BC Financial Services Authority
- Marina Makhnach, Director, Market Conduct, Financial Institutions | BC Financial Services Authority
- Rob O'Brien, Manager, Financial Institutions Policy | BC Financial Services Authority
- Lucas Neufeld, Senior Policy Analyst | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dallas Ewen
Posted date: 2023-07-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-27143 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Saskia Tolsma, Vice-President, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement | BC Financial Services Authority
- Harry James, Director, Regulation Advisory Services | BC Financial Services Authority
- Rob O'Brien, Manager, Financial Institutions Policy | BC Financial Services Authority
- Marina Makhnach, Director, Financial Institutions, Market Conduct | BC Financial Services Authority
- Thomas Taller, Managing Director, Policy & Oversight | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Andrew Fitzpatrick, Nadege Adam
Posted date: 2023-05-31
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-26420 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Wang, Director, Capital Markets | British Columbia Securities Commission
- Michael Brady, Deputy, Director, Capital Markets Regulation | British Columbia Securities Commission
- Zach Masum, Manager, Legal Services | British Columbia Securities Commission
- Mark French, Manager, Dealer Compliance | British Columbia Securities Commission
- Liz Coape-Arnold, Senior Legal Counsel | British Columbia Securities Commission
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Andrew Fitzpatrick, Nadege Adam
Posted date: 2023-05-31
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-26419 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-06-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2022-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-19463 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ross Michael, Executive Director | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- Huang Daniel, Director of Policy | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-05-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2022-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-18651 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Alex MacDonald, Senior Ministerial Staff | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-05-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2022-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-18617 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2022-05-06
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-18000 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Robyn White, Director | Health
- Sarah Bryanton, Senior Manager | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2022-05-06
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-17999 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lauren Montgomery, Ministerial Advisor | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2022-05-06
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-17998 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Alex MacDonald, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2022-05-06
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-17997 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sachin Sundhu, Executive Assistant | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2022-05-06
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-17996 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Chris Carter, Vice-President, Financial Institutions and Mortgage Brokers Market Conduct | BC Financial Services Authority
- Saskia Tolsma, Vice-President, Stakeholder Engagement | BC Financial Services Authority
- Marina Makhnach, Director, Financial Institutions, Market Conduct | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-02-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jeffrey Kitchen, Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2022-03-03
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-16564 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kari Toovey, Director, Financial Institutions | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-02-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-16513 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Gerrit Van der Leer, Director, Mental Health | Health
- Bretschneider Heather, Director, Workplace Mental Health | Health
- Clow Holly, Acting Director, Substance use Treatment and Policy | Health
- Kelly Czmielewski, Director, Social Sector Partnerships and Planning | Health
- Gudmunson Kathryn, Acting Manager, Substance Use Treatment and Planning | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-01-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Christine Hildebrand
Posted date: 2022-01-20
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-15816 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Alex MacDonald, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2021-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-10500 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Frank Chong, VP, Deputy Superintendent of Financial Institutions | BC Financial Services Authority
- Rob O'Brien, Managing Director | BC Financial Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ali Ghiassi, Jeffrey Kitchen, Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2021-02-19
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-6445 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kari Toovey, Director, Financial Institutions | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jeffrey Kitchen, Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2021-01-26
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-5534 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2021-01-26
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-5533 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- MacDonald Alex, Senior Ministerial Assistant | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-12-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leezann Freed-Lobchuk
Posted date: 2020-12-10
Lobbying Activity number: 3314-4282 View Lobbying Activity Report

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The Canada Life Assurance Company / David Harney, President and CEO

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Version 22 of 22 (2025-11-14 to present)

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Description of Activities

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