Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Diabetes Canada / Leah Holoiday, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Diabetes Canada
Lobbyist name: Leah Holoiday, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2026-03-02
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 11904-6449

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 0

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 1 of 1 (2026-03-02 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will the consultant lobbyist be arranging meetings between a public office holder and the client for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
As mandated by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Diabetes Canada has been contracted to convene senior public servants and other stakeholders over three years beginning 2023 to advance the adoption of the Framework for Diabetes in Canada that was tabled on October 5, 2022 in the House of Commons.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Diabetes Canada recommends that students living with diabetes be exempt from a provincial policy that restricts cellphone access in schools.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education, Health
Diabetes Canada recommends the government of British Columbia commit to long-term investment in the BC Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) Network as the province's comprehensive diabetes strategy that aligns with the Framework for Diabetes in Canada.	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	Finances and Budgets, Health
Diabetes Canada recommends the government of British Columbia enhance access to diabetes medications, devices and supplies, and supports for British Columbians living with diabetes.	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	Finances and Budgets, Health
Diabetes Canada recommends the government of British Columbia expand patient choice of medications, devices and supplies because managing diabetes cannot be managed with a one-size-fits-all approach.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Finances and Budgets, Health
Diabetes Canada recommends the government of British Columbia reduce the administrative and other barriers to access diabetes medications, devices and supplies so British Columbians living with diabetes can readily access what they need to manage their diabetes.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Finances and Budgets, Health

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
Education and Child Care
Finance
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Provincial Health Services Authority

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the outcome of this lobbying activity.
Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Client Details

Client Contact Information

Diabetes Canada

Address:
Suite 1000, 170 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5H 3B3
Canada

Description of Business Activities

Diabetes Canada is a national health charity representing Canadians at risk of or living with diabetes. Diabetes Canada lobbies for public policy that best serves our patient group and helps to achieve our mission: To lead the fight against diabetes by helping those affected by diabetes to live healthy lives, prevent the onset and consequences of diabetes, and discover a cure.

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

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

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Diabetes Canada does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

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

Lobbyist Details

Leah Holoiday | Has not held any “former public office holder” positions in BC, as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act

Business address:
605-1075 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5S 2B1
Canada

Relevant Codes of Conduct

The consultant lobbyist does not have in place an undertaking to comply with any relevant codes of conduct.

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Consultant has lobbied, or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this client, on or after 2024-09-21:

Yes

Has made a political contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	Yes
	Client:	No
Has made a sponsorship contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a recall contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No

Details of the political, sponsorship or recall contributions can be found at the Financial Reports and Political Contributions System (FRPC) website.

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

No gifts or benefits were provided to public office holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

No records

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: GT & Company Executive Advisors

Address:
605-1075 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M5S 2B1
Canada

Diabetes Canada

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Diabetes Canada	2026-03-02	current

Diabetes Canada

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Date Modified:: 2026-01-19

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Diabetes Canada / Leah Holoiday, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 1 of 1 (2026-03-02 to present)

Version 1 of 1 (2026-03-02 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

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

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Diabetes Canada / Leah Holoiday, Consultant Lobbyist

Version 1 of 1 (2026-03-02 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

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

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Diabetes Canada

Name change history

Diabetes Canada

Leah Holoiday, GT & Company Executive Advisors (Consultant Lobbyist)