Registration - Organization

Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) / James Keon, President

Registration Information

Organization name: Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Senior Officer Name: James Keon, President
Initial registration start date: 2010-05-21
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 1627-750

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 24

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 2

Version 30 of 33 (2024-04-15 to 2024-11-01)

Registration versions:

Version 30 of 33 (2024-04-15 to 2024-11-01)

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:

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Accelerating listing of generic drugs through regulatory reform.	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
Addressing and minimizing use of brand coupon cards.	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
Addressing and minimizing use of brand coupon cards. Commencement of negotiations to renew Agreement with pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance, including potential framework on biosimilars.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
BC's biosimilar initiative and increasing market share of biosimilars products in British Columbia.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Commencement of negotiations to renew Agreement with pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance, including potential framework on biosimilars.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Discussions of British Columbia's position on the National Pharmacare initiative in a manner congruent with the interests of generic pharmaceutical manufacturers.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Encouraging British Columbia to direct the pan Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance to negotiate a sustainable pricing regime with the generic manufacturing sector.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Expansion of reimbursement criteria by the Government of British Columbia for biosimilar products.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Implementation of commitments made by British Columbia pursuant to its involvement with the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Improved demand forecasts and purchasing commitments from hospitals	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Maintenance of bilateral meetings between the Ministry of Health and the CGPA.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Measures to strengthen Canada's domestic pharmaceutical industry	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Promoting greater utilization of generic prescription medicines.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Proposal of a pilot project to increase utilization of generic specialty products.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Provincial government policy on opioid prescribing and dispensing and proper role of generic manufacturers.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Requesting firm notification of price changes for generic products.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Support for CGPA pricing proposals in current negotiations with pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance for renewal of agreement with pCPA.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Support for concerns relating to Canadian-specific requirement for insulin pumps for use with Biosimilar products.	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

Health
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Provincial Health Services Authority

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

James Keon, President

Organization Contact Information

Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)

Address:
4100 Yonge Street
Suite 501
Toronto, ON M2P 2B5
Canada

Fax number: 416-223-2425

Description of Activities

The CGPA's mission is to promote an environment which supports and enhances the provision of affordable generic and biosimilars medications to Canadians and patients around the world. The Association researches and develops positions regarding a wide variety of policies, regulations and legislation that affects our member companies. We promote our sector's interests by publishing material as well as directly contacting government officials, the media and other opinion leaders and decision makers.

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 requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

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

Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) 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 Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) 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

Jeff Connell
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Jody Cox
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

James Keon
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)	2010-05-21	current

Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)

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

James Keon, President (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 1-24 of 24

Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- James McNish, Chief of Staff | Health
- Hon. Josie Osborne, Minister of Health | Health
- Ian Rongve, ADM | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon
Posted date: 2025-11-10
Lobbying Activity number: 750-46469 (amended from 750-46465) View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osbourne, Minister of Health | Health
- James McNish, Chief of Staff | Health
- Ian Rongve, ADM | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Cox
Posted date: 2025-11-10
Lobbying Activity number: 750-46467 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ian Rongve, ADM | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jeff Connell
Posted date: 2025-06-05
Lobbying Activity number: 750-42914 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon, Jeff Connell
Posted date: 2024-12-06
Lobbying Activity number: 750-38060 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Provincial Health Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-04-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon
Posted date: 2024-05-13
Lobbying Activity number: 750-34803 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Provincial Health Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-04-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon, Jeff Connell, Jody Cox
Posted date: 2024-05-13
Lobbying Activity number: 750-34802 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, ADM, Ministry of Health, PLBSD - Pharmaceutical, Laboratory & Blood Services Division | Provincial Health Services Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jeff Connell, Jody Cox
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 750-31101 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jeff Connell, Jody Cox
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 750-31097 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, ADM, Ministry of Health, PLBSD - Pharmaceutical, Laboratory & Blood Services Division | Provincial Health Services Authority
- Alison Copeland, Senior Advisor | Health
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Health | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jeff Connell, Jody Cox
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 750-31092 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-08-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon
Posted date: 2023-09-12
Lobbying Activity number: 750-28570 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon, Jody Cox
Posted date: 2023-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 750-26890 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Health | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-03-09
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon
Posted date: 2023-04-05
Lobbying Activity number: 750-24864 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Health | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-11-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon
Posted date: 2022-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 750-22707 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-11-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon, Jody Cox
Posted date: 2022-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 750-22705 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-05-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon, Jeff Connell, Jody Cox
Posted date: 2022-06-09
Lobbying Activity number: 750-18829 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Health | Health
- Stephen Brown, Deputy Minister of Health | Health
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
- John Horgan, Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon
Posted date: 2022-05-13
Lobbying Activity number: 750-18312 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon, Jeff Connell
Posted date: 2021-12-12
Lobbying Activity number: 750-14630 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon
Posted date: 2021-05-13
Lobbying Activity number: 750-8991 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Cox
Posted date: 2021-05-13
Lobbying Activity number: 750-8987 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon, Jeff Connell, Jody Cox
Posted date: 2021-05-11
Lobbying Activity number: 750-8863 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Health | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon
Posted date: 2021-03-09
Lobbying Activity number: 750-6684 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Thuy Pham, Ministerial Advisor | Health
- Lucinda Yeung, Ministerial Advisor | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon, Jeff Connell, Jody Cox
Posted date: 2021-03-09
Lobbying Activity number: 750-6680 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-11-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon, Jeff Connell
Posted date: 2020-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 750-4501 (amended from 750-4380) View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitch Moneo, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-08-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon
Posted date: 2020-09-11
Lobbying Activity number: 750-2260 View Lobbying Activity Report

James Keon, President (Organization)

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

Results 1-24 of 24

Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- James McNish, Chief of Staff | Health
- Hon. Josie Osborne, Minister of Health | Health
- Ian Rongve, ADM | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: James J Keon
Posted date: 2025-11-10
Lobbying Activity number: 750-46469 (amended from 750-46465) View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osbourne, Minister of Health | Health
- James McNish, Chief of Staff | Health
- Ian Rongve, ADM | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Cox
Posted date: 2025-11-10
Lobbying Activity number: 750-46467 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2025-11-05

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Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA) / James Keon, President

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 30 of 33 (2024-04-15 to 2024-11-01)

Version 30 of 33 (2024-04-15 to 2024-11-01)

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