This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 500637 Submitted by lobbyist on: October 5, 2015 10:39:33 AM Accepted by Registrar on: October 5, 2015 11:36:53 AM
Designated Filer Information
Swedlove, Frank
79 Wellington Street West Suite 2300 TD South Tower, P.O. Box 99
Toronto, ON, M5K 1G8
416-777-2221
Canada
Organization Information
Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association
The mission of the CLHIA is to serve its members in areas of common interest, need or concern. In carrying out this mission, the Association ensures that the views and interests of its diverse membership and of the public are equitably addressed. The CLHIA is guided by seven strategic objectives, the three leading ones being:
To build consensus among members on issues and concerns of importance to the industry;
To promote a legislative and regulatory environment favourable to the business of its members; and
To foster sound and equitable principles in the conduct of the business of its members.
79 Wellington Street West Suite 2300 TD South Tower, P.O. Box 99
Toronto, ON, M5K 1G8
416-777-2221
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.
Active Registration Period
October 5, 2015
April 2, 2016
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
Byrnes, Leslie
October 5, 2015
Inactivation Date:
April 26, 2016
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Insurance
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
To advance the industry's position regarding the regulator's expectations for insurers that provide creditor's group insurance.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Public Agency
Financial Institutions Commission
October 5, 2015
Name:
Frank, Stephen
October 5, 2015
Inactivation Date:
April 26, 2016
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The CLHIA will be advocating on issues related to prescription drug reform. In particular, we plan to discuss issues relating to mechanisms to lower drug pricing for all British Columbians and ways to standardise access to new drugs.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Public Agency
Health
October 5, 2015
Name:
Goldthorpe, Peter
October 5, 2015
Inactivation Date:
April 26, 2016
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Insurance
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Discussed the implementation of the new Life License Qualification Program. We will soon be providing requested information on industry practices regarding advisor suitability.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Public Agency
Insurance Council of British Columbia
October 5, 2015
Name:
Simon, Noeline
October 5, 2015
Inactivation Date:
April 26, 2016
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Taxation and Finance
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
In a pre-budget submission we plan to recommend: that the Government encourage British Columbians to take responsibility for their long-term care needs by providing tax assisted long-term care insurance products; and that the Government refrain from increasing tax on life and health insurance premiums. We will also promote how the industry can play a major role in the use of Public Private Partnerships (P3s) for long-term infrastructure projects.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Public Agency
Finance
October 5, 2015
Name:
Swedlove, Frank
October 5, 2015
Inactivation Date:
April 26, 2016
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Financial Institutions
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
To advance the position of the life and health insurance industry on a variety of topics raised in the government's initial consultation on its review of the Financial Institutions Act. We also promoted how the industry can play a major role in the use of Public Private Partnerships (P3s) for long-term infrastructure projects. As well we discussed the continued importance of access to material information for insurance underwriting.
