Review Registration - Organization

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: 639213
Submitted by lobbyist on: May 2, 2017 11:41:00 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: May 2, 2017 12:03:54 PM

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

May 2, 2017  
October 29, 2017  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: Frank, Stephen
 
May 2, 2017  
Inactivation Date: November 6, 2017

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Financial Institutions

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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 will advocate for the continued use of genetic testing information in the underwriting of life insurance. We also promoted 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
Minister de Jong, Mike Minister of Finance May 2, 2017
Public Agency Finance May 2, 2017

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 standardize access to new drugs.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Public Agency Health May 2, 2017

Infrastructure

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

To advocate for participation of insurers in infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships (P3s).

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Public Agency Transportation and Infrastructure May 2, 2017

Name: Hiemstra, Erica
 
May 2, 2017  
Inactivation Date: November 6, 2017

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

We recommended individuals to serve as non-voting members on the Insurance Council of British Columbia. Discussion related to implementation of new Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) are on-going.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Public Agency Insurance Corporation of British Columbia May 2, 2017

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 May 2, 2017

Name: Murray, Susan
 
May 2, 2017  
Inactivation Date: November 6, 2017

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Financial Institutions

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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 will advocate for the continued use of genetic testing information in the underwriting of life insurance. We also promoted 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
Staff of Minister Minister of Finance May 2, 2017
Minister de Jong, Mike Minister of Finance May 2, 2017
Public Agency Finance May 2, 2017

Name: Simon, Noeline
 
May 2, 2017  
Inactivation Date: November 6, 2017

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

We recommend: 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 May 2, 2017

Name: Swedlove, Frank
 
May 2, 2017  
Inactivation Date: November 6, 2017

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 will advocate for the continued use of genetic testing information in the underwriting of life insurance. We also promoted 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
Staff of Minister Minister of Finance May 2, 2017
Minister de Jong, Mike Minister of Finance May 2, 2017
Public Agency Finance May 2, 2017

Name: Zinatelli, Frank
 
May 2, 2017  
Inactivation Date: November 6, 2017

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Financial Institutions

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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 will advocate for the continued use of genetic testing information in the underwriting of life insurance. We also promoted 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 May 2, 2017