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: 995890 Submitted by lobbyist on: July 4, 2019 01:16:36 PM Accepted by Registrar on: July 4, 2019 01:53:52 PM
Designated Filer Information
Marchese, Diego
200-885 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver, BC, V6C 1N5
778-372-8013
Canada
Organization Information
Heart and Stroke Foundation, BC and Yukon
The Heart and Stroke Foundation is a national organization that is a registered, volunteer-based health charity, that leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, the promotion of healthy living and advocacy.
The Foundation's purpose is centered on educating individuals about the prevention and management of heart disease and stroke, and to fund medical research regarding the causes of these conditions. The organization was founded in 1952.
The CEO of Heart & Stroke is Yves Savoie. The Executive Vice President, Western Canada is Diego Marchese.
Heart & Stroke is led and supported by a team of more than 125,000 volunteers and sustained by the commitment and generosity of more than 1.4 million donors.
200-885 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver, BC, V6C 1N5
250-410-8201
Canada
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
Name of Funding provider
Amount in CAD$
Ministry of Health
$3,350,000.00
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Active Registration Period
July 4, 2019
January 4, 2020
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
Sommers, Jeff
July 4, 2019
Inactivation Date:
January 16, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Health
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Meet with government officials to advocate for tobacco and vaping control measures; public access to defibrillation legislation or policies, and continuation of the FAST signs of stroke public awareness campaign.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Dix,
Adrian
Minister of Health
July 4, 2019
Minister
James,
Carole
Minister of Finance
July 4, 2019
Minister
Robinson,
Selina
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
July 4, 2019
Staff of Minister
van Baarsen,
Amanda
Minister of Health
October 25, 2019
Public Agency
Finance
July 4, 2019
Public Agency
Health
July 4, 2019
Name:
Stambulic, Mary
July 4, 2019
Inactivation Date:
January 16, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Health
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Meet with government officials to advocate for tobacco and vaping control measures; public access to defibrillation legislation or policies, and continuation of the FAST signs of stroke public awareness campaign.
