Monthly Communication Report

Corporation:	Merck Canada Inc.
Associated registration:	959141-12241-47
Communication date:	2025-09-09
Posted date:	2025-10-14

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Pamela Aung-Thin, Assistant Deputy Minister Health products & Food Branch, Health Canada (HC) David K Lee, Chief Regulatory Officer Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Health Discussion focused on sharing perspectives on priorities and resourcing. In particular, a shared observation of an increase in submission reviews exceeding established timeframes and increasing challenges with securing pre-filing meetings were discussed
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	David D. Jones
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