Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Employment and Training
- Health
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Labour
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Funding from the federal government for research related to arthritis and to support patient oriented research
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Discussions with government officials with respect to the legalization and regulation of marijuana as it relates to medical cannabis policy
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation
- Employment Insurance Act, specifically with respect to episodic disabilities and/or caregivers
- Food and Drugs Act and Regulations, specifically with respect to the special access programme for patients living with arthritis
Policies or Program
- Advocacy for development of a coordinated national strategy for musculoskeletal conditions that will align strategic directions, exchange best practices and integration of prevention, detection and management systems across Canada
- Communication with federal government officials with respect to promoting research and federal-provincial coordination in best practices for arthritis patient care
- Health Canada's office of pharmaceutical management strategies, specifically with respect to Health Canada's role in supporting and directing federal, national and inter-jurisdictional pharmaceutical policy
- Promoting workplace productivity and wellness initiatives for musculoskeletal health
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Excise Tax Act, specifically with respect to the application of sales tax on medical cannabis
Regulation
- Canada Pension Plan, specifically the term "severe and prolonged" in s. 42 to broaden its application to more Canadians.
- Patented Medicine Prices Review Board, specifically with respect to the regulation of pricing of patented drug products
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2016-03-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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$8,973.00
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No
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$75,000.00
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Yes
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Government of Canada - Wage Subsidy
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$36,709.00
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Yes
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Government of New Brunswick, SEED-Student Employment & Experience Development
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$9,605.00
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Yes
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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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$53,700.00
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Yes
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Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
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$5,031,719.00
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Yes
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Government of Quebec, Finances Québec - Wage Subsidy
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$9,729.00
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Yes
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Government of Saskatchewan, Community Initiatives Fund
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$2,000.00
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No
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Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
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$22,400.00
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No
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Province of BC - Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
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$80,000.00
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No
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Province of Nova Scotia, Department of Finance
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$6,357.00
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Yes
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Client Contact Information
Address:
393 University Ave, Ste 1700
Toronto, ON M5G 1E6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-979-7228
Web address:
www.arthritis.ca
Client representative
Janet Yale, President and Chief Executive Officer
Parent Company Information
The Arthritis Society / La Société de l'arthrite is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
The Arthritis Society / La Société de l'arthrite is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of The Arthritis Society / La Société de l'arthrite are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
The Arthritis Society / La Société de l'arthrite does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
WILLIAM DEMPSTER
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Public offices held
Business address:
130 Albert St.
Suite 408
OTTAWA, ON K1P 5G4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-614-0283
Fax number:
613-249-3645
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
3Sixty Public Affairs Inc. / 3Sixty Public Affairs Inc.
Address:
130 Albert Street
Suite 408
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-800-8340
Fax number:
613-800-8343
