Registration - In-house Organization

The Canadian Lung Association / L'Association pulmonaire du Canada / Sarah Butson, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: The Canadian Lung Association / L'Association pulmonaire du Canada
Responsible Officer Name: Sarah Butson, Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2006-10-19
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 958050-13942

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 222

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 16

Version 6 of 37 (2008-08-06 to 2009-07-15)

Registration versions:

Version 6 of 37 (2008-08-06 to 2009-07-15)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

2009 Federal Budget
Aboriginal Affairs
Agriculture
Consumer Issues
Education
Energy
Environment
Forestry
Health
Industry
International Relations
Justice and Law Enforcement
Labour
Lung Health Framework
Mining
Regional Development
Science and Technology
Taxation and Finance
Transportation

Subject matters added through a monthly communication report

Tobacco Issues

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Funding from Health Canada (International Affairs Directorate) for the Civil Society Meeting in Ecuador entitled "Supporting the development of linkages between civil society and governments for an effective implementation of Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in the Andean Region".
With respect to CIDA funding for international tuberculosis prevention and treatment programs in Latin America, including Ecuador and Bolivia.
With respect to funding from Health Canada (International Affairs Directorate) for the Lima Workshop about Articles 8 (Smoke-free spaces) and 11 (Package Labeling and Health) of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control to take place in June 2008.
With respect to funding from Health Canada for international tobacco control programs focused on Latin America.
With respect to funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada's "Observatory Best Practices Program" for ongoing work on The National Lung Health Framework.

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Canadian Institutes for Health Research with regards to increasing funding for respiratory health research.
Health Canada and the the Public Health Agency of Canada with regards to funding the National Lung Health Framework.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Environment Canada with regards to maintaining and expanding government powers under Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation

Bill C-30 with respect to adding provisions to CEPA to allow the regulation and elimination of harmful substances contributing to poor air quality.
Health Canada with regards to tobacco taxation, a national strategy to reduce tobacco usage, smuggling, labeling of light/mild cigarettes, membership on Ministerial Council for Tobacco Control, tobacco law enforcement, anti-smoking public education campaigns.
The Income Tax Act with regards to tax treatment and advocacy provisions for registered Charities, including reporting and accountability requirements.

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Bill C-30, the Clean Air Act, with respect to national ambient air quality standards and greenhouse gas emissions.
Participating as a member of Environment Canada's Multi-Stakeholder Group on the Clean Air Regulatory Framework which is examining regulations on greenhouse gas emissions and air quality.

Policies or Program

Environment Canada with regards to achieving the targets outlined in the Kyoto Protocol.
Environment Canada with regards to keeping GHGs and air pollutants on the Toxics List.
Finance Canada with respect to funding in the 2009 federal budget for the National Lung Health Framework
Health Canada with regards to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) strategies, guideline implementation, public education and programs.
Health Canada with regards to funding in the 2009 federal budget for the National Lung Health Framework
Health Canada with regards to increase funding for respiratory health research through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Health Canada with regards to lung cancer strategies, guideline implementation, public education and programs.
Health Canada with regards to policies on international respiratory health issues including Stop TB initiatives and programs for the reduction of deaths and prevalence of TB worldwide.
Health Canada with regards to renewal of the Federal Tobacco Control Strategy and the re-establishment of the First Nations and Inuit Tobacco Control Strategy.
Health Canada with regards to sleep apnea strategies, guideline implementation, public education and programs, including equal access to diagnosis facilities and treatment.
Health Canada with regards to the Ratification of Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (International Agreement)
Health Canada with respect to Asthma Education Programs and Funding, including the implementation of asthma strategies and guidelines.
Health Canada, and overall national health funding and policies, including Romanow Report implementation and any re-structuring of Health Canada involving objectives and activities for the public health care system.
Prime Minister's Office with respect to funding in the 2009 federal budget for the National Lung Health Framework

Policies or Program, Regulation

Enforcement of Tobacco Sales to Young Persons Acts and Regulations, as well as the development of supporting Youth Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs.
Environment Canada with respect to air quality initiatives such as the National Air Quality Health Index, smog forecast project, agricultural burning policies, healthy woodstove campaign, healthy school projects, radon control and education.
Health Canada with regards to regulations under the Tobacco Act as it pertains to youth smoking, minimum packaging requirments, tobacco advertising, tobacco pricing.
Health Canada with respect to Canada's Drug Policies, including potential pharmacare program (as it concerns respiratory health), direct to consumer advertising for pharmaceutical products, as well as the drug approval process and consumer access to prescription medication/drug formularies.

Regulation

Environment Canada with regards to auto emissions under the Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Act.
Regulations implemented as a result of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)
Tobacco (Access) Regulations as it pertains to cigarillos (mini cigars).

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication
Face-to-face meetings as required

Government Institutions

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Environment Canada
Finance Canada (FIN)
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
Industry Canada
Justice Canada (JC)
Members of the House of Commons
National Research Council (NRC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying (OCL)
Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Senate of Canada
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Solicitor General Canada (SGC)
Statistics Canada (StatCan)
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

ESTABLISHED IN 1900, THE CANADIAN LUNG ASSOCIATION IS ONE OF CANADA'S OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED HEALTH CHARITIES. THE LUNG ASSOCIATION IS A LEADER IN LUNG HEALTH PROVIDING EDUCATION; SUPPORT PROGRAMS; FUNDING FOR RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY IN THE AREAS OF: ASTHMA, CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE, INFECTIOUS DISEASES SUCH AS INFLUENZA AND TUBERCULOSIS, ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON LUNG HEALTH (AIR QUALITY ISSUES), TOBACCO PREVENTION AND CESSATION, LUNG CANCER AND SLEEP APNEA.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Nora Sobolov, President & CEO

Organization's membership or classes of membership

MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF OUR 10 PROVINCIAL LUNG ASSOCIATIONS. AFFILIATES INCLUDE THE CANADIAN THORACIC SOCIETY AND CANADIAN RESPIRATORY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2008-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Health Canada (HC)	$350,000.00	Yes
Health Canada (International Affairs Directorate)	$118,803.70	Yes
Public Health Agency of Canada (CHN)	$375,000.00	No
Public Health Agency of Canada (TB Prevention and Control Division)	$5,000.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
300 - 1750 Courtwood Crescent
Ottawa, ON K2C 2B5
Canada

Telephone number: 613-569-6411 Ext. 225
Fax number: 613-569-8860

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

MICHAEL CAMERON BISHOP, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND MEDIA RELATIONS | Public offices held
LOUIS BRILL, PRESIDENT AND CEO, NOVA SCOTIA LUNG ASSOCIATION | No public offices held
LOUIS BRISSON, DIRECTOR GENERAL, QUEBEC LUNG ASSOCIATION | No public offices held
BRIAN GRAHAM, PRESIDENT AND CEO, LUNG ASSOCIATION OF SASKATCHEWAN/CHAIR OF CHRONIC DISEASE ISSUES (NATIONAL) | No public offices held
GEORGE HABIB, PRESIDENT AND CEO, ONTARIO LUNG ASSOCIATION | No public offices held
ANTHONY HUDSON, PRESIDENT, ALBERTA LUNG ASSOCIATION | No public offices held
JOANNE INGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PEI LUNG ASSOCIATION | No public offices held
JOY LETKEMANN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE LUNG ASSOCIATION - MANITOBA | No public offices held
KEN MAYBEE, PRESIDENT AND CEO, NEW BRUNSWICK LUNG ASSOCIATION/CHAIR OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES (NATIONAL) | No public offices held
SCOTT MCDONALD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BC LUNG ASSOCIATION | No public offices held
JENNIFER SCHENKEL, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING | No public offices held
MARY-PAT SHAW, VICE PRESIDENT, NATIONAL PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS | No public offices held
NORA SOBOLOV, PRESIDENT & CEO, THE LUNG ASSOCIATION - NATIONAL | Public offices held
PAUL THOMEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR LUNG ASSOCIATION/CHAIR, TOBACCO ISSUES (NATIONAL) | No public offices held
ANNE VAN DAM, ACTING DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL LUNG HEALTH FRAMEWORK AND MANAGER OF NATIONAL RESEARCH | No public offices held

The Canadian Lung Association/L'Association pulmonaire du Canada

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
The Canadian Lung Association/L'Association pulmonaire du Canada	2008-07-11	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

The Canadian Lung Association/L'Association pulmonaire du Canada

The Canadian Lung Association / L'Association pulmonaire du Canada

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Sarah Butson	2024-05-01	Current
Terrance Dean	2017-06-26	2024-05-01
Debra Lynkowski	2013-11-11	2017-06-26
Mary-Pat Shaw	2012-04-01	2013-11-11
Heather Borquez	2009-09-21	2012-04-01
Nora Sobolov	2006-10-19	2009-09-21

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Special Assistant - Communications and Outreach Office of the Minister of State for Public Health, Health Canada	March 2005 to February 2006	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant Office of the Member of Parliament for Sudbury, House of Commons	April 2002 to November 2004	Not a designated office
Parliamentary Assistant Office of the Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean and Chief Government Whip, House of Commons	June 2001 to April 2002	Not a designated office
Parliamentary Assistant (Term Employee) Office of the Member of Parliament for Fredericton, House of Commons	February 2001 to June 2001	Not a designated office
Parliamentary Assistant Office of the Minister for International Cooperation, House of Commons	October 1999 to August 2000	Not a designated office
Evening Administrative Assistant Office of the Minister for Human Resources Development Canada, House of Commons	October 1997 to October 1999	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Research Officer - New Democratic Party of Canada House of Commons, Parliament of Canada	1989 to 1990	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2026-04-23

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Registration - In-house Organization

The Canadian Lung Association / L'Association pulmonaire du Canada / Sarah Butson, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 6 of 37 (2008-08-06 to 2009-07-15)

Version 6 of 37 (2008-08-06 to 2009-07-15)

Subject Matters

Subject matters added through a monthly communication report

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Policies or Program

Policies or Program, Regulation

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization