Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Climate
- Environment
- Foreign Affairs
- Health
- Immigration
- Intellectual Property
- International Development
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Research and Development
- Science and Technology
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Obtain contributions for the delivery of medical humanitarian assistance in specific geographies
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- Engage in dialogue and advocacy related to the removal of regulatory barriers preventing humanitarian assistance, particularly barriers associated with the Criminal Code and sanctions regimes.
Policies or Program
- Discussing ongoing operational issues in relation to the delivery of humanitarian aid in specific geographies.
- Engage in dialogue on issues related to biomedical research and development to ensure that Canadian policies and programs are targeted at initiatives that serve the needs of patients in developing countries.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
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National Defence (DND)
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National Research Council (NRC)
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Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Senate of Canada
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is the world's leading independent international medical relief organization, implementing and managing medical projects in close to 70 countries worldwide and with national offices in 21 countries.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. When MSF witnesses serious acts of violence, neglected crises, or obstructions to its activities, the organization may speak out about this.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Sarah Lamb,
Interim Executive Director
Organization's membership or classes of membership
In-house Lobbyist (Organizations)
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2023-12-31
List of Government Funding
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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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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$15,000,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
551 Adelaide Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 0N8
Canada
Telephone number:
416-964-0619
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Adam Houston,
Medical Policy and Advocacy Advisor |
No public offices held
- Sarah Lamb,
Deputy Executive Director |
No public offices held
- Michael Lawson,
Advocacy & Strategy Advisor |
No public offices held
- Noémie Legendre,
Grant Manager |
No public offices held
- Jason Nickerson,
Humanitarian Representative to Canada |
No public offices held