Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Climate
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- Industry
- Research and Development
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Seeking funding from Health Canada regarding vaping public education & extension of cannabis public education campaign
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- the Cannabis Act and barriers to access to medical cannabis for lung disease patients
Policies or Program
- Developing a Lung Health Agenda covering areas such as: health promotion and awareness, research and surveillance, and disease detection and management.
- Development of a national biomarker testing framework to improve access to innovative treatment options for lung cancer patients.
- Increased patient engagement in national pharmacare
- Research and innovation in influenza vaccines, funding for provinces to implement comprehensive immunization programs, the development of a national vaccine registry.
Regulation
- Patented Medicines Regulations and guidelines respecting lung disease patient access to medications, innovative treatment options, and clinical trials
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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Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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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)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Lung Health Foundation (legally the Ontario Lung Association) is a non-profit organization dedicated to organization dedicated to helping all Canadians breathe. We take a uniquely integrated approach to improving lung health through: investing in ground-breaking research, investing in direct programs and supports, promoting awareness and public education of lung health issues, and driving policy change. Our advocacy and lobbying activities are focused on helping to reduce the risk of lung disease, ensuring patients receive timely and accurate diagnosis, guaranteeing patients have equitable and prompt access to the best treatments, and ultimately providing patients with the best possible quality of life. Our work centers on asthma, lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It also includes other key areas affecting these lung disease states such as immunization, smoking/vaping prevention and cessation and access to medications/treatments.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
George Habib,
CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
We have two societies of healthcare professionals committed to promoting the respiratory health of Ontarians through research, education and practice - the Ontario Thoracic Society (OTS) and the Ontario Respiratory Care Society (ORCS)
Membership in the Ontario Respiratory Care Society (ORCS) is open to nurses, physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, pulmonary function technologists, occupational therapists, social workers, pharmacists, dietitians, kinesiologists, and others involved in various aspects of respiratory care.
Membership in the Ontario Thoracic Society (OTS) is open to physicians and researchers with an interest in respiratory medicine, including residents and fellows in training.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2020-03-31
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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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$7,742.00
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No
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Health Canada (HC)
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$1,492,035.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
18 Wynford Drive
Toronto, ON M3C 0K8
Canada
Telephone number:
416-864-9911
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Peter Glazier,
Vice President, Marketing, Development and Public Affairs |
No public offices held
- George Habib,
President & CEO |
No public offices held
- Rose Philip,
Vice President, Marketing & Strategic Initiatives |
No public offices held
- Jess Rogers,
Vice President, Programs & Services |
No public offices held
- Jessica Sopher,
Manager, Policy & Government Relations |
Public offices held
