Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Budget
- Consumer Issues
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Health
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Science and Technology
- Sports
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Ensuring a public health approach in the legalization of cannabis and improving the medical cannabis framework. (Bill C-45: An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts).
- Ensuring the Canadian Controlled Private Corporation framework is maintained in the federal budget. (Bill C-74: An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on February 27, 2018 and other measures)
- Increase federal investment in health care, long-term care and home care via demographic top up to Bill C-300: Canada Health Transfer.
- Increased restrictions on the sale and advertising of tobacco
products in Canada. (Bill S-5:An Act to amend the Tobacco Act and the Non-smokers’ Health Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts)
- The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) calling for an Act
Respecting National Physicians Day in Canada (Bill S-248).
Policies or Program
- A national strategy to ensure all Canadians have access to safe, effective and affordable prescription drugs regardless of employment status or geography. (Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare)
- A targeted health infrastructure fund as part of the federal
government’s long-term plan for public infrastructure. (Investing in Canada Plan)
- Create new policies and programs to improve access to health care (including home care, long-term care and primary care).
- Encouraging governments to fund programs to promote healthy living.
- Improved compensation for the completion of federal health
forms by physicians. (Tax Forms for the Canada Pension Plan Disability and Disability Tax Credit by the Canada Revenue Agency)
- Improved national standards and investments in the area of
palliative and end of life care. (Bill C-277: An Act providing for the development of a framework on palliative care in Canada)
- Improvements to the health care services provided to aboriginal people in Canada (Federal Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit).
- Increased investment in providing telehealth to rural and remote communities.
- Joint statement of action to address the opioid crisis.
- New federal policies and programs to support improved seniors care.
- Recruitment and retention of health care providers and federal investment in residency spots.
Regulation
- Investments and needed regulations to improve the
development of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) in Canada.
- Strengthen regulatory regime of natural health products.
(Natural Health Products Regulations)
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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Canada Foundation for Innovation
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)
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Canadian Space Agency (CSA)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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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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Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
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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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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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Senate of Canada
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Service Canada (ServCan)
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
1870 Alta Vista
Ottawa, ON K1G 5W8
Canada
Telephone number:
800-663-7336
Web address:
www.cma.ca
Client representative
Michael McGoldrick, Compliance Advisor
Parent Company Information
Canadian Medical Association / Association médicale canadienne is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Canadian Medical Association / Association médicale canadienne is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Canadian Medical Association / Association médicale canadienne are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Joule / Joule
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1031 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7
Canada
Lobbyist Details
Sandy Buchman
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No public offices held
Business address:
1410 Blair Place, Suite 500
Ottawa, ON K1J 9B9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-731-8610
Consultant relationship to the client
- The registrant is on the board of directors for this organization.