Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Health
- Industry
- Science and Technology
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Share patient groups perspectives on national pharmacare proposals (follow-up from the Health Committee's report and the ongoing work of the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare)
Policies or Program
- Ensure patient organizations are consulted during the proposed creation of the Canadian Drug Agency as outlined in Budget 2019.
- Provide feedback on Budget 2019's proposal for a national strategy for high-cost drugs for rare diseases.
- Provide feedback on the Government of Canada's response to COVID-19 to address the potential exacerbation of drug shortages.
Policies or Program, Regulation
- Meet with federal officials to discuss Canada's response to the proposed bulk importation of medications from Canada to the United States.
- Share patient groups perspectives on drug pricing issues, specifically regulations and guidelines related to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board.
Regulation
- Request to delay implementation of the federal PMPRB regulations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic allowing all stakeholders to focus efforts on dealing with the public health emergency.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral 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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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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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
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Privy Council Office (PCO)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
278 Markland Drive
Torontno, ON M9C 1R7
Canada
Telephone number:
416-917-3338
Client representative
Paulette Eddy, Executive Director
Parent Company Information
Best Medicines Coalition / Coalition pour de meilleurs medicaments is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
- Alliance for Access to Psychiatric Medicines
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278 Markland Drive
Toronto, ON M9C 1R7
Canada
- Arthritis Consumer Experts
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#210 - 1529 West 6th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6J 1R1
Canada
- Asthma Canada
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124 Merton St., Suite 401
Toronto, ON M4S 2Z2
Canada
- Better Pharmacare Coalition (B.C.)
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11791 80A Ave.
Delta, BC V4C 1Z1
Canada
- Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada / La fondation canadienne des tumeurs cérébrales
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620 Colborne St 301
London, ON N6B 3R9
Canada
- Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance / Alliance Canadienne des Arthritiques
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204 Gerrard St. E
Toronto, ON M5A 2E6
Canada
- Canadian Breast Cancer Network / Réseau canadien du cancer du sein
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331 Cooper Street, Suite 602
Ottawa, ON K2P 0G5
Canada
- Canadian Epilepsy Alliance / L’Alliance Canadienne de l’Épilepsie
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468 Queen St. East, Suite 210
Toronto, ON M5A 1T7
Canada
- Canadian Hemophilia Society / Société Canadienne de l'Hémophilie
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666 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 301
Montreal, QC H3A 1E7
Canada
- Canadian PKU & Allied Disorders
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260 Adelaide Street East, Suite 180
Toronto, ON M5A 1N1
Canada
- Canadian Skin Patient Alliance / l'Alliance canadienne des patients en dermatologie
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223 Colonnade Rd S., Unit 111
Ottawa, ON K2E 7K3
Canada
- Canadian Society of Intestinal Research
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3665 Kingsway, Suite 231
Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2
Canada
- Canadian Treatment Action Council
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555 Richmond St. West, Suite 612
Toronto, ON M5V 3B1
Canada
- Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada
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2 Bloor St W, #1902
Toronto, ON M4W 3R1
Canada
- Foundation Fighting Blindness
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890 Yonge St., 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M4W 3P4
Canada
- Gastrointestinal Society
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231-3665 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2
Canada
- Health Coalition of Alberta
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Care of: 278 Markland Drive
Toronto, ON M9C 1R7
Canada
- Kidney Cancer Canada / Cancer du rein Canada
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250 University Avenue, Suite 247
Toronto, ON M5H 3E5
Canada
- Lymphoma Foundation Canada / Lymphome Canada
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6860 Century Avenue, Suite 202
Mississauga, ON L5N 2W5
Canada
- Ovarian Cancer Canada / Cancer de l'ovaire Canada
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145 Front St E, #205
Toronto, ON M5A 1E3
Canada
- Parkinson Society Canada / Parkinson Canada
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200 Colonnade Rd S, #1
Nepean, ON K2E 7M1
Canada
- Save Your Skin Foundation / La Fondation sauve ta peau
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3600 Windcrest Dr, Suite 319
Vancouver, BC V7G 2S5
Canada
- Tourette Canada
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5955 Airport Rd – Suite #245
Mississauga, ON L4V 1R9
Canada
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Best Medicines Coalition / Coalition pour de meilleurs medicaments are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Best Medicines Coalition / Coalition pour de meilleurs medicaments 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:
150 Metcalfe Street
Suite 604
OTTAWA, ON K2P 1P1
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:
150 Metcalfe Street
Suite 604
Ottawa, ON K2P 1P1
Canada
Telephone number:
613-800-8340
Fax number:
613-800-8343
