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Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada) / Association des technologies médicales du Canada / Sandra Leffler, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada) / Association des technologies médicales du Canada
Lobbyist name: Sandra Leffler, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2022-09-01
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 779048-372637

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 5

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 4

Version 1 of 6 (2022-09-01 to 2022-09-20)

Registration versions:

Version 1 of 6 (2022-09-01 to 2022-09-20)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Budget
Economic Development
Environment
Federal-Provincial Relations
Government Procurement
Health
Industry
Internal Trade
Science and Technology
Taxation and Finance

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

C-231 An Act to amend the Competition Act (Vehicle repair) The intent of this Bill is provide consumer choice and access for vehicle repair services. Given the required expertise in servicing medical devices and implications on patient safety, MedTech is seeking an exemption for medical devices to this prosed amendment.

Policies or Program

Development of policies that will improve the market in Canada for innovative medical technologies.
Monitor and participate in discussions related to policies to address the current global supply chain and shipping crisis.
Monitor and participate in discussions to advance and support digital health and data.

Regulation

Medical Device Regulations (SOR/98-282) that require compliance by the medical device technology industry. Addressing issues and providing advice related to Medical Device Regulations in Canada

Communication Techniques

Written communication
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

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)

Client Details

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2021-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Investment Quebec	$12,000.00	Yes
Ministry of Economic Development Quebec	$28,512.00	Yes
Ministry of Labour Training and Skills Development- Ontario	$577,988.00	Yes

Client Contact Information

Address:
900-405 The West Mall
Toronto, ON M9C 5J1
Canada

Telephone number: 416-620-1915

Client representative

Raj Malik, Vice-President of Federal Affairs & Health Systems

Parent Company Information

Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada) / Association des technologies médicales du Canada is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Coalition Members Information

Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada) / Association des technologies médicales du Canada is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada) / Association des technologies médicales du Canada are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada) / Association des technologies médicales du Canada does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Lobbyist Details

Sandra Leffler | Public offices held

Business address:
150 Quebec Avenue
Toronto, ON M6P 2T8
Canada

Telephone number: 416-604-9203

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: Leffler Consulting

Address:
150 Quebec Avenue
Toronto, ON M6P 2T8
Canada

Telephone number: 416-659-1984

Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)/Association des technologies médicales du Canada

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

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)/Association des technologies médicales du Canada	2024-04-15	current
Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)/Association des technologies médicales du Canada	2022-09-01	2024-04-15

Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada) / Association des technologies médicales du Canada

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Sandra Leffler, Leffler Consulting (Consultant)

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Registrants are required to submit a monthly communication report for each oral and arranged communication with a designated public office holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the registrant) will appear on all in-house monthly communication reports, whether or not he/she participated in the communication.

Note: Monthly Communication Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for communications that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-5 of 5

Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)
Consultant: Sandra Leffler

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jade Mallette, Director of Parliamentary Affairs | Office of the Minister of Health | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Federal-Provincial Relations, Health, Science and Technology
Communication date: 2024-04-17
Posted date: 2024-04-19
Communication number: 372637-601208 View associated registration
Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)
Consultant: Sandra Leffler

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Bruce Randall, Acting Director General | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
- Lucie Masciello, Director | Medical Device Compliance | Health Canada (HC)
- Sally Prawdzik, Acting Director | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
- Matthew Ryan, Manager | Medical Device Compliance | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2024-02-09
Posted date: 2024-02-13
Communication number: 372637-592837 View associated registration
Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)
Consultant: Sandra Leffler

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Mark Schaan, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister | Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector - Assistant Deputy Minister's Office | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Patrick Blanar, Director | Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector - Assistant Deputy Minister's Office | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Samir Chhabra , Director General | Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector - Assistant Deputy Minister's Office | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2024-01-30
Posted date: 2024-01-31
Communication number: 372637-591401 View associated registration
Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)
Consultant: Sandra Leffler

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Colin Deacon, Senator | Senate of Canada
- Benedicta Arthur, Parliamentary Affairs Advisor | Senate of Canada
- David Diab, Policy Advisor | Senate of Canada
Subject Matter of the communication: Health
Communication date: 2024-01-30
Posted date: 2024-01-31
Communication number: 372637-591400 View associated registration
Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)
Consultant: Sandra Leffler

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Sandenga Yeba, Senior Policy Advisor | Minister's Office | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health
Communication date: 2022-11-23
Posted date: 2022-11-23
Communication number: 372637-548319 View associated registration

Sandra Leffler, Leffler Consulting (Consultant)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-5 of 5

Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)
Consultant: Sandra Leffler

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jade Mallette, Director of Parliamentary Affairs | Office of the Minister of Health | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Federal-Provincial Relations, Health, Science and Technology
Communication date: 2024-04-17
Posted date: 2024-04-19
Communication number: 372637-601208 View associated registration
Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)
Consultant: Sandra Leffler

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Bruce Randall, Acting Director General | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
- Lucie Masciello, Director | Medical Device Compliance | Health Canada (HC)
- Sally Prawdzik, Acting Director | Health Products and Food Branch | Health Canada (HC)
- Matthew Ryan, Manager | Medical Device Compliance | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2024-02-09
Posted date: 2024-02-13
Communication number: 372637-592837 View associated registration
Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)
Consultant: Sandra Leffler

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Mark Schaan, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister | Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector - Assistant Deputy Minister's Office | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Patrick Blanar, Director | Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector - Assistant Deputy Minister's Office | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Samir Chhabra , Director General | Strategy and Innovation Policy Sector - Assistant Deputy Minister's Office | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2024-01-30
Posted date: 2024-01-31
Communication number: 372637-591401 View associated registration
Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada)
Consultant: Sandra Leffler

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Colin Deacon, Senator | Senate of Canada
- Benedicta Arthur, Parliamentary Affairs Advisor | Senate of Canada
- David Diab, Policy Advisor | Senate of Canada
Subject Matter of the communication: Health
Communication date: 2024-01-30
Posted date: 2024-01-31
Communication number: 372637-591400 View associated registration

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Special Assistant to the Minister of Industry Industry Canada, Minister's Office	January 2001 to December 2003	Not a designated office
Special Assistant to the Minister of Health Health Canada, Minister's Office	October 1997 to January 2001	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Special Assistant to the Minister of Industry Industry Canada, Minister's Office	January 2001 to December 2003	Not a designated office
Special Assistant to the Minister of Health Health Canada, Minister's Office	October 1997 to January 2001	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2024-04-04

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Registration - Consultant

Medical Technology Association of Canada (Medtech Canada) / Association des technologies médicales du Canada / Sandra Leffler, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 1 of 6 (2022-09-01 to 2022-09-20)

Version 1 of 6 (2022-09-01 to 2022-09-20)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Consultant Firm and Address