Registration - Consultant

Medsup Canada / Marc Desmarais, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: Medsup Canada
Lobbyist name: Marc Desmarais, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2021-04-20
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 778013-369351

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 37

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 3

Version 11 of 11 (2024-04-24 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 11 of 11 (2024-04-24 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Government Procurement, Health	Meetings with elected and non-elected officials pertaining to the approval of the company's Rapid Tests.	Policies or Program
Health, Research and Development	Meeting with elected and non-elected officials to discuss the company's ongoing personal protective equipment, medical and pharmaceutical priorities.	Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Senate of Canada

Client Details

Government funding

No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.

Client Contact Information

Address:
2201, rue Tanguay
Magog, QC J1X 7K3
Canada

Telephone number: 873-888-6137
Web address: medsupcanada.com

Client representative

Keith Ethier, Executive Director

Parent Company Information

Medsup Canada is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.

Coalition Members Information

Medsup Canada is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of Medsup 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

Medsup Canada does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Lobbyist Details

Marc Desmarais | Public offices held

Business address:
1155, Metcalfe Sreet
Montreal, QC H3B 0C1
Canada

Telephone number: 514-843-2064

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: NATIONAL Public Relations

Address:
1155 Metclafe Street
Montreal, QC H3B 0C1
Canada

Telephone number: 514-843-2064

Medsup 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
Medsup Canada/	2024-04-24	current
Medsup Canada/	2021-04-20	2024-04-24

Medsup Canada

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

Marc Desmarais, NATIONAL Public Relations (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 1-37 of 37

Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- William Messier, Regional Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2024-03-05
Posted date: 2024-04-15
Communication number: 369351-595304 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- William Messier, Regional Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-12-12
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Communication number: 369351-586805 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victor Kandasamy, Senior Advisor | Office of the Minister | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-11-29
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Communication number: 369351-585192 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victor Kandasamy, Senior Advisor | Office of the Minister | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-10-05
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Communication number: 369351-577780 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Audrey Millette, Quebec Advisor | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-06-08
Posted date: 2023-06-08
Communication number: 369351-567748 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Loic Paré, Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister | Canadian Heritage (PCH)
- Victor Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Health Canada (HC)
- Audrey Milette, Quebec Advisor | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Bianca Hossain, Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-06-07
Posted date: 2023-07-15
Communication number: 369351-567679 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Bianca Hossain, Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology
Communication date: 2023-03-09
Posted date: 2023-04-15
Communication number: 369351-558060 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Ian Foucher, Chief of Staff | Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-02-09
Posted date: 2023-03-15
Communication number: 369351-555476 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-02-09
Posted date: 2023-03-15
Communication number: 369351-555459 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victoria Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2023-01-25
Posted date: 2023-02-15
Communication number: 369351-554765 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victor Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2022-12-16
Posted date: 2023-01-16
Communication number: 369351-552427 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jed Graham, Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
- Victor Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2022-09-13
Posted date: 2022-10-15
Communication number: 369351-541286 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victor Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2022-08-30
Posted date: 2022-09-15
Communication number: 369351-540591 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Samuel Saint-Vincent, Regional Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health
Communication date: 2022-08-29
Posted date: 2022-09-15
Communication number: 369351-540545 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Ophelia John, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Samuel Saint-Vincent, Regional Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2022-08-10
Posted date: 2022-09-15
Communication number: 369351-539477 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victor Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2022-07-29
Posted date: 2022-08-15
Communication number: 369351-538941 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victor Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2022-07-21
Posted date: 2022-08-15
Communication number: 369351-538731 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victor Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2022-07-12
Posted date: 2022-08-15
Communication number: 369351-537245 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
- Victor Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
- Marie-France Proulx, Press Secretary | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology
Communication date: 2022-06-27
Posted date: 2022-07-15
Communication number: 369351-536334 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Cory Pike, Senior Advisor for the COVID Response | Office of the Minister | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health
Communication date: 2022-04-28
Posted date: 2022-05-16
Communication number: 369351-530283 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victor Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2022-04-27
Posted date: 2022-05-16
Communication number: 369351-530241 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victoria Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2022-04-26
Posted date: 2022-05-16
Communication number: 369351-530180 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victor Kandasamy, Policy Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2022-04-20
Posted date: 2022-05-16
Communication number: 369351-530003 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jeff Valois, Chief of Staff | Office of the Minister | Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology
Communication date: 2022-03-23
Posted date: 2022-04-16
Communication number: 369351-526997 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Sébastien Beaupré-Huot, Senior Advisor, Québec | Office of the Minister | Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology
Communication date: 2022-03-21
Posted date: 2022-04-16
Communication number: 369351-526891 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Alexander Craney, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Labour | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2022-03-17
Posted date: 2022-04-16
Communication number: 369351-526809 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Marilla McCargar, Director of Policy | Office of Minister Khera | Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2022-03-15
Posted date: 2022-03-15
Communication number: 369351-526402 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jean-François Harvey, Senior Advisor - Quebec | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2022-01-27
Posted date: 2022-02-15
Communication number: 369351-520669 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jean-François Harvey, Senior Advisor - Quebec | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2022-01-24
Posted date: 2022-02-15
Communication number: 369351-520536 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jean-François Harvey, Senior Advisor - Quebec | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health
Communication date: 2022-01-20
Posted date: 2022-02-15
Communication number: 369351-520440 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Miro Froehlich, Regional Advisor - Quebec | Office of the Minister | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development, Science and Technology
Communication date: 2021-07-30
Posted date: 2021-08-16
Communication number: 369351-511934 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Gabriel Cyr, Regional Advisor, Quebec | Office of the Minister | Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2021-07-12
Posted date: 2021-08-16
Communication number: 369351-510094 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Samuel Saint-Vincent, Regional Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2021-06-30
Posted date: 2021-07-15
Communication number: 369351-509515 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Samuel Saint-Vincent, Regional Advisor (Quebec) | Minister's Office | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2021-06-29
Posted date: 2021-07-15
Communication number: 369351-509469 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jean-François Harvey, Senior Advisor Quebec | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2021-05-17
Posted date: 2021-06-15
Communication number: 369351-506017 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jean-François Harvey, Senior Quebec Advisor | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry
Communication date: 2021-05-11
Posted date: 2021-06-15
Communication number: 369351-504159 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Celine Caira, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Jean-François Harvey, Senior Advisor - Québec | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2021-04-29
Posted date: 2021-05-15
Communication number: 369351-503336 View associated registration

Marc Desmarais, NATIONAL Public Relations (Consultant)

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

Results 1-37 of 37

Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- William Messier, Regional Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2024-03-05
Posted date: 2024-04-15
Communication number: 369351-595304 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- William Messier, Regional Advisor (Quebec) | Office of the Minister | Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-12-12
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Communication number: 369351-586805 View associated registration
Medsup Canada
Consultant: Marc Desmarais

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Victor Kandasamy, Senior Advisor | Office of the Minister | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Industry, Research and Development
Communication date: 2023-11-29
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Communication number: 369351-585192 View associated registration

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Executive Assistant to the Minister Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs, Minister's Office	October 1997 to May 1999	Not a designated office
Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate The Senate of Canada, Leader's Office	December 1985 to November 1987	Not a designated office
Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP House of Commons, House of Commons	April 1984 to December 1984	Not a designated office
Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP House of Commons, House of Commons	April 1984 to June 1984	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Executive Assistant to the Minister Canadian International Development Agency & Department of Foreign Affairs, Minister's Office	October 1997 to May 1999	Not a designated office
Assitant to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate The Senate of Canada, Leader's Office	December 1985 to November 1987	Not a designated office
Assistant to Alain Tardif, MP House of Commons, House of Commons	April 1984 to December 1984	Not a designated office
Assistant to Jean-Claude Malépart, MP House of Commons, House of Commons	April 1984 to June 1984	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2024-04-04

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Medsup Canada / Marc Desmarais, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 11 of 11 (2024-04-24 to present)

Version 11 of 11 (2024-04-24 to present)

Subject Matter Details

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