Kamal Aboulmagd

A pharmaceutical giant wants to talk to decision-makers at Queen's Park.

was registered to lobby this past week by its president Laetitia Decroix Guilloux.

The focus of their discussions with officials centered around current and emerging policies impacting the evaluation, marketing, sale or use of pharmaceutical products in Ontario, such as the Pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance, national pharmacare, subsequent-entry biologics, regulation changes to the Patented Medicines Product Review Board and the use of real-world evidence in the evaluation of pharmaceutical products. The goal of their lobbying efforts is to support the development of a strong life science strategy.

led all organizations with five unique registrations made on their behalf.

led all registrant groups with 12 unique registrations each.

From Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, Alex Chreston from 

led all lobbyists with six unique registrations.

was registered by Drew Escano, a consultant with Enterprise Canada to advocate for the client and its farmer members, including highlighting the importance of thoughtful rural planning, support for innovation and ensuring the sustainability of the sector.

 Grain Farmers of Ontario, Chicken Farmers of Ontario, Association of Ontario Turkey Processors, Ontario Pork Producers Marketing Board, Terra International (Canada) Inc.

In recent arts/culture/copyright registrants:

was registered in-house by Patrick Rogers, its CEO. The primary focus of their lobbying efforts was to advocate for the music industry as a whole, including strategies that will promote and protect the music recording industry and live music, including curtailing piracy and counterfeiting, building a legitimate music market in Canada, promoting high ethical standards in the creation and marketing of music, support for music businesses and individuals working in the music sector impacted by COVID-19, and more. Discussions were also held to discuss adequate funding for music creation, education and support for the music industry in Ontario.

Live Nation Canada, Inc., Ontario Association of Broadcasters

was registered by Lorraine Huinink, Alexander Glista, Aidan Grove-White, Marco Bianchi, and Richard Ositashvili, all consultants with StrategyCorp Inc. to engage with government officials on matters such as affordability incentives, approvals, and projects being built near provincial transit as they impact the client’s multiple rental and condominium projects in the province.

Nideva Properties Inc., Columbus Landowners Group Inc., Mario Greco c/o 2440332 Ontario Inc, Tribute (Liverpool) Limited, Mentana Group Inc, Bond Head Properties Inc. / Metrus Properties, Modular Building Institute, Navitas Canada Holdings Inc.

In recent energy/environment/climate registrants:

was registered in-house by Vince Brescia, their President and CEO. The goal of their lobbying efforts was to consult on regulation, and other regulatory instruments that may be proposed about energy, consumer protection, the environment, occupational health and safety, energy workforce skills, finance, natural resources, economic development and innovation, infrastructure, and environmental policy. Specifically, the client was focused on the Ontario Energy Board Act, Electricity Act, Budget Act, as well as the development of an Ontario Hydrogen Strategy. The client also sought to discuss Ontario's Energy Planning Framework to ensure Ontario follows a stable, long-term energy plan as well as infrastructure permitting & approvals to improve permitting and approvals process for siting and development of energy infrastructure.

Siemens Energy Canada Limited, Pattern Renewable Holdings Canada 2 ULC, TC Energy Corporation (Formerly known as TransCanada Corporation), TransAlta Corporation, Electricity Distributors Association, Water Environment Association of Ontario, Power Corporation of Canada, Evergreen, World Animal Protection

: Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association, Pollin Inc., Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Foundation, OMNI Quality Living (Formerly OMNI Healthcare), Heidi Health Canada Inc., Sanofi Pasteur Limited

was registered by Tasnia Khan, a consultant with Amir Remtulla Inc. The goal of their lobbying efforts was to advance equity in health care across a range of projects for the population served by the organization (Indigenous, specifically First Nations). Discussions were held with officials to advocate on the capital project of the development of a new Long Term Care Home located on a First Nations Community. The new proposed facility is 160 beds. The efforts were supported with advocacy with the Ministry of Health for the further development and implementation of Primary Care services on First Nation reserves in the Kenora area. Currently, there are 6 communities seeking further funding. These lobbying efforts were done in partnership with the Lake of the Woods District Hospital to provide and assist with strategic support to advance the priorities identified in community consultations by the various target groups for the All Nations Hospital Project. In addition, the client requires support with navigating the aforementioned SOLGEN ministry, promoting effective communication between the ministry and organization. Lastly, the client is looking for assistance to help advocate for funding toward a multi-sports facility hockey arena.

was registered by Gregory Seniuk, a consultant with Grande-Ourse Consulting Inc./ Ursa Consulting Inc., to facilitate meetings with the Government of Ontario to seek a funding contribution in the roll-out of an engagement campaign with the goal of raising awareness about Ontario's critical minerals sector.

was registered by Regan Watts, a consultant with Fratton Park Inc. As the client is advancing plans to accelerate the development and deployment of quantum computing, the client is requesting the Government of Ontario’s support in the form of long term investment, aligning with Ontario’s advanced manufacturing and innovation priorities.

 Google Cloud, SFL Missions Inc., Amazon Web Services Canada Inc., Canadian Microelectronics Corporation

was registered by Alex Bernst, Aidan Grove-White, Christopher Loreto, and Richard Ositashvili, all consultants with StrategyCorp Inc. to engage with officials regarding the development of regulations for the commercial deployment of autonomous vehicles.

 Detroit International Bridge Corporation, LLC, UPS Canada, Boating Ontario Association, Hitachi Rail GTS Canada Inc. (formerly Ground Transportation Systems Canada Inc.)

CPDC (Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization), Fogler, Rubinoff LLP, College of Massage Therapists of Ontario, The College of Opticians of Ontario, White Ribbon, Harrison Staffing Inc., SkipTheDishes Restaurant Services Inc, Solvest Inc, The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory, Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA), Kainos Canada Inc., Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Blue Branch, Canadian Fire Alarm Association, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, DJI Technology Inc., Mara Technologies Inc., MST Rebar Inc., OOH Vision, Child Care Providers Resource Network, Building Up, Guaranteed Funeral Deposits of Canada, College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario, ONroute, Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario, Adapt Media, Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario, Ice River Sustainable Solutions, Township of South Stormont, Redeemer University, Blue Pier, Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences, Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association, GS1 Canada, Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Institute of Canada, LIUNA (Labourers International Union of North America), Lyft Canada Inc., Ontario Bar Association, Ontario Community Support Association, Ontario Nonprofit Network, PRI Association

Janssen Inc. was registered to lobby this past week by its president Laetitia Decroix Guilloux.

Who's Lobbying for Whom: Janssen wants to talk to provincial decision-makers

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