Stephanie Levee

Adoption of Bill S-201, An Act respecting a national framework on sickle cell disease, to discuss measures and initiatives to improve care and treatment of Canadians affected by sickle cell disease and increase public awareness of the disease. Implementation of Canada's action plan for pain and federal initiatives related to pain management. Implementation of the the Pharmacare Act and the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases Implementation of the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease, and other policies or programs related to rare diseases Regulatory amendments and/or guidelines related to the Food and Drugs Act Regulations and Health Canada to implement an orphan drug regulatory framework. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Innovation Agenda, Science and Technology Strategy, or other Government policy or program initiatives to support research and development activities and attract investments in Canada, including the Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy Regulations, guidelines, policies and programs related to regulatory and reporting functions of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Enhancement to Canada's regulatory and funding environment for new medicines, including Health Canada authorizations of medicines and framework for clinical trials, health technology assessment processes, reimbursement negotiations and funding decisions. Federally-funded Public Drug Plans, with respect to reimbursement for drug products for federal plan beneficiaries.

Raise awareness of the company HIPRA and its plans to expand in Canada to support routine and pandemic vaccination programs.

Enhancements related to intellectual property legislation, regulations and policies applicable to rare disease medicines. Issues related to U.S. pharmaceutical importation, trade and policies, including research and development, regulatory authorizations, funding of medicines, supply sources and supply chains. Regulatory amendments and/or guidelines related to the Food and Drugs Act Regulations and Health Canada to implement an orphan drug regulatory framework. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding the Innovation and Skills Agenda and other government policies and programs related to incentivizing research and development activities in Canada, including the Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy. Regulations, guidelines, policies and programs related to regulatory and reporting functions of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board. Enhancement to Canada's regulatory and funding environment for new rare disease medicines, including Health Canada authorizations of medicines and framework for clinical trials, health technology assessment processes, reimbursement negotiations and funding decisions. Federally-funded public drug plans, with respect to reimbursement for medicines for federal plan beneficiaries. Implementation of the Pharmacare Act and its implications for rare disease medicines. Implementation of the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease, and other policies or programs related to rare diseases.

Discussions on the implications of Bill C-265 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (List of Therapeutic Products Pre-approved for Special Access) for patients’ access to drugs for rare diseases. Regulations, guidelines, policies and programs related to regulatory and reporting functions of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board as they relate to access for patients to rare disease medicines. Federally-funded public drug plans, with respect to reimbursement for rare disease medicines for federal plan beneficiaries. Enhancements related to intellectual property legislation, regulations and policies applicable to rare disease medicines. Regulatory amendments and/or guidelines related to the Food and Drugs Act Regulations and Health Canada to implement an orphan drug regulatory framework. Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program as it pertains to research and development of treatments for rare disorders. Enhancement to Canada's regulatory and funding environment for new rare disease medicines, including Health Canada authorizations of medicines and framework for clinical trials, health technology assessment processes, reimbursement negotiations and funding decisions to improve access for rare disease patients. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada policies related to research and development for treatments for rare disorders. Implementation of the Pharmacare Act as it relates to rare disease medicines. Implementation of the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases, and other policies or programs for rare disease medicines.

Discussions on how the Government of Canada work collaboratively with provincial and territorial governments to commit to a long-term federal funding strategy to ensure that adult vaccines recommended for use by the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations are publicly funded and universally accessible across all jurisdictions. Discussions on the renewal of the National Immunization Strategy to bolster public vaccination programs across Canada. Discussions on strengthening Canada’s adult immunization programs, as access to adult vaccines remains inconsistent, inequitable and underfunded throughout the country.

Raising awareness of OBI’s federated Intelligence Network for Brain Health Data and expanding its capabilities beyond Ontario. The objective of the federal engagement is to raise awareness of OBI and its impact on brain health, artificial intelligence, and the growth and scale?up of brain health SMEs in Ontario. Over time, this engagement aims to expand OBI’s federated learning model beyond Ontario and position Canada as a global leader in AI, data sovereignty, and brain health.

Issues related to U.S. pharmaceutical importation, trade and policies, including research and development, regulatory authorizations, funding of medicines, supply sources and supply chains. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Innovation Agenda, Science and Technology Strategy, or other Government policy or program initiatives to support research and development activities and attract investments in Canada, including the Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy. Regulations, guidelines, policies and programs related to regulatory and reporting functions of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Federally-funded Public Drug Plans, with respect to reimbursement for medicines for federal plan beneficiaries. Enhancement to Canada's regulatory and funding environment for new medicines, including Health Canada authorizations of medicines and framework for clinical trials, health technology assessment processes, reimbursement negotiations and funding decisions. Enhancements related to intellectual property legislation, regulations and policies applicable to pharmaceuticals. Implementation of the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases and the Pharmacare Act.