Cory Olishansky
Consul and Trade Commissioner, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)·3 communications in the past year
Lobbied by
AbbVie
2Communications regarding opportunities to speed patient access to live-saving medicines on publicly-funded drug formularies in Canada by reducing red tape. Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED)'s Health Emergency Readiness program, insofar as it pertains to growth and development of the life sciences industry in Canada. Communication regarding free trade agreements as they relate to the biopharmaceutical industry. The pan Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance (pCPA) with respect to public formulary listing of new medicines, insofar as the federal government is a participating jurisdiction and holds a seat on the Board of Directors. Public Health Agency of Canada, regarding the federal response to the hepatitis C virus. Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) Guidelines with regard to prices charged by Rights Holders for patented medicines sold in Canada. Federal Government Non Insured Health Benefits program with respect to reimbursement of a prescription medicine and changes in type of reimbursement Engagement with Health Canadas Regulatory Operations & Enforcement branch regarding supply chain resilience & integrity; mitigating and alleviating drug shortages. Communications with Heath Canada regarding modernization of the medical devices regulatory framework. Communications with Health Canada regarding the evolution of the regulatory framework to address advanced therapeutic products. Communications with Health Canada regarding the application of its nitrosamine guidelines. Communications with Health Canada regarding modernization of clinical trials regulations, including diversity and inclusivity of clinical trials. Communications with Health Canada regarding guidelines for pediatric action plans. Communications regarding the value assessment of new medicines by Canada's Drug Agency (CDA) and the design of proposed new work streams, insofar as the federal government is a funder and holds a seat on the Board of Directors. Communications regarding the design and implementation of the federal Drugs for Rare Diseases strategy. Communications regarding national pharmacare legislation, regulations, policies or programs. Communications regarding intellectual property protection of prescription drugs, including the Patent Act, the Patented Medicines Regulations, the Patented Medicine Notice of Compliance (PMNOC) Regulations, the Patent Term Adjustment regime and Health Canadas Data Protection regime. Communications regarding Health Canada's Regulatory Innovation Agenda regarding proposed regulatory amendments and guidelines to enable agile licensing of drugs and medical devices. Communications regarding access to and approval of medicines addressing the growing public health threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Abbott Laboratories Co.
1Engaging government with respect to the importance of the Canada/US/Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA) to the life sciences sector & ensuring open supply chains to trade partners and tariff-free access to medical devices. Engaging with the Office of the Minister of Indigenous Services, Office of the Minister of Finance, Office of the Minister of Health, and Members of Parliament regarding the public reimbursement of Abbott brand products and Abbott's rapid diagnostic systems. Working with Food, Health & Consumer Products (FHCP) Infant Formula Council on the proposed regulatory modernization of Food & Drug Regulations Divisions 24 & 25.
GE HealthCare Technologies Canada
1strategic policy objectives for the MedTech sector regarding 2026 CUSMA review. export permits and export controls Government investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) compute infrastructure; Government policy considerations on health data trust and privacy. Substances addressed in the third phase of the Chemicals Management Plan. Support from ISED, with respect to Strategic Innovation Fund Medical device cost recovery schemes with respect to filing fees Engage in pre-market and post-market regulatory requirements to ensure efficient and predictable processes that supports safety, effectiveness, quality, and Canadas competitiveness in the medical device sector. Amendments to Copyright Act, regarding Technology Protection Measures (TPMs)