Erin Schock

Through Innovation, Science & Industry discuss opportunities to enhance the Canadian life sciences sector including, biomanufacturing, partnerships, R&D investments. The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiations with respect to biopharmaceuticals and intellectual property right protection. Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program with regard to expansion of eligible expenditures to recognize the impact on innovation and the research and development (R&D) investment by the pharmaceutical industry in Canada. Science and Technology (S&T) Strategy with regard to ensuring that the implementation of that strategy encourages a public policy environment that attracts business investment in innovation and enhances the ability of Canadian industry to compete internationally. Representation with Ministry of Health and Public Service Procurement Canada to achieve emergency approval, procurement and utilization of the AZD1222 vaccine (Covishield) and long-acting antibody (LAAB) combination AZD7442 to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Public policy issues related to Health Canada's review of NCE Patented Medicines Price Review Board (PMPRB) with regard to ensuring that PMPRB Guidelines, Policies and Procedures reflect PMPRB mandate to ensure that prices charged for patented medicines in Canada are not excessive and that potential changes consider impact to the pharmaceutical industry. Patented Medicines (Notice Of Compliance) Regulations with regard to ensuring that Canada's intellectual property (IP) laws and regulations are internationally competitive and continue to provide a stable and predictable business environment to encourage continued pharmaceutical investment in Canada. Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) with regard to ensuring guidelines also provide incentives for innovation through research and development in addition to PMPRB mandate of protection from excessive prices. National Pharmaceutical Strategy (NPS) with regard to ensuring development or implementation of any policies or programs include consultations with all affected stakeholders and focus on bettering access to medicines for Canadians. Cost Recovery Initiative, ensuring a framework where user fees adequately fund a safe and efficient review process. Canada's Food and Consumer Safety Action Plan with regard to ensuring that patient safety is a priority in a modern, efficient and internationally harmonized regulatory system that must be evidence-based, efficient and continuous while supporting timely access to innovative medicines and vaccines for Canadians, protecting intellectual property rights and preserving competitive research advantage. Canada's Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR) with regard to ensuring that the program allows for the delivery of timely access to needed medicines to the developing world supported by a business climate in Canada that continues to encourage research into further treatment and prevention of disease. Blueprint for Renewal with regard to ensuring a modern, efficient and internationally harmonized regulatory system that must be evidence-based, efficient and continuous while supporting timely access to innovative medicines and vaccines for Canadians, protecting intellectual property rights and preserving competitive research advantage.

Engagement with the Government regarding the Life Science Fund seeking partnership and funding to support completion of Phase I and Phase II clinical research program associated to AMR (antimicrobial resistance) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - Seek funding and support for pilot projects making anti-infective medications available to equity seeking populations, helping to combat AMR. Also discuss any applicable conditions regarding this funding. Programs and policy to support Canadian biomanufacturing and access to medicines and vaccines for Canadians. National Immunization Strategy and policies and programs that impact public access to vaccines and disease prevention in Canada. Patented Medicines Review Board (PMPRB), certified under the Patent Act and whose guidelines seek to ensure a balance between the prices set by manufacturers for patented medicines sold in Canada and the maintenance of an attractive environment for pharmaceutical research and development. Engagement with federal officials regarding the Biomanufacturing & Life Sciences Strategy and policies and programming related to biomanufacturing in Canada Access to medicines - government policies, processes, legislation, and/or regulation with potential impact on access to medicines in Canada. Trade-related matters, including policies and tariffs impacting medicines and vaccines. Policies and programs related to the health of new immigrants to Canada. Policies, programs, and funding related to Canada's Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections (STBBI) Action Plan 2024-2030. Engagement with federal officials regarding Health Emergency Readiness Canada. The National Pharmaceutical Strategy (NPS) as agreed by First Ministers in 2004. Advocacy for ways to increase access to medicines and vaccines for Canadian patients. The Common Drug Review (CDR) process for reviewing new drugs and providing listing recommendations to publicly funded drug benefit plans in Canada. Ensuring the access needs of Canadian patients are met by advocating on activities undertaken in the context of the CDR. Science and Technology (S&T) Strategy: Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage. Advocacy for measures which will allow for commercialization in health care to occur and for Canada to remain competitive internationally on Intellectual Property and other fronts. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) Integrity Framework - Clarifying the process for procurement of vaccines and possibly pharmaceuticals under the evolving procurement framework. Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations which seek to balance the protection of Intellectual Property (IP) and patents with cost containment. Advocacy to ensure that IP rights are respected and internationally competitive in order to promote Research and Development. Legislation, regulations, policies and programs concerning the federal government's response to COVID-19, including pandemic preparedness, pharmaceutical and vaccine supply-chain management, and general administration of justice. Food and Drugs Act and the bill formerly known as Bill C-51: An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts. Specifically, with respect to the renewal of the drug approval process. Advocacy to ensure that Canada's review and approval process is timely, safe, effective, competitive and consistent with other jurisdictions. FedDev Ontario Advanced Manufacturing Fund - advancing manufacturing of innovative pharmaceutical products in southern Ontario Engage with government to strengthen the Priority Review for Drug Submissions process. Engage the Government regarding the need for clear and efficient procurement processes for COVID-19 medical countermeasures, including COVID-19 therapeutics, to ensure access for Canadians. Engagement with the Government regarding the Strategic Innovation Fund Drug Re-importation - Raise awareness regarding the potential risks to drug and vaccine supply fo