Karen Reynolds
Director General, Health Canada (HC)·0 communications in the past year
Lobbied by
Canadian Psychedelic Association
1The creation of a policy that would address making psychedelic medicines available to treat mental illnesses.
Cystic Fibrosis Canada
1Increased federal investment in health-related research. Advocating for implementation of Canada's drugs for rare diseases strategy. With respect to disability, we advocate for recognition of and supports for people with episodic disabilities. In terms of science and technology, we work toward the development of precision and personalized medicines that target the basic defect of cystic fibrosis. We are exploring how the federal government may support these efforts through partnership and funding. In terms of research and development, we lobby for support of cystic fibrosis research initiatives that improve the health and wellness of Canadians living with cystic fibrosis. Improving access to precision medicines for Canadians with cystic fibrosis and other rare diseases. Advocating to stop the regulatory changes to the Patented Medicines Price Review Board (PMPRB).
GlaxoSmithKline
1A one-time perception interview to gather insights on the pharma industry and vaccine innovation
Hoffmann-La Roche
1Regulations, policies and programs related to the reimbursement recommendations decision-making process and framework done by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)/Common Drug Review as well as the review times and processes conducted by Health Canada for the purpose of obtaining a notice of compliance. National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease as it relates to separate regulatory pathways for drugs for rare diseases and the government strategy. Monitoring and engaging the Government and Parliamentarians on policies and programs that would provide greater clarity and predictability in the tax outcomes and improvements to tax measures such as the Manufacturing & Processing (M&P) credit and the Scientific Research & Developmental (SR&ED). Common Drug Review Policies as it relates to reimbursement recommendation decision-making process and framework. Federal Public Drug Plans, with respect to the reimbursement of therapeutic products for Federal plan beneficiaries Policies related to the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease as it relates to separate regulatory pathway for drugs for rare diseases and the government strategy. Policies related to Subsequent Entry Biologics (SEBs) pertaining to Draft Guidance for Sponsors; Information and Submission requirements for SEBs, regulations and intellectual property policies, naming conventions Monitoring and engaging on the Governments commitment (Budget, SFT, Fall Economic Update) to create a national strategy for drugs for rare diseases; create a new Canadian Drug Agency; and the implementation of national, universal pharmacare. Pharmaceutical policy and any negotiations of a Health Accord or agreement with the Provinces/Territories, as it relates to National Pharmacare/universal or catastrophic drug coverage, Drug policies & Pricing. The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and the Innovation Agenda for the life sciences sector: policy or program initiatives to support life science research and development conducted in Canada and manufacturing capability, and as it relates to Canadas Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy. Monitoring and engaging the Government and Parliamentarians on policies and programs related to Canada's biomanufacturing and life sciences sector strategy National Pharmacare (Bill C-64, An Act respecting pharmacare) Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Regulations in respect of modern, science-based regulations to reflect rapidly changing new technologies. Patent Act as it relates to reporting requirements and pricing guidelines, and the protection of intellectual property in biopharmaceutical products. Income Tax Act as it relates to biopharmaceutical industry. Annual federal Budgets and Budget updates as it relates to the biopharmaceutical industry, and related updates and to Federal budgetary policy. Discussions around the World Trade Organization consideration of a TRIPS Patent Waiver - Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) with respect to the protection of data, Access to Medicines, and TRIPs "flexibility". The Food and Drugs Act, or the Export and Imports Permits Act (Export Control List) or any other legislative and regulatory means in order to protect the Canadian supply of drugs in light of importation legislation in the United States. Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) as it relates to pre-budget consultations. Pharmaceutical intellectual property protection as it relates to international trade agreements Patent Act and Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, as it relates to the regulation of intellectual property, approval for therapeutic products, changes to modernize the Right of Appeal House of Commons Standing Committee of Science and Research (SRSR) as it relates to Science in Canada and/or any other pertinent legislative proposal before the committee House of Commons Standing Committee of Industry and Technology (INDU) as it
Parkinson Canada
1Gaining insight into any granted, contributions or other benefits that may support Parkinson's Canada Discussing any regulations that may impact Canadians living with Parkinson's disease Discussing any policies or programs that could benefit Canadians living with Parkinson disease Discussing any bills, legislation or resolutions that could affect Canadians with parkinson's disease
Psychedelics CanadaThe Canada Psychedelic Businesses Association
1We are dedicated to advocating on behalf of, and improving the regulatory landscape for, the legal psychedelics industry in Canada.