Lobbying registration dated 2026-03-25
Registrant: Stephanie Levee
Client: Arthritis Society Canada
Targeted institutions:
Justice Canada (JC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
House of Commons
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)
Senate of Canada
Health Canada (HC)
Acts: Pharmacare Act
Excise Tax Act
Government funding received:
Institution: Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Amount: 5591681.00
Institution: Government of Ontario, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Capital Contribution recognized for amortization of Capital Assets
Amount: 13686.19
Institution: CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis
Amount: 45000.00
Institution: Government of Canada, Wage Subsidy (ON)
Amount: 9268.00
Institution: BC Government - Building Grant recognition for amortization of Capital Assets
Amount: 32480.28
Institution: Government of Canada - New Horizon (ON)
Amount: 15000.00
Lobbying activity details:
Implementation of the Pharmacare Act and timely access to treatments for people with arthritis.
Government funding for research related to arthritis and to support patient oriented research as well as for health charities.
Discussions with government about strategies and supports to help improve quality of life for people with arthritis.
Excise Tax Act, specifically with respect to the application of sales tax on medical cannabis.
Regulations and policies of medical cannabis as it relates to people with arthritis.