Lobby Watch: Moderna ramps up efforts regarding management of COVID-19 vaccine deliveries By Janet E Silver. Published on Apr 12, 2021 10:48am Parliament Hill pictured on Jan. 15 (Jolson Lim/iPolitics)
As the number of COVID-19 cases in Canada continues to surge, the push to vaccinate as many people as possible has intensified, but the cross-country rollout is still dealing with delays in the supply chain.
Last week Moderna was set to deliver 855,000 vaccine doses, which, as of Monday morning, had yet to arrive.
In an effort to reach out to the government to discuss the management of vaccine deliveries, the Massachusetts-based company has signed on with PAA Public Affairs Advisors, which has registered seven staffers to work on the file: Steve Van Groningen, Julie Groleau, Susan Cui, James Anderson, Felix Wong, Michael Von Herff and Noah Niznick.
iPolitics By Janet E Silver. Published on Apr 12, 2021 10:48am Parliament Hill pictured on Jan. 15 (Jolson Lim/iPolitics)
As the number of COVID-19 cases in Canada continues to surge, the push to vaccinate as many people as possible has intensified, but the cross-country rollout is still dealing with delays in the supply chain.
Last week Moderna was set to deliver 855,000 vaccine doses, which, as of Monday morning, had yet to arrive.
In an effort to reach out to the government to discuss the management of vaccine deliveries, the Massachusetts-based company has signed on with PAA Public Affairs Advisors, which has registered seven staffers to work on the file: Steve Van Groningen, Julie Groleau, Susan Cui, James Anderson, Felix Wong, Michael Von Herff and Noah Niznick.
Lobby Wrap: Pro-psilocybin group enlists By Charlie Pinkerton. Published on Mar 1, 2021 11:43am The West Block of the Parliament buildings (Jolson Lim/iPolitics)
Last week,
Therapsil, a non-profit that seeks to promote access to psilocybin therapy, saw a board of directors’ member join the Lobby Registry. It’s looking to promote patient-centred psilocybin research in Canada, and help patients and doctors access psilocybin through special regulations.
Kitchener-based cybersecurity company
Palitronica Inc was the only client organization with more than two registrations. Four other companies had two apiece:
Staples Canada ULC,
Cape Breton University, and tech company
Benchmark Corp.
Global Public Affairs was the most active lobbying firm, racking up six registrations this week; CFN Consultants had the second-most with five; Capital Hill Group and Summa Strategies each had four; StrategyCorp Inc. had three registrations; and PAA Public Affairs Advisors, Im
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iPolitics By Janet E Silver. Published on Jan 18, 2021 11:34am
Several tech companies are seeking government contracts in the areas of digital transformation, data storage, and IT products and services.
As consultations continue in advance of the 2021 budget, which is expected to be released in the coming months, several businesses are looking for funding for taxation, financial-reporting, and financial-literacy projects.
According to a recent filing, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada is exploring Canada’s potential role in supporting the implementation of possible global sustainability standard and has engaged Bluesky Strategy Group in this process.
And, CFA Societies Canada is hoping that initiatives to boost financial literacy and retirement security will be included in the upcoming budget.