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William Dempster's lobbying: the clients they represent and every meeting they've reported since November 2021.

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Consultant lobbyist

William Dempster

3Sixty Public Affairs Inc.

Former public office

  • Assistant, Office of the Hon. Irwin Cotler, MP, House of Commons (2002–2003)
Meetings this Parliament
12
Since Nov 2021
64
Active registrations
13

Current clients

Earlier, since November 2021

Reported meetings

  • Enhancement to Canada's regulatory and funding environment for new rare disease medicines, including Health Canada authorizations of medicines and framework for clinical trials, health technology assessment processes, reimbursement negotiations and funding decisions to improve access for rare disease patients Read more

    Regulatory amendments and/or guidelines related to the Food and Drugs Act Regulations and Health Canada to implement an orphan drug regulatory framework.

    Enhancements related to intellectual property legislation, regulations and policies applicable to rare disease medicines.

    Federally-funded public drug plans, with respect to reimbursement for rare disease medicines for federal plan beneficiaries.

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada policies related to research and development for treatments for rare disorders.

    Implementation of the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases, and other policies or programs for rare disease medicines.

    Official report

  • HIPRA
    • Heather Deehan · Director, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    Raise awareness of the company HIPRA and its plans to expand in Canada to support routine and pandemic vaccination programs.

    Official report

  • C-265

    Federally-funded public drug plans, with respect to reimbursement for rare disease medicines for federal plan beneficiaries. Read more

    Discussions on the implications of Bill C-265 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (List of Therapeutic Products Pre-approved for Special Access) for patients’ access to drugs for rare diseases.

    Enhancements related to intellectual property legislation, regulations and policies applicable to rare disease medicines.

    Enhancement to Canada's regulatory and funding environment for new rare disease medicines, including Health Canada authorizations of medicines and framework for clinical trials, health technology assessment processes, reimbursement negotiations and funding decisions to improve access for rare disease patients

    Implementation of the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases, and other policies or programs for rare disease medicines.

    Regulatory amendments and/or guidelines related to the Food and Drugs Act Regulations and Health Canada to implement an orphan drug regulatory framework.

    Official report

    • Daniel MacDonald · Director General, Office of Pharmaceutical Management Strategies, Health Canada (HC)

    C-265

    Discussions on the implications of Bill C-265 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (List of Therapeutic Products Pre-approved for Special Access) for patients’ access to drugs for rare diseases. Read more

    Enhancements related to intellectual property legislation, regulations and policies applicable to rare disease medicines.

    Regulatory amendments and/or guidelines related to the Food and Drugs Act Regulations and Health Canada to implement an orphan drug regulatory framework.

    Enhancement to Canada's regulatory and funding environment for new rare disease medicines, including Health Canada authorizations of medicines and framework for clinical trials, health technology assessment processes, reimbursement negotiations and funding decisions to improve access for rare disease patients

    Federally-funded public drug plans, with respect to reimbursement for rare disease medicines for federal plan beneficiaries.

    Implementation of the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases, and other policies or programs for rare disease medicines.

    Official report

  • C-265

    Implementation of the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases, and other policies or programs for rare disease medicines. Read more

    Discussions on the implications of Bill C-265 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (List of Therapeutic Products Pre-approved for Special Access) for patients’ access to drugs for rare diseases.

    Federally-funded public drug plans, with respect to reimbursement for rare disease medicines for federal plan beneficiaries.

    Enhancement to Canada's regulatory and funding environment for new rare disease medicines, including Health Canada authorizations of medicines and framework for clinical trials, health technology assessment processes, reimbursement negotiations and funding decisions to improve access for rare disease patients

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada policies related to research and development for treatments for rare disorders.

    Regulatory amendments and/or guidelines related to the Food and Drugs Act Regulations and Health Canada to implement an orphan drug regulatory framework.

    Official report

    • Sandenga Yeba · Director of Policy & Deputy Chief of Staff, Health Canada (HC)
    • Justine Frame · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)

    C-265

    Enhancement to Canada's regulatory and funding environment for new rare disease medicines, including Health Canada authorizations of medicines and framework for clinical trials, health technology assessment processes, reimbursement negotiations and funding decisions to improve access for rare disease patients Read more

    Discussions on the implications of Bill C-265 An Act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (List of Therapeutic Products Pre-approved for Special Access) for patients’ access to drugs for rare diseases.

    Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada policies related to research and development for treatments for rare disorders.

    Regulatory amendments and/or guidelines related to the Food and Drugs Act Regulations and Health Canada to implement an orphan drug regulatory framework.

    Federally-funded public drug plans, with respect to reimbursement for rare disease medicines for federal plan beneficiaries.

    Implementation of the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases, and other policies or programs for rare disease medicines.

    Official report

  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding the Innovation and Skills Agenda and other government policies and programs related to incentivizing research and development activities in Canada, including the Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy. Read more

    Issues related to U.S. pharmaceutical importation, trade and policies, including research and development, regulatory authorizations, funding of medicines, supply sources and supply chains.

    Enhancements related to intellectual property legislation, regulations and policies applicable to rare disease medicines.

    Federally-funded public drug plans, with respect to reimbursement for medicines for federal plan beneficiaries.

    Enhancement to Canada's regulatory and funding environment for new rare disease medicines, including Health Canada authorizations of medicines and framework for clinical trials, health technology assessment processes, reimbursement negotiations and funding decisions.

    Implementation of the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease, and other policies or programs related to rare diseases.

    Official report

  • HIPRA
    • Supriya Sharma · Chief Medical Advisor to the Deputy Minister & Senior Medical Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    • Samir Khan · Director, Health Canada (HC)
    Raise awareness of the company HIPRA and its plans to expand in Canada to support routine and pandemic vaccination programs.

    Official report

  • HIPRA
    • Manuela Tomic · Senior Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    Raise awareness of the company HIPRA and its plans to expand in Canada to support routine and pandemic vaccination programs.

    Official report

  • Adult Vaccine Alliance
    • Sandenga Yeba · Director of Policy & Deputy Chief of Staff, Health Canada (HC)
    Discussions on how the Government of Canada work collaboratively with provincial and territorial governments to commit to a long-term federal funding strategy to ensure that adult vaccines recommended for use by the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations are publicly funded and universally accessible across all jurisdictions. Read more

    Discussions on the renewal of the National Immunization Strategy to bolster public vaccination programs across Canada.

    Discussions on strengthening Canada’s adult immunization programs, as access to adult vaccines remains inconsistent, inequitable and underfunded throughout the country.

    Official report

    • Mackenzy Metcalfe · Policy Advisor, Finance Canada (FIN)
    Discussions on how the Government of Canada work collaboratively with provincial and territorial governments to commit to a long-term federal funding strategy to ensure that adult vaccines recommended for use by the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations are publicly funded and universally accessible across all jurisdictions. Read more

    Discussions on the renewal of the National Immunization Strategy to bolster public vaccination programs across Canada.

    Discussions on strengthening Canada’s adult immunization programs, as access to adult vaccines remains inconsistent, inequitable and underfunded throughout the country.

    Official report

    • Samir Khan · Director, Health Canada (HC)
    Raise awareness of challenges that cancer clinicians face on behalf of their patients in receiving equitable access to cancer care, specifically: - expanding access to diagnostics, including molecular genetics testing - ensuring faster, more equitable access to new cancer therapies - improving efficiencies in patient care, and addressing human resource contraints Read more

    Official report

    • Stephen Ellis · Member of Parliament, House of Commons
    Engagement with officials on issues related to the National Strategy for Rare Disease Drugs, and other policies or programs related to rare diseases. Read more

    Federal programs and budgetary initiatives related to the Federal-Provincial-Territorial funding arrangements regarding pharmaceuticals including any health technology assessment-related or other policy discussions that might involve Health Canada and its ongoing relationship with the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), Canada's Drug Agency and/or other pan-Canadian health organizations.

    Regulatory amendments and/or guidelines and/or policies related to the Food and Drugs Act and Health Canada review of drugs for rare diseases.

    nnovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regarding the Innovation and Skills Agenda, the Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy and other government policies and programs related to incentivizing research and development activities in Canada.

    Guidelines, policies and programs related to regulatory and reporting functions of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board.

    Bill C-64: An Act respecting pharmacare, with a particular focus on access to medicines and rare disease and orphan drug policies

    Federally-funded public drug plans, with respect to reimbursement for drug products for federal plan beneficiaries.

    Official report

  • That the Government of Canada make research on the brain and mental health a national priority with a stable, targeted funding for the creation of a Canadian Brain Research Initiative by investing $100 million over 5 years. Read more

    Official report

    • Guillaume Couillard · Executive Director, Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)

    BudgetHealthIndustryResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

  • Novavax Inc.
    • Supriya Sharma · Chief Medical Advisor to the Deputy Minister & Senior Medical Advisor, Health Canada (HC)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustry

    Official report

    • Andrew Cardozo · Senator, Senate of Canada

    BudgetHealthIndustryResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

    • Judith Seidman · Senator, Senate of Canada
    • Terri McGarry · Parliamentary Affairs Advisor, Senate of Canada
    • Sylvie Clement · Director of Issues Management, Senate of Canada

    BudgetHealthIndustryResearch and DevelopmentScience and Technology

    Official report

    • Daniel MacDonald · Director General, Drugs for Rare Diseases, Health Canada (HC)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthIndustry

    Official report

  • HealthIndustry

    Official report

  • Novavax Inc.
    • Ritu Banerjee · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Mollie Royds · Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Donlad Sheppard · Vice President, Infectious Disease, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    • Lakshmi Krishnan · Vice President, Life Sciences, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    and 4 more
    • Jocelyn Milburn · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Andrea Andrachuk · Director General, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
    • Joel Denis · Director General, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    • Samir Khan · Director, Health Canada (HC)

    Government ProcurementHealthIndustryScience and Technology

    Official report

    • Guillaume Couillard · Executive Director, Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)

    Health

    Official report

  • Life Sciences Ontario
    • Michelle Boudreau · Executive Director, Health Canada (HC)

    Health

    Official report

    • Ritu Banerjee · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Health

    Official report

  • Novavax Inc.
    • Sandenga Yeba · Deputy Director of Policy, Health Canada (HC)
    • Jamie Kippen · Chief of Staff, Health Canada (HC)

    Government ProcurementHealthIndustryScience and Technology

    Official report

From the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying's open data, published November 5, 2026. Reports cover oral, arranged meetings with designated public office holders since November 22, 2021; lobbyists file them by the 15th of the following month. Names of MPs are matched to the current House of Commons, and bills are linked when the lobbyist's own description makes clear which bill it means. Contains information licensed under the Open Data Licence Agreement — Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying. Licence. PolitiKit is independent and is not endorsed by the Commissioner of Lobbying.