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Lobbying by GlaxoSmithKline Inc.: its registrations, its lobbyists, the bills it has named and every meeting it has reported with federal office holders since November 2021.

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Corporation

GlaxoSmithKline Inc.

Meetings this Parliament
48
With MPs
11
Since Nov 2021
166
Active registrations
1

Most recent reported meeting: Sep 15, 2026.

Registrations in effect

In-house (corporation) In effect since Sep 15, 2026

Filed by Tina Graves, President and General Manager, GSK Canada

Lobbyists

  • Alain Couture · External Affairs Manager
  • Alison Pozzobon · Vice President Communications, Government Affairs and Market Access
  • Bryan Tennant · Scientific Director
  • Emily Beduz · Manager, Federal Affairs
  • Gilda Volpentesta · VP of Regulatory
  • Ian Robertson · Senior Manager, Government Affairs and Public Health
  • Kevin Sauve · National Public Health Manager
  • Lisa Lovlin · Senior Manager, Government Affairs and Public Health
  • Luke Miels · Global CEO
  • Michelle Horn · VP & Country Medical Director
  • Ryan Lock · Manager, National Policy - Federal Affairs
  • Shawn White · External Affairs Manager
  • Stephen Burke · National Policy Manager - Oncology
  • Steven A Roberts · Director, Scientific Collaborations
  • Tina Graves · President and General Manager, GSK Canada

Institutions they may lobby: Canadian Heritage (PCH), Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Finance Canada (FIN), Global Affairs Canada (GAC), Health Canada (HC), House of Commons, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Justice Canada (JC), Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan), Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB), Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Privy Council Office (PCO), Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), Senate of Canada, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

What they're lobbying on (26)
  • 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 for Canadian patients arising from new U.S. state-level re-importation legislation.
  • Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime (CAMR), certified under the Patent Act, which allows developing countries to access drugs at a lower cost, with regard to ensuring that Intellectual Property rights and anti-diversion mechanisms continue to be respected.
  • Canada-Europe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement - Intellectual Property Provisions
  • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement with respect to strengthening Intellectual Property Protection provisions under the Patent Act and related regulations.

Registration 966444-5088-90. Look it up in the official Registry

Reported meetings

Spreadsheet

Filed by Sridhar Venkatesh (145), Zach Gana (10), Faris El-Refaie (8), Tina Graves (3).

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Pamela Aung-Thin · Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada (HC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Joel Denis · Director General, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    • Erin Henry · Director General, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    • Jacqueline Kosche · Director, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    • Christina Jensen · Manager, Canadian Immunization Guide, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Eshan Naik · Director of Policy, Health Canada (HC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Fatima Asghar · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    • Ella Alvarado De Catleugh · Intern, Health Canada (HC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Ophelia John · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Judith Seidman · Senator, Senate of Canada

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Cid Cabillan · Policy Advisor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Mohamed-Iqbal Ravalia · Senator, Senate of Canada

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Ritu Banerjee · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Rodrigo Arancibia · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Jocelyn Milburn · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Caroline Menard · Manager, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentHealth

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Joanna Lam · Policy Advisor, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Erin Henry · Director General, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    • Joel Denis · Director General, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    • Heather Deehan · Executive Director, Vaccine Distribution and Logistics, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
    • Kelsey Young · Deputy Executive Secretary, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Rodrigo Arancibia · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentHealth

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Semhar Zerat · Director, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Jaxson Khan · Sr Policy Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Laurel Chester · Senior Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentGovernment ProcurementHealth

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Colin Deacon · Senator, Senate of Canada

    Economic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Francis Bilodeau · Associate Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Andrea Johnston · Assistant deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
    • Etienne-Rene Massie · Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthResearch and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Mark Schaan · Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic DevelopmentHealthResearch and Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Joel Denis · Director General, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Anita Anand · President of the Treasury Board, Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

    BudgetHealth

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Qasir Hanif · Director of Stakeholder Relations, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Aram Shoujounian · Policy Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
    • Matthew Trnkus · Senior Advisor, Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Ophelia John · Policy Advisor, Health Canada (HC)
    • Eshan Naik · Director of Policy, Health Canada (HC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Paul Moen · Chief of Staff, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
    • Lhori Webster · Director of Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

    Health

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Jocelyn Milburn · Director, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

    Economic Development

    Official report

  • Reported by Sridhar Venkatesh · In-house (corporation)

    • Victor Kandasamy · Policy Advisor, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)

    Government Procurement

    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.