12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC / Katherine MacRae, President

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-11-18

Who is lobbying?

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC (Address & business activities)

Names in previous versions
- Wilderness Tourism Association

Katherine MacRae, President

Senior Officer in previous versions
- Jeneen Sutherland, Executive Director

Government Funding

Did Wilderness Tourism Association of BC request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (Address information)
Back Country Lodges of British Columbia Association (Address information)
BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (Address information)
BC Commercial Snowmobile Operators Association (Address information)
BC Fishing Resort and Outfitters Association (Address information)
BC Wildlife Federation (Address information)
Boating BC (Address information)
British Columbia Snowmobile Federation (Address information)
British Columbia Trappers Association (Address information)
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - British Columbia (Address information)
Canadian Ski Guide Alliance (Address information)
Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC (Address information)
Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association (Address information)
Fraser Valley Salmon Society (Address information)
Georgia Strait Alliance (Address information)
Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (Address information)
HeliCat Canada (Address information)
Indigenous Tourism BC (Address information)
Mountain Biking BC (Address information)
Outdoor Recreation Council BC (Address information)
Sea Kayak Guides Alliance (Address information)
Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia (Address information)
Tourism Industry Association of BC (Address information)
Traditional Bowhunters of BC (Address information)
United Bowhunters of BC (Address information)
Wilderness Tourism Association (Address information)
Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia (Address information)
Wildsight (Address information)
Yellowstone to Yukon (Address information)

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Wilderness Tourism Association of BC are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

The following persons or organizations contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of Wilderness Tourism Association of BC

Katherine MacRae (Address information)

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy surrounding business certainty for Wilderness Tourism	Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Mining, Tourism
Advocate for land use issues for fish, wildlife & habitat	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Conservation, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining, Tourism
Proposal/concept paper sent to the Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister for the delivery of Clean Coast Clean Waters initiative on the Central and North Coast of BC in 2022-2027	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation
Securing funding for delivery of BC Government objectives for Marine Debris Clean up on the provinces central and north Coast	Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment
Sent concept paper for a proposal to receive a contract under the clean coast clean waters initiative for 2022-2027 on behalf .of the Small Ship Tour Operators Association	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Environment
The organization will be holding meetings and sending correspondence related to improving business certainty and tenure security for adventure tourism businesses. The focus is is on changing land use practices and objectives, changing goverment administrative and land use management practices to benefit tourism businesses.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public	Environment, Finances and Budgets, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Tourism
Wild Salmon Protection.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Environment, Fisheries, Tourism
Wild Salmon Protection - Preservation of the 'Super, Natural British Columbia' brand.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Conservation, Environment, Fisheries, Tourism

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy regarding changes (specific policies or programs related to matters on which the organization is lobbying, or intends to lobby in the near future).	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Conservation, Fisheries, Tourism

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Given	Value Given
Adam Olsen	Lunch	Lunch to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$22.50
Aman Singh	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Bob Deith	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Brenda Bailey	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Brittny Anderson	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Bruce Ralston	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Dan Coulter	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Dan Davies	Lunch	Lunch to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$22.50
Dave Clovechok	Lunch	Lunch to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$22.50
Doug Routely	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ellis Ross	Lunch	Lunch to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$22.50
Fin Donnely	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Garry Begg	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
George Heyman	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Henry Yao	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ian Paton	Lunch	Lunch to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$22.50
Jennifer Rice	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Jordan Sturdy	Lunch	Lunch to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$22.50
Josie Osborne	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Katrine Conroy	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Kelly Greene	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Michael Lee	Lunch	Lunch to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$22.50
Michele Babchuk	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Mike Bernier	Lunch	Lunch to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$22.50
Mike Morris	Lunch	Lunch to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$22.50
Minister Beare	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Minister Brar	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Minister Coulter	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Minister Farnworth	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Minister Rankin	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
MLA Chow	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.27
Nathan Cullen	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Nicholas Simmons	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Niki SHarma	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Renee Merrifield	Lunch	Lunch to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$22.50
Roly Russel	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ronna Rae Leonard	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Selena Robinson	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Susie Chant	Dinner	Evening with government to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$56.37
Tim Shypitka	Lunch	Lunch to lobby for Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Protection	2023-10-18	$22.50

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
Energy and Climate Solutions
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Environment and Parks
Finance
Forests
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism and Premier’s Special Advisor on Youth
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Kathy MacRae
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: Yes
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Lobbyists in previous versions

In-house Lobbyists
Lobbyist	BC Former Public Office Holder Positions	Contributions
Jeneen Sutherland	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No

Registration number: 1748-3196
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Lobbying Activity Reports

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?
Date	Arranging a Meeting	Lobbyists	Senior Public Office Holder, Position Title \| Ministry/Provincial Entity	Subject Matters
2024-11-20	Yes	Kathy MacRae	Tamara Davidson, Minister of Environment and Parks \| Environment and Parks Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions \| Energy and Climate Solutions Kevin Jardine, Deputy Minister \| Environment and Parks Peter Pokorny, Deputy Minister \| Energy and Climate Solutions	View
2024-11-14	Yes	Kathy MacRae	David Eby, Premier \| Office of the Premier Shannon Salter, Deputy Minister \| Office of the Premier	View
2024-03-08	Yes	Kathy MacRae	Michele Babchuk, MLA for North Island \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-03-08	No	Kathy MacRae	Roly Russel, MLA \| Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development	View
2024-01-30	No	Jeneen Sutherland	Josie Osborne, Minister \| Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation	View
2024-01-08	No		Nathan Cullen, Minister \| Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Lisa Dekleer, Ministerial Advisor \| Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Scott Harris, Chief of Staff \| Minister's Office, Water, Land and Resource Stewardship James Mack, Assistant Deputy Manager \| Water, Fisheries and Coastal Policy & Planning, Water, Land and Resource Stewardship David Travia, Executive Director \| Fisheries, Aquaculture and Wild Salmon, Water, Land and Resource Stewardship	View

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Wilderness Tourism Association of BC - Address & business activities

Address:

2161 French Rd. S
Sooke, BC V9Z 0M7
Canada

Telephone number: 604-762-7751

Contact information in previous versions
- 1035 Belvedere Drive
  North Vancouver, BC V7R 2C6
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-561-4135
- 5846 Sunset Drive
  Nelson, BC V1L 6X9
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 250-388-3155
- 8566 Moxon Terrace
  North Saanich, BC V8L 1K6
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 250-388-3155
- 8566 Moxon Terrace
  North Saanich, BC V8L 1K6
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 250-388-3155
- 8566 Moxon Terrace
  
  North Saanich, BC V8L 1K6
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 250-655-4103

Description of Activities:
a) to provide wilderness tourism operators a say in the land use decisions in the areas that the wilderness tourism operators are located; (b) to secure British Columbia legislation and policy that provides wilderness tourism operators equivalency with other licensed resource users (on lands on which they operate their tourism services); (c) to assist wilderness tourism operators who are having their operations and business threatened due to the application of policy, legislation and land use conflicts; (d) to communicate to wilderness tourism operators the land use conflicts other operators have and what action is being taken; (e) to become a member In good standing of the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and to seek their support In realizing our objectives; (f) to inform and educate fellow TIABC members' especially the gateway city members like Vancouver and Victoria regarding tourism issues and opportunities with respect to the land and the supernatural image of B.C.; (g) to raise funds on a project by project basis to assist in the conservation of land for tourism values.

Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
- a) to provide wilderness tourism operators a say in the land use decisions in the areas that the wilderness tourism operators are located; (b) to secure British Columbia legislation and policy that provides wilderness tourism operators equivalency with other licensed resource users (on lands on which they operate their tourism services); (c) to assist wilderness tourism operators who are having their operations and business threatened due to the application of policy, legislation and land use conflicts; (d) to communicate to wilderness tourism operators the land use conflicts other operators have and what action is being taken; (e) to become a member In good standing of the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and to seek their support In realizing our objectives; (f) to inform and educate fellow TIABC members' especially the gateway city members like Vancouver and Victoria regarding tourism issues and opportunities with respect to the land and the supernatural image of B.C.; (g) to raise funds on a project by project basis to assist in the conservation of land for tourism values.
- a) to provide wilderness tourism operators a say in the land use decisions in the areas that the wilderness tourism operators are located; (b) to secure British Columbia legislation and policy that provides wilderness tourism operators equivalency with other licensed resource users (on lands on which they operate their tourism services); (c) to assist wilderness tourism operators who are having their operations and business threatened due to the application of policy, legislation and land use conï¬icts; (d) to communicate to wilderness tourism operators the land use conflicts other operators have and what action is being taken; (e) to become a member In good standing of the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and to seek their support In realizing our objectives; (f) to inform and educate fellow TIABC members' especially the gateway city members like Vancouver and Victoria regarding tourism issues and opportunities with respect to the land and the supernatural image of B.C.; (g) to raise funds on a project by project basis to assist in the conservation of land for tourism values.
- -Advocate for Wilderness Tourism Operators secure, affordable and equitable access to the land and marine resource base - Advocate for proper stewardship, conservation and protection of wilderness tourism values - Advocate for improved policy and legislation supporting sustainable tourism business activities on the land and marine base in BC

Date Modified:: 2024-12-13

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC / Katherine MacRae, President

Who is lobbying?

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

What is being lobbied?

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Who are the lobbyists?

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC / Katherine MacRae, President

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC - Address & business activities

Wilderness Tourism Association of BC / Katherine MacRae, President

Yellowstone to Yukon

Wildsight

Katherine MacRae

Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association

Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC

Georgia Strait Alliance

Fraser Valley Salmon Society

HeliCat Canada

Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia

Mountain Biking BC

Indigenous Tourism BC

Sea Kayak Guides Alliance

Outdoor Recreation Council BC

Tourism Industry Association of BC

Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia

United Bowhunters of BC

Traditional Bowhunters of BC

Wilderness Tourism Association

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia

Association of Canadian Mountain Guides

BC Commercial Snowmobile Operators Association

BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

BC Wildlife Federation

BC Fishing Resort and Outfitters Association

Boating BC

Back Country Lodges of British Columbia Association

British Columbia Trappers Association

British Columbia Snowmobile Federation

Canadian Ski Guide Alliance

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - British Columbia