12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

The Co-operators Group Limited / Rob Wesseling, President and Chief Executive Officer

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-08-09

Who is lobbying?

The Co-operators Group Limited (Address & business activities)

Rob Wesseling, President and Chief Executive Officer

Government Funding

Did The Co-operators Group Limited request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

The Co-operators Group Limited is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

The Co-operators Group Limited has the following affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities:

Addenda Capital Inc. (Address information)
Co-operators General Insurance Company (Address information)
CUMIS General Insurance Company (Address information)
Duuo Insurance Services Inc. (Address information)
Federated Agencies Limited (Address information)
Premier Canada Assurance Managers Ltd. (Address information)
Premier Managers Holding Corporation (Address information)
The Sovereign General Insurance Company (Address information)

Affiliates as entered in previous versions
Registration version: 19
- Addenda Capital Inc. (Address information)
- Carson Dunlop (Address information)
- Co-operators Financial Investment Services Inc. (Address information)
- Co-operators Financial Services Limited (Address information)
- Co-operators General Insurance Company (Address information)
- Co-operators Life Insurance Company (Address information)
- Duuo by Co-operators (Address information)
- Federated Agencies Limited (Address information)
- Premier Managers Holding Corporation (Address information)
- Smart Employee Benefits Inc. (Address information)
- The CUMIS Group Limited (Address information)
- The Edge Benefits (Address information)
- The Sovereign General Insurance Company (Address information)
Registration version: 17
- Addenda Capital Inc. (Address information)
- Co-operators Financial Investment Services Inc. (Address information)
- Co-operators Financial Services Limited (Address information)
- Co-operators General Insurance Company (Address information)
- Co-operators Life Insurance Company (Address information)
- Federated Agencies Limited (Address information)
- HB Group Insurance Management Limited (Address information)
- Premier Managers Holding Corporation (Address information)
- The CUMIS Group Limited (Address information)
- The Edge Benefits (Address information)
- The Sovereign General Insurance Company (Address information)

Other Affiliates

The activities of The Co-operators Group Limited 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

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of The Co-operators Group Limited:

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:

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advancing flood resiliency, flood mapping, modernized disaster financial assistance rules, as well as calling for more public education programs on flood and climate risks to stress the urgency of the risks that BC residents face.	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, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Environment, Infrastructure, Insurance
Advocate in support of policies and programs that mitigate and protect against wildfire risk. Contribute to the development of an existing buildings renewal strategy, with a focus on wildfire mitigation and resiliency initiatives.	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	Emergency Preparedness, Environment, Insurance
Contribute to the framework of a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency.	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	Environment, Insurance, Taxation and Finance

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocate on current challenges in the BC strata insurance market, with a focus on the impact to strata unit owners. Engage and work with the regulator and government to implement solutions for strata unit owners, including: stronger enforcement of existing regulations and requirements, amendments to the Strata Property Act to establish a standard definition of “unit” and greater transparency and reporting requirements, a cross-jurisdictional review and implementation of best practices to protect unit owners, an education campaign for unit owners and corporation boards, and action to build resiliency including stronger building code requirements.	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 Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Insurance

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

BC Financial Services Authority
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Housing
Public Safety and Solicitor General

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Kallie Fanson
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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: Information not required when originally submitted	Political: Not provided Sponsorship: Not provided Recall: Not provided

Michelle Laidlaw
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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: Information not required when originally submitted	Political: Not provided Sponsorship: Not provided Recall: Not provided

Maya Milardovic
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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: Information not required when originally submitted	Political: Not provided Sponsorship: Not provided Recall: Not provided

Chad Park
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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: Information not required when originally submitted	Political: Not provided Sponsorship: Not provided Recall: Not provided

Samantha Sheppard
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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: Information not required when originally submitted	Political: Not provided Sponsorship: Not provided Recall: Not provided

Lobbyists in previous versions

In-house Lobbyists
Lobbyist	BC Former Public Office Holder Positions	Contributions
Sara Cleland	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Jennifer Mason	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No

Registration number: 7454-3881
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Lobbying Activity Reports

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

No monthly Lobbying Activity Reports have been submitted for the last 12 months.

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The Co-operators Group Limited - Address & business activities

Address:

101 Cooper Drive
Guelph, ON N1C 0A4
Canada

Telephone number: 519-824-4400

Contact information in previous versions
- 130 Macdonell St.
  Guelph, ON N1H 6P8
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 519-824-4400

Description of Activities:
The Co-operators Group Limited (“Co-operators”) is a leading Canadian multi-line insurance and financial services co-operative. Our purpose is financial security for Canadians and our communities. Governed by 46 co-operatives and credit union centrals across the country, we provide financial solutions and security through property and casualty insurance, life insurance, wealth management solutions, institutional asset management and brokerage operations.

Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
- The Co-operators Group Limited (“Co-operators”) is a leading Canadian multi-line insurance and financial services co-operative. Governed by 46 co-operatives and credit union centrals across the country, we provide solutions in four core areas: property and casualty insurance, life insurance, institutional asset management and brokerage operations. Our mission is to provide financial security for Canadians and their communities.
- The Co-operators Group Limited (“The Co-operators”) is a leading Canadian multi-line insurance and financial services co-operative. Governed by 46 co-operatives and credit union centrals across the country, we provide solutions in four core areas: property and casualty insurance, life insurance, institutional asset management and brokerage operations. Our mission is to provide financial security for Canadians and their communities.
- The Co-operators Group Limited (“The Co-operators”) is a leading Canadian multi-line insurance and financial services co-operative. Governed by 45 co-operatives and credit union centrals across the country, we provide solutions in four core areas: property and casualty insurance, life insurance, institutional asset management and brokerage operations. Our mission is to provide financial security for Canadians and their communities.

Date Modified:: 2024-10-03

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

The Co-operators Group Limited / Rob Wesseling, President and Chief Executive Officer

Who is lobbying?

The Co-operators Group Limited (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

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

The Co-operators Group Limited / Rob Wesseling, President and Chief Executive Officer

The Co-operators Group Limited (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

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

The Co-operators Group Limited - Address & business activities

The Co-operators Group Limited / Rob Wesseling, President and Chief Executive Officer

HB Group Insurance Management Limited

Federated Agencies Limited

The CUMIS Group Limited

Premier Managers Holding Corporation

The Sovereign General Insurance Company

The Edge Benefits

Carson Dunlop

Addenda Capital Inc.

Co-operators Financial Services Limited

Co-operators Financial Investment Services Inc.

Co-operators Life Insurance Company

Co-operators General Insurance Company

Addenda Capital Inc.

Co-operators Financial Services Limited

Co-operators Financial Investment Services Inc.

Co-operators Life Insurance Company

Co-operators General Insurance Company

The Sovereign General Insurance Company

Federated Agencies Limited

Duuo by Co-operators

Smart Employee Benefits Inc.

Premier Managers Holding Corporation

The Edge Benefits

The CUMIS Group Limited

The Sovereign General Insurance Company

CUMIS General Insurance Company

Addenda Capital Inc.

Co-operators General Insurance Company

Federated Agencies Limited

Duuo Insurance Services Inc.

Premier Managers Holding Corporation

Premier Canada Assurance Managers Ltd.