12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) / Lesley Fox, Executive Director

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-07-15

Who is lobbying?

The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) (Address & business activities)

Lesley Fox, Executive Director

Government Funding

Did The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) 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 Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers):

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 regarding changes to and the enforcement of BC's trapping regulations.	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	Agriculture, Environment, Forestry
Advocacy regarding changes to and the enforcement of the Environmental Management Act and the Integrated Pest Management Act.	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, Health
Advocacy regarding changes to the Animal Health Act as it relates to fur farming.	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
Advocacy related to changes to the BC Wildlife Act.	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	Conservation, Environment, Forestry
Advocacy related to the protection of wildlife under the caribou recovery program.	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	Conservation, Environment
Discussing the implications of the recent outbreak of COVID-19 on a mink farm in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley, focusing on a moratorium on mink farming in the province.	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, Health, Non-Profit Organization
Discussion regarding health and safety of fur farm workers during the COVID pandemic.	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	Labour/Labour Relations
Policy and program recommendations to support the protection of black bears.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Environment
Policy complaint related to operational procedures and Conservation Officer conduct.	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	Conservation, Environment, Non-Profit Organization
Request for updates related to provisions that would limit animal trapping affecting non-target and secondary wildlife.	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	Conservation, Forestry

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

Agriculture and Food
Destination BC Corp
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Forests
Health
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Lesley Fox
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

Aaron Hofman
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

Michael Howie
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

Registration number: 7950-4208
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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
2024-08-15	No	Lesley Fox	Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Kevin Falcon, MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-07-15	No	Aaron Hofman	Cam Schley, Chief Conservation Officer \| Environment and Climate Change Strategy	View
2024-06-18	No	Lesley Fox , Aaron Hofman	Stephen MacIver, Analyst \| Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Logan Wenham, Director \| Wildlife Branch, Water, Land and Resource Stewardship	View
2024-04-02	No	Lesley Fox , Aaron Hofman	Stephen MacIver, Analyst \| Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Logan Wenham, Director \| Wildlife Branch, Water, Land and Resource Stewardship	View
2024-02-28	No	Aaron Hofman	Nathan Cullen, MLA for Stikine \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-02-27	No	Aaron Hofman	Nathan Cullen, MLA for Stikine \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Logan Wenham, Director \| Wildlife Branch, Water, Land and Resource Stewardship	View
2024-02-27	Yes	Lesley Fox , Aaron Hofman	Logan Wenham, Director \| Wildlife Branch, Water, Land and Resource Stewardship	View

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Date Modified:: 2024-12-13

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) / Lesley Fox, Executive Director

Who is lobbying?

The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) (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 Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) / Lesley Fox, Executive Director

The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) (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 Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) - Address & business activities

The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (The Fur-Bearers) / Lesley Fox, Executive Director