Lobbying Activity Report

3204-11750

Organization: Woodfibre Management Ltd
Associated registration: 7553-3204-17
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-07-13
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2021-08-16

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: David Keane
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Suzanne Manahan, Executive Lead
WFIG - Woodfibre Implementation Group, Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Discuss competitiveness, power needs, hydro, and regulatory matters related to energy during the construction and operation of Woodfibre LNG. Ongoing discussion with the Ministry on regulatory issues, compliance and joint stakeholder management along with taxation and competitiveness issues.
  • 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
Energy
Discussions regarding competitiveness and regulatory matters pertaining to lands and resource operations. Specifically how the project can use the carbon tax to lower WLNG’s carbon footprint. Brief on taxation and assessment processes at the municipal and regional level, including local government regulatory and land issues.
  • 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
Finances and Budgets, Taxation and Finance
Discussions regarding LNG competitiveness, trade growth, international relations and First Nation economic reconciliation. Additionally working with trade offices in Asia on sales initiatives for LNG in Asia.
  • Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
  • 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
Economic Development and Trade
Ensure effective stewardship of the environment, including forest, fisheries, wildlife and water resources; discussion of climate change issues; discussion regarding environmental assessment reviews and related matters. Update on regulatory, competitiveness and partnerships. Specific discussion on how the project can work with the government on further reducing WLNG’s carbon footprint.
  • 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
Inform agency of the status of partnerships with First Nations; Issues regarding reconciliation and economic reconciliation. Work with the ministry’s staff on training and employment for indigenous workers.
  • 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
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Ron Bailey
 
The above name is that of the most senior paid officer who is responsible for filing a Lobbying Activity Report for the organization (the Designated Filer), whether that person participated in this lobbying activity or not.

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