Registration - Organization

Clean Energy Association of British Columbia / Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, Executive Director

Registration Information

Organization name: Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Previous Organization names
Senior Officer Name: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, Executive Director
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2010-09-07
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 9349-1019

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 26

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 4

Version 19 of 27 (2021-05-14 to 2021-11-05)

Registration versions:

Version 19 of 27 (2021-05-14 to 2021-11-05)

Lobbying Information

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
Advocating for IPP policy development and programs. Supporting First Nations that are interested in economic development through pursuing renewable energy projects. Aligning climate policy and electrification.	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	Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Science and Technology
Clean Energy BC is a membership-based organization and will reflect the interests of those members by monitoring and influencing policies concerning energy, electricity, infrastructure and climate. These key targets are in regards to BC's regulated electricity market, government bodies that are responsible for renewable energy development and utility planning. Engagement around BC's climate plan "CleanBC" is a main focus. Promoting economic reconciliation for First Nation member's through the development, ownership and operation of renewable energy projects is also a key focus. Reducing greenhouse gases by promoting low-carbon electrification of the built environment, transportation and industry (including mining and natural gas) is a priority for this organization.	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 have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Discussion included the role of IPPs in BC’s energy mix, concerns about the impact of Bill 17 proposed repeal of self-sufficiency on the IPP industry, BC Hydro’s invocation of force majeure on selected IPPs, concerns of CEBC’s First Nation members re their future role in the energy sector and reconciliation.	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	Energy, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Letter to Michael Mitsubishi to setup introductory meeting with new Executive Director, Laureen Whyte. This meeting is a continued conversation of a funding proposal submitted in March 2020.	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, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Securing funding for First Nations in clean energy.	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	Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
WorkSafeBC

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Laureen Whyte, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

Clean Energy Association of British Columbia

Address:
142-757 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1A1
Canada

Telephone number: 778-229-4791

Description of Activities

Industry association for developers, operators, suppliers, financiers, consultants and First Nations involved in the clean energy sector of British Columbia.

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

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Alacrity	$7,500.00	2021-05-27
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation	$55,000.00	2020-08-24

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Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
Alacrity	$7,500.00	2021-05-27 to 2021-09-23

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Coalition Members Information

Clean Energy Association of British Columbia is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Clean Energy Association of British Columbia does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Clean Energy Association of British Columbia are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Laureen Whyte
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: Yes
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Clean Energy Association of British Columbia

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia	2015-11-25	current
Clean Energy BC	2014-10-20	2015-10-17
Clean Energy Association of BC	2012-04-11	2012-11-14
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia	2010-09-07	2011-04-08

Clean Energy Association of British Columbia

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Kwatuuma Cole Sayers	2022-12-05	Current
Laureen Whyte	2020-01-20	2022-04-20
Anitra Paris	2019-07-17	2020-01-17
Martin Mullany	2019-01-10	2019-07-10
Jae Mather	2017-06-02	2018-12-19
Paul Kariya	2010-09-07	2017-05-24

Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, Executive Director (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-26 of 26

Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jennifer Anthony, Assistant Deputy Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Colin Ward, Assistant Deputy Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-09-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jack Magnus, Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2024-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-37499 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Heyman, Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Nicolas Bragg, Ministerial Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-09-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jack Magnus, Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2024-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-37498 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Meaghan Hoyle, Executive Project Director, Power, Infrastructure, Water, Waste & Manufacturing | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Wanda Gorsuch, Senior Policy & Legislation Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Stasia Ferbey, Project Assessment Director, Power, Infrastructure, Water, Waste & Manufacturing | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-08-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jack Magnus
Posted date: 2024-09-16
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-36603 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Meaghan Hoyle, Executive Project Director, Power, Infrastructure, Water, Waste & Manufacturing | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Wanda Gorsuch, Senior Policy & Legislation Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Stasia Ferbey, Project Assessment Director, Power, Infrastructure, Water, Waste & Manufacturing | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jack Magnus
Posted date: 2024-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-36602 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Murray Rankin, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ricardo Toledo, Chief Negotiator | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Ellen Hiltz, Ministerial Advisor | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-31286 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Morgan Kennah, Executive Lead, Cumulative Effects | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Colin Ward, Assistant Deputy Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-31285 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Emily Bishop, Policy Advisor | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-31282 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Siobhan Clancy, Executive Assistant | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Chris Gilmore, Executive Director | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Les MacLaren, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Josie Osbourne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-31281 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, MLA for Stikine | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lori Halls, Deputy Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-31280 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kaye Krishna, Deputy Minister | Transportation and Infrastructure
- Trish Rorison, Executive Director | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-31277 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Charlie Brenchley, Chief of Staff | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Jeremy Hewitt, Assistant Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- George Heyman, Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Kevin Jardine, Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Meghan Sali, Director of Policy | Office of the Premier
- Shannon Salter, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-31276 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lorne Doerkson, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Michael Lee, MLA for Vancouver-Langara | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Renee Merrifield, MLA for Kelowna-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Tom Shypitka, MLA for Kootenay East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-31275 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-31274 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, MLA for Vancouver-False Creek | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-27140 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-27135 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Heyman, MLA for Vancouver-Fairview | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2023-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-27134 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Michael Matsubuchi, Director, Fiscal Arrangements and Climate Action | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-08-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Laureen Whyte
Posted date: 2020-09-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-2702 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sonia Furstenau, MLA Cowichan Valley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Adam Olson, MLA Saanich North and the Islands | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Claire Hume, Senior Policy Advisor | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-07-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Anitra Paris, Laureen Whyte
Posted date: 2020-08-18
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-1796 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
- Katherine Rowe, Director | Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-07-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Laureen Whyte
Posted date: 2020-08-18
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-1795 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adam Olson, MLA Saanich North and the Islands | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Sonia Furstenau, MLA Cowichan Valley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-06-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Anitra Paris, Laureen Whyte
Posted date: 2020-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-1210 (amended from 1019-1208) View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Andrew Weaver, MLA Oak Bay-Gordon Head | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-06-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Anitra Paris, Laureen Whyte
Posted date: 2020-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-1209 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Greg Kyllo, Opposition Deputy Caucus Whip | Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-06-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Laureen Whyte
Posted date: 2020-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-1211 (amended from 1019-1207) View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
- Les MacLaren, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
- Katherine Rowe, Director | Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-06-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Laureen Whyte
Posted date: 2020-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-282 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Scott Fraser, Minister | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-06-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Laureen Whyte
Posted date: 2020-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-172 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Michael Matsubuchi, Director, Fiscal Arrangements and Climate Action | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-05-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Laureen Whyte, Lisa Bateman
Posted date: 2020-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-286 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Janet Fraser, Executive Vice President, People, Customer & Corporate Affairs & Chief Human Resources Officer | British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-05-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Laureen Whyte
Posted date: 2020-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-284 View Lobbying Activity Report

Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, Executive Director (Organization)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-26 of 26

Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jennifer Anthony, Assistant Deputy Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Colin Ward, Assistant Deputy Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-09-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jack Magnus, Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2024-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-37499 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Heyman, Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Nicolas Bragg, Ministerial Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-09-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jack Magnus, Kwatuuma Cole Sayers
Posted date: 2024-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-37498 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Meaghan Hoyle, Executive Project Director, Power, Infrastructure, Water, Waste & Manufacturing | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Wanda Gorsuch, Senior Policy & Legislation Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Stasia Ferbey, Project Assessment Director, Power, Infrastructure, Water, Waste & Manufacturing | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-08-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jack Magnus
Posted date: 2024-09-16
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-36603 View Lobbying Activity Report
Clean Energy Association of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Meaghan Hoyle, Executive Project Director, Power, Infrastructure, Water, Waste & Manufacturing | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Wanda Gorsuch, Senior Policy & Legislation Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Stasia Ferbey, Project Assessment Director, Power, Infrastructure, Water, Waste & Manufacturing | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jack Magnus
Posted date: 2024-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1019-36602 View Lobbying Activity Report

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Clean Energy Association of British Columbia / Kwatuuma Cole Sayers, Executive Director

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Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 19 of 27 (2021-05-14 to 2021-11-05)

Version 19 of 27 (2021-05-14 to 2021-11-05)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

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Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

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Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

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Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

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Coalition Members Information

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