This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 584385
Submitted by lobbyist on: September 6, 2016 04:32:57 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: September 7, 2016 10:38:30 AM
Designated Filer Information
| Yurkovich, Susan |
| #1501-700 West Pender Street | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6C 1G8
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604-684-1205 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| Council of Forest Industries |
| Organizing and communicating BC forest products industry position on various forest policy matters. Organizing and communicating international trade issues. |
| #1501-700 West Pender Street | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6C 1G8
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604-891-1211 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
| Name of Funding provider | Amount in CAD$ |
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| Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. | $769,804.00 |
| Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training | $65,000.00 |
| Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | $50,000.00 |
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| September 6, 2016 | |
| March 5, 2017 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
International Trade
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Organizing and communicating international trade issues.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | September 6, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat | September 6, 2016 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Aboriginal Affairs
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
BC's Stakeholder Engagement Strategy - consultation process discussion.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Rustad, John | Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation | September 6, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation | September 6, 2016 |
Forestry
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Seeking funding and endorsement on Migratory Birds - Industry Management Tool and revisions; funding for external review, matrix testing and update of management tool; seeking government training on Forest Stewardship Plan; Policy amendments sought for Wildfire/Provincial wildfire suppression and compensation; Providing input on First Nation's accommodation, reconciliation agreements; Input and discussion on apportionment, proportionate reduction and timber supply; Public and stakeholder engagement. Creation of a working group to develope a strategic framework.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | September 6, 2016 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Environment
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Amend eReporting requirements to avoid duplication and confusion. Improve eReporting for pulp and paper (spill response) to eliminate duplication and provide better information to MOE.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Environment | September 6, 2016 |
Environment
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Amend policy and/or regulation to improve opportunity for beneficial use of wood ash.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Environment | September 6, 2016 |
Labour/Labour Relations
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Funding labour force strategy development and implementation.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training | September 6, 2016 |
Labour/Labour Relations
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Develop labour force strategies for forest sector.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | September 6, 2016 |
Taxation and Finance
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Mechanism for Energy Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) mitigation under Carbon Tax.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | December 12, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Environment | December 12, 2016 |
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BC Public Office Background
| Public Office Title | Description of Role | From | To |
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| Second Senior Ranking Executive of a Provincial Entity | Executive Vice President, Site C Clean Energy Project for BC Hydro | 06/01/2006 | 06/30/2015 |
Lobbying Activities
Aboriginal Affairs
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Stakeholder consultation process discussions.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation | September 6, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | September 6, 2016 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Improve eReporting for pulp and paper (Spill Response) to eliminate duplication and provide better information to MOE.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Environment | September 6, 2016 |
Forestry
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Work with Ministry officials on matters relating to timber supply, timber pricing and the competitiveness of the forest industry.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | September 6, 2016 | |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | September 6, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | September 6, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat | September 6, 2016 |
International Trade
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Interact with government officials re Softwood Lumber Trade file.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | September 6, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat | September 6, 2016 |