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: 629092
Submitted by lobbyist on: March 7, 2017 04:41:01 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: March 8, 2017 09:38:02 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
| March 7, 2017 | |
| September 3, 2017 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Environment
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Critical Habitat Effective Protection Assessment for Southern Mountain Caribou
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Environment | March 7, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Environment and Climate Change Strategy | July 25, 2017 |
Forestry
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Critical Habitat Effective Protection Assessment for Southern Mountain Caribou; Spruce Bark Beetle - Management Plan & Public Advisory Group; Migratory Birds Management Tool; Government Action Regulation Orders.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 7, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | July 25, 2017 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Seek funding for development of diploma course in wood products manufacturing.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Agency | Advanced Education, Skills and Training | July 25, 2017 |
Employment and Training
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Develop and maintain forestry education, financial aid and career information. Seek funding for initiative to increase awareness of forestry jobs and careers among career counselors and students.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 7, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | July 25, 2017 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Improve reporting requirements for forest sector to eliminate duplication. Discussion on Carbon Tax implementation that recognizes forest sector trade exposed status.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Environment | March 7, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Environment and Climate Change Strategy | July 25, 2017 |
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BC Public Office Background
| Public Office Title | Description of Role | From | To |
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| 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 | March 7, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 7, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | July 25, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation | July 25, 2017 |
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 | March 7, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Environment and Climate Change Strategy | July 25, 2017 |
Forestry
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Softwood lumber trade negotiation discussions.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Horgan, John | Premier | July 25, 2017 |
| MLA | Horgan, John | Langford-Juan de Fuca | July 25, 2017 |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | July 25, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Office of the Premier | July 25, 2017 |
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. Work with Ministry on Softwood Lumber Trade file.
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 | March 7, 2017 | |
| Minister | Donaldson, Doug | Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | July 25, 2017 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 7, 2017 |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 7, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | July 25, 2017 |
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
Work with government officials on the Softwood Lumber Trade file. Work with Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. on Canada Wood issues.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Premier | March 7, 2017 | |
| Staff of Minister | Premier | March 7, 2017 | |
| Staff of Minister | Premier | July 25, 2017 | |
| Staff of Minister | Premier | March 7, 2017 | |
| Minister | Clark, Christy | Premier | March 7, 2017 |
| Minister | Donaldson, Doug | Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | July 25, 2017 |
| Minister | Horgan, John | Premier | July 25, 2017 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 7, 2017 |
| MLA | Horgan, John | Langford-Juan de Fuca | July 25, 2017 |
| Public Agency | Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd | May 3, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 7, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | July 25, 2017 | |
| Public Agency | Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat | March 7, 2017 |