Registration - Organization

The David Suzuki Foundation / Linda Nowlan, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Organization name: The David Suzuki Foundation
Previous Organization names
Senior Officer Name: Linda Nowlan, Chief Executive Officer
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2010-05-31
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 10977-1209

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 40

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 6

Version 37 of 41 (2024-07-02 to 2024-09-03)

Registration versions:

Version 37 of 41 (2024-07-02 to 2024-09-03)

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

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Briefing Donnelly on DSF's current work related to wild salmon recovery and salmon hatcheries.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Fisheries
Briefing on royalty review	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment
Discussed the critical importance of reducing oil and gas sector methane emissions via strong regulations, enforcement, measurement, reporting and verifications	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Energy, Environment
Discussion of LNG policy	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Environment
Discussion of LNG policy and advocating a shift in government direction. Discussed all the challenges posed by LNG for BC’s climate change and electrification objectives.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Energy, Environment
Discussion of wild salmon strategy and approach to salmon fisheries	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Environment, Fisheries
Expected meeting in June with the Deputy Minister of Environment regarding the BC endangered species act.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment
Meeting to discuss the Two Billion Trees program and Nature Based Solutions.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment
Meeting with Minister Ralston on July 24th to discuss gravel mining on Chilliwak river.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment
Met MLA Laurel Collins to discuss Nature-based solutions and climate oriented programs including tree-planting.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Forestry
Met on Minister of State Nathan Cullen’s invitation to discuss the reform of the Minister of FLNRO.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment
Provincial climate priorities	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment
Roundtable Session with Minister of State Nathan Cullen. Facilitated discussion on interactions and challenges with FLNRORD and natural resource sector ministries.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Forestry
Sent joint letter to John Horgan, Bruce Ralston, George Heyman and Michelle Mungall regarding CleanBC and implementing proposed changes to low carbon fuel standard.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy
Sent letter to Premier Horgan, Minister Heyman and Minister Popham in support the efforts of the Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai First Nations to close the open-net pen at Shaw Point.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment
To discuss strengthening forthcoming methane regulations	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Energy, Environment
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Development of the proposed Clean Electricity Standard regulation including the role of natural gas Ending public financing for fossil fuels Implementation of the Emissions Reduction Plan	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Energy
Federal funding for public transit Development of the proposed Clean Electricity Standard regulation including the role of natural gas	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Transportation
National Biodiversity Strategy	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Environment

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

British Columbia Energy Regulator
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Severn Cullis-Suzuki, Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

The David Suzuki Foundation

Address:
219-2211 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 4S2
Canada

Telephone number: 604-732-4228

Description of Activities

A national non-profit organization that works to conserve and protect the natural environment and help create a sustainable Canada. We collaborate with non-profit and community organizations, all levels of government, businesses and individuals.

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

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

Advanced Biofuels Canada Association
- 206-566 Artisan Lane
  Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G2
  Canada
BC Bioenergy Network
- 500, 666 Burrard Street
  Vancouver, BC V6C 3P6
  Canada
Canadian Biogas Association
- 275 Slater Street Suite 900
  Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9
  Canada
Canadian Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Association
- 660 – 475 West Georgia Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9
  Canada
Clean Energy Canada
- Suite 304, 134 Abbott Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 2K4
  Canada
Electric Mobility Canada
- 38 place du Commerce, 11-530
  Ile des Sœurs, QC H3E 1T8
  Canada
Fortis BC
- 16705 Fraser Highway
  Surrey, BC V4N 0E8
  Canada
Pembina Institute
- 610 - 55 Water Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

The David Suzuki Foundation 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 The David Suzuki Foundation 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

Severn Cullis-Suzuki
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No