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: 491574
Submitted by lobbyist on: July 9, 2015 04:11:05 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: July 13, 2015 09:19:13 AM
Designated Filer Information
| McMillan, Ross |
| 400-163 W. Hastings St | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H5
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604-647-6611 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| Tides Canada Initiatives Society |
| Tides Canada's mission is to provide uncommon solutions for the common good by helping Canadians secure a healthy environment in ways that promote social equity and economic prosperity. |
| 400-163 W. Hastings St | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H5
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604-647-6611 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
| Name of Funding provider | Amount in CAD$ |
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| British Columbia Arts Council | $37,000.00 |
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| July 9, 2015 | |
| January 5, 2016 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Conservation
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Government agrees to work with the federal Parks Canada to undertake a feasibility study for a National Park in the Flathead Valley, and agrees to designate a WMA in the adjacent Elk Valley
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | July 9, 2015 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | July 9, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Environment | July 9, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | July 9, 2015 |
Conservation
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Government makes a commitment to designate a protected area (conservancy or equivalent) in the Mt. Klappan region (watching brief)
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Bennett, Bill | Minister of Energy and Mines | July 9, 2015 |
| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | July 9, 2015 |
| Minister | Rustad, John | Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation | July 9, 2015 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | July 9, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation | July 9, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Energy and Mines | July 9, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Environment | July 9, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | July 9, 2015 |
Energy
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Looking for a government commitment to take further action to ensure BC meets its legislated GHG reduction targets
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Premier | July 9, 2015 | |
| Staff of Minister | Premier | July 9, 2015 | |
| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Finance | July 9, 2015 |
| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | July 9, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Environment | July 9, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Finance | July 9, 2015 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The government agrees to undertake one or more Regional Strategic Environmental Assessments in northern BC
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister of Natural Gas Development | July 9, 2015 |
| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | July 9, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Environment | July 9, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Natural Gas Development | July 9, 2015 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
That the BC government mandate an independent review of the Kinder Morgan pipeline proposal
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | July 9, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Environment | July 9, 2015 |
Environment
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
BC Government continues with the implementation of the new Water Sustainability Act which results in new regulations under the Act to ensure high environmental standards are achieved in the implementation; with a particular focus on environmental flow needs
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | July 9, 2015 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | July 9, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Environment | July 9, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | July 9, 2015 |
Environment
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
The BC government ensures transshipped US coal faces similar costs to BC coal producers
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Finance | July 9, 2015 |
| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | July 9, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Environment | July 9, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Finance | July 9, 2015 |
Forestry
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Government completes consultations with First Nations and makes necessary regulatory and/or legislative changes to implement final agreements for management in the Great Bear Rainforest
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | July 9, 2015 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | July 9, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Environment | July 9, 2015 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | July 9, 2015 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Aboriginal Affairs
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Explore avenues for greater cooperation between philanthropy and government. Possible opportunities to support social, capacity building, and environmental/resource outcomes.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Rustad, John | Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation | August 25, 2015 |
| Public Agency | Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation | August 25, 2015 |