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: 1006692 Submitted by lobbyist on: August 13, 2019 10:12:55 AM Accepted by Registrar on: August 13, 2019 10:23:15 AM
Designated Filer Information
Ferris, Ray
858 Beatty Street Suite 501
Vancouver, BC, V6B 1C1
604-895-2710
Canada
Organization Information
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Wood products manufacturer
858 Beatty Street Suite 501
Vancouver, BC, V6B 1C1
604-895-2730
Canada
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Active Registration Period
August 13, 2019
February 13, 2020
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
Albers, Rod
August 13, 2019
Inactivation Date:
February 18, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Energy
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Ongoing discussions with B.C. government officials and senior executives and staff of B.C. Hydro regarding potential bioenergy and natural gas electricity sales agreements, electricity rate increases and conservation initiatives and related issues.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Public Agency
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
August 13, 2019
Public Agency
Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
August 13, 2019
Public Agency
Finance
August 13, 2019
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 13, 2019
Name:
Ferris, Ray
August 13, 2019
Inactivation Date:
February 18, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Forestry
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Ongoing discussions and consultations to ensure that industry and corporate interests are understood and taken into account when developing and adopting forestry and wood products manufacturing policies including area-based tenures, mountain pine beetle-related rationalization, timber sales and pricing and the general goal of ensuring predictable and fair policies. Worker safety initiatives including policies relating to wood dust risks. Discussions regarding interior revitalization plan and caribou plan for the northeast. Discussions regarding Bill 22.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Donaldson,
Doug
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 13, 2019
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 13, 2019
Name:
Gardner, Larry
August 13, 2019
Inactivation Date:
February 18, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Forestry
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Ongoing discussions and consultations with respect to policies affecting day-to-day timber harvesting and availability including timber sales, timber tenure reform, pricing formulae, First Nations consultations issues, tenure assignment issues, mountain pine beetle-related rationalization and generally ensuring that key policy makers are aware of the implications of policy changes on the forest industry and West Fraser. Management of forest resources including operating areas in aboriginal traditional territories.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Donaldson,
Doug
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
October 31, 2019
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 13, 2019
Public Agency
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
August 13, 2019
Name:
Gorman, James
August 13, 2019
Inactivation Date:
February 18, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Forestry
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Ongoing discussions and consultations regarding trade issues, the Softwood Lumber Agreement with the U.S., policies affecting log supply, B.C. Timber Sales, day-to-day timber sales, harvesting, timber tenure, timber pricing, First Nations consultations, wildlife species at risk, environmental regulation, mountain pine beetle-related rationalization and generally ensuring policy-makers are aware of the implications of policy changes on the forest industry and West Fraser. Discussions regarding interior revitalization plan. Discussions regarding Bill 22.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Donaldson,
Doug
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 13, 2019
Minister
Heyman,
George
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
November 26, 2019
Minister
Horgan,
John
Premier
November 26, 2019
Minister
James,
Carole
Minister of Finance
November 26, 2019
Minister
Mungall,
Michelle
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
November 26, 2019
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 13, 2019
Name:
Henderson, D'Arcy
September 30, 2019
Inactivation Date:
February 18, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Forestry
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Ongoing discussions and consultations with respect to policies affecting day-to-day timber harvesting and availability including timber sales, timber tenure reform, pricing formulae, First Nations consultations issues, tenure assignment issues, mountain pine beetle-related rationalization and generally ensuring that key policy makers are aware of the implications of policy changes on the forest industry and West Fraser. Management of forest resources including operating areas in aboriginal traditional territories.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
September 30, 2019
Public Agency
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
September 30, 2019
Name:
McIver, Chris
August 13, 2019
Inactivation Date:
February 18, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Forestry
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Ongoing discussions and consultations regarding trade issues, the Softwood Lumber Agreement with the U.S., policies affecting log supply, B.C. Timber Sales, day-to-day timber sales, harvesting, timber tenure, timber pricing, First Nations consultations, wildlife species at risk, environmental regulation, mountain pine beetle-related rationalization and generally ensuring policy-makers are aware of the implications of policy changes on the forest industry and West Fraser.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 13, 2019
Name:
Mycock, Jeff
August 13, 2019
Inactivation Date:
February 18, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Forestry
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Ongoing discussions and consultations with respect to policies affecting day-to-day timber harvesting and availability including timber sales, timber tenure reform, pricing formulae, First Nations consultations issues, tenure assignment issues, mountain pine beetle-related rationalization and generally ensuring that policy-makers are aware of the implications of policy changes on the forest industry and West Fraser.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Donaldson,
Doug
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
October 31, 2019
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
