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: 915078 Submitted by lobbyist on: February 11, 2019 11:56:45 AM Accepted by Registrar on: February 11, 2019 12:31:51 PM
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
February 11, 2019
August 11, 2019
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
Albers, Rod
February 11, 2019
Inactivation Date:
August 13, 2019
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
February 11, 2019
Public Agency
Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
February 11, 2019
Public Agency
Finance
February 11, 2019
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
February 11, 2019
Name:
Ferris, Ray
February 11, 2019
Inactivation Date:
August 13, 2019
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 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
April 12, 2019
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
February 11, 2019
Name:
Gardner, Larry
February 11, 2019
Inactivation Date:
August 13, 2019
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
February 11, 2019
Public Agency
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
February 11, 2019
Name:
Gorman, James
February 11, 2019
Inactivation Date:
August 13, 2019
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 US, 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
April 12, 2019
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
February 11, 2019
Name:
McIver, Chris
February 11, 2019
Inactivation Date:
August 13, 2019
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 US, 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
February 11, 2019
Name:
Mycock, Jeff
February 11, 2019
Inactivation Date:
August 13, 2019
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
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
February 11, 2019
Name:
Seraphim, Ted
February 11, 2019
Inactivation Date:
July 2, 2019
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 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.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Public Agency
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
