Registration - Organization

Ecotrust Canada / Chuck Rumsey, President & CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Ecotrust Canada
Senior Officer Name: Chuck Rumsey, President & CEO
Initial registration start date: 2020-07-07
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7074-3614

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 69

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 8

Version 54 of 54 (2025-03-05 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 54 of 54 (2025-03-05 to present)

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

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Improvement of the province's current household energy efficiency programming targeting low-income, rural, and Indigenous populations.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Poverty
Policy and Program Recommendations for the design and implementation of a suite of programs supporting the affordability of energy access for low-income households across British Columbia.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Poverty
Policy and program recommendations regarding the government's economic stimulus response measures in the area of fisheries, seafood, and food security.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Fisheries
Raise awareness of Fisheries for Communities issues and supportive policy	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Fisheries
Reform of funding criteria and process for rewarding BC First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund for better alignment with the Clean BC plan's emphasis on electrification as a carbon reduction strategy.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
To discuss the need to phase out the use of gas in new buildings to protect public health and reduce emissions	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
BC Financial Services Authority
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Energy and Climate Solutions
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Chuck Rumsey, President & CEO

Organization Contact Information

Ecotrust Canada

Address:
312 Main St
Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2
Canada

Telephone number: 604-682-4141
Fax number: 604-648-9146

Description of Activities

Ecotrust Canada works with rural, remote and Indigenous communities toward building an economy that provides for a healthy and resilient natural environment; sustainable and abundant energy, food, and housing; prosperous and meaningful livelihoods; and vibrant and inclusive cultures. We call this approach building an economy that provides for life.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Given	Value Given
Abigail Uher	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Adam Olsen	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Adam Olsen	Two cans of salmon from skipper otto, bag of handmade tea from local indigenous woman and a toque	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$28.07
Adam Walker	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Aman Singh	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Andrew Mercier	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Anne Kang	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Ben Stewart	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Bob D'Eith	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Bowinn Ma	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Brenda Bailey	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Brittny Anderson	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Bruce Banman	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Bruce Ralston	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Coralee Oakes	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Dan Ashton	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Dan Davies	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
David Decolongon	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Doug Routley	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Elenore Sturko	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Fin Donnelly	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Garry Begg	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
George Chow	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
George Heyman	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Grace Lore	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Greg Kyllo	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Henry Yao	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Herb Pond	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Ian Paton	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Jagrup Brar	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
James Mack	Two cans of salmon from skipper otto, bag of handmade tea from local indigenous woman and a toque	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$28.07
Janet Routledge	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Jennifer Rice	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Jennifer Whiteside	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Jinni Sims	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Jordan Sturdy	Two cans of salmon from skipper otto, bag of handmade tea from local indigenous woman and a toque	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$28.07
Jordan Sturdy	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Josie Osborne	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Kalith Nanayakkara	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Kelley Greene	Two cans of salmon from skipper otto, bag of handmade tea from local indigenous woman and a toque	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$28.07
Kelly Greene	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Lurne Doerkson	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Megan Dykeman	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Michael Lee	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Michele Babchuck	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Mike Farnworth	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Murray Rankin	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Nathan Cullen	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Nathan Cullen	Two cans of salmon from skipper otto, bag of handmade tea from local indigenous woman and a toque	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$28.07
Nicholas Simons	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Niki Sharma	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Pam Alexis	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Peter Milobar	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Rick Glumac	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Roly Russell	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Ronna-Rae Leonard	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Ryan Braude	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Ryan Mitton	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Sean Bujtas	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Selina Robinson	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Shane Brinen	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Sheila Malcomson	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Shirley Bond	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Siyun Zeng	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Slim Milkie	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Sonia Ferstenau	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Stephanie Marshall-White	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Todd Stone	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34
Tom Shypitka	Seafood appetisers, venue rental, 1 glass of Prosecco	Event held on February 22nd for all sitting MLAs to raise awareness of issues affecting Fisheries communities	2023-02-22	$25.34

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

Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
BC Hydro	$10,000.00	2025-03-20
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)	$12,500.00	2024-05-27
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)	$12,500.00	2024-07-25
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)	$12,500.00	2025-03-27
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	$27,900.00	2024-03-26
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	$3,100.00	2024-06-25
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	$82,500.00	2024-07-24
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	$82,490.00	2024-11-21
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	$82,500.00	2025-02-06
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	$82,500.00	2025-03-26
Federal Government Summer Jobs Grant	$3,768.00	2024-09-16
Law Foundation of BC	$5,000.00	2024-11-04
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$23,782.00	2024-03-21
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$39,140.08	2024-04-11
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$75,628.79	2024-07-02 to 2024-07-03
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$56,390.06	2024-11-21
Real Estate Foundation of BC	$45,000.00	2024-10-31
Real Estate Foundation of BC	$15,000.00	2025-12-19
Service Canada	$11,405.00	2024-07-19
University of British Columbia	$18,460.00	2024-06-10

View all received government funding history

Coalition Members Information

Aboriginal Housing Management Association
- 100 Park Royal S #615
  West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
  Canada
Affine Climate Solutions
- 1200 - 555 West Hastings St
  Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6
  Canada
B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
- 4911 Canada Way
  Burnaby, BC V5G 3W3
  Canada
B.C. Poverty Reduction Coalition
- 312 Main St.
  Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2
  Canada
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
- PO BOX 19008 Walmer,
  Toronto, ON M5S 3C9
  Canada
Canadian Independent Fish Harvester's Federation
- 408 Rue Main Street
  Shediac
  Shediac, NB E4P 2G1
  Canada
Centre for Family Equity
- 123 street no address listed
  Squamish, BC V6R 3S3
  Canada
CoEfficient Building Science
- 321 Wallace St,
  Nanaimo, BC V9S 5B6
  Canada
Create Climate Equity
- 131 – 409 Granville St
  Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2
  Canada
Efficiency Canada
- 1125 Colonel By Dr
  Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6
  Canada
Heiltsuk Tribal Council
- PO Box 880
  Bella Bella, BC V0T 1Z0
  Canada
Innovation Building Group Ltd.
- 1005 Alpha Lake Rd #15
  Whistler, BC V8E 0H5
  Canada
Kambo Energy Group
- 409 Granville St #131,
  Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2
  Canada
Leq’á:mel First Nation
- 43101 Leq'a:mel Way
  Deroche, BC V0M 1G0
  Canada
Montroc Consulting Inc.
- 230 15th St W
  North Vancouver, BC V7M 1S2
  Canada
MoveUP – Movement of United Professionals
- 4501 Kingsway #301
  Burnaby, BC V5H 0E5
  Canada
Pembina Institute
- 555 West Hastings Street
  Suite 1124
  Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6
  Canada
Stand Earth
- 5307 Victoria Drive
  Suite 347
  Vancouver, BC V5P 3V6
  Canada
T.Buck Suzuki
- 301-3450 Uptown Blvd
  Tbuck Suzuki Foundation
  Victoria, BC V8Z 0B9
  Canada
Technology for Living
- 366 East Kent Ave S Unit 103
  Vancouver,, BC V5X 4N6
  Canada
UBC Centre for Climate Justice
- 231-1984 West Mall
  Geography Building
  Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
  Canada
UBC Housing Research Collaborative
- Peter A. Allard School of Law
  105-2034 Lower Mall
  Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
  Canada
UNIFOR
- 326- 12th Street, 2nd Floor
  New Westminster Office
  New Westminster, BC V3M 4H6
  Canada
Vancouver Native Housing Society (VNHS)
- 1726 East Hastings Street
  Vancouver, BC V5L 1S9
  Canada
Worker Solidarity Network
- 19-620 View St,
  Victoria, BC V8W 1Y5
  Canada
ʼNa̱mǥis First Nation
- 49 Atli Street
  P.O. Box 210
  Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Ecotrust Canada 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 Ecotrust Canada 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

Graham Anderson
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No