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: 51694207 Submitted by lobbyist on: November 1, 2019 11:48:37 AM Accepted by Registrar on: November 1, 2019 04:43:30 PM
Lobbyist Information
Molinski, David
520 Linden Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8V 4G5
250-588-6056
Canada
BC Public Office Background
Public Office Title
Description of Role
From
To
Assistant Deputy Minister
ADM of Oil and Gas Division, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
03/01/2004
06/30/2006
Lobbyist Firm Information
OnPoint Consulting Inc.
520 Linden Avenue
Victoria, BC, V8V 4G5
250-588-6056
Canada
Client Information
BC Bioenergy Network
Established in April 2008 with a $25 million grant from the Provincial government, BC Bioenergy Network is an industry-led initiative that helps deploy near-term bioenergy technologies and supports research towards building a world-class bioenergy capability in BC.
As steward to one of the largest forested areas on earth, BC is well-positioned to become a major player in developing green energy for the global bioenergy sector. The mandate of BC Bioenergy Network is to:
Maximize the value of BC's biomass resources;
Develop mission-driven research, development and demonstration projects;
Reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions;
Network and partner in BC, Canada, and internationally to advance BC's bioenergy sector; and
Champion funding initiatives to support BC-focused bioenergy technology and applications.
To achieve this, BC Bioenergy Network invests in capital and technology development/demonstration, targeted capacity building, as well as education and advocacy. These efforts promote the utilization of BC's biomass resources towards alternative energy ¿ specifically using waste streams in the agriculture, forest and municipal sectors to produce value-added products and energy. To date, BC Bioenergy Network has invested $15 million in 17 capital projects; $1.4 million into 12 capacity-building projects; and more than $375,000 into conferences, workshops and other educational initiatives.
Finally, BC Bioenergy Network offers services to the bioenergy community, including:
Bioenergy information and promotion;
Conferences and workshops; and
Contact facilitation and networking assistance
500, 666 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC, V6C 3P6
604-604-8894
Canada
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
Name of Funding provider
Amount in CAD$
Government of BC
$25,000,000.00
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Undertaking Information
October 28, 2019
June 30, 2020
There are no other individuals engaged to lobby on this undertaking.
Lobbying Activities
Energy
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
The BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) is developing a new BC Bioenergy Strategy that will position the organization to take leadership in growing BC¿s bioenergy industry to meet or exceed targets set out in the Clean BC Plan. It is anticipated that BCBN will request additional funding to support its mandate.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Staff of Minister
Cralk,
Jason
Minister of Agriculture
November 1, 2019
Staff of Minister
Diamond,
Julia
Minister of Agriculture
November 1, 2019
Staff of Minister
Fast,
Christine
Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology
November 1, 2019
Staff of Minister
Green,
Dan
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
November 1, 2019
Staff of Minister
Hamilton,
Chris
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
November 1, 2019
Staff of Minister
Lawson,
Liam
Minister of Finance
November 1, 2019
Staff of Minister
McColl,
John-Michael
Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology
November 1, 2019
Staff of Minister
Morrison,
Whitney
Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
November 1, 2019
Staff of Minister
Renneberg,
Tim
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
November 1, 2019
Staff of Minister
Sanderson,
Melissa
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
November 1, 2019
Staff of Minister
Sather,
Kelly
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
November 1, 2019
Staff of Minister
Zahynacz,
Matt
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy