Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Ducks Unlimited Canada / Dave Cyr, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Ducks Unlimited Canada
Lobbyist name: Dave Cyr, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2021-03-08
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 1250-4108

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 0

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 4 of 4 (2024-10-16 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 4 of 4 (2024-10-16 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will the consultant lobbyist be arranging meetings between a public office holder and the client for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Better aligning policy and regulatory environment with the needs of DUC's conservation business. This includes policy and permitting associated with the Ministries of Environment, FLNRORD and the Agricultural Land Commission.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Enhancing wetland conservation in BC through planning and regulatory. measures	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before 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	Agriculture, Conservation, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining, Non-Profit Organization
Establishing a policy to conserve wetland habitat in BC. Establishing funding programs to restore and conserve wetland habitat in BC. Establishing funding programs to support biodiversity conservation ion BC. Amending legislation to facilitate wetland and other wildlife habitat restoration.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before 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	Agriculture
Raising awareness for the importance of wetland habitats and Ducks Unlimited Canada's work to conserve and restore wetland habitat; aligning policy to support delivery of wetland conservation, restoration and stewardship.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before 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 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	Agriculture, Conservation, Employment and Training, Environment, Fisheries
Seeking funding for wetland conservation and stewardship activities; Policy and program recommendations regarding provincial programing and legislation relating to wetland and aquatic habitat conservation and stewardship.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before 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 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	Agriculture, Conservation, Environment, Fisheries

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority Trust Fund
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Forests
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Real Estate Foundation of BC
Transportation and Transit
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the outcome of this lobbying activity.
Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Client Details

Client Contact Information

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Address:
13370 78 Ave Surrey, BC
Surrey, BC V3W 0H6
Canada

Telephone number: 604-592-0987

Description of Business Activities

We are a non-profit conservation organization which aims to conserve wetlands and associated habitats that support waterfowl and other wildlife and provide numerous ecological goods and services. As a grassroots organization and registered charity, DUC works with many volunteers and partners with other organizations to conserve habitats in BC and across Canada. Today, DUC is regarded as one of Canada’s most trusted and respected conservation organizations, supported by more than 126,000 people. DUC works closely with many government, industry, Indigenous and community partners.

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
Environment and Climate Change Canada	$1,000,000.00	2022-03-31 to 2024-03-31
Environment and Climate Change Canada Strategy	$1,000,000.00	2022-03-31 to 2024-03-31
Environment and Climate Change Canada, BC Joint Venture Science funding	$160,000.00	2022-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fraser Delta Agriculture and Wildlife Funding	$112,500.00	2023-04-01 to 2026-03-31
Environment and Climate Change Canada, National Wildlife funding	$1,766,475.00	2021-02-22 to 2024-03-31
Fisheries and Oceans Canada	$5,000,000.00	2023-08-28 to 2026-03-31
US Fish and Wildlife Service	$30,741,519.48	2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

View all received government funding history

Coalition Members Information

BCIT Rivers Institute
- 3700 Willingdon Ave.
  Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2
  Canada
BC Lakes Stewardship Society
- 1257 Erskine Street
  Coquitlam, BC V3B 6R3
  Canada
BC Wildlife Federation
- 101 - 9706
  188 Street
  Surrey, BC V4n 3M2
  Canada
Cowichan Watershed Board
- 4335 Riverside Road
  Duncan, BC V9L 6M8
  Canada
Elk River Alliance
- 1111 2 Ave
  Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
  Canada
Farmland Advantage
- 3300 Johnston Rd.
  Invermere, BC V0A 1K4
  Canada
First Nations Fisheries
- 70 Orwell St. Unit 102
  North Vancouver, BC V7J 3R5
  Canada
Fraser Basin Council
- 1st Floor, 470 Granville Street
  Vancouver, BC V6C 1V5
  Canada
Fraser Headwaters Alliance
- 6005 Brown Road
  Dunster, BC V0J 1J0
  Canada
Outdoor Recreation Council of BC
- Po Box 28112 West Pender St.
  Vancouver, BC V6C 3T7
  Canada
Pacific Salmon Foundation
- 1683 W7th Ave.
  Vancouver, BC V6J 4S6
  Canada
Watersheds BC
- 355 Burrard St. Unit 460
  Vancouver, BC V6C 2G8
  Canada
Watershed Watch Salmon Society
- 128 W Hastings St. #210
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Ducks Unlimited 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 Ducks Unlimited Canada are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyist Details

Dave Cyr | Former Public Office Holder Positions in BC

Business address:
1141
Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8V 3K9
Canada

Telephone number: 250-213-1935

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Yes, the consultant lobbyist does have in place an undertaking to comply with a relevant code of conduct

List of Codes of Conduct
Code of Conduct Name	Code of Conduct Location	Name and Business Contact Information
Ethical Principles	https://www.publicaffairs.ca/who-we-are/ethical-principles	Public Affairs Association of Canada One Yonge Street Tornoto ON M5E 1W7 Canada 416-214-7837 paac@wildapricot.org

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Consultant has lobbied, or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this client, on or after 2024-09-21:

Yes

Has made a political contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	Yes
	Client:	No
Has made a sponsorship contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a recall contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No

Details of the political, sponsorship or recall contributions can be found at the Financial Reports and Political Contributions System (FRPC) website.

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

No gifts or benefits were provided to public office holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Cole Cyr

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: Cyr Consulting Group

Address:
1141
Fort Street
Victoria, BC V8V 3K9
Canada

Telephone number: 250-213-1935

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Ducks Unlimited Canada	2021-03-08	current

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Former Public Offices Held in BC

List of Former Public Offices Held in BC
Position	Period Held
Ministerial Assistant Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation ,Ministers Office	August 2006 to January 2008
Ministerial Assistant Ministry of Labour and Citizen Services ,Ministers Office	June 2005 to August 2006
Ministerial Assistant Ministery of Transportation ,Ministers Office	January 2004 to June 2005
Executive Assistant Agriculture ,Food and Fisheries and Ministry of Transportation ,Ministers Office	September 2002 to January 2004

Date Modified:: 2025-01-27

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Ducks Unlimited Canada / Dave Cyr, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 4 of 4 (2024-10-16 to present)

Version 4 of 4 (2024-10-16 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Received Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Ducks Unlimited Canada / Dave Cyr, Consultant Lobbyist

Version 4 of 4 (2024-10-16 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Received Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Name change history

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Dave Cyr, Cyr Consulting Group (Consultant Lobbyist)

List of Former Public Offices Held in BC