Registration - Organization

British Columbia Cattlemen's Association / Kevin Boon, General Manager

Registration Information

Organization name: British Columbia Cattlemen's Association
Senior Officer Name: Kevin Boon, General Manager
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 8282-4384

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 38

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 7 of 7 (2024-02-01 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 7 of 7 (2024-02-01 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

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocate for changes to the wildlife management that includes Apex predators such as Grizzly Bears and wolves	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation
Consider regulations for restrictions on recreation use on Crown Lands with agriculture based tenures that create destruction or destructive practices that harm the forage and ecosystems on the land base	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Agriculture, Environment, Forestry, Tourism
Develop a Livestock Water regulations under Water Sustainability Act	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Environment
Develop programs and funding to allow for more water to be stored on private and Crown Lands to help adapt to climate change and the sustainability of food production in the province.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment
Make changes to the application process for the licensing of ground water under the Water Sustainability Act	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment
Make changes to the Disaster Financial Assistance Criteria so that there is a higher income threshhold and allow businesses to apply	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture
Request amendments to the Forest Practices Act	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	Forestry
Request for regulation to restrict and enforce recreational use of off road vehicles on crown grazing tenures	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Agriculture, Environment, Forestry, Tourism
Request funding for the development of a Beef processing facility	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
Seeking funding to help fund an economic impact study on Veterinary shortage and possible opportunities for further education	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Advanced Education, Agriculture, Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets
To reinvest funding in the Highway Fencing Program for another 5 year term	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, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Infrastructure, Transportation
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Develop protocol and recognize the carbon sequestration value of forage production in British Columbia	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Agriculture, Colleges & Universities, Conservation, Forestry, Science and Technology
Outline expected delivery of the Watershed Security Strategy and implementation process including reconcilliation and stakeholder engagement	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Agriculture, Emergency Preparedness, Forestry
Outline the expected outcome of reconciliation under DRIPA as it pertains to and will affect stakeholders	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Request clarification on Governments strategy for implementation of DRIPA and understanding what Government s vision of reconciliation looks like	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Agriculture, Conservation, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
That EMCR work with Agriculture sector to develop and facilitate standardized training and permitting for producers during emergency evacuation orders.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Agriculture, Forestry
To understand costs associated with current and future budgets and strategy Government is using to ensure that objectives can be paid for.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Agriculture, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Forest Enhancement Society of BC
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Transportation and Infrastructure
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Office of the Premier

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Kevin Boon, General Manager

Organization Contact Information

British Columbia Cattlemen's Association

Address:
4-10145
Dallas Drive
Kamloops, BC V2C 6T4
Canada

Telephone number: 250-573-3611
Fax number: 250-573-5155

Description of Activities

British Columbia Cattlemen's Association is a not for profit organization that represents a membership of over 1100 British Columbian Cattle producers. We advocate on their behalf to help them understand and address the issues and requirements for them to produce beef on their farms and ranches. BC Cattlemen's also delivers programs for Government which are relevant ot BC cattle producers that help them to be sustainable.

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
Arif Lalani	Shirt	Commemorating the establishment of an official BC Beef Brand "Genuine BC Beef"	2021-01-18	$59.35
John Horgan	Shirt	Commemorating the establishment of an official BC Beef Brand "Genuine BC Beef"	2021-01-18	$59.35
Lana Popham	Shirt	Commemorating the establishment of an official BC Beef Brand "Genuine BC Beef"	2021-01-18	$59.35
Laura Code	Shirt	Commemorating the establishment of an official BC Beef Brand "Genuine BC Beef"	2021-01-18	$59.35
Pam Alexis	Cowboy Hat	Part of BC Beef Day Ceremony	2023-05-10	$67.00
Sam Godfrey	Shirt	Commemorating the establishment of an official BC Beef Brand "Genuine BC Beef"	2021-01-18	$59.35
Tom Eithier	Shirt	Commemorating the establishment of an official BC Beef Brand "Genuine BC Beef"	2021-01-18	$59.35

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

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Transportation and Infrastructure	$8,000,000.00	2024-02-01

View all requested government funding history

Coalition Members Information

British Columbia Cattlemen's Association is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

BC Cattlemen's Association Program Delivery Inc
- 4-10145
  Dallas Drive
  Kamloops, BC V2C 6T4
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Alex Kulchar
- 3139 Giesbrecht Pitt Rd
  Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2
  Canada
Brad Chappell
- 6409 Tsolum River Road
  Courtney, BC V9J 1P1
  Canada
Brian Thomas
- 3815 McLean Creek Rd.
  OK Falls, BC V0H 1R1
  Canada
Cheryl Monical
- 5262 Tatton Rd
  100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E1
  Canada
Cody Johnson
- Box 123
  Charlie Lake, BC V0C 1H0
  Canada
Erin Durrell
- 5955 West Fraser Rd
  Quesnel, BC V2J 6R2
  Canada
John Anderson
- Box 2332
  Merritt, BC V1K 1B8
  Canada
Jon Solecki
- 17297 Tatalrose Rd
  Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E4
  Canada
Judy Madden
- RR# !, Site 3, Comp13
  Dawson Creek,, BC V1G 4E7
  Canada
Larry Garrett
- 28654 Blackwater Rd
  Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A1
  Canada
Larry Rast
- 973 reclamation Rd
  Creston, BC V0B 1G7
  Canada
Renee Ardill
- Bag 6017
  Fort St John, BC V1J 4H6
  Canada
Roger Patenaude
- Box 403
  150 Mile House, BC V0K 2G0
  Canada
Ryan Scorgie
- 2448 Barnhartvale Rd
  Kamloops, BC V2C 6Y1
  Canada
Werner Stump
- 4471 Hickson Rd
  Malakwa, BC V0E 2J0
  Canada

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Renee Ardill
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No