Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd. / Michael Bailey, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Lobbyist name: Michael Bailey, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2023-09-18
Registration status: Inactive
Registration number: 1054-5212

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 13

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 5

Version 5 of 7 (2024-03-15 to 2024-03-15)

Registration versions:

Version 5 of 7 (2024-03-15 to 2024-03-15)

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
Emailed a request for a follow-up meeting to advocate for assistance from the BC Government to advocate with the Federal Government of Canada for longer license tenures and a transition plan to move to land-based production.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, International Relations, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development
Had a Teams call to request assistance from the BC Government to advocate with the Federal Government of Canada for longer license tenures and a transition plan to move to land-based production.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, International Relations, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development
Had a Teams call to request assistance in arranging a meeting with Minister Brenda Bailey and the CEO of Grieg Seafood to discuss possible investment in BC as well as to ask for assistance from the BC Government to advocate with the Government of Canada for longer license tenures and a transition plan to move to land-based production.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, International Relations, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development
Requested a meeting with Deputy Minister Fazil Mihlar and ADM Kerry Pridmore to discuss the possibility of the creation of a significant number of jobs in BC.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, International Relations, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development
Requested a phone call and had a meeting discussion with Mr. Doug Caul, Hon. Brenda Bailey, Nathan Cullen, Hon. Murray Rankin and Doug White to discuss the federal aquaculture transition proposal and to discuss how Grieg Seafood can work together with government to ensure a viable aquaculture industry in British Columbia.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, International Relations, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development
To advocate for the promotion of Grieg Seafood's positive contribution to Salmon Farming in BC and Canada, including jobs, investments, economic reconciliation with Indigenous communities, current and future licenses and investments.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, International Relations, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development
To ask for assistance from the BC Government to advocate with the Government of Canada for longer license tenures and a transition plan to move to land-based production.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, International Relations, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is 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

Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.

Address:
#106 – 1180 Ironwood Street
Campbell River, BC V9W 5P7
Canada

Telephone number: 613-327-5700
Website: https://griegseafood.com/

Description of Business Activities

Grieg Seafood is one of the world’s leading salmon farming companies, targeting 120 000 - 135 000 tonnes of harvest in 2026. Our farms are in Rogaland and Finnmark in Norway, and British Columbia and Newfoundland in Canada. Our headquarter is located in Bergen, Norway. More than 750 people work in the company throughout our regions. Sustainable farming practices are the foundation of our operations. The lowest possible environmental impact and the best possible fish welfare is both an ethical responsibility and drive economic profitability. Towards 2026, we aim for global growth, cost improvements and to evolve from a pure salmon supplier to an innovation partner for selected customers.

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

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd. is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd. 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 Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd. are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyist Details

Michael Bailey | Former Public Office Holder Positions in BC

Business address:
#65- 4900 Cartier Street
Vancouver, BC V6M 4H2
Canada

Telephone number: 604-684-2228

Relevant Codes of Conduct

The consultant lobbyist does not have in place an undertaking to comply with any relevant codes of conduct.

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 2020-09-21:

Yes

Has made a political contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a sponsorship contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a recall contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No

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

No records

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: Western Policy Consultants Inc.

Address:
#65- 4900 Cartier Street
Vancouver, BC V6M 4H2
Canada

Telephone number: 604-684-2228

Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.	2023-09-18	2024-08-31

Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.

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

Michael Bailey, Western Policy Consultants Inc. (Consultant Lobbyist)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-13 of 13

Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-05
Posted date: 2024-08-01
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-36554 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nicole Normand, Administrative Coordinator | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-10
Posted date: 2024-06-27
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-36027 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-06
Posted date: 2024-06-27
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-36026 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Don Bain, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Lisa Dekleer, Ministerial Advisor | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-06
Posted date: 2024-06-27
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-36024 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-04
Posted date: 2024-06-27
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-36025 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Don Bain, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Lisa Dekleer, Ministerial Advisor | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Reamick Lo, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-23
Posted date: 2024-06-03
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-35418 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-15
Posted date: 2024-04-11
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-34024 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Kelly Greene, MLA for Richmond-Steveston | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jordan van Schaik, Ministerial Advisor to the Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Lisa Dekleer, Ministerial Advisor | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Michelle Babchuk, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lori Halls, Deputy Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- James Mack, Assistant Deputy Manager | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Kelly Pudmore, ADM | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Jeanette Lam, Director of Investor Services- Natural Resources | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-26
Posted date: 2024-03-06
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-32999 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kerry Pridmore, ADM | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-12
Posted date: 2024-03-06
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-32997 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lisa Dekleer, Ministerial Advisor | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-01
Posted date: 2024-03-06
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-32996 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kerry Pridmore, ADM | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Nathan Cullen, MLA for Stikine | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Kelly Greene, MLA for Richmond-Steveston | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lori Halls, Deputy Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- James Mack, Assistant Deputy Manager | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- David Travia, Executive Director | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Roari Richardson, Chief of Staff | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Lisa Dekleer, Ministerial Advisor | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-04
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-32496 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kerry Pridmore, ADM | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-20
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-31924 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Yvette Marquis, Executive Administrative Coordinator to Doug Caul, Deputy Minister to the Premier | Office of the Premier
- Niki McVicar, Administrative Coordinator to the Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Hailey Walters, Administrative Coordinator to the Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Connie Roberts, Administrative Coordinator to the Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Doug White, Special Counsel to the Premier on Reconciliation | Office of the Premier
- Fin Donnelly, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Don Bain, ADM | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-23
Posted date: 2023-12-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-31229 View Lobbying Activity Report

Michael Bailey, Western Policy Consultants Inc. (Consultant Lobbyist)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-13 of 13

Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-05
Posted date: 2024-08-01
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-36554 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nicole Normand, Administrative Coordinator | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-10
Posted date: 2024-06-27
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-36027 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-06
Posted date: 2024-06-27
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-36026 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Don Bain, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Lisa Dekleer, Ministerial Advisor | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-06
Posted date: 2024-06-27
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-36024 View Lobbying Activity Report
Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-04
Posted date: 2024-06-27
Lobbying Activity number: 5212-36025 View Lobbying Activity Report

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd. / Michael Bailey, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 5 of 7 (2024-03-15 to 2024-03-15)

Version 5 of 7 (2024-03-15 to 2024-03-15)

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

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