Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Canadian Propane Association / Michael McKinnon, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Canadian Propane Association
Lobbyist name: Michael McKinnon, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2025-03-17
Registration status: Inactive
Registration number: 10820-5878

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 3

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 1 of 2 (2025-03-17 to 2025-03-26)

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
Advancement and further use of propane as a low emission fuel.	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, Economic Development and Trade, Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Municipal Affairs, Taxation and Finance, Transportation
Advocacy on propane-related policies and regulations	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, Economic Development and Trade, Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Municipal Affairs, Taxation and Finance, Transportation
Advocacy regarding changes to energy or environmental policies relating to the propane sector.	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, Economic Development and Trade, Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Municipal Affairs, Taxation and Finance, Transportation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
British Columbia Energy Regulator
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Finance
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Office of the Premier

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mining and Critical Minerals
Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities

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

Canadian Propane Association

Address:
406-410 Laurier Ave West
Ottawa, ON K1R 1B7
Canada

Description of Business Activities

The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) is the national voice of the industry, championing propane as a reliable and practical cleaner energy solution, offering a low-emission energy source that supports climate action goals while strengthening the economy and energy security. The CPA advocates for a favourable business environment, supports best practices, and works with governments and regulators to ensure health and safety. Through advocacy, training, and emergency response, the association helps industry members stay informed on regulatory and safety requirements while providing forums for collaboration.

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.

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Canadian Propane Association is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Canadian Propane Association 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 Canadian Propane Association are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyist Details

Michael McKinnon | Former Public Office Holder Positions in BC

Business address:
595 Bay Street
Suite 1202
Toronto, ON M5G 2C2
Canada

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 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

No records

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: Enterprise Canada

Address:
595 Bay Street
Suite 1202
Toronto, ON M5G 2C2
Canada

Canadian Propane Association

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Canadian Propane Association	2025-03-17	2025-05-31

Canadian Propane Association

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

Michael McKinnon, Enterprise Canada (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 1-3 of 3

Canadian Propane Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael McKinnon

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jagrup Brar, Minister | Mining and Critical Minerals
- Patrick Meehan, Chief of Staff | Mining and Critical Minerals
- Sam Godfrey, Chief of Staff | Agriculture and Food
- Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy | Energy and Climate Solutions
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-26
Posted date: 2025-03-26
Lobbying Activity number: 5878-40804 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Propane Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael McKinnon

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brittany Anderson, Minister | Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities
- Evan Brown, Executive Advisor | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-25
Posted date: 2025-03-25
Lobbying Activity number: 5878-40779 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Propane Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael McKinnon

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Hon. Lana Popham, Minister | Agriculture and Food
- Sam Godfrey, Chief of Staff | Agriculture and Food
- Gala Milne, Chief of Staff | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Hon. Christine Boyle, Minister | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Hon. David Eby, Premier of British Columbia | Office of the Premier
- Alyssa Hrenyk, Executive Coordinator | Office of the Premier
- Hon. Adrian Dix, Minister | Energy and Climate Solutions
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-17
Posted date: 2025-03-17
Lobbying Activity number: 5878-40713 View Lobbying Activity Report

List of Former Public Offices Held in BC

List of Former Public Offices Held in BC
Position	Period Held
Deputy Director of Communications Office of the Premier	September 2022 to November 2022
Communications Manager Office of the Premier	October 2019 to September 2022

Date Modified:: 2025-11-05

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Canadian Propane Association / Michael McKinnon, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 1 of 2 (2025-03-17 to 2025-03-26)

Version 1 of 2 (2025-03-17 to 2025-03-26)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) 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