Review Registration - Organization

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: 520413
Submitted by lobbyist on: December 10, 2015 12:02:02 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: December 10, 2015 02:54:57 PM

Designated Filer Information

PRODAN, DAVID MILES  
107 - 1726 DOLPHIN AVENUE  
KELOWNA, BC, V1Y 9R9
250-762-9744
Canada  

Organization Information

BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE INSTITUTE SOCIETY  
NOT-FOR-PROFIT SOCIETY with core purpose to act as voice of the BC Wine Industry to champion the interests of the British Columbia wine industry through marketing, communications and advocacy of its products and experiences to all stakeholders.
107 - 1726 DOLPHIN AVENUE  
KELOWNA, BC, V1Y 9R9
250-762-9744
Canada  

Relevant Affiliates

The client has no relevant affiliates.

Government or Government Agency Funding


Name of Funding provider Amount in CAD$
Agriculture Science and Policy Division | Ministry of Agriculture $60,000.00
INVESTMENT AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION $28,000.00
Tourism BC $50,000.00

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

December 10, 2015  
June 7, 2016  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: PRODAN, DAVID MILES
 
December 10, 2015  
Inactivation Date: June 22, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Liquor Control/Alcohol

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Minister or key staff briefing regarding current status of the BC wine industry including continued support of key provincial policies specific to BC LCLB, BC LDB, BC wine industry: reduction of the PST from 10% to 7%; direct-to-consumer delivery; ad valorum; VQA program; minimum pricing; request for BCWI control on behalf of BC wine industry of additional BC VQA wine store licences (ie. re-activation dormant licences); continued support for establishment of BC Wine & Culinary Centre; BC liquor policy review recommendations, including farmers’ markets; wholesale pricing; 100% BC VQA wines in grocery stores; Bill-22 licences, auction and operating model; off site locations, etc.; recommendations for legislation and regulation changes with respect to the Wines of Marked Quality Regulation; winery control of hospitality pricing; continued direct delivery; etc.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Oakes, Coralee Minister Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch December 10, 2015