12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Foundation / Jodi Hilty, President and Chief Scientist

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-03-20

Who is lobbying?

Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Foundation (Address & business activities)

Jodi Hilty, President and Chief Scientist

Government Funding

Did Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Foundation request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? Yes

Coalition Members Information

Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Foundation is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (Address information)
BC Fishing Tourism Association (Address information)
British Columbia Trappers Association (Address information)
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - British Columbia (Address information)
Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC (Address information)
Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association (Address information)
Fraser Valley Salmon Society (Address information)
Georgia Strait Alliance (Address information)
Guide Outfitters Association of BC (Address information)
Outdoor Recreation Council BC (Address information)
Traditional Bowhunters of BC (Address information)
United Bowhunters of BC (Address information)
Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia (Address information)
Wildsight (Address information)

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Foundation does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Foundation are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Foundation:

What is being lobbied?

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

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Old Growth Policy: Y2Y will advocate for BC to adopt the recommendations of the A Future for Old Forests report and engage senior public officer holders around the protection of Old Growth forest in BC.	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	Conservation, Environment, Forestry
Wildlife-friendly roads: Y2Y will lobby the BC Ministry of Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to develop, fund and substantially implement an integrated plan for wildlife mitigation along Highway 3 between Sparwood, BC and the Alberta border. Y2Y will advocate that the plan includes at least one major overpass and several smaller pieces of new infrastructure, as well as improvements to existing bridges to make it easier for wildlife to travel beneath them.	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	Conservation, Transportation
Y2Y will advocate for science-based legislation to protect species at risk and critical wildlife habitat, and will provide briefings and reports on research conducted on best-case scenario planning, habitat protection, Indigenous-led conservation of species at risk, and other related research from Y2Y staff, partners, and unaffiliated scientists and institutions.	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	Conservation, Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Y2Y will advocate for the end to construction of the Site C dam project and the reclamation and restoration of the Peace River Valley.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Energy, Environment
Y2Y will engage with Senior Office Holders to advocate for comprehensive caribou recovery plans during the Herd Planning process, for the protection of critical habitat for caribou and other species at risk, and for the scheduled implementation of the Intergovernmental Partnership Agreement for the Recovery of Central Mountain Caribou. Y2Y will provide briefings and reports on research conducted on caribou recovery, habitat destruction and protection, and other related research from Y2Y staff, partners, and unaffiliated scientists and institutions.	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, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining, Science and Technology, Tourism, Transportation
Y2Y will oppose development and tenures on landscapes where there is a significant adverse impact to wildlife, habitat, and connectivity, backed by science and traditional knowledge.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Environment, Forestry
Y2Y will provide research and reports on best practices for land-use planning, conservation, connectivity, recreation ecology, and other science and social science.	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, Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Y2Y will support Indigenous-led conservation proposals and advocate for the creation of Indigenous-led Protected Areas as part of Canada's strategy to protect 25% of lands by 2025 and 30% by 2030.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

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
Adam Olsen	Lunch - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Lunch Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Aman Singh	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Bob D'Eith	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Brenda Bailey	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Brittny Anderson	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Bruce Ralston	British Columbia Magazine	Highlighting article on the situation for endangered species and caribou in BC.	2020-07-10	$7.99
Bruce Ralston	Pewter Caribou Pin	Commemoration of one-year anniversary of signing of Partnership Agreement for caribou.	2021-02-18	$11.37
Bruce Ralston	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Claire Trevena	British Columbia Magazine	Highlighting article on the situation for endangered species and caribou in BC.	2020-07-10	$7.99
Dan Coulter	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Dan Davies	Lunch - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Lunch Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
David Muter	Pewter Caribou Pin	Commemoration of one-year anniversary of signing of Partnership Agreement for caribou.	2021-02-18	$11.37
Doug Clovechok	Lunch - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Lunch Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Doug Donaldson	British Columbia Magazine	Highlighting article on the situation for endangered species and caribou in BC.	2020-07-10	$7.99
Doug Routley	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ellis Ross	Lunch - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Lunch Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Fin Donnelly	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Garry Begg	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
George Chow	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
George Heyman	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
George Heyman	Pewter Caribou Pin	Commemoration of one-year anniversary of signing of Partnership Agreement for caribou.	2021-02-18	$11.37
George Heyman	British Columbia Magazine	Highlighting article on the situation for endangered species and caribou in BC.	2020-07-10	$7.99
Henry Yao	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ian Paton	Lunch - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Lunch Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Jagrup Brar	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Jennifer McGuire	Pewter Caribou Pin	Commemoration of one-year anniversary of signing of Partnership Agreement for caribou.	2021-02-18	$11.37
Jennifer Rice	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
John Horgan	British Columbia Magazine	Highlighting article on the situation for endangered species and caribou in BC.	2020-07-10	$7.99
John Horgan	Pewter Caribou Pin	Commemoration of one-year anniversary of signing of Partnership Agreement for caribou.	2021-02-18	$11.37
Jordan Sturdy	Lunch - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Lunch Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Josie Osborne	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Katrine Conroy	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Kelly Greene	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Lana Popham	British Columbia Magazine	Highlighting article on the situation for endangered species and caribou in BC.	2020-07-10	$7.99
Lisa Beare	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Michael Lee	Lunch - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Lunch Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Michele Babchuk	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Mike Bernier	Lunch - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Lunch Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Mike far	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Mike Morris	Lunch - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Lunch Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50
Murray Rankin	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Nathan Cullen	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Nicholas Simons	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Niki Sharma	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ravi Kahlon	Pewter Caribou Pin	Commemoration of one-year anniversary of signing of Partnership Agreement for caribou.	2021-02-18	$11.37
Roly Russell	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ronna-Rae Leonard	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Scott Fraser	British Columbia Magazine	Highlighting article on the situation for endangered species and caribou in BC.	2020-07-10	$7.99
Selina Robinson	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Susie Chant	Dinner - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Dinner Reception	2023-10-18	$56.37
Tom Shypitka	Lunch - appetizers and buffet at Hotel Grand Pacific	BC Fish and Wildlife Coalition Lunch Reception	2023-10-18	$22.50

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
Children and Family Development
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Forests
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainable Economy
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Infrastructure
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
- Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
- Land, Water and Resource Stewardship
- Minister of State for Infrastructure
- Minister of State for Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Tim Burkhart
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No