12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Ducks Unlimited Canada / Michael Nadler, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2023-09-12

Who is lobbying?

Ducks Unlimited Canada (Address & business activities)

Michael Nadler, Chief Executive Officer

Senior Officer in previous versions
- Brian Gray, Manager of Provincial Operations

Government Funding

Did Ducks Unlimited Canada request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? Yes

Coalition Members Information

Ducks Unlimited Canada is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

BCIT Rivers Institute (Address information)
BC Lake Stewardship Society (Address information)
BC Wildlife Federation (Address information)
Cowichan Watershed Board (Address information)
Elk River Alliance (Address information)
Farmland Advantage (Address information)
First Nations Fisheries Council (Address information)
Fraser Basin Council (Address information)
Fraser Headwaters Alliance (Address information)
Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (Address information)
Pacific Salmon Foundation (Address information)
Watersheds BC (Address information)
Watershed Watch Salmon Society (Address information)

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Ducks Unlimited Canada does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Ducks Unlimited Canada 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 Ducks Unlimited Canada:

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:

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Better aligning policy and regulatory environment with the needs of DUC's conservation business. This includes policy and permitting associated with the Ministries of Environment, FLNRORD and the Agricultural Land Commission.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Non-Profit Organization
Conservation of wetland, upland and riparian habitat.	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	Environment
Enhancing wetland conservation in BC through planning and regulatory measures.	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, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining, Non-Profit Organization
Raising awareness for the importance of wetland habitats and Ducks Unlimited Canada's work to conserve and restore wetland habitats; aligning policy to support delivery of wetland conservation, restoration, and stewardship.	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 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, Conservation, Employment and Training, Environment, Fisheries
Seeking funding for wetland conservation and stewardship activities; Policy and program recommendations regarding provincial programming and legislation relating to wetland and aquatic habitat conservation and stewardship.	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 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, Conservation, Environment, Fisheries

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 Walker	lunch	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-27	$25.77
Aman Singh	lunch	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-27	$25.77
Ben Stewart	appetizers/ beverages	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-26	$31.27
Bruce Banman	appetizers/ beverages	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-26	$31.27
Bruce Banman	Breakfast: buffet including eggs, sausage, fruit, yogurt, potatoes, and toast	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a breakfast for Liberal MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-28	$22.82
Bruce Ralston	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a luncheon for NDP MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-27	$13.29
Coralee Oakes	appetizers/ beverages	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-26	$31.27
Ellis Ross	Breakfast: buffet including eggs, sausage, fruit, yogurt, potatoes, and toast	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a breakfast for Liberal MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-28	$22.82
Fin Donnelly	lunch	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-27	$25.77
Fin Donnelly	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a luncheon for NDP MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-27	$13.29
Garry Begg	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Caucus luncheon for NDP MLAs	2022-04-27	$13.29
Harwinder Sandhu	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a luncheon for NDP MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-27	$13.29
Henry Yao	lunch	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-27	$25.77
Henry Yao	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a luncheon for NDP MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-27	$13.29
Ian Paton	Breakfast: buffet including eggs, sausage, fruit, yogurt, potatoes, and toast	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a breakfast for Liberal MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-28	$22.82
Jagrup Brar	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Caucus luncheon for NDP MLAs	2022-04-27	$13.29
Jordan Sturdy	appetizers/ beverages	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-26	$31.27
Josie Osborne	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a luncheon for NDP MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-27	$13.29
Kelly Greene	lunch	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-27	$25.77
Lorne Doerkson	appetizers/ beverages	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-26	$31.27
Lorne Doerkson	Breakfast: buffet including eggs, sausage, fruit, yogurt, potatoes, and toast	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a breakfast for Liberal MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-28	$22.82
Megan Dykeman	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a luncheon for NDP MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-27	$13.29
Michele Babchuck	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Caucus luncheon for NDP MLAs	2022-04-27	$13.29
Mike Morris	Breakfast: buffet including eggs, sausage, fruit, yogurt, potatoes, and toast	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a breakfast for Liberal MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-28	$22.82
Mike Starchuk	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Caucus luncheon for NDP MLAs	2022-04-27	$13.29
Pam Alexis	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a luncheon for NDP MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-27	$13.29
Renee Merrifield	appetizers/ beverages	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-26	$31.27
Renee Merrifield	Breakfast: buffet including eggs, sausage, fruit, yogurt, potatoes, and toast	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a breakfast for Liberal MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-27	$22.82
Rick Glumac	lunch	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-27	$25.77
Rick Glumac	Lunch buffet including options of chicken, beef, or salmon, plus salads, apple pie	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a luncheon for NDP MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-27	$13.29
shirley bond	appetizers/ beverages	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-26	$31.27
Shirley Bond	Breakfast: buffet including eggs, sausage, fruit, yogurt, potatoes, and toast	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a breakfast for Liberal MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-28	$22.82
Spencer Chandra-Herbert	lunch	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-27	$25.77
Susie Chant	lunch	Event to provide an update to BC government Ministers/MLAs and staff on wetland restoration in British Columbia and to discuss the current initiatives being worked on with government and how DUC can help the province achieve their goals of conserving and restoring wetland habitat.	2023-04-27	$25.77
Tom Shypitka	Breakfast: buffet including eggs, sausage, fruit, yogurt, potatoes, and toast	Ducks Unlimited Canada held a breakfast for Liberal MLAs in order to inform regarding our habitat conservation activities	2022-04-28	$22.82

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority Trust Fund
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Forests
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Municipal Affairs
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Real Estate Foundation of BC
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 Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Andrea Barnett
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Sarah Nathan
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Registration number: 9560-3984
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Lobbying Activity Reports

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?
Date	Arranging a Meeting	Lobbyists	Senior Public Office Holder, Position Title \| Ministry/Provincial Entity	Subject Matters
2023-10-19	Yes	Andrea Barnett , Sarah Nathan	Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Nathan Cullen, MLA for Stikine \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Lorne Doerkson, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Fin Donnelly, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Kevin Falcon, MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Rob Fleming, MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly George Heyman, MLA for Vancouver-Fairview \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Renee Merrifield, MLA for Kelowna-Mission \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2023-08-23	No	Sarah Nathan	Nathan Cullen, MLA for Stikine \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Kathryn Forge, Executive Lead \| EMBC, Public Safety and Solicitor General Lori Halls, Deputy Minister \| Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Eamon O'Donoghue, Associate Deputy Minister \| Forests Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Roari Richardson, Chief of Staff \| Minister's Office, Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation	View
2023-05-29	No	Andrea Barnett	Fin Donnelly, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2023-05-16	No	Andrea Barnett , Sarah Nathan	George Heyman, Minister \| Environment and Climate Change Strategy, Environment and Climate Change Strategy	View
2023-04-27	No	Andrea Barnett , Sarah Nathan	Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Susie Chant, MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Fin Donnelly, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Kelly Greene, MLA for Richmond-Steveston \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Aman Singh, MLA for Richmond-Queensborough \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Henry Yao, MLA for Richmond South Centre \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2023-04-26	No	Andrea Barnett , Sarah Nathan	Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Lorne Doerkson, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Renee Merrifield, MLA for Kelowna-Mission \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Coralee Oakes, MLA for Cariboo North \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Ben Stewart, MLA for West Kelowna \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Jordan Sturdy, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2023-03-30	No	Andrea Barnett , Sarah Nathan	Nathan Cullen, Minister \| WLRS, Water, Land and Resource Stewardship	View
2023-02-10	Yes	Andrea Barnett , Sarah Nathan	Pam Alexis, Minister \| Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Agriculture and Food	View
2022-12-21	No	Sarah Nathan	Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission \| Agriculture and Food	View
2022-12-21	No	Sarah Nathan	Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water Land and Resource Stewardship \| Water, Land and Resource Stewardship	View

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Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
Environment and Climate Change Strategy	$1,000,000.00	2022-03-31 to 2024-03-31
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development	$45,000.00	2022-03-22 to 2023-03-31
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development	$300,000.00	2022-03-20 to 2023-03-31

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Date Modified:: 2023-11-22

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Ducks Unlimited Canada / Michael Nadler, Chief Executive Officer

Who is lobbying?

Ducks Unlimited Canada (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Ducks Unlimited Canada is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

What is being lobbied?

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Who are the lobbyists?

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Ducks Unlimited Canada / Michael Nadler, Chief Executive Officer

Ducks Unlimited Canada (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Ducks Unlimited Canada is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Ducks Unlimited Canada - Address & business activities

Ducks Unlimited Canada / Michael Nadler, Chief Executive Officer

Watershed Watch Salmon Society

Pacific Salmon Foundation

Watersheds BC

BC Wildlife Federation

BC Lake Stewardship Society

Cowichan Watershed Board

BCIT Rivers Institute

Farmland Advantage

Elk River Alliance

Fraser Basin Council

First Nations Fisheries Council

Outdoor Recreation Council of BC

Fraser Headwaters Alliance

Received Government Funding