12-Month Lobbying Summary - Consultant Lobbyist

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia / Michael Surbey, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2023-10-18

Who is lobbying?

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Did Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (Address information)
BC Fishing Tourism Association (Address information)
BC Wildlife Federation (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)
Yellowstone to Yukon (Address information)

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia 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 Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia:

What is being lobbied?

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
Advocating for regulations and policies that ensure safe firearms use related to rifle ranges, hunting, trapping and recreational firearms use.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Conservation, Environment
A funding and management model for fish, wildlife and habitat management in British Columbia.	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	Conservation
Creation/dedication of funding, legislation and governance of fish, wildlife and habitat conservation in British Columbia. Supporting regulations, policies, procedures related to the above as well as natural resource use and conservation. Public access to public resources, especially Crown land, BC Parks, fish and wildlife.	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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Conservation, Energy, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Sports and Recreation
Ensuring and advocating for public access to public resources. Activities such as berry picking, hiking, camping, hunting and fishing are intrinsically important for British Columbians. Ensuring public access to the associated resources and to Crown Land.	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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Health
Focusing on public access to public resources, especially Crown land, BC Parks, fish and wildlife. Advocating for public access to public resources including activities such as berry picking, hiking, camping, hunting and fishing.	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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Conservation, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry
Funding for projects related to COVID stimulus for fish, wildlife, habitat and watersheds. The intention is to show government a number of shovel ready projects which promote restoration of BC's natural resources with the intent that government allocates some of it's stimulus funding towards these or similar projects which focus on fish, wildlife and habitat conservation (including watershed security). The projects range from proposals from First Nations, to Environmental Non-government Organizations, to government projects.	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
Habitat, fish and wildlife conservation. Pursuing legislation, regulation and policy changes which supports increased funding mechanisms such as dedicated license fees, reallocation of natural resource rent, setting objectives and managing for sustainable habitat, innovative approaches to citizen science, endowed post secondary chairs, government to government negotations, fish and wildlife conservation and governance models which focuses on restoring habitat, fish and wildlife populations. Meetings will included topics of species at risk management, impacts on biodiversity from industry such as BC hydro, logging, mining, ecotourism, hunting, angling, and roads.	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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Conservation, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Mining
Set-up meetings with MLA's to discuss relevant conservation concerns/issues affecting British Columbia.	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	Agriculture, Conservation, Environment, Forestry, Non-Profit Organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Lobbyists are required to provide information regarding gifts or benefits provided within the last 12 months to a public office holder they have lobbied. For more information, review the Guide to Lobbyist Gifts.

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
Adam Olsen	Lunch Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.			2023-10-18	$53.24
Aman Singh	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Bob D'Eith	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Brenda Bailey	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
brittany anderson	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Bruce Ralston	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Dan Coulter	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Dan Davies	Lunch Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.			2023-10-18	$53.24
Doug Clovechok	Lunch Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.			2023-10-18	$53.24
Doug Routley	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ellis Ross	Lunch Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.			2023-10-18	$53.24
Fin Donnelly	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Garry Begg	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
George Chow	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
George Heyman	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Henry Yao	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ian Paton	Lunch Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.			2023-10-18	$53.24
Jagrup Brar	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Jennifer Rice	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Jordan Sturdy	Lunch Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.			2023-10-18	$53.24
Josie Osborne	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Katrine Conroy	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Kelly Greene	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Lisa Beare	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Michael Lee	Lunch Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.			2023-10-18	$53.24
Michele Babchuk	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Mike Bernier	Lunch Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.			2023-10-18	$53.24
Mike Farnworth	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Mike Morris	Lunch Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.			2023-10-18	$53.24
Murray Rankin	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
nathan cullen	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Nicholas Simons	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Niki Sharma	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Renee Merrifield	Lunch Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.			2023-10-18	$53.24
Roly Russell	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Ronna-Rae Leonard	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Selena Robinson	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Susie Chant	Dinner Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.	2023-09-15	$59.60	2023-10-18	$56.37
Tom Shypitka	Lunch Reception	collective gift given on behalf of twenty-two organizations that make up the Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Coalition.			2023-10-18	$53.24

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
Columbia Basin Trust
Creston Valley Wildlife Management Authority Trust Fund
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Forests
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Northern Health Authority
Northern Lights College
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture
Parliamentary Secretary for Forests
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Real Estate Foundation of BC
Simon Fraser University
Thompson Rivers University
University of British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Who is the lobbyist?

Michael Surbey, Consultant Lobbyist (Business address and contact information)

Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Relevant Codes of Conduct: Yes, the consultant lobbyist does have in place an undertaking to comply with a relevant code of conduct

Individuals Hired by the Consultant Lobbyist to Lobby on Behalf of the Client:

No individuals have been hired or subcontracted to lobby on behalf of the client for this registration.

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 contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Who has provided 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

Registration number: 8082-4290
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Lobbying Activity Reports

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

No monthly Lobbying Activity Reports have been submitted for the last 12 months.

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Date Modified:: 2024-01-29

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Consultant Lobbyist

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia / Michael Surbey, Consultant Lobbyist

Who is lobbying?

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia 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 to Public Officer Holders

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Who is the lobbyist?

Michael Surbey, Consultant Lobbyist (Business address and contact information)

Who has provided contributions?

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

12-Month Lobbying Summary - Consultant Lobbyist

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia / Michael Surbey, Consultant Lobbyist

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia 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 to Public Officer Holders

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Michael Surbey, Consultant Lobbyist (Business address and contact information)

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia - Address & business activities

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia / Michael Surbey, Consultant Lobbyist

BC Fishing Tourism Association

BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers

British Columbia Trappers Association

BC Wildlife Federation

Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - British Columbia

Fraser Valley Salmon Society

Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association

Guide Outfitters Association of BC

Georgia Strait Alliance

Traditional Bowhunters of BC

Outdoor Recreation Council BC

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia

United Bowhunters of BC

Yellowstone to Yukon

Wildsight