12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC / Katherine MacRae, Co-Chair

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2026-04-07

Who is lobbying?

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC (Address & business activities)

Katherine MacRae, Co-Chair

Government Funding

Did Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

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

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC is working together with the following other entities for the purpose of lobbying:

Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (Address information)
Back Country Lodges of British Columbia Association (Address information)
BC Commercial Snowmobile Operators Association (Address information)
BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association (Address information)
Boating BC (Address information)
British Columbia River Outfitters Assocaition (Address information)
British Columbia Snowmobile Federation (Address information)
Canadian Ski Guide (Address information)
Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC (Address information)
Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (Address information)
HeliCat Canada (Address information)
Indigenous Tourism BC (Address information)
Mountain Biking BC (Address information)
Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC (Address information)
Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia (Address information)
Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (Address information)
Wilderness Tourism Association of British Columbia (Address information)

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC 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 Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC:

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
Advocacy for Adventure Tourism	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	Conservation, Environment, Forestry, Mining, Tourism
Advocacy for use within BC Parks	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Tourism
Amending the Adventure Tourism Policy under the Land Act values.	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, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining, Tourism
Amend the Mines Act so that considerations and accommodation are given for tourism infrastructures and critical	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	Mining, Tourism
Amend the Parks Permit Policy to harmonize with the Land Use Tenures	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	Environment, Tourism
Amend the Tourism Act to reflect interests and policies within other ministries	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	Tourism
Creation of Adventure Tourism Branch/Agency/Crown Corporation	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 have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Tourism
General update on ministry structure and priorities	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Tourism
Introduction of adventure tourism subject matter for the continued success of adventure tourism.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	COVID-19, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Tourism
Land Act amendments and land use planning	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Small Business, Tourism
Lobby elected government officials, their staff and members of the BC Public Service on matters relating to Adventure Tourism business development and growth, policy, legislation and administration, government service delivery and fees.	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 Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Tourism
Outdoor Recreation and Commercial Recreation	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
Request for increased communications and involvement between ministries to help benefit adventure tourism when creating new adventure tourism policy.	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, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Tourism
Re-write of Adventure Tourism Policy	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Forestry, Mining, Tourism
Seeking clarification on any policy or regulation that directly impacts adventure tourism	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	Energy, Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining, Tourism
Seeking Essential Service for Angling Guides	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Tourism
Socio-economic and Environmental Assessment Guidance for Modernized Land Use Plans	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Forestry, Tourism
Update and/or amend policies directly impacting adventure tourism.	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, Fisheries, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mining, Tourism
Update on AT and economic benefit to 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	Economic Development and Trade, Small Business, Tourism
Updates on any policy impacting adventure tourism	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	Economic Development and Trade, Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Tourism
Wildfires procedure	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, Forestry, Tourism

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Creation of Adventure Tourism Agency/Branch/Crown Corporation	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Tourism
General ministry update on structure and policies	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Tourism

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Destination BC Corp
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Finance
Forests
Health
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Jobs and Economic Growth
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Trade to the Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
WorkSafeBC

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Scott Ellis
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 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: Yes
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Katherine MacRae
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 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: Yes
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Registration number: 1748-49
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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
2025-09-21	No	Katherine MacRae , Scott Ellis	Randene Neill, Minister \| Water, Land and Resource Stewardship	View
2025-08-01	Yes	Katherine MacRae , Scott Ellis	Paul Choi, Parliamentary Secretary \| Parliamentary Secretary for Trade to the Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Tamara Davidson, Minister \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Ravi Kalhon, Minister \| Minister's Office, Jobs and Economic Growth Anne Kang, Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Randene Neill, Minister \| Water, Land and Resource Stewardship	View
2025-05-30	No	Katherine MacRae , Scott Ellis	Nick Grant, Assistant Deputy Minister \| TSS - Tourism Sector Strategy, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Michelle Porter, Executive Director \| Lands Branch, Forests Tracy Ronmark, Director, Resource Authorizations \| Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Jim Standen, Assistant Deputy Minister \| BC Parks and Conservation Officer Service, Environment and Parks Colin Ward, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Water, Land and Resource Stewardship	View
2025-05-30	Yes	Katherine MacRae , Scott Ellis	Nick Grant, Assistant Deputy Minister \| TSS - Tourism Sector Strategy, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2025-05-22	Yes	Katherine MacRae , Scott Ellis	John Hawkings, Executive Lead \| Recreation Strategy & Service Transformation, Environment and Parks	View
2025-05-22	Yes	Katherine MacRae , Scott Ellis	John Hawkings, Executive Lead \| Recreation Strategy & Service Transformation, Environment and Parks	View
2025-05-22	Yes	Katherine MacRae , Scott Ellis	Colin Ward, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Water, Land and Resource Stewardship	View

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC / Katherine MacRae, Co-Chair

Who is lobbying?

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

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

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC is working together with the following other entities for the purpose of lobbying:

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

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC / Katherine MacRae, Co-Chair

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

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

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC is working together with the following other entities for the purpose of lobbying:

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

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC - Address & business activities

Adventure Tourism Coalition of BC / Katherine MacRae, Co-Chair

HeliCat Canada

Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia

Mountain Biking BC

Indigenous Tourism BC

Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia

Sea Kayak Guides Alliance of BC

Wilderness Tourism Association of British Columbia

Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia

Association of Canadian Mountain Guides

BC Commercial Snowmobile Operators Association

Back Country Lodges of British Columbia Association

Boating BC

BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association

British Columbia Snowmobile Federation

British Columbia River Outfitters Assocaition

Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC

Canadian Ski Guide