Lobbying Activity Report

6515-50389

Organization: Island Rail Corporation
Associated registration: 12098-6515-1
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-02-10
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2026-04-09

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Jack McLeod
Alex Stuart
James Woodyatt
Dave Hayden
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: John Rustad, Leader of the Official Opposition
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Island Rail Corporation (IRC) is engaging with the Government of British Columbia and the Official Opposition regarding the revitalization, acquisition, and long-term operation of the Vancouver Island rail corridor and associated rail infrastructure, including private sector ownership and participation in service delivery. Discussions include integrated freight and passenger rail services, rail-marine logistics interfaces, and intermodal transportation systems, including connections with the Port of Nanaimo and the Port of Port Alberni.

IRC’s activities also involve coordination with government regarding access to, use of, and potential transfer of rail infrastructure and related assets, as well as alignment with provincial transportation, economic development, and regional connectivity priorities across Vancouver Island and the province. Footnote1
  • 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
 Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Industry, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, International Trade, Mining, Regional Development, Tourism, Transportation Footnote1
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Dave Hayden
 
The above name is that of the most senior paid officer who is responsible for filing a Lobbying Activity Report for the organization (the Designated Filer), whether that person participated in this lobbying activity or not.
 
  1. Footnote1  Indicates new information that was added through a Lobbying Activity Report.
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