Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Canadian Steel Producers Association / Zach Authier, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Canadian Steel Producers Association
Lobbyist name: Zach Authier, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2025-09-10
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 10615-6182

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 6

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 6

Version 1 of 4 (2025-09-10 to 2025-09-29)

Registration versions:

Version 1 of 4 (2025-09-10 to 2025-09-29)

Lobbying Information

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

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Budgets as they relate to infrastructure, including measures associated with economic stimulus spending as well as ongoing infrastructure spending programs.	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, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Economic and business conditions affecting the steel industry globally as well as in Canada and B.C., including monetary and fiscal policies.	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, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Industry, Internal Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Government policies and programs in relation to international steel trade and measures to improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry	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, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Budgets as they relate to infrastructure, including measures associated with economic stimulus spending as well as ongoing	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, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Budgets as they relate to infrastructure, including measures associated with economic stimulus spending as well as ongoing infrastructure spending programs.	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, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Budgets as they relate to infrastructure, including measures associated with economic stimulus spending as well as ongoing infrastructure spending programs.	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, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Economic and business conditions affecting the steel industry globally as well as in Canada and B.C., including monetary and fiscal policies.	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, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Economic and business conditions affecting the steel industry globally as well as in Canada and B.C., including monetary and fiscal policies.	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, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Economic and business conditions affecting the steel industry globally as well as in Canada and B.C., including monetary and fiscal policies.	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, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Government policies and programs in relation to international steel trade and measures to improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry	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, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Government policies and programs in relation to international steel trade and measures to improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry	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, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance
Government policies and programs in relation to international steel trade and measures to improve the competitiveness of the domestic steel industry	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, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Relations, International Trade, Mining, Taxation and Finance

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Energy and Climate Solutions
Finance
Jobs and Economic Growth
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mining and Critical Minerals
Office of the Premier

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Forests
Infrastructure
Transportation and Transit

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the outcome of this lobbying activity.
Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Client Details

Client Contact Information

Canadian Steel Producers Association

Address:
270 Albert Street, #402
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G8
Canada

Description of Business Activities

The Canadian Steel Producers Association represents the Canadian Steel Producing Industry. All members are primary steel producers or in related businesses in Canada.

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was received within the preceding 12 months based on the submission date requirements for this registration.

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

Canadian Steel Producers Association is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Canadian Steel Producers Association does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Canadian Steel Producers Association are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyist Details

Zach Authier | Has not held any “former public office holder” positions in BC, as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act

Business address:
730 View St
Suite 740
Victoria, BC V8W 3Y7
Canada

Relevant Codes of Conduct

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

List of Codes of Conduct
Code of Conduct Name	Code of Conduct Location	Name and Business Contact Information
State of Ethical Principles	https://www.publicaffairs.ca/who-we-are/ethical-principles	Public Affairs Association of Canada 1 Young Street, Suite 1801 Toronto ON M5E 1W7 Canada 416-214-7837 paac@wildapricot.org

Political, Sponsorship and Recall 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 2024-09-21:

Yes

Has made a political contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	Yes
	Client:	No
Has made a sponsorship contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a recall contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No

Details of the political, sponsorship or recall contributions can be found at the Financial Reports and Political Contributions System (FRPC) website.

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

No gifts or benefits were provided to public office holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

No records

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: Global Public Affairs

Address:
730 View St
Suite 740
Victoria, BC V8W 3Y7
Canada

Canadian Steel Producers Association

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Canadian Steel Producers Association	2025-09-10	current

Canadian Steel Producers Association

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Zach Authier, Global Public Affairs (Consultant Lobbyist)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-6 of 6

Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, Minister | Transportation and Transit
- Veronica Harrison, Chief of Staff | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-28
Posted date: 2025-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-46959 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Matthew Andrews, Executive Director | Infrastructure
- Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-29
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-45967 (amended from 6182-45696) View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-24
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-45810 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Parmar, Minister | Forests
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-24
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-45805 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Gavin Dew, Member of Legislative Assembly | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-24
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-45703 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Volk, Assistant Deputy Minister | Transportation and Transit
- Heather Hill, Assistant Deputy Minister | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-15
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-45695 View Lobbying Activity Report

Zach Authier, Global Public Affairs (Consultant Lobbyist)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-6 of 6

Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, Minister | Transportation and Transit
- Veronica Harrison, Chief of Staff | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-28
Posted date: 2025-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-46959 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Matthew Andrews, Executive Director | Infrastructure
- Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister | Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-29
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-45967 (amended from 6182-45696) View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-24
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-45810 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Parmar, Minister | Forests
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-24
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-45805 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Gavin Dew, Member of Legislative Assembly | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-24
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-45703 View Lobbying Activity Report
Canadian Steel Producers Association
Consultant Lobbyist: Zach Authier

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Volk, Assistant Deputy Minister | Transportation and Transit
- Heather Hill, Assistant Deputy Minister | Transportation and Transit
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-09-15
Posted date: 2025-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 6182-45695 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2025-11-05

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Canadian Steel Producers Association / Zach Authier, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 1 of 4 (2025-09-10 to 2025-09-29)

Version 1 of 4 (2025-09-10 to 2025-09-29)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

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

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address