Review Registration - Organization

This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.

Registration ID: 502151
Submitted by lobbyist on: September 11, 2015 03:10:28 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: September 11, 2015 03:55:09 PM

Designated Filer Information

Jeffery, Rick  
1200-1090 W. Pender St.  
Vancouver, BC, V6E 2N7
604-891-1238
Canada  

Organization Information

Coast Forest Products Association  
The Coast Forest Products Association is the regional advocate and issues manager for those forest companies working within the geographic bounds of the B.C. coast. General areas of regulatory interest and areas of service include Aboriginal Affairs, Environment, Forestry, Occupational Health and Safety, Market Access, Sawmill Services, Security Services and Lumber Promotion programs.
1200-1090 W. Pender St.  
Vancouver, BC, V6E 2N7
604-891-1237
Canada  

Relevant Affiliates

The client has no relevant affiliates.

Government or Government Agency Funding


Name of Funding provider Amount in CAD$
Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) $200,000.00

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

September 11, 2015  
March 9, 2016  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: Jeffery, Rick
 
September 11, 2015  
Inactivation Date: April 4, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Aboriginal Affairs

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

First Nations Consultation and Accommodation ¿ recommend policy changes to Provincial approach to consultation and accommodation; clarify roles and responsibilities of forest industry and government; recommend changes to streamline processes and strength of claim assessments; advise on impacts of treaty offers; and advise on non-treaty agreements. First Nations Treaties ¿ recommend policy changes to the treaty process.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Rustad, John Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation September 11, 2015
Public Agency Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation September 11, 2015
Public Agency Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations September 11, 2015

Energy

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

BC Hydro ¿ recommend changes to BC Hydro rates, mandates and policies. Energy Policy ¿ recommend changes to energy policies as they relate to the forest industry.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bennett, Bill Minister of Energy and Mines September 11, 2015
Public Agency Energy and Mines September 11, 2015

Environment

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation ¿ provide recommendations and advice on proposed regulation changes. Provincial Species at Risk ¿ provide recommendations and advice on species at risk legislation, regulation and policy; work towards harmonize provincial and federal legislation; and provide advice on specific species at risk action and implementation plans. Water Sustainability Act - provide recommendations and advice on proposed legislation, regulation and policy. Wildlife Act - make recommendation for legislative, regulatory and policy changes to a range of items covered under the Wildlife Act. Sawmill Code of Practice ¿ work with government on development of this policy for emission regulation; land-based spill preparedness and response regime-ensure forest sector concerns are taken into account during development of regime;

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Polak, Mary Minister of Environment September 11, 2015
Public Agency Environment September 11, 2015

Finances and Budgets

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Budget ¿ recommend items for inclusion in the Provincial budget. Taxation ¿ recommend changes to taxation policy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister de Jong, Mike Minister of Finance September 11, 2015
Public Agency Finance September 11, 2015

Forestry

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Natural Resource Roads Act-Clarify and improve responsibility, liability, cost, safety and surrender aspects of road permit holders and road users. First Nations Consultation and Accommodation ¿ recommend policy changes to Provincial approach to consultation and accommodation; clarify roles and responsibilities of forest industry and government; recommend changes to streamline processes and strength of claim assessments; advise on impacts of treaty offers; and advise on non-treaty agreements. BC Timber Sales-recommend changes to mandate, policies and procedures and regulations governing BCTS; advocate for an increase in volume, number and representativeness of timber sales. Forest Act ¿ make recommendation for legislative, regulatory and policy changes to a range of items covered under the Forest Act. Forest and Range Practices Act ¿ make recommendation for legislative, regulatory and policy changes to a range of items covered under the Forest and Range Practices Act. Identified Wildlife Management Strategy - Review existing policy and recommend changes; Wildfire Management ¿ provide recommendations and advice on wildfire planning

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Thomson, Steve Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations September 11, 2015
Public Agency Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations September 11, 2015

International Trade

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Forest Innovation Investment ¿ recommend policy changes for the FII program and associated trade initiatives. Softwood Lumber ¿ recommend approaches to management, implementation and renewal of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Trade Agreements ¿ provide advice and analysis to the Province with respect to international trade agreements being negotiated by the Federal government

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Wat, Teresa Minister of International Trade September 11, 2015
Public Agency International Trade September 11, 2015

Name: Kiss, Les
 
September 11, 2015  
Inactivation Date: April 4, 2016

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Aboriginal Affairs

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

First Nations Consultation and Accommodation ¿ recommend policy changes to Provincial approach to consultation and accommodation; clarify roles and responsibilities of forest industry and government; recommend changes to streamline processes and strength of claim assessments; advise on impacts of treaty offers; and advise on non-treaty agreements. First Nations Treaties ¿ recommend policy changes to the treaty process.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Rustad, John Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation September 11, 2015
Public Agency Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation September 11, 2015
Public Agency Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations September 11, 2015

Energy

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

BC Hydro ¿ recommend changes to BC Hydro rates, mandates and policies. Energy Policy ¿ recommend changes to energy policies as they relate to the forest industry.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bennett, Bill Minister of Energy and Mines September 11, 2015
Public Agency Energy and Mines September 11, 2015

Environment

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation ¿ provide recommendations and advice on proposed regulation changes. Provincial Species at Risk ¿ provide recommendations and advice on species at risk legislation, regulation and policy; work towards harmonize provincial and federal legislation; and provide advice on specific species at risk action and implementation plans. Water Sustainability Act - provide recommendations and advice on proposed legislation, regulation and policy. Wildlife Act - make recommendation for legislative, regulatory and policy changes to a range of items covered under the Wildlife Act. Sawmill Code of Practice ¿ work with government on development of this policy for emission regulation; land-based spill preparedness and response regime-ensure forest sector concerns are taken into account during development of regime;

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Polak, Mary Minister of Environment September 11, 2015
Public Agency Environment September 11, 2015

Finances and Budgets

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Budget ¿ recommend items for inclusion in the Provincial budget. Taxation ¿ recommend changes to taxation policy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister de Jong, Mike Minister of Finance September 11, 2015
Public Agency Finance September 11, 2015

Forestry

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Natural Resource Roads Act-Clarify and improve responsibility, liability, cost, safety and surrender aspects of road permit holders and road users. First Nations Consultation and Accommodation ¿ recommend policy changes to Provincial approach to consultation and accommodation; clarify roles and responsibilities of forest industry and government; recommend changes to streamline processes and strength of claim assessments; advise on impacts of treaty offers; and advise on non-treaty agreements. BC Timber Sales-recommend changes to mandate, policies and procedures and regulations governing BCTS; advocate for an increase in volume, number and representativeness of timber sales. Forest Act ¿ make recommendation for legislative, regulatory and policy changes to a range of items covered under the Forest Act. Forest and Range Practices Act ¿ make recommendation for legislative, regulatory and policy changes to a range of items covered under the Forest and Range Practices Act. Identified Wildlife Management Strategy - Review existing policy and recommend changes; Wildfire Management ¿ provide recommendations and advice on wildfire planning

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Thomson, Steve Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations September 11, 2015
Public Agency Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations September 11, 2015

International Trade

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Forest Innovation Investment ¿ recommend policy changes for the FII program and associated trade initiatives. Softwood Lumber ¿ recommend approaches to management, implementation and renewal of the Softwood Lumber Agreement. Trade Agreements ¿ provide advice and analysis to the Province with respect to international trade agreements being negotiated by the Federal government

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Wat, Teresa Minister of International Trade September 11, 2015
Public Agency International Trade September 11, 2015