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: 26992470
Submitted by lobbyist on: March 16, 2016 12:16:54 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: March 16, 2016 01:46:00 PM
Designated Filer Information
| McMillan, Ross |
| 400-163 W. Hastings | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H5
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604-647-6611 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| Tides Canada Initiatives Society |
| Tides Canada's mission is to provide uncommon solutions for the common good by leading and supporting actions that foster a healthy environment and just Canadian society. We advance our mission by: Creating opportunities to pool ideas and resources to solve complex environmental and social problems; Partnering with private and pubic sector donors to facilitative strategic grant making; Enabling charitable organizations and people with innovative project ideas to more effectively advance their missions; and Providing tax-efficient vehicles and solutions to amplify the impact and efficiency of their giving. |
| 400-163 W. Hastings | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H5
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604-647-6611 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
| Name of Funding provider | Amount in CAD$ |
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| British Columbia Arts Council | $37,000.00 |
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| March 16, 2016 | |
| September 12, 2016 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Agriculture
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Implementation of actions from Agrifood and Seafood Strategic Growth Plan related to sustainable local agri-food systems. Plan was recently released and looking for implementation and action in key areas of interest.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Letnick, Norm | Minister of Agriculture | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Agricultural Land Commission | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Agriculture | March 16, 2016 |
Agriculture
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Ensure interpretation of new Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) Act and regulations preserves agricultural land and encourages farming. Changes have recently occurred to the ALC Act and regulations. Policy interpretive documents are expected in coming months.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Letnick, Norm | Minister of Agriculture | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Agriculture | March 16, 2016 |
Education
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
School food programs: A new plan to improve access to healthy, local food at school and food-based education. Looking for a government commitment to take further action to increase access to healthy food at school.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Bernier, Mike | Minister of Education | March 16, 2016 |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Education | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Health | March 16, 2016 |
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Completion of Provincial Healthy Eating Strategy and implementation of actions related to access and availability of healthy food: Government is yet to complete and release Strategy; looking for implementation and action in key areas of interest
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Agriculture | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Children and Family Development | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Health | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Social Development and Social Innovation | March 16, 2016 |
Poverty
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Addressing food insecurity and poverty reduction: A new plan for action on food insecurity and associated health and social impacts. Looking for a government commitment to take further action to address food insecurity and income insecurity.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | March 16, 2016 |
| Minister | Stilwell, Michelle | Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Children and Family Development | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Health | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Social Development and Social Innovation | March 16, 2016 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Conservation
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Government makes a commitment to designate a protected area (conservancy or equivalent) in the Mt. Klappan region (watching brief)
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Bennett, Bill | Minister of Energy and Mines | March 16, 2016 |
| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | March 16, 2016 |
| Minister | Rustad, John | Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation | March 16, 2016 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Energy and Mines | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Environment | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 16, 2016 |
Conservation
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Government agrees to work with the federal Parks Canada to undertake a feasibility study for a National Park in the Flathead Valley, and agrees to designate a WMA in the adjacent Elk Valley
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | March 16, 2016 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Environment | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 16, 2016 |
Energy
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Regional Strategic Environmental Assessment in northern BC: The government agrees to undertake one or more Regional Strategic Environmental Assessments in northern BC
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister of Natural Gas Development | March 16, 2016 |
| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Environment | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Natural Gas Development | March 16, 2016 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
A new plan for action on Climate:Looking for a government commitment to take further action to ensure BC meets its legislated GHG reduction targets
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Finance | March 16, 2016 |
| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Environment | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Finance | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Office of the Premier | March 16, 2016 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Equalized costs for US transshipped coal vs BC coal: The BC government ensures transshipped US coal faces similar costs to BC coal producers
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Finance | March 16, 2016 |
| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Environment | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Finance | March 16, 2016 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Independent, BC Review: That the BC government mandate an independent review of the Kinder Morgan pipeline proposal
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Environment | March 16, 2016 |
Environment
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
BC Government continues with the implementation of the new Water Sustainability Act which results in new regulations under the Act to ensure high environmental standards are achieved in the implementation; with a particular focus on environmental flow needs
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | March 16, 2016 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Environment | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 16, 2016 |
Forestry
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Government completes consultations with First Nations and makes necessary regulatory and/or legislative changes to implement final agreements for management in the Great Bear Rainforest
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Polak, Mary | Minister of Environment | March 16, 2016 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 16, 2016 |
| Public Agency | Environment | March 16, 2016 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 16, 2016 |