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: 25285515
Submitted by lobbyist on: October 15, 2015 12:19:09 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: October 16, 2015 11:09:48 AM
Lobbyist Information
| McHughan, John |
| Suite 1000, 100 Sparks Street | |
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Ottawa, ON, K1P 5B7
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613-235-1400 |
| Canada |
BC Public Office Background
Lobbyist Firm Information
| Summa Strategies Canada |
| Suite 1000, 100 Sparks Street | |
|
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5B7
|
613-235-1400 |
| Canada |
Client Information
| Western Convenience Stores Association |
| The Western Convenience Stores Association was founded as a notforprofit organization in January of 2002 to provide leadership for the industry on key issues affecting owners,operators, employees and customers in Western Canada. The WCSA represents the interests of 6,500 gas and convenience retailers throughout the 4 western provinces and 3 northern territories, including their suppliers, distributors and stakeholders. The board is compiled of independent, affiliated and corporate chain retailers from the gas and convenience channel and associate members that provide input from suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers. The WCSA represents industry stakeholders to key audiences and builds strong relationships with municipal, provincial and federal governments. |
| 5-1146 Pacific Blvd | |
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Vancouver, BC, V1Z 2Z7
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778-987-4440 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Undertaking Information
| October 15, 2015 | |
| November 15, 2015 |
Other Individuals Engaged to Lobby
| Doyle, Lindsay |
Lobbying Activities
Finances and Budgets
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
To arrange meetings and discuss the implications of the contraband tobacco trade on B.C retailers. As well, to promote the passage of anti-illicit tobacco legislation. We will be pursuing the support of individual MLAs through emails and letter writing to support this legislation.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | Anton, Suzanne | Minister of Justice and Attorney General | October 16, 2015 |
| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Finance | October 16, 2015 |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | October 16, 2015 |
| Minister | Oakes, Coralee | Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction | October 16, 2015 |
| MLA | Ashton, Dan | Penticton | October 16, 2015 |
| MLA | Foster, Eric | Vernon-Monashee | October 16, 2015 |
| MLA | Gibson, Simon | Abbotsford-Mission | October 16, 2015 |
| MLA | Hamilton, Scott | Delta North | October 16, 2015 |
| MLA | Lee, Richard | Burnaby-North | October 16, 2015 |
| MLA | Morris, Mike | Prince George-Mackenzie | October 16, 2015 |
| MLA | Plecas, Darryl | Abbotsford South | October 16, 2015 |
| MLA | Reimer, Linda | Port Moody-Coquitlam | October 16, 2015 |
| MLA | Yap, John | Richmond-Steveston | October 16, 2015 |
Health
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
To discuss the implications of contraband tobacco on health in B.C and share information on study. To discuss proactive retail policies on ecigarettes in the province. To discuss the implications of flavour ban legislation on existing contraband tobacco issue within the province.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | Anton, Suzanne | Minister of Justice and Attorney General | October 15, 2015 |
| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Finance | October 15, 2015 |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Health | October 15, 2015 |
| Minister | Oakes, Coralee | Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Anton, Suzanne | Vancouver-Fraserview | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Ashton, Dan | Penticton | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Austin, Robin | Skeena | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Bains, Harry | Surrey-Newton | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Bing, Doug | Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Darcy, Judy | New Westminster | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | de Jong, Mike | Abbotsford West | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Farnworth, Mike | Port Coquitlam | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Fleming, Rob | Victoria-Swan Lake | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Fraser, Scott | Alberni-Pacific Rim | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | James, Carole | Victoria-Beacon Hill | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Lake, Terry | Kamloops-North Thompson | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Larson, Linda | Boundary-Similkameen | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Lee, Richard | Burnaby-North | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Plecas, Darryl | Abbotsford South | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Reid, Linda | Richmond East | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Reimer, Linda | Port Moody-Coquitlam | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Rice, Jennifer | North Coast | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Robinson, Selina | Coquitlam-Maillardville | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Shin, Jane | Burnaby-Lougheed | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Stilwell, Moira | Vancouver-Langara | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Stone, Todd | Kamloops-South Thompson | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Wat, Teresa | Richmond Centre | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Wilkinson, Andrew | Vancouver-Quilchena | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Yamamoto, Naomi | North Vancouver-Lonsdale | October 15, 2015 |
| MLA | Yap, John | Richmond-Steveston | October 15, 2015 |
Justice and Law Enforcement
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
To discuss the issue of contraband tobacco in a public safety context. To also discuss the possible introduction of proactive contraband tobacco legislation in the province.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | Anton, Suzanne | Minister of Justice and Attorney General | October 15, 2015 |