Western Forest Products Inc. / Steven Hofer, President and Chief Executive Officer - Registration - Organization - Lobbyists Registry - Office of the Registrar or Lobbying of BC

Registration versions:

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: 554575
Submitted by lobbyist on: May 4, 2016 04:10:18 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: May 4, 2016 04:15:12 PM

Designated Filer Information

Name: Demens, Don

Contact Information: 510 700 West Georgia St
Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1A1	604-648-4500
Canada

Organization Information

Name: Western Forest Products Inc.

Business Activities:

Timberlands manager and wood products manufacturer.

Contact Information: 510 700 West Georgia St
Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1A1	604-648-4500
Canada

Relevant Affiliates

The client has no relevant affiliates.

Government or Government Agency Funding

The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

Registration start date: May 4, 2016
Registration end date: October 31, 2016

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

Name:

Cass, Mike

Start Date: May 4, 2016

Inactivation Date:

November 23, 2016

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

Labour/Labour Relations

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

Discuss policies regarding workplace safety.

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Public Agency	WorkSafeBC		May 4, 2016

Name:

Demens, Don

Start Date: May 4, 2016

Inactivation Date:

November 23, 2016

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

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

Discuss policies regarding volume, competitiveness, and certainty for forestry operations on the coast of BC; advise public office holders about the company, its safe operations, and its economic contribution to the province.

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Staff of Minister		Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations	May 4, 2016
Staff of Minister		Premier	May 4, 2016
Minister	Bond, Shirley	Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training	May 4, 2016
Minister	Clark, Christy	Premier	May 4, 2016
Minister	Polak, Mary	Minister of Environment	May 4, 2016
Minister	Rustad, John	Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation	May 4, 2016
Minister	Thomson, Steve	Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations	May 4, 2016

Name:

Foster, Jennifer

Start Date: May 4, 2016

Inactivation Date:

November 23, 2016

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

Labour/Labour Relations

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

Discuss policies regarding workplace safety.

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Public Agency	WorkSafeBC		May 4, 2016

Name:

Janzen, Shannon

Start Date: May 4, 2016

Inactivation Date:

November 23, 2016

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

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

Discuss policies regarding volume, competitiveness, and certainty for forestry operations on the coast of BC; timber harvesting land base; First Nations access to timber resources and partnerships.

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Staff of Minister		Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations	May 4, 2016
Minister	Bond, Shirley	Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training	May 4, 2016
Minister	Polak, Mary	Minister of Environment	May 4, 2016
Minister	Rustad, John	Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation	May 4, 2016
Minister	Thomson, Steve	Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations	May 4, 2016

Name:

Spencer, Amy

Start Date: May 4, 2016

Inactivation Date:

November 23, 2016

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

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

Advise public office holders about the company, its operations, and its economic contribution to the province.

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Staff of Minister		Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations	May 4, 2016
Staff of Minister		Premier	May 4, 2016
Staff of Minister		Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation	May 4, 2016
Staff of Minister		Minister of Environment	May 4, 2016
Staff of Minister		Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training	May 4, 2016
Minister	Bond, Shirley	Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training	May 4, 2016