Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

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Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited / Martyn Lafrance, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Lobbyist name: Martyn Lafrance, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2017-09-13
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 1671-3212

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 13

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 11 of 12 (2024-12-03 to 2025-11-24)

Registration versions:

Version 11 of 12 (2024-12-03 to 2025-11-24)

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
Advocate for a comprehensive, efficient and credible carbon offset system for B.C. that can enable further emissions reductions while helping to protect the competitiveness of industry.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Taxation and Finance
Advocate for habitat and population management actions to meet recovery goals whilst accounting for access to existing PNG resources.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Taxation and Finance
Advocate for policies to support a robust regulatory framework to support carbon capture and storage.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation 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, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Advocate for policies to support low-carbon hydrogen production.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation 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, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Infrastructure, Taxation and Finance
Advocating for a robust Clean B.C. Industrial Incentive program that protects Emissions Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) industries to prevent carbon and job leakage.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, International Trade, Taxation and Finance
Advocating for long-term, predictable and stable BC Hydro rates to improve economic feasibility of upstream and downstream energy industry electrification.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Industry, Infrastructure, Taxation and Finance
Engagement on Land Act amendments to enable agreements with Indigenous Governing Bodies to share decision-making about public land use.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Energy, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Policy recommendations regarding natural gas development and export, specifically competitive fiscal and carbon policies.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Taxation and Finance

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

British Columbia Energy Regulator
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Finance
Forests
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Office of the Premier
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is contingent on the outcome of this lobbying activity.
Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Client Details

Client Contact Information

Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited

Address:
Suite 3750, 421 7 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 4K9
Canada

Website: https://www.woodside.com.au/

Description of Business Activities

Integrated upstream supplier of energy. LNG operations and natural gas production. 50 percent joint venture partner (non-op) in Kitimat LNG. Member of Rockies LNG Partnership.

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 requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

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

Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited 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 Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyist Details

Martyn Lafrance | Former Public Office Holder Positions in BC

Business address:
76 Chaparral Valley Green SE
Calgary, AB T2X 0P6
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
Woodside Energy Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy	https://www.woodside.com.au/docs/default-source/about-us-documents/corporate-governance/woodside-policies-and-code-of-conduct/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy.pdf	Woodside Energy Suite 3750 421 7th Ave SW Calgary AB T2P4K9 Canada 587-956-0916 martyn.lafrance@woodside.com.au

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:	No
	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

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

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Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited	2017-09-13	current

Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited

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

Martyn Lafrance (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 1-13 of 13

Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-06-05
Posted date: 2025-06-12
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-43178 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lori Halls, Deputy Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Peter Pokorny, Deputy Minister | Energy and Climate Solutions
- Tom McCarthy, Deputy Minister | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Michelle Carr, Commissioner & Chief Executive Officer | British Columbia Energy Regulator
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-01-15
Posted date: 2025-01-28
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-39004 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Nathaniel Amann-Blake, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-23
Posted date: 2024-06-05
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-35439 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathaniel Amann-Blake, Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy Resources Division | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-02
Posted date: 2024-12-03
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-35105 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-05
Posted date: 2024-02-12
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-32234 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Shannon Baskerville, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Lori Halls, Deputy Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Kevin Jardine, Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Michelle Carr, Chief Executive Officer | British Columbia Energy Regulator
- Nathaniel Amman-Blake, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Don Craig, Deputy Minister | Forests
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-16
Posted date: 2023-11-20
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-30640 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-16
Posted date: 2023-05-18
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-26361 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- Lori Halls, Deputy Minister | Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-02-24
Posted date: 2023-02-27
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-23961 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Douglas Bourhill, Director | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-06-30
Posted date: 2022-07-19
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-19984 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Douglas Bourhill, Director | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Michael Huck, Northeast Resource Management and Major Projects | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-06-01
Posted date: 2022-07-12
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-19635 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Geoff Turner, Executive Director | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-26
Posted date: 2022-05-10
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-18131 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- May Mah-Paulson, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-01
Posted date: 2021-06-10
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-9902 View Lobbying Activity Report
Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited
Consultant Lobbyist: Martyn Lafrance

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Jardine, Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Jeremy Hewitt, Assistant Deputy Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Les MacLaren, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-03-12
Posted date: 2021-03-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3212-7432 View Lobbying Activity Report

List of Former Public Offices Held in BC

List of Former Public Offices Held in BC
Position	Period Held
Chief of Staff to Minister Ministry of Justice and Attorney General ,Minister's Office	October 2016 to July 2017
Chief of Staff to Minister Ministry of Health ,Minister's Office	February 2016 to October 2016

Date Modified:: 2025-11-05

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Woodside Energy International (Canada) Limited / Martyn Lafrance, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 11 of 12 (2024-12-03 to 2025-11-24)

Version 11 of 12 (2024-12-03 to 2025-11-24)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

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