Registration - Organization

The Co-operators Group Limited / Rob Wesseling, President and Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Organization name: The Co-operators Group Limited
Senior Officer Name: Rob Wesseling, President and Chief Executive Officer
Initial registration start date: 2020-10-23
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7454-3881

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 6

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 4

Version 25 of 25 (2025-09-10 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 25 of 25 (2025-09-10 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advancing flood resiliency, flood mapping, modernized disaster financial assistance rules, as well as calling for more public education programs on flood and climate risks to stress the urgency of the risks that BC residents face.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Environment, Infrastructure, Insurance
Advocate in support of policies and programs that mitigate and protect against wildfire risk. Contribute to the development of an existing buildings renewal strategy, with a focus on wildfire mitigation and resiliency initiatives.	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	Emergency Preparedness, Environment, Forestry, Insurance
Contribute to the framework of a stable and reliable sustainable finance market. Support policies that catalyze a broad societal partnership to improve community resiliency.	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	Environment, Insurance, Taxation and Finance

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

BC Financial Services Authority
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Finance
Forest Enhancement Society of BC
Forests
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Infrastructure
Public Safety and Solicitor General

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Rob Wesseling, President and Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

The Co-operators Group Limited

Address:
101 Cooper Drive
Guelph, ON N1C 0A4
Canada

Description of Activities

The Co-operators Group Limited (“Co-operators”) is a leading Canadian multi-line insurance and financial services co-operative. Our purpose is financial security for Canadians and our communities. Governed by 46 co-operatives and credit union centrals across the country, we provide financial solutions and security through property and casualty insurance, life insurance, wealth management solutions, institutional asset management and brokerage operations.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

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 received within the preceding 12 months based on the submission date requirements for this registration.

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

The Co-operators Group Limited is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Addenda Capital Inc.
- 800, boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest
  Bureau 2750
  Montreal, QC H3B 1X9
  Canada
Co-operators General Insurance Company
- 101 Cooper Drive
  Guelph, ON N1C 0A4
  Canada
CUMIS General Insurance Company
- 151 North Service Rd
  Burlington, ON L7R 4C2
  Canada
Federated Agencies Limited
- 5600 Cancross Court
  Mississauga, ON L5R 3E9
  Canada
Premier Canada Assurance Managers Ltd.
- 2900 - 550 Burrard Street
  Vancouver, BC V6C 0A3
  Canada
Premier Managers Holding Corporation
- 101 Cooper Drive
  Guelph, ON N1C 0A4
  Canada
The Sovereign General Insurance Company
- 3700-520 3rd Ave SW
  Calgary, AB T2P 0R3
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of The Co-operators Group Limited are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Kallie Fanson
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No