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: 51694207
Submitted by lobbyist on: November 1, 2019 11:48:37 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: November 1, 2019 04:43:30 PM
Lobbyist Information
| Molinski, David |
| 520 Linden Avenue | |
|
Victoria, BC, V8V 4G5
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250-588-6056 |
| Canada |
BC Public Office Background
| Public Office Title | Description of Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Deputy Minister | ADM of Oil and Gas Division, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | 03/01/2004 | 06/30/2006 |
Lobbyist Firm Information
| OnPoint Consulting Inc. |
| 520 Linden Avenue | |
|
Victoria, BC, V8V 4G5
|
250-588-6056 |
| Canada |
Client Information
| BC Bioenergy Network |
| Established in April 2008 with a $25 million grant from the Provincial government, BC Bioenergy Network is an industry-led initiative that helps deploy near-term bioenergy technologies and supports research towards building a world-class bioenergy capability in BC. As steward to one of the largest forested areas on earth, BC is well-positioned to become a major player in developing green energy for the global bioenergy sector. The mandate of BC Bioenergy Network is to: Maximize the value of BC's biomass resources; Develop mission-driven research, development and demonstration projects; Reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions; Network and partner in BC, Canada, and internationally to advance BC's bioenergy sector; and Champion funding initiatives to support BC-focused bioenergy technology and applications. To achieve this, BC Bioenergy Network invests in capital and technology development/demonstration, targeted capacity building, as well as education and advocacy. These efforts promote the utilization of BC's biomass resources towards alternative energy ¿ specifically using waste streams in the agriculture, forest and municipal sectors to produce value-added products and energy. To date, BC Bioenergy Network has invested $15 million in 17 capital projects; $1.4 million into 12 capacity-building projects; and more than $375,000 into conferences, workshops and other educational initiatives. Finally, BC Bioenergy Network offers services to the bioenergy community, including: Bioenergy information and promotion; Conferences and workshops; and Contact facilitation and networking assistance |
| 500, 666 Burrard Street | |
|
Vancouver, BC, V6C 3P6
|
604-604-8894 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
| Name of Funding provider | Amount in CAD$ |
|---|---|
| Government of BC | $25,000,000.00 |
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Undertaking Information
| October 28, 2019 | |
| June 30, 2020 |
There are no other individuals engaged to lobby on this undertaking.
Lobbying Activities
Energy
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
The BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN) is developing a new BC Bioenergy Strategy that will position the organization to take leadership in growing BC¿s bioenergy industry to meet or exceed targets set out in the Clean BC Plan. It is anticipated that BCBN will request additional funding to support its mandate.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Cralk, Jason | Minister of Agriculture | November 1, 2019 |
| Staff of Minister | Diamond, Julia | Minister of Agriculture | November 1, 2019 |
| Staff of Minister | Fast, Christine | Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology | November 1, 2019 |
| Staff of Minister | Green, Dan | Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | November 1, 2019 |
| Staff of Minister | Hamilton, Chris | Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | November 1, 2019 |
| Staff of Minister | Lawson, Liam | Minister of Finance | November 1, 2019 |
| Staff of Minister | McColl, John-Michael | Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology | November 1, 2019 |
| Staff of Minister | Morrison, Whitney | Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation | November 1, 2019 |
| Staff of Minister | Renneberg, Tim | Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | November 1, 2019 |
| Staff of Minister | Sanderson, Melissa | Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | November 1, 2019 |
| Staff of Minister | Sather, Kelly | Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | November 1, 2019 |
| Staff of Minister | Zahynacz, Matt | Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | November 1, 2019 |