Registration - Organization

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia / Louise Pedersen, Executive Director

Registration Information

Organization name: Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Senior Officer Name: Louise Pedersen, Executive Director
Initial registration start date: 2021-02-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7735-4071

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 15

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 11 of 12 (2025-05-21 to 2025-11-02)

Registration versions:

Version 11 of 12 (2025-05-21 to 2025-11-02)

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
Advocacy regarding changes to emergency provincial recovery planning for Interior Fraser steelhead.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Fisheries
Advocacy regarding developing an economic impact modelling project to support the outdoor recreation sector.	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, Environment, Sports and Recreation
Advocacy regarding developing an economic impact model to quantify the outdoor recreation sector’s significance and ensure it is reflected in policy and investment decisions.	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, Environment, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
Seeking adoption and implementation of an updated trails or outdoor recreation strategy for British Columbia.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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	COVID-19, Conservation, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Non-Profit Organization, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
Seeking funding and resources for provincial parks, outdoor recreation and recreation groups.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Conservation, Environment, Forestry, Non-Profit Organization, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
Seeking to change land-use practices and objectives to benefit public outdoor recreation.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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	COVID-19, Conservation, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Non-Profit Organization, Sports and Recreation, Tourism

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Environment and Parks
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Louise Pedersen, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia

Address:
PO BOX 763
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
Canada

Description of Activities

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC), a charitable society, supports and enhances British Columbia's organized recreation sector by advocating for its interests and strengthening its capacity. We work collaboratively with our members – provincial, regional, and local recreation associations and clubs as well as local governments – to help ensure that the public has reasonable and inclusive access to public lands and waters for responsible outdoor and nature-enjoyment activities.

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

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Environment and Parks	$100,000.00	2024-09-23

View all requested government funding history

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

BC Wildlife Federation
- 9706 188 St
  Surrey, BC V4N 3M2
  Canada
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
- 312 Main St #421
  Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2
  Canada
Guide Outfitters Association of BC
- 19140 28 Ave #103
  Surrey, BC V3Z 6M3
  Canada
Wilderness Tourism Association
- Not known
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
  Canada
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
- 200-1350 Railway Ave
  Canmore, AB T1W 1P6
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia 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 Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia 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

Louise Pedersen
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia	2021-02-04	current

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia

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

Louise Pedersen, Executive Director (Organization)

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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 1-15 of 15

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Heyman, Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Amandeep Singh, Parliamentary Secretary | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-02-09
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2023-03-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-24344 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-11-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2023-01-13
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-23078 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-11-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2022-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-22657 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Niki Sharma, Parliamentary Secretary for Community Developments and Non Profits | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-11-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2022-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-22655 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kelly Greene, MLA for Richmond-Steveston | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jim Standen, ADM | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-09-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2022-10-07
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-21112 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kelly Greene, MLA for Richmond-Steveston | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- David Ranson, Executive Director | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-06-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2022-08-11
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-20206 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lana Popham, Minister | Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-01-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2022-02-04
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-15927 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister of State, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2021-11-05
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-13706 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Roly Russell, Parliamentary Secretary | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-08-09
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2021-08-10
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-11707 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister of State | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2021-05-04
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-8682 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Katrine Conroy, Minister | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2021-05-04
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-8684 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kelly Greene, Parliamentary Secretary | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- David Ranson, Executive Director, BC Parks | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-03-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2021-04-04
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-7600 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister of State | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
- Matt Austin, Assistant Deputy Minister | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
- Lori Halls, Deputy Minister | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-03-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2021-04-04
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-7599 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Horgan, Premier | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2021-03-01
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-6539 View Lobbying Activity Report
Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Horgan, Premier | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Louise Pedersen
Posted date: 2021-03-01
Lobbying Activity number: 4071-6538 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2025-11-05

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Registration - Organization

Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia / Louise Pedersen, Executive Director

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 11 of 12 (2025-05-21 to 2025-11-02)

Version 11 of 12 (2025-05-21 to 2025-11-02)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Organization Contact Information

Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

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

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

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