Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

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Conair Group Inc. / Michael Bailey, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Conair Group Inc.
Lobbyist name: Michael Bailey, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2021-05-12
Registration status: Inactive
Registration number: 1054-4190

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 30

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 9 of 12 (2023-07-05 to 2023-08-31)

Registration versions:

Version 9 of 12 (2023-07-05 to 2023-08-31)

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

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocating for policy, program, regulation, budget and consultation processes relevant to Conair’s business interests such as BC Wildfire Service plan, the development of the future BC Wildfire Service plan including ongoing investigations into emerging and future fire suppression systems and technologies that could benefit the safety, effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of the BC Wildfire Service, carbon emissions reduction plans, and future aerial firefighting services procurement processes.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Forestry
Had a Teams call in order to advocate for support to persuade the Government of Canada to procure a fleet of Conair Dash 8-400MRE Aerial Response Aircraft	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Forestry
Had a Teams call in order to advocate for support to persuade the Government of Canada to procure a fleet of Conair Dash 8-400MRE Aerial Response Aircraft.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Forestry
Had a Teams call to advocate for the development of a national fleet of rapid-reaction aircraft assets	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Forestry
Requested a meeting to discuss concerns around interprovincial trade barriers	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Forestry
Requested a meeting with Hon. Ravi Kahlon, Hon. George Chow to ask them to recommend to the Premier that he calls Prime Minister Trudeau to ask them to honour his election promise ot $450 million for Conair-made fire fighting aircraft	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Forestry
Requested a meeting with Minister Ma to advocate for the adoption of Conair's CARE Program by the Federal and Provincial Governments	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Forestry
Spoke to Ms. Luscombe and Ms. Roberts in order to advocate for the Government of Canada to procure a fleet of Conair Dash 8-400MRE Aerial Response Aircraft	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Forestry
To advocate for the adoption of Conair’s CARE Program by the Federal and Provincial Governments	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Forestry

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Public Safety and Solicitor General

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the outcome of this lobbying activity.
Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Client Details

Client Contact Information

Conair Group Inc.

Address:
1510 Tower St.
Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H5
Canada

Website: www.conair.ca

Description of Business Activities

Conair Group Inc. (Conair) is the world leader in specialty aircraft operations, delivering a comprehensive range of purpose-engineered, aerial firefighting, multi-role aircraft and services worldwide. Conair manufactures modified RJ85, Q400M, and Q400AT aircraft for use in aerial firefighting and transporting people/cargo in support of emergency response operations. Conair is the world’s most experienced aerial firefighting operator and holds hundreds of supplemental type certificates (STC) for modification of aircraft into aerial firefighting aircraft as well as multi-role configurations suitable for passenger, cargo flight missions.

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

Conair Group Inc. is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Conair Group Inc. 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 Conair Group Inc. are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyist Details

Michael Bailey | Former Public Office Holder Positions in BC

Business address:
#65- 4900 Cartier Street
Vancouver, BC V6M 4H2
Canada

Relevant Codes of Conduct

The consultant lobbyist does not have in place an undertaking to comply with any relevant codes of conduct.

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 2020-09-21:

Yes

Has made a political contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a sponsorship contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a recall contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21:	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

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: WPC Inc.

Address:
#65- 4900 Cartier Street
Vancouver, BC V6M 4H2
Canada

Return to British Columbia Housing Management Commission in Lobbying Activity Reports in: October 2023

Conair Group Inc.

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Conair Group Inc.	2021-05-12	2025-09-30

Conair Group Inc.

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

Michael Bailey, WPC Inc. (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 1-30 of 30

Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nubwa Wathanafa, Ministerial Advisor | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-06-27
Posted date: 2025-07-10
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-43903 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Farid Azar, Chief of Staff | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Nathan Nankivell, Assistant Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Paul Pawlowski, Assistant Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Sean Darling, Executive Director | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Jeff Rafuse, Director | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-29
Posted date: 2025-06-06
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-42937 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jeff Rafuse, Director | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Savannah Tuck, Strategy Officer | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Noor Subeh, Manager | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-07
Posted date: 2025-05-01
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-41797 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Nankivell, Assistant Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Paul Pawlowski, Assistant Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Sean Darling, Executive Director | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Jeff Rafuse, Director | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Noor Subek, Industry Development | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-06
Posted date: 2025-04-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-41272 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tiffany Mai, Administrative Coordinator | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-02-10
Posted date: 2025-02-27
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-39965 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Niki McVicar, Administrative Coordinator | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Genita Alexander, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister of Jobs Economic Development and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-01-27
Posted date: 2025-02-03
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-39072 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kerry Pridmore, Assistant Deputy Minister, | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Steve Anderso, Executive Director | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Bowinn Ma, MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ian Meier, Assistant Deputy Minister | Forests
- Mack McCorkindale, Executive Assistant to the Minister | Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
- Matt Domario, Executive Assistant to the Minister | Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
- Madeline Maley, Assistant Deputy Minister | Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-23
Posted date: 2023-07-05
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-27208 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Andrew Barrett, Ministerial Advisor to the Hon. Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness | Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-04-20
Posted date: 2023-05-01
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-25611 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Karen McArthur, Senior Executive Assistant to the Minister of Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat | Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-04-20
Posted date: 2023-05-01
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-25610 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ariana Klaus, Administrative Assistant to the Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness | Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-01-23
Posted date: 2023-02-01
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-23291 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
- Raunaq Singh, Ministerial Advisor | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-10-11
Posted date: 2022-11-03
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-21720 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Geoff Meggs, Chief of Staff to the Premier | Office of the Premier
- Raunaq Singh, Ministerial Advisor | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-07-21
Posted date: 2022-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-20395 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Chow, Minister of State for Trade | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
- Raunaq Singh, Ministerial Advisor | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
- Kerry Pridmore, Assistant Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
- Pam Alexis, MLA Abbotsford-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Geoff Meggs, Chief of Staff to the Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-07-20
Posted date: 2022-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-20392 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ian Meier, Executive Director | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-06-22
Posted date: 2022-07-05
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-19486 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
- Kerry Pridmore, Assistant Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
- Jeff Rafuse, Director | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-03-10
Posted date: 2022-04-12
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-17503 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mary Sue Maloughney, Associate Deputy Minister & Chief Operating Officer | Public Safety and Solicitor General
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-03-01
Posted date: 2022-04-12
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-17501 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Madeline Maley, Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations | Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Mary Sue Maloughney, Associate Deputy Minister & Chief Operating Officer | Public Safety and Solicitor General
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-02-04
Posted date: 2022-03-11
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-16735 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Hannah Luscombe, Administrative Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs | Municipal Affairs
- Connie Roberts, Administrative Coordinator to the Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation | Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-01-18
Posted date: 2022-02-04
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-15920 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tara Richards, Deputy Minister, Public Safety and Solicitor General | Public Safety and Solicitor General
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-12-16
Posted date: 2022-01-13
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-15535 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ian Meier, Executive Director, BC Wildfire Service - HQ Victoria | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-26
Posted date: 2021-11-09
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-13790 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Danielle Monroe, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-25
Posted date: 2021-11-09
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-13789 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tim Renneberg, Ministerial Advisor | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-25
Posted date: 2021-11-09
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-13788 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Parmar, Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-25
Posted date: 2021-11-09
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-13787 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Amber Nash, Dire Director of Executive Operations and Scheduling | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-20
Posted date: 2021-11-09
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-13786 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Trudy Maygard, Legislative Assistant to MLA Roly Russell | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-18
Posted date: 2021-11-09
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-13785 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Hannah Harrishope, Legislative Assistant to MLA Doug Routley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-18
Posted date: 2021-11-09
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-13784 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Patrick Vachon, Legislative Assistant to MLA Pam Alexis | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-18
Posted date: 2021-11-09
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-13783 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Geoff Meggs, Chief of Staff to the Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-18
Posted date: 2021-11-09
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-13782 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Parmar, Senior Ministerial Advisor to the Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-08-16
Posted date: 2021-09-02
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-12351 View Lobbying Activity Report
Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tim Renneberg, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-07-21
Posted date: 2021-08-12
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-11770 View Lobbying Activity Report

Michael Bailey, WPC Inc. (Consultant Lobbyist)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

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Conair Group Inc.
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Bailey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nubwa Wathanafa, Ministerial Advisor | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-06-27
Posted date: 2025-07-10
Lobbying Activity number: 4190-43903 View Lobbying Activity Report

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Conair Group Inc. / Michael Bailey, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 9 of 12 (2023-07-05 to 2023-08-31)

Version 9 of 12 (2023-07-05 to 2023-08-31)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

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

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address