Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia / Michael Surbey, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia
Lobbyist name: Michael Surbey, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2021-07-15
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 8082-4290

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 1

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 1 of 3 (2021-07-15 to 2023-01-31)

Registration versions:

Version 1 of 3 (2021-07-15 to 2023-01-31)

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 regulations and policies that ensure safe firearms use related to rifle ranges, hunting, trapping and recreational firearms use.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Conservation, Environment
A funding and management model for fish, wildlife and habitat management in British Columbia.	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 or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Conservation
Creation/dedication of funding, legislation and governance of fish, wildlife and habitat conservation in British Columbia. Supporting regulations, policies, procedures related to the above as well as natural resource use and conservation. Public access to public resources, especially Crown land, BC Parks, fish and wildlife.	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 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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Conservation, Energy, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Sports and Recreation
Ensuring and advocating for public access to public resources. Activities such as berry picking, hiking, camping, hunting and fishing are intrinsically important for British Columbians. Ensuring public access to the associated resources and to Crown Land.	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 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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Health
Funding for projects related to COVID stimulus for fish, wildlife, habitat and watersheds. The intention is to show government a number of shovel ready projects which promote restoration of BC's natural resources with the intent that government allocates some of it's stimulus funding towards these or similar projects which focus on fish, wildlife and habitat conservation (including watershed security). The projects range from proposals from First Nations, to Environmental Non-government Organizations, to government projects.	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	Agriculture, Conservation, Environment
Habitat, fish and wildlife conservation. Pursuing legislation, regulation and policy changes which supports increased funding mechanisms such as dedicated license fees, reallocation of natural resource rent, setting objectives and managing for sustainable habitat, innovative approaches to citizen science, endowed post secondary chairs, government to government negotations, fish and wildlife conservation and governance models which focuses on restoring habitat, fish and wildlife populations. Meetings will included topics of species at risk management, impacts on biodiversity from industry such as BC hydro, logging, mining, ecotourism, hunting, angling, and roads.	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 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 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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Conservation, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Mining

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Lands and Natural Resource Operations
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
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

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia

Address:
101-30799 Simpson Road
Abbotsford, BC V2T 6X4
Canada

Telephone number: 604-690-9555
Website: www.wildsheepsociety.com

Description of Business Activities

A non-profit society dedicated to wild sheep conservation in British Columbia.

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.

Coalition Members Information

BC Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
- 3762 Mission Wycliffe Rd
  Cranbrook, BC v1c 7e3
  Canada
BC Fishing Tourism Association
- PO Box 3301
  Kamloops, BC V2C 6B9
  Canada
BC Wildlife Federation
- 101-9706 188 Street
  Surrey, BC V4N 3M2
  Canada
British Columbia Trappers Association
- PO Box 1063
  Prince George, BC v2l 4v2
  Canada
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - British Columbia
- 312 Main St
  Vancouver, BC v6b 3k6
  Canada
Commercial Bear Viewing Association of BC
- 2161 French Road S.
  Sooke, BC v9z 0m7
  Canada
Fraser Valley Angling Guides Association
- 8- 6014 Vedder Road
  Chilliwack, BC v2p 5p5
  Canada
Fraser Valley Salmon Society
- 6744 Henry Street
  Chilliwack, BC v2r 2z9
  Canada
Georgia Strait Alliance
- 208-477 Wallace Street
  Nanaimo, BC v9r 5b7
  Canada
Guide Outfitters Association of BC
- 191, 19140 28 Avenue
  Surrey, BC v3z 6m3
  Canada
Outdoor Recreation Council BC
- PO Box 763
  Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0
  Canada
Traditional Bowhunters of BC
- 2071 Newcastle Ln
  Nanaimo, BC V9X 1R3
  Canada
United Bowhunters of BC
- 1817 5th St South
  Cranbrook, BC V1C 1K2
  Canada
Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia
- 101-30799 Simpson Road
  Abbotsford, BC V2T 6X4
  Canada
Wildsight
- 495 Wallinger Ave
  Kimberly, BC V1A 1Z6
  Canada
Yellowstone to Yukon
- 200-1350 Railway Ave
  Canmore, AB T1W 1P6
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Wild Sheep Society 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 Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyist Details

Michael Surbey | Has not held any “former public office holder” positions in BC, as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act

Business address:
35588 Tweedsmuir Drive
Abbotsford, BC V3G 2X8
Canada

Telephone number: 604-786-0326

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
WSSBC- Code of Conduct	www.wildsheepsociety.com	Wild Sheep Society of BC 101-30799 Simpson Road Abbotsford BC V2T 6X4 Canada 604-690-9555 exec@wildsheepsociety.com

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

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia	2021-07-15	current

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia

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

Michael Surbey (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.

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Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia
Consultant Lobbyist: Michael Surbey

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Dan Coulter, MLA for Chilliwack | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Michael de Jong, MLA for Abbotsford West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-01-27
Posted date: 2022-02-07
Lobbying Activity number: 4290-15947 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2024-01-29

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Wild Sheep Society of British Columbia / Michael Surbey, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 1 of 3 (2021-07-15 to 2023-01-31)

Version 1 of 3 (2021-07-15 to 2023-01-31)

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

Coalition Members 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