Registration - Organization

Return to Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities in Active Registrations on: 2026-10-09

BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC. / Marty Neese, CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.
Senior Officer Name: Marty Neese, CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2025-05-06
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 12235-5988

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 5

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 3 of 3 (2026-09-17 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 3 of 3 (2026-09-17 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:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Communicating with government officials about potential financial support for clean technologies, including hydrogen fuel cells for mobility and stationary applications.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Environment, Government Procurement, Science and Technology
Encourage the adoption of zero-emissions and transitional low-emissions vehicles powered by hydrogen across government fleets and provincial Crown corporations, including public transit.	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	Energy, Environment, Transportation
Engagement with relevant government agencies regarding clean energy, hydrogen, infrastructure, decarbonization, sustainable energy policies and programs, including matters relating to hydrogen fuel cell technology.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Science and Technology
Partner with industry, academic institutions, and community organizations to launch a coordinated awareness raising and public outreach initiative.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Science and Technology
Provide support for the expansion of fueling station development programs/projects, ensuring they accommodate a broad range of end-uses to help diversify hydrogen market opportunities.	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	Energy, Environment, Transportation
Seeking funding from Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, including communicating with government officials about potential financial support for clean technologies, including hydrogen fuel cells for mobility and stationary applications and the hydrogen value stream that supports it.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Industry
Streamlining regulatory and permitting processes for hydrogen projects to ensure timely project development	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	Energy, Environment, Infrastructure, Science and Technology
The integration of hydrogen into the energy mix supports climate action and fosters economic diversification by creating new opportunities from British Columbia's natural resources. The Hydrogen Strategy aims to leverage our renewable energy and natural gas resources, geological storage capacity, and innovative technologies to make British Columbia a global hub for hydrogen innovation. Hydrogen BC, the British Columbia affiliate of the Canadian Hydrogen Association, commends the province's continued commitment to fostering the growth of the hydrogen sector, prioritizing immediate expansion of production, the establishment of regional hubs, and the creation of hydrogen regulatory frameworks.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Science and Technology

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

British Columbia Energy Regulator
Energy and Climate Solutions
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Climate Solutions

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Marty Neese, CEO

Organization Contact Information

BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.

Address:
9000 Glenlyon Parkway
Burnaby, BC V5J 5J8
Canada

Description of Activities

A recognized world leader in proton exchange membrane fuel cell technology, Ballard’s innovative and proprietary technology is supported by extensive intellectual property and proven expertise in fuel cell stack design, operation and production, and system integration. With our recent acquisition of GeoPura, we are extending our fuel cell leadership to stationary power solutions that integrate hydrogen generation, storage, and fuel cells in a zero-emission hydrogen ecosystem that replaces diesel generation in public and industrial sectors. Our mission, now as always, is to lead the clean energy transition by providing our customers with unconstrained access to decarbonized power, whenever and wherever.

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

Note: The requirement to provide all government funding requested in the last 12 months was no longer required after May 27, 2025.

Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
Department of Energy (USA)	$641,737.87	2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT)	$1,379,457.05	2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

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

BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC. is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

GeoPura Ltd.
- C A Parsons Works Shield Road
  Newcastle NE62YL
  United Kingdom

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC. 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

Patricia Chong
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2024-09-21 and before 2026-09-22: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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 2026-09-22: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: No

Kevin Colbow
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2024-09-21 and before 2026-09-22: 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 2026-09-22: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: No

Jennifer Nakata
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2024-09-21 and before 2026-09-22: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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 2026-09-22: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: No

Marty Neese
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2024-09-21 and before 2026-09-22: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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 2026-09-22: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: No

Return to Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities in Active Registrations on: 2026-10-09

BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.	2025-05-06	current

BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Marty Neese	2026-06-26	Current
Randy MacEwen	2025-05-06	2025-05-09

Marty Neese, CEO (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 1-5 of 5

BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Anderson, MLA for Nanaimo-Lantzville and Parliamentary Secretary Energy and Climate Solutions | Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Climate Solutions
- Nick Hsieh, Senior Advisor | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-09-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jennifer Nakata, Marty Neese, Patricia Chong
Posted date: 2026-09-25
Lobbying Activity number: 5988-54385 View Lobbying Activity Report
BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Farid Azar, Chief of Staff | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Nicolas Pocard
Posted date: 2025-05-22
Lobbying Activity number: 5988-42734 View Lobbying Activity Report
BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Scott Harris, Chief of Staff | Energy and Climate Solutions
- Chris Gilmore, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Nicolas Pocard
Posted date: 2025-05-22
Lobbying Activity number: 5988-42733 View Lobbying Activity Report
BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Reann Gasper, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Sharon Hartwell, MLA for Bulkley Valley-Stikine | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Linda Hepner, MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Anna Kindy, MLA for North Island | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Tony Luck, MLA for Fraser-Nicola | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Scott McInnis, MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lawrence Mok, MLA for Maple Ridge East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Korky Neufeld, MLA for Abbotsford West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Larry Neufeld, MLA for Peace River South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jody Toor, MLA for Langley-Willowbrook | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- David L. Williams, MLA for Salmon Arm-Shuswap | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Nicolas Pocard
Posted date: 2025-05-22
Lobbying Activity number: 5988-42732 (amended from 5988-42730) View Lobbying Activity Report
BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Doug Caul, Deputy Minister | Office of the Premier
- Meghan Sali, Director of Special Projects | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Nicolas Pocard
Posted date: 2025-05-22
Lobbying Activity number: 5988-42731 View Lobbying Activity Report

Marty Neese, CEO (Organization)

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

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BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC.
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Anderson, MLA for Nanaimo-Lantzville and Parliamentary Secretary Energy and Climate Solutions | Parliamentary Secretary for Energy and Climate Solutions
- Nick Hsieh, Senior Advisor | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-09-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jennifer Nakata, Marty Neese, Patricia Chong
Posted date: 2026-09-25
Lobbying Activity number: 5988-54385 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2026-08-18

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Registration - Organization

BALLARD POWER SYSTEMS INC. / Marty Neese, CEO

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 3 of 3 (2026-09-17 to present)

Version 3 of 3 (2026-09-17 to present)

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

Received Government Funding

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