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Registration ID: 520413 Submitted by lobbyist on: December 10, 2015 12:02:02 PM Accepted by Registrar on: December 10, 2015 02:54:57 PM
Designated Filer Information
PRODAN, DAVID MILES
107 - 1726 DOLPHIN AVENUE
KELOWNA, BC, V1Y 9R9
250-762-9744
Canada
Organization Information
BRITISH COLUMBIA WINE INSTITUTE SOCIETY
NOT-FOR-PROFIT SOCIETY with core purpose to act as voice of the BC Wine Industry to champion the interests of the British Columbia wine industry through marketing, communications and advocacy of its products and experiences to all stakeholders.
107 - 1726 DOLPHIN AVENUE
KELOWNA, BC, V1Y 9R9
250-762-9744
Canada
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
Name of Funding provider
Amount in CAD$
Agriculture Science and Policy Division | Ministry of Agriculture
$60,000.00
INVESTMENT AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION
$28,000.00
Tourism BC
$50,000.00
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Active Registration Period
December 10, 2015
June 7, 2016
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
PRODAN, DAVID MILES
December 10, 2015
Inactivation Date:
June 22, 2016
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Liquor Control/Alcohol
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Minister or key staff briefing regarding current status of the BC wine industry including continued support of key provincial policies specific to BC LCLB, BC LDB, BC wine industry: reduction of the PST from 10% to 7%; direct-to-consumer delivery; ad valorum; VQA program; minimum pricing; request for BCWI control on behalf of BC wine industry of additional BC VQA wine store licences (ie. re-activation dormant licences); continued support for establishment of BC Wine & Culinary Centre; BC liquor policy review recommendations, including farmers’ markets; wholesale pricing; 100% BC VQA wines in grocery stores; Bill-22 licences, auction and operating model; off site locations, etc.; recommendations for legislation and regulation changes with respect to the Wines of Marked Quality Regulation; winery control of hospitality pricing; continued direct delivery; etc.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Oakes,
Coralee
Minister Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch
