This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 38696009
Submitted by lobbyist on: April 27, 2018 03:10:40 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: April 30, 2018 09:45:38 AM
Lobbyist Information
| Gardiner, Michael |
| #570-1285 West Pender Street | |
|
Vancouver, BC, V6E 4B1
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604-700-7187 |
| Canada |
BC Public Office Background
| Public Office Title | Description of Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Staff | Ministerial Assistant, Advanced Education, Training and Technology and Minister Responsible for Youth | 04/06/2000 | 10/05/2000 |
Lobbyist Firm Information
| Ascent Public Affairs |
| 203 - 1110 Government Street | |
|
Victoria, BC, V8W 1Y2
|
250-920-5900 |
| Canada |
Client Information
| Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster |
| The Digital Technology Supercluster (¿Supercluster¿) is an independent, not-for-profit organization. The Supercluster will facilitate collaborative technology development projects among private sector organizations, universities, researchers and non-profit organizations. The Supercluster will catalyze faster commercialization and export of digital products, platforms and technologies that will propel BC and Canada's position on the global stage and enhance the performance, competitiveness and productivity of traditional industries. |
| UBC Innovation Hub 1400-800 Robson Street | |
|
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2E7
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604-812-2764 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Undertaking Information
| April 23, 2018 | |
| December 31, 2018 |
Other Individuals Engaged to Lobby
| Andrus, Jeff |
| Ingram, Geoff |
| Jarzebiak, Kimanda |
| Toth, Eden |
Lobbying Activities
Information Technology
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
To inform the government of the opportunities and benefits of Canada¿s Digital Supercluster and seek provincial support and engagement.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | Dix, Adrian | Minister of Health | April 27, 2018 |
| Minister | Donaldson, Doug | Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | April 27, 2018 |
| Minister | Fleming, Rob | Minister of Education | April 27, 2018 |
| Minister | Heyman, George | Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | April 27, 2018 |
| Minister | James, Carole | Minister of Finance | April 27, 2018 |
| Minister | Mark, Melanie | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | April 27, 2018 |
| Staff of Minister | McColl, John-Michael | Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology | October 9, 2018 |
| Staff of Minister | McNish, James | Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology | October 9, 2018 |
| Minister | Popham, Lana | Minister of Agriculture | April 27, 2018 |
| Minister | Ralston, Bruce | Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology | April 27, 2018 |
| Minister | Sims, Jinny | Minister of Citizens' Services | April 27, 2018 |
| Public Agency | Advanced Education, Skills and Training | April 27, 2018 | |
| Public Agency | Agriculture | April 27, 2018 | |
| Public Agency | Citizens' Services | April 27, 2018 | |
| Public Agency | Education | April 27, 2018 | |
| Public Agency | Environment and Climate Change Strategy | April 27, 2018 | |
| Public Agency | Finance | April 27, 2018 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | April 27, 2018 | |
| Public Agency | Government Communications and Public Engagement | May 4, 2018 | |
| Public Agency | Health | April 27, 2018 | |
| Public Agency | Jobs, Trade and Technology | April 27, 2018 |