Registration - Organization

Island Rail Corporation / Dave Hayden, President

Registration Information

Organization name: Island Rail Corporation
Senior Officer Name: Dave Hayden, President
Initial registration start date: 2025-02-10
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 12098-6515

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 7

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 3

Version 3 of 3 (2025-02-10 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 3 of 3 (2025-02-10 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:

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Island Rail Corporation (IRC) is engaging with the Government of British Columbia and the Official Opposition regarding the revitalization, acquisition, and long-term operation of the Vancouver Island rail corridor and associated rail infrastructure, including private sector ownership and participation in service delivery. Discussions include integrated freight and passenger rail services, rail-marine logistics interfaces, and intermodal transportation systems, including connections with the Port of Nanaimo and the Port of Port Alberni. IRC’s activities also involve coordination with government regarding access to, use of, and potential transfer of rail infrastructure and related assets, as well as alignment with provincial transportation, economic development, and regional connectivity priorities across Vancouver Island and the province.	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, Forestry, Industry, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, International Trade, Mining, Regional Development, Tourism, Transportation
Island Rail Corporation (IRC) is engaging with the Government of British Columbia and the Official Opposition regarding the revitalization, acquisition, leasing, and long-term operation of strategic rail corridors, including the British Columbia Railway corridor (BCR corridor), and associated rail infrastructure. Discussions include integrated freight and passenger rail services, rail-marine logistics interfaces, and intermodal transportation systems. IRC’s activities also involve coordination with government regarding access to, use of, and potential transfer or lease of Crown assets and rail infrastructure, as well as alignment with provincial transportation, economic development, and trade corridor priorities.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Industry, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, International Trade, Mining, Regional Development, Tourism, Transportation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Transportation and Transit

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Dave Hayden, President

Organization Contact Information

Island Rail Corporation

Address:
1000 7 Avenue Southwest 400
Calgary, AB T2P 5L5
Canada

Description of Activities

Island Rail Corporation (IRC) is a Canadian infrastructure development and transportation company advancing the revitalization and operation of strategic rail corridors in British Columbia. IRC is focused on integrated freight and passenger rail services, rail-marine logistics, and supporting infrastructure to enable efficient movement of goods and people. The organization collaborates with government, industry, and community stakeholders to support economic development, trade, and transportation connectivity across regional and provincial corridors.

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

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

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

Island Rail Corporation is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Island Rail Corporation 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 Island Rail Corporation 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

Peter Gordon
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No