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: 50040364 Submitted by lobbyist on: August 12, 2019 03:21:49 PM Accepted by Registrar on: August 13, 2019 10:17:05 AM
Designated Filer Information
Benton, Daniel S
8566 Moxon Terrace
North Saanich, BC, V8L 1K6
250-388-3155
Canada
Organization Information
Wilderness Tourism Association
a) to provide wilderness tourism operators a say in the land use decisions in the areas that the wilderness
tourism operators are located;
(b) to secure British Columbia legislation and policy that provides wilderness tourism operators equivalency with other licensed resource users (on lands on which they operate their tourism services);
(c) to assist wilderness tourism operators who are having their operations and business threatened due to
the application of policy, legislation and land use conï¬icts;
(d) to communicate to wilderness tourism operators the land use conflicts other operators have and what action is being taken;
(e) to become a member In good standing of the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and to seek their support In realizing our objectives;
(f) to inform and educate fellow TIABC members' especially the gateway city members like Vancouver and Victoria regarding tourism issues and opportunities with respect to the land and the supernatural image of
B.C.;
(g) to raise funds on a project by project basis to assist in the conservation of land for tourism values.
8566 Moxon Terrace
North Saanich, BC, V8L 1K6
250-388-3155
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.
Active Registration Period
August 12, 2019
February 12, 2020
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
Benton, Daniel Scott
August 12, 2019
Inactivation Date:
February 13, 2020
BC Public Office Background
Public Office Title
Description of Role
From
To
Assistant Deputy Minister
Working for the Minsitry of Environnment, I was responsible for the development of policy and legislation for Water and Habitat Stewardship
09/15/2010
05/31/2011
Lobbying Activities
Tourism
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Changes to government Forestry and Lands legislation, policy and administrative practices for the benefit of tourism operators by increasing business certainty.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Staff of Minister
Avison,
Claire
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
August 12, 2019
Staff of Minister
Balcaen,
Trish
Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
August 12, 2019
Minister
Beare,
Lisa
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
August 12, 2019
Minister
Donaldson,
Doug
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 12, 2019
Staff of Minister
Ethier,
Tom
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 12, 2019
Minister
Heyman,
George
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
August 12, 2019
MLA
Olsen,
Adam
Saanich North and the Islands
August 12, 2019
Name:
McRrea, Kathy
August 12, 2019
Inactivation Date:
February 13, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Tourism
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Changes to government Forestry and Lands legislation, policy and administrative practices for the benefit of tourism operators by increasing business certainty.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Staff of Minister
Avison,
Claire
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
August 12, 2019
Staff of Minister
Balcaen,
Trish
Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
August 12, 2019
Minister
Beare,
Lisa
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
August 12, 2019
Minister
Donaldson,
Doug
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 12, 2019
Staff of Minister
Ethier,
Tom
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 12, 2019
Minister
Heyman,
George
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
August 12, 2019
MLA
Olsen,
Adam
Saanich North and the Islands
August 12, 2019
Name:
Smith, Kevin
August 12, 2019
Inactivation Date:
February 13, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Tourism
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Changes to government Forestry and Lands legislation, policy and administrative practices for the benefit of tourism operators by increasing business certainty.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Staff of Minister
Avison,
Claire
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
August 12, 2019
Staff of Minister
Balcaen,
Trish
Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
August 12, 2019
Minister
Beare,
Lisa
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
August 12, 2019
Minister
Donaldson,
Doug
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 12, 2019
Staff of Minister
Ethier,
Tom
Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
August 12, 2019
Minister
Heyman,
George
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
