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Fur Institute of Canada/Institut de la Fourrure du Canada / John Chiasson, Executive Director

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Address, activities & membership

Fur Institute of Canada / Institut de la Fourrure du Canada - Address, activities & membership

Address:

1554 Carling Ave.
Office M260
Ottawa, ON  K1Z 7M4
Canada

Telephone number: 613-231-7099


Description of the organization's activities:
The Fur Institute of Canada is the country’s lead expert on humane trap research and furbearer conservation and is the official trap-testing agency for the Government of Canada and all provincial/territorial governments. The FIC manages Canada’s humane trap research and testing program through the Alberta Research Centre and in accordance with The Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards within Canada. The FIC is mandated to providing accurate and credible information relating to the economic, social, cultural and environmental issues surrounding the harvesting and farming of fur in Canada.

Organization's membership or classes of membership:
FIC is a network of organizations, businesses and individuals throughout Canada and beyond. The FIC is governed by an elected Board of Directors representing all sectors of the industry and stakeholder groups. The Board directs the activities of the Institute and operational committees develop programs and deliver project activities. Our membership includes all aspects of the fur trade. Categories include Trappers, Fur Farmers, Wholesale Fur Dealers, Fur Manufacturers/Processors, Fur Retailers, Aboriginal Organizations, Conservation Groups, Animal Welfare Associations, Support Industries, Federal, and Provincial and Territorial Governments.


Public offices held: John Chiasson

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy and Stakeholder Relations Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Minister's Office 		February 2015 to August 2015 August 7, 2015
Communications and Policy Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Minister's Office 		July 2013 to February 2015 February 2, 2015
Issues Management and Policy Advisor
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Minister's Office 		May 2012 to July 2013 July 15, 2013
Special Assistant, Parliamentary Affairs
Veterans Affairs Canada, Minister's Office 		June 2011 to May 2012 May 31, 2012

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2023-03-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution Funding Received in Last Financial Year Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) $252,174.00 Yes
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) $1,034,097.00 Yes
Government of British Columbia $12,346.00 Yes
Government of New Brunswick $4,682.00 Yes
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador $6,903.00 Yes
Government of Nova Scotia $4,752.00 Yes
Government of Nunavut $12,500.00 Yes
Government of Ontario $40,500.00 Yes
Government of PEI $1,607.00 Yes
Government of Quebec $10,513.00 Yes
Government of Saskatchewan $13,529.00 Yes
Government of Yukon $7,413.00 Yes
government of Alberta $40,500.00 Yes
government of Manitoba $26,513.00 Yes
government of Northwest Territories $47,277.00 Yes

  • Government funding in previous versions

      List of Government Funding
      End date of the last completed financial year Government Institution Funding Received in Last Financial Year Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
      2022-03-31 Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) $171,000.00 Yes
      2022-03-31 Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) $1,236,000.00 Yes

Public offices held: John Chiasson

List of Public Offices Held
Position Period Held Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy and Stakeholder Relations Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Minister's Office 		February 2015 to August 2015 August 7, 2015
Communications and Policy Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Minister's Office 		July 2013 to February 2015 February 2, 2015
Issues Management and Policy Advisor
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Minister's Office 		May 2012 to July 2013 July 15, 2013
Special Assistant, Parliamentary Affairs
Veterans Affairs Canada, Minister's Office 		June 2011 to May 2012 May 31, 2012

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