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Canada Grains Council / Erin Gowriluk, President

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Canada Grains Council
Responsible Officer Name: Erin Gowriluk, President
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2013-10-31
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 914397-323685

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 47

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 5

Version 6 of 8 (2023-04-17 to 2023-11-06)

Registration versions:

Version 6 of 8 (2023-04-17 to 2023-11-06)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Agriculture
Budget
Consumer Issues
Economic Development
Environment
Health
International Relations
International Trade
Research and Development
Science and Technology

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Lobby for grants related to cross-commodity market access activities in the grain sector

Policies or Program

Lobby for effective trade negotiations and enforcement provisions in key export markets, in particular as it relates to technical barriers to trade and regulatory cooperation
Raise awareness of the Canadian grains and oilseeds sector, our ability to contribute to the Canadian economy and share our sustainability story.

Regulation

Lobby for clear, science and risk-based approach to regulation of pesticides and new plant breeding innovation.
Lobby for trade enabling solutions internationally on Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) of pesticides on grain.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Senate of Canada
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

The Canada Grains Council is the national umbrella organization representing the grain, oilseed, pulse and special crop industries. The CGC’s mission is to lead, facilitate and support policy development and implementation on cross commodity issues and opportunities. In everything we do, the Canada Grains Council strives to build consensus and speak as one voice on the issues that matter to our sector.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Erin Gowriluk, President

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Canada Grains Council membership includes representatives from all segments of the value chain (producers, grain handlers/exporters, input suppliers, and processors) and all of the major commodity organizations.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2022-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)	$567,645.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
Suite 703 - 350 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8
Canada

Telephone number: 343-549-4767

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Erin Gowriluk, President | No public offices held

Canada Grains Council

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Canada Grains Council	2013-10-31	current

Canada Grains Council

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Erin Gowriluk	2023-04-17	Current
Gord Kurbis	2021-03-08	2023-04-17
Richard Phillips	2013-10-31	2014-10-01

Erin Gowriluk, President (Organization)

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Registrants are required to submit a monthly communication report for each oral and arranged communication with a designated public office holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the registrant) will appear on all in-house monthly communication reports, whether or not he/she participated in the communication.

Note: Monthly Communication Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for communications that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-47 of 47

Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Lawrence MacAuley, Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Matthew Mann, Chief of Staff | Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-12-15
Posted date: 2023-12-26
Communication number: 323685-589526 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- John Barlow, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-12-15
Posted date: 2023-12-26
Communication number: 323685-589525 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-12-14
Posted date: 2023-12-26
Communication number: 323685-589524 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Branden Leslie, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-12-13
Posted date: 2023-12-26
Communication number: 323685-589523 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Kody Blois, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-12-12
Posted date: 2023-12-26
Communication number: 323685-589522 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Lawrence MacAulay, Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Alison Porter, Director of Policy | Minister's Office NHCAP | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Matthew Mann, Chief of Staff | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-09-12
Posted date: 2023-09-19
Communication number: 323685-577054 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Chris Forbes, Deputy Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-08-23
Posted date: 2023-09-19
Communication number: 323685-577053 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Sean Mitchell, Special Assistant | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-07-18
Posted date: 2023-09-19
Communication number: 323685-577052 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Sean Mitchell, Special Assistant | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Joshua Swift, Special Assistant - Ontario Desk | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-06-02
Posted date: 2023-09-19
Communication number: 323685-577051 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Emerson Vandenberg, Director of Policy | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jérémy Gauthier, Director of Policy | Minister's Office | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-06-01
Posted date: 2023-09-19
Communication number: 323685-577050 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Eamonn McGuinty, Senior Policy Advisor | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Sean Mitchell, Special Assistant | Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-05-24
Posted date: 2023-09-19
Communication number: 323685-577049 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Alison Porter, Director of Policy | Minister's Office NHCAP | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-05-18
Posted date: 2023-09-19
Communication number: 323685-577048 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Frederic Bissonnsette, Acting Executive Director | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-04-05
Posted date: 2023-04-14
Communication number: 323685-562372 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- François-Olivier Picard, Policy advisor | Office of the Minister of Health | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-03-09
Posted date: 2023-03-14
Communication number: 323685-559171 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Frederic Bissonnsette, Acting Executive Director | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-03-08
Posted date: 2023-03-14
Communication number: 323685-559173 (amended from 323685-559160) View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Heather Jeffrey, Associate Deputy Minister | Health Canada (HC)
- Frederic Bissonnsette, Acting Executive Director | Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-02-17
Posted date: 2023-03-14
Communication number: 323685-559166 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Doug Chorney, Chief Commissioner | Canadian Grain Commission (CGC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-02-15
Posted date: 2023-03-14
Communication number: 323685-559177 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Frederic Bissonnsette, Acting Executive Director | Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-02-07
Posted date: 2023-03-14
Communication number: 323685-559163 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-02-06
Posted date: 2023-03-14
Communication number: 323685-559184 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- François-Olivier Picard, Policy advisor | Office of the Minister of Health | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-01-27
Posted date: 2023-02-01
Communication number: 323685-554997 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-01-23
Posted date: 2023-02-01
Communication number: 323685-554998 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Jerome Cote, Policy Advisor to Minister Bibeau | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Health, Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-01-20
Posted date: 2023-02-01
Communication number: 323685-554996 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Peter Brander, Executive Director | PMRA | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2022-09-01
Posted date: 2022-09-02
Communication number: 323685-540732 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Manon Bombardier, Assistant Deputy Minister, PMRA Transformation | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2022-02-10
Posted date: 2022-03-02
Communication number: 323685-524062 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Manon Bombardier, Assistant Deputy Minister, PMRA Transformation | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2022-02-08
Posted date: 2022-03-02
Communication number: 323685-524065 (amended from 323685-524063) View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Manon Bombardier, Assistant Deputy Minister | PMRA | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Science and Technology, Agriculture
Communication date: 2021-12-21
Posted date: 2022-03-02
Communication number: 323685-524060 (amended from 323685-518624) View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Peter Brander, Executive Director | PMRA | Health Canada (HC)
Subject Matter of the communication: International Trade, Agriculture
Communication date: 2021-12-10
Posted date: 2021-12-22
Communication number: 323685-518625 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Kathleen Donohue, Assistant Deputy Minister | MAS | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: International Trade, Agriculture
Communication date: 2021-11-29
Posted date: 2021-12-22
Communication number: 323685-518626 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Michael Goffin, Regional Director General | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Environment, Agriculture
Communication date: 2021-03-10
Posted date: 2021-04-09
Communication number: 323685-500976 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Matthew Geraci, Advisor, Policy and Regional Affairs (Ontario) Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) | Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Environment, Agriculture
Communication date: 2021-03-09
Posted date: 2021-04-09
Communication number: 323685-500972 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Abed Harb, Senior Advisor | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2021-03-08
Posted date: 2021-04-09
Communication number: 323685-500970 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Greg Meredith, Assistant Deputy Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-08-08
Posted date: 2014-09-09
Communication number: 323685-333115 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Scott Streiner, Assistant Deputy Minister, Policy | Transport Canada (TC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Transportation
Communication date: 2014-04-16
Posted date: 2014-04-22
Communication number: 323685-322790 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade | Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
Subject Matter of the communication: International Trade, Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-04-15
Posted date: 2014-04-22
Communication number: 323685-322789 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Greg Meredith, Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-04-04
Posted date: 2014-04-11
Communication number: 323685-321794 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Tina Namiesniowski, Assistant Deputy Minister, Market and Industry Services Branch | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-04-04
Posted date: 2014-04-11
Communication number: 323685-321793 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Devin Dreeshen, Policy Advisor | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-04-04
Posted date: 2014-04-11
Communication number: 323685-321792 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Ruth Ellen Brosseau, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
- Malcolm Allen, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Transportation, Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-02-25
Posted date: 2014-03-03
Communication number: 323685-317689 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Transportation, Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-02-25
Posted date: 2014-03-03
Communication number: 323685-317670 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Hon. Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport | Transport Canada (TC)
- Michael Beaton, Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relations | Transport Canada (TC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Transportation, Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-02-25
Posted date: 2014-03-03
Communication number: 323685-317669 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Devin Dreeshen, Policy Advisor | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-02-10
Posted date: 2014-02-10
Communication number: 323685-315230 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Cynthia Tran, Advisor, Stakeholder Relations and Outreach | Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Katelin Everson, Policy Advisor, Social Affairs | Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Andrea Smotra, Regional Affairs Advisor for the Prairies | Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Subject Matter of the communication: Transportation, Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-02-03
Posted date: 2014-02-03
Communication number: 323685-314553 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Hon. Gerry Ritz, Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Devin Dreeshen, Policy Advisor | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Jeff English, Director of Communications | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Transportation, Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-01-21
Posted date: 2014-01-26
Communication number: 323685-314010 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Susanne Vinet, Deputy Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Transportation, Agriculture
Communication date: 2014-01-20
Posted date: 2014-01-26
Communication number: 323685-314009 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Hon. Gerry Ritz, Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2013-12-10
Posted date: 2013-12-12
Communication number: 323685-310088 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Wayne Easter, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2013-11-19
Posted date: 2013-12-02
Communication number: 323685-307554 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Hon. Ed Fast, Minister | Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
Subject Matter of the communication: International Trade
Communication date: 2013-11-19
Posted date: 2013-12-02
Communication number: 323685-307552 View associated registration

Erin Gowriluk, President (Organization)

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Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Lawrence MacAuley, Minister | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
- Matthew Mann, Chief of Staff | Office of the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-12-15
Posted date: 2023-12-26
Communication number: 323685-589526 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
In-house Organization

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- John Barlow, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-12-15
Posted date: 2023-12-26
Communication number: 323685-589525 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Francis Drouin, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-12-14
Posted date: 2023-12-26
Communication number: 323685-589524 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Branden Leslie, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-12-13
Posted date: 2023-12-26
Communication number: 323685-589523 View associated registration
Canada Grains Council
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Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:
- Kody Blois, Member of Parliament | House of Commons
Subject Matter of the communication: Agriculture
Communication date: 2023-12-12
Posted date: 2023-12-26
Communication number: 323685-589522 View associated registration

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Canada Grains Council / Erin Gowriluk, President

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 6 of 8 (2023-04-17 to 2023-11-06)

Version 6 of 8 (2023-04-17 to 2023-11-06)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization