Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Climate
- Defence
- Economic Development
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Mining
- Fisheries
- Health
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Politique ou Programme
- Arranging meetings to obtain information regarding Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities regarding the Government of Canada's ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
- Carbon pricing, and government measures to mitigate climate change.
- Development of a baseline health study to monitor the impacts of the Athabasca oil sands on ACFN members.
- Engage in discussions regarding the enhancement of primary education for ACFN members.
- Engage in discussions regarding the recognition of ACFN's rights & self-determination.
- Engagement with government officials on disruptions to business, health & safety requirements, and opportunities to help with the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Ensure enforcement of federal government laws and regulations regarding the protection of treaty lands, at risk wildlife and rivers in proximity to the proposed Frontier Project near Wood Buffalo National Park.
- Expediting the addition to reserve process.
- Seek acknowledgement and a formal apology from the Government of Canada for ACFN's forced relocation from its traditional territory in Wood Buffalo National Park.
- Species at risk protection for wood bison and caribou in northern Alberta.
- Work with government on addition-to-reserve proposals to enhance economic development opportunities and recognize ACFN's presence in Fort Chipewyan.
Politique ou Programme, Proposition législative, Projet de loi ou résolution, Subvention, Contribution ou autre avantage financier
- Engagement around the establishment of a national framework for indigenous policing and related justice reforms.
Politique ou Programme, Subvention, Contribution ou autre avantage financier
- Addressing severe shortfalls and capacity issues in education delivery for indigenous youth.
Subvention, Contribution ou autre avantage financier
- Seek government support for economic development opportunities in Fort Chipewyan and ACFN reserve lands.
- Seek government support for the development of essential infrastructure and housing on ACFN reserve lands.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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House of Commons
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Parks Canada (PC)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Health Canada (HC)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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Transport Canada (TC)
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2020-12-31
List of Government Funding
Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
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$2,814,577.49
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No
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Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) - Operating Subsidy
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$318,588.52
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No
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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$22,000.00
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No
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Province of Alberta
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$160,000.00
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No
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Client Contact Information
Address:
Box 366
Fort Chipewyan, AB T0P 1B0
Canada
Telephone number:
780-697-3730
Web address:
https://www.acfn.com/
Client representative
Jay Telegdi, Government Relations Manager
Parent Company Information
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation / Première nation athabasca chipewyan is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation / Première nation athabasca chipewyan is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation / Première nation athabasca chipewyan are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Acden / Acden
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220 TaigaNova Crescent
Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0T4
Canada
Lobbyist Details
BRAD LAVIGNE
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No public offices held
Business address:
95 St Clair Ave West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-920-0716
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Counsel Public Affairs Inc.
Address:
95 St Clair Ave West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-920-0716