Lobbying Information
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- We are asking the Federal government to contribute financially to developing and launching Canada's network of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs).
Policies or Program
- We are asking the Federal government to bring back the Fraser River Estuary Management Program and to deny the development of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) due to its anticipated significant environmental impacts on birds.
Regulation
- We are seeking the adoption of the amendments to Canada's Migratory Bird Regulations.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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House of Commons
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Parks Canada (PC)
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Senate of Canada
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
Birds Canada (legal name: Bird Studies Canada) is a non-profit, charitable organization built on the enthusiastic contributions of thousands of caring members and volunteer Citizen Scientists. Data (observations) collected by Citizen Scientists, alongside targeted research projects, are used to identify significant bird population changes and help direct conservation planning.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Patrick Nadeau,
President & CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Our membership consists of members of the public with a love for wild birds.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2021-03-31
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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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$50,600.00
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Yes
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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$1,953,065.75
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Yes
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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$15,000.00
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No
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Parks Canada (PC)
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$2,500.00
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No
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Public Works & Government Services
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$7,600.00
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No
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
115 Front Road
Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0
Canada
Telephone number:
888-448-2473
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- James Casey,
Fraser Estuary Specialist |
No public offices held
- Andrés Jiménez,
Urban Program Coordinator |
No public offices held
- Patrick Nadeau,
President & CEO |
No public offices held
- Silke Nebel,
VP Science and Conservation |
No public offices held