Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune / Sean Southey, CEO

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune
Responsible Officer Name: Sean Southey, CEO
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2007-07-05
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 959166-15472

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 331

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 15

Version 8 of 54 (2011-09-30 to 2011-10-03)

Registration versions:

Version 8 of 54 (2011-09-30 to 2011-10-03)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Agriculture
Environment
Fisheries
Taxation and Finance
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Environmental Assessment Act with respect to potential impacts on fish & wildlife
FISHERIES ACT AMENDMENTS - Fisheries Act, in respect of habitat provisions, public access and public consultations
Species at Risk Act with respect to supporting research and projects focused on the recovery of species at risk, the implementation of SARA, Boreal Caribou recovery

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program

AQUACULTURE - Canada's policy for the Conservation of Wild Pacific Salmon, Fisheries Act and Canadian Environmental Assessment Act in respect to deposit and accummulation of deliterious substances; disease and parasite transfer to wild populations; escapes of non-indigenous species

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation

Oceans Act, Ocean Action Plan, Action Plan for Clean Water, Fisheries Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Proposed Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations with respect to water quality issues

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Canada Shipping Act with respect to the ballast water regulations for reducing aquatic species introductions
Migratory Birds Convention Act with respect to incidental take of migratory birds, bird conservation region plans, and effects of wind power on migratory birds
Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act with respect to the use of the act to control the movement of invasive species across provincial borders

Policies or Program

Canada Revenue Agency's Proposed Fundraising Guidelines in respect to ensuring CWF's fundraising activities fall within the revised guidelines.
Climate Change: Action on Climate Change - Impacts & Adaptation Program with respect to mitigation and adaptation relating to climate change and its effects on wildlife and habitat.
National Animal Health Strategy in respect of wildlife and ecosystem health
National Wildlife Disease Strategy in respect of diseases affecting wildlife

Policies or Program, Regulation

Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway Plan 1958-D in respect to returning the seaway to a healthier and more biologically diverse ecosystem

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication
meetings

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Environment Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

Founded in 1962, the Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to fostering awareness and enjoyment of our natural world. Our objectives include encouraging an understanding of the impact of human activities on the environment; promoting the sustainable use of our natural resources; conducting and sponsoring research relating to wildlife and the environment; recommending legislative changes to protect wildlife and its habitats; and cooperating with organizations and government agencies having similar objectives. Through our extensive education and information programs, CWF encourages a future in which Canadians may live in harmony with the natural world.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Wade Luzny, Executive Vice President & Chief Executive Officer

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Affiliate Member - A current member of a provincial or territorial affiliate; Associate Member - Individual, Corporation, Association or Group paying an annual fee (includes junior associate members); Sustaining member - any member contributing or donating annually to the Federation; Supporting Member - individual or recognized entity shown as having made a receiptable financial donation to the CWF in the preceding calendar year.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2011-02-28

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Canadian Wildlife Service	$100,000.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
350 Michael Cowpland Drive
Kanata, ON K2M 2W1
Canada

Telephone number: 613-599-9594
Fax number: 613-271-7272

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Rick Bates, Executive Director | No public offices held
Sean Brillant, Manager, Marine Programs & Atlantic Regional Coordinator | No public offices held
David Browne, Director of Conservation | No public offices held
Nathan Clements, Western Region Coordinator | No public offices held
Wade Luzny, Executive Vice President & CEO | No public offices held
Terri Lee Reid, Conservation Researcher | No public offices held

Canadian Wildlife Federation/Fédération canadienne de la faune

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

Name	From	To
Canadian Wildlife Federation/Fédération canadienne de la faune	2008-06-02	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

Canadian Wildlife Federation/Fédération canadienne de la faune
Canadian Wildlife Federation/Fédération canadienne de la faune

Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Sean Southey	2024-09-16	Current
Dean McJannet	2024-09-01	2024-09-16
Rick Bates	2016-03-15	2024-09-01
Wade Luzny	2007-07-05	2016-03-15

Date Modified:: 2025-06-03

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Registration - In-house Organization

Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune / Sean Southey, CEO

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 8 of 54 (2011-09-30 to 2011-10-03)

Version 8 of 54 (2011-09-30 to 2011-10-03)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Regulation

Policies or Program

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