Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Budget
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Infrastructure
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- Bioblitz Program with respect to engaging Canadians to reconnect with nature and contribute to wildlife science.
- Biodiversity - Wildlife & Habitat Program with regard to implementation
- Canadian Service Corps with respect to program renewal and implementation
- Fisheries Act with respect to implementation of the Fish Protection Program
- Green Infrastructure Program with respect to implementation and wildlife and habitat conservation
- Hinterland Who's Who Program with respect to implementation
- Learn to Camp Program with respect to engaging Canadians to reconnect with nature and contribute to a conservation ethic
- Marine Mammal Response Program with respect to implementation
- My Parks Pass Program with respect to promotion and implementation
- Ocean Protection Program with respect to implementation
- Public Outreach and Connecting Youth with Nature program with respect to implementing programs connecting youth, families, Canadians and educators with nature
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
- Budget with respect to environment and wildlife conservation
- CRA policy with respect to political activities
- 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.
- Community Pasture Program with respect to wildlife and habitat conservation
- National Animal Health Strategy in respect of wildlife and ecosystem health
- National Conservation Plan with respect to input in the development of policy.
- National Wildlife Disease Strategy in respect of diseases affecting wildlife
- The Next Agricultural Policy Framework with respect to environmentally sustainable agriculture
- Wildlife Policy for Canada with respect to the health and diversity of Canada's wildlife and ecosystems
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
- National Wildlife Areas Act in regards to implementation
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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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Parks Canada (PC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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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 conserve 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
Rick Bates,
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Vice President
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Voting Members of the Federation are the Directors of the Federation. The Canadian Wildlife Federation has over 300,000 supporters across Canada.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2020-02-29
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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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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$148,949.00
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$2,788,150.00
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Yes
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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$197,775.00
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Yes
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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$154,689.92
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
350 Michael Cowpland Drive
Kanata, ON K2M 2W1
Canada
Telephone number:
613-599-9594
Ext.
233
Fax number:
613-271-9591
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Rick Bates,
Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice President |
No public offices held
- David Browne,
Director of Conservation |
No public offices held
- Pierre Sadik,
Senior Advisor, Legislative Affairs |
No public offices held