Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Arts and Culture
- Budget
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Environment
- Health
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Tourism
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Business development funding to promote investment in the zoo, its programs and research by firms and donors in the Pacific Rim. Sources may include Western Economic Diversification.
- Cultural Spaces Canada or other funding to enhance/ upgrade our facilities for conservation education and experiential learning.
- Major capital infrastructure funding to update, renew or replace exhibits and facilities. Sources to be determined.
- Request funding to support capital, research and animal care activities associated with a joint federal/provincial and other initiatives on species at risk or in serious decline.
- Seek assistance to boost tourism at the Calgary Zoo, one of the top tourism attractions west of Ontario. Sources may include Western Economic Diversification.
- Seek funding to support capital and research related to major catastrophic disease resulting from the activities of humans in close proximity to animals (i.e. avian flu, mad cow disease). Sources to be determined.
- Seek funding to support the Calgary Zoo’s Endangered Species Reintroduction Program. Possible sources include Environment Canada.
- The Calgary Zoo seeks to initiate and secure funding for Canadian and, where appropriate, international community-based wildlife conservation initiatives. Sources may include Environment Canada.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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House of Commons
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Industry Canada
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Members of the House of Commons
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Parks Canada (PC)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Calgary Zoological Society's mission is to take and inspire action to sustain wildlife and wild places. Through research focusing on endangered species, educational programming for all audiences and connecting visitors with wildlife, the Calgary Zoological Society promotes conservation and encourages environmental stewardship. The vision of the Calgary Zoological Society is to be Canada's leader in wildlife conservation.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Clement Lanthier,
President & CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The Zoo's facilities and programs are available to everyone. As well, there are three annual membership types: gate pass holders, Engage members and Inspire members. Each provides a variety of benefits (the latter two entitles holders to vote for or be a part of the Zoo Society's Board of Trustees).
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2014-12-31
List of Government Funding
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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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City of Calgary
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$9,289,956.00
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Yes
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Environment Canada
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$101,307.00
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Yes
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Government of Alberta
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$304,089.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1300 Zoo Road NE
Calgary, AB T2E 7V6
Canada
Telephone number:
403-232-7726
Fax number:
403-237-7582
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Clement Lanthier,
President & CEO |
No public offices held
- Len Wolstenholme,
Senior Advisor, External Relations |
No public offices held
