Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Arts and Culture
- Budget
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Health
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Regional Development
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Tourism
Subject matters added through a monthly communication report
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. Sources may include Western Economic Diversification.
- Canadian Cultural Spaces Fund 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 may include Prairies Economic Development and Canadian Heritage
- Seek assistance to boost tourism at the Calgary Zoo, one of the top tourism attractions west of Ontario. Sources may include Prairies Economic Development
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit, Policies or Program
- 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. sources include Environment and Climate Change Canada and Parks Canada Agency
Policies or Program
- Advancing stringent animal welfare standards and accreditation associated with having species in a zoo environment.
- Propose and advance robust standards and accreditation to govern keeping of animals in human care
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 and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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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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Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Senate of Canada
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 conservation reintroduction and breeding of endangered species, community conservation, 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 accessible to all. As well, there are several annual membership types: gate pass holders, Engage members and Inspire members. Each provides a variety of benefits.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2021-12-31
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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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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$1,634,000.00
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No
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City of Calgary
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$10,158,000.00
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$363,000.00
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Yes
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Province of Alberta
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$4,480,000.00
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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
