Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Agriculture
- Animal Welfare
- 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 Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Business development funding to promote investment in facilities and infrastructure, programs and research.
- Canadian Cultural Spaces Fund or other funding to enhance/upgrade 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 funding to boost tourism at the Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo, one of the top tourism attractions west of Ontario.
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
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program, Regulation
- Propose and advance robust standards and credible accreditation to govern keeping of non-domestic and exotic species 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 Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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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
Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo'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 Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo promotes conservation and encourages environmental stewardship. The organization's vision 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
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:
2022-12-31
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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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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$2,417,000.00
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No
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City of Calgary
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$9,006,000.00
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Yes
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$414,000.00
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No
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Province of Alberta
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$8,475,000.00
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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
