Registration - Consultant

Domtar Inc. / Ben Parsons, Consultant

Registration Information

Client name: Domtar Inc.
Lobbyist name: Ben Parsons, Consultant
Initial registration start date: 2019-01-15
Registration status: Inactive
Registration Number: 933600-363825

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 4

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 8 of 15 (2021-05-14 to 2022-03-17)

Registration versions:

Version 8 of 15 (2021-05-14 to 2022-03-17)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Climate
Economic Development
Employment and Training
Environment
Fisheries
Forestry
Industry
International Trade
Regional Development
Research and Development
Science and Technology
Taxation and Finance
Transportation

Subject matters added through a monthly communication report

Labour

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Arranging meetings to explore funding opportunities across a range of government departments and programs for strategic capital projects.

Policies or Program

Discussions with government to ensure the continuation of adequate rail service to Domtar's facilities in Canada.
Discussions with government with respect to the need for a regional management approach to Species at Risk Act policies.

Regulation

Arranging meetings on behalf of Domtar to discuss impact of Clean Fuel Standard regulations on its operations.
Arranging meetings on behalf of Domtar to discuss impact of Output Based Pricing System regulations on its operations.

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.

Government Institutions

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
House of Commons
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Client Details

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2020-12-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)	$17,688,955.50	Yes
Government of BC - BC Hydro, Energy Manager Program	$91,224.00	Yes
Government of BC - CleanBC Industrial Incentive Program (CIIP)	$529,876.00	Yes
Government of Canada - Strategic Innovation Fund	$6,838,347.00	No
Government of Ontario - Ministry of Economic Development & Growth (MEDJCT)	$2,000,000.00	No
Government of Ontario - Northern Industrial Electricity Rate Program	$231,000.00	No
Government of Quebec - Ministère de la Foret Faune et Parcs (Wood yard project)	$1,700,000.00	No
Government of Quebec - Ministère de l’emploi et de la solidarité (Wood yard training)	$43,383.00	No
Government of Quebec - Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs (MFFP) Wood procurement from l’Outaouais / Laurentides area	$4,875,000.00	No
Government of Quebec - Programme Tarif L de Finances	$6,430,351.00	No
Government of Quebec - Programme Tarif L de Finances Québec	$1,613,599.00	No
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) - Wage Subsidy for Summer Students	$3,700.00	No
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund	$349,815.65	No
Northern Ontario Internship Program	$21,000.00	No
Ontario Apprenticeship Tax Credit	$24,406.24	No

Client Contact Information

Address:
395 de Maisoneuve Blvd West
Montreal, QC H3A 1L6
Canada

Telephone number: 514-848-5555

Client representative

Bonny Skene, Regional Public Affairs Manager

Parent Company Information

Domtar Corporation
- 234 Kingsley Park Drive
  Fort Mill, SC 29715
  United States of America

Coalition Members Information

Domtar Inc. is not a coalition.

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

The activities of Domtar Inc. are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Domtar Inc. does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking

Lobbyist Details

Ben Parsons | Public offices held

Business address:
95 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada

Telephone number: 416-920-0716

Consultant Firm and Address

Firm: Counsel Public Affairs Inc.

Address:
95 St. Clair Avenue West
Suite 1606
Toronto, ON M4V 1N6
Canada

Telephone number: 416-920-0716

Domtar Inc./

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

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
Domtar Inc./	2019-01-15	2024-03-28

Domtar Inc.

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	January 2016 to August 2017	Not a designated office
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	February 2009 to May 2011	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	January 2016 to August 2017	Not a designated office
Special Assistant Liberal Research Bureau, House of Commons	February 2009 to May 2011	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2024-10-09

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Registration - Consultant

Domtar Inc. / Ben Parsons, Consultant

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 8 of 15 (2021-05-14 to 2022-03-17)

Version 8 of 15 (2021-05-14 to 2022-03-17)

Subject Matters

Subject matters added through a monthly communication report

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Government institutions added through a monthly communication report

Government funding

Client Contact Information

Client representative

Parent Company Information

Coalition Members Information

Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information

Subsidiary Beneficiary Information

Consultant Firm and Address