Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Environment
- Infrastructure
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Investing in infrastructure at the Birds Canada Headquarters in Port Rowan, Ontario
- We are asking the Federal government to contribute financially to developing and launching Canada's network of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs).
- We are encouraging Canada to invest internationally to support nature based solutions with benefits for bird conservation
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution, Policies or Program
- National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan; new national biodiversity accountability legislation.
Policies or Program
- We are asking the Federal government to bring back the Fraser River Estuary Management Program and to deny the development of Roberts Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) due to its anticipated significant environmental impacts on birds.
Regulation
- We are seeking rigorous measures in Canada's Migratory Bird Regulations, for the betterment of birds and biodiversity.
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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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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House of Commons
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Parks Canada (PC)
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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
Birds Canada is a non-profit, charitable organization built on the enthusiastic contributions of thousands of caring members and volunteer Citizen Scientists. Data (observations) collected by Citizen Scientists, alongside targeted research projects, are used to identify significant bird population changes and help direct conservation planning.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Patrick Nadeau,
President & CEO
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Our membership consists of one class of members, made up of the directors of the Corporation and up to five (5) individuals who are members of the public with a love for wild birds, and who are interested in furthering the Corporation's purposes.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-03-31
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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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$99,227.00
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Yes
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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$3,904,715.00
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Yes
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Parks Canada (PC)
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$40,530.00
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No
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Public Works & Government Services
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$24,538.00
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No
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
115 Front Road
Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0
Canada
Telephone number:
888-448-2473
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Gregor Beck,
Senior Strategist |
No public offices held
- Patrick Nadeau,
President & CEO |
No public offices held
- Silke Nebel,
VP Science and Conservation |
No public offices held