Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Climate
- Economic Development
- Energy
- Environment
- Foreign Affairs
- Forestry
- Industry
- International Trade
- Natural Resources
- Regional Development
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Policies or Program
- Discussions regarding market access for biomass products, including impacts of present and future trade agreements.
- Engage with federal government to support biomass and pellet sector development to fight climate change and more broadly movement towards a low carbon economy.
- Enhance opportunities to support development and innovation relative to the bioeconomy and low carbon technologies, including Carbon capture, utilisation and storage.
- Policy and program recommendations related to increased utilization of forest biomass, including opportunities to collect biomass from harvesting and rehab sites.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots 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
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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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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Senate of Canada
Client Details
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2023-12-31
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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BC Hydro
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$204,030.00
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Yes
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CleanBC
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$290,355.40
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Yes
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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$8,501,879.00
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Yes
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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$83,000.00
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Yes
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Client Contact Information
Address:
350 – 3600 Lysander Lane
Richmond, BC V7B 1C3
Canada
Telephone number:
604-270-9613
Web address:
https://www.drax.com
Client representative
Ross McKenzie, Group Director of International Affairs
Parent Company Information
Drax / Drax is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Drax / Drax is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Drax / Drax are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
- Houston Pellet Inc.
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3600 Lysander Lane 350
Richmond, BC V7B 1C3
Canada
- Lavington Pellet Inc.
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3600 Lysander Lane 350
Richmond, BC V7B 1C3
Canada
- Smithers Pellet Inc.
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3600 Lysander Lane 350
Richmond, BC V7B 1C3
Canada
Lobbyist Details
PHIL VON FINCKENSTEIN
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Public offices held
Business address:
PO Box 4659 Station E
OTTAWA, ON K1S 5H8
Canada
Telephone number:
613-233-3999
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
Maple Leaf Strategies
Address:
8 York Street, Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario, ON K1N 5S6
Canada
Telephone number:
613-233-3999