Registry of Lobbyists

Registration - In-house Corporation

J.D. Irving, Limited / james irving, Co-Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Corporation name: J.D. Irving, Limited
Responsible Officer Name: james irving, Co-Chief Executive Officer 
Initial registration start date: 2006-03-06
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 779327-6324

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 591

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 40

Version 3 of 76 (2007-03-23 to 2007-10-19)

Version 3 of 76 (2007-03-23 to 2007-10-19) was submitted prior to the Lobbying Act coming into force on July 2, 2008. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.

A. Information about Responsible Officer and Corporation

Corporation: J.D. Irving, Limited
300 Union Street
PO Box 5777
Saint John, NB  E2L 4M3
Canada
Telephone number: 506-632-5972
Fax number:  
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration: James Irving, President  
Description of activities: Forest products company located in Eastern Canada with sawmills, woodlands and retail operations.
 
The client is a subsidiary of the following parent companies: FMW Company Limited
c/o Conyers Dill & Pearman
Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, PO Box HM 666
Hamilton HMCX
Bermuda

Coalition The corporation is not a member of a coalition.
Subsidiary: Atlantic Reyser Limited
300 Union Street
PO Box 5777
Saint John, NB
Canada E2L 4M3

Atlantic Towing Limited
300 Union Street
PO Box 5777
Saint John, NB
Canada E2L 4M3

Atlantic Wallboard Limited
300 Union Street
PO Box 5777
Saint John, NB
Canada E2L 4M3

St. George Power LP
300 Union Street
PO Box 5777
Saint John, NB
Canada E2L 4M3

Other direct interests The corporation's activities are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
 
Was the corporation funded in whole or in part by any domestic or foreign government institution in the last completed financial year? No
 

B. Lobbyists Employed by the Corporation

Name: Mark Bettle
Position title: Director, Corporate Planning
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Tim Brownlow
Position title: Director, Offshore Services
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Blake Brunsdon
Position title: Chief Forester
Public offices held: No
 
Name: William Dever
Position title: Associate Counsel
Public offices held: No
 
Name: David Jamieson
Position title: Executive Vice President
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Mary Keith
Position title: Vice President, Communications
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Ross Langley
Position title: Vice President and General Counsel
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Christopher MacDonald
Position title: Director, Government Relations
Public offices held: No
 
Name: John Murphy
Position title: Vice President, Transportation
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Robert Pinette
Position title: Vice President - Woodlands Division
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Gaston Poitras
Position title: Vice President - Sawmills Division
Public offices held: No
 
Name: Wayne Power
Position title: Vice President
Public offices held: No
 

C. Lobbying Activity Information

Federal departments or organizations which have been or will be communicated with during the course of the undertaking: Affaires autochtones et Développement du Nord Canada, Affaires étrangères et Commerce international Canada (MAECIC), Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique (APECA), Bureau du Conseil privé (BCP), Bureau fédéral examen évaluation environnemental (BFEEE), Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie (CRSNG), Défense nationale (MDN), Députés de la Chambre des communes, Développement des ressources humaines Canada (DRHC), Environnement Canada, Finances Canada (FIN), Industrie Canada, Justice Canada (JC), Pêches et Océans Canada (MPO), Ressources naturelles Canada (RNCan), Revenu Canada (RC), Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada (SCT), Transports Canada (TC), Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada
Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:
Appels téléphoniques, Communications informelles, Communications écrites, en format papier ou électronique, Présentations, Réunions
 
Subject Matter: Areas of Concern: Affaires autochtones, Commerce international, Défense, Développement régional, Emploi et formation, Énergie, Environnement, Foresterie, Impôts et finances, Industrie, Justice et application des lois, Sciences et technologies, Transports
 
Subject Matter: Retrospective: 1. Communications regarding redevelopment of former shipyard site.2. Communications regarding Canada/US softwood lumber dispute.3. Communications regarding various environment matters.4. Communications regarding Climate Change.5. Communications regarding potential federal government contract for the purchase of Green Power.6. Communications regarding potential new business opportunities.7. Communications regarding potential Free Trade Agreements.8. Communications regarding Structural Financing Facility Support for New Vessels.
Subject Matter: Prospective: 1. Communications regarding redevelopment of former shipyard site.2. Communications regarding Canada/US softwood lumber dispute.3. Communications regarding various environment matters.4. Communications regarding climate change file.5. Communications regarding potential federal government contract for the purchase of Green Power.6. Communications regarding potential new business opportunities.7. Communications regarding potential Free Trade Agreements.8. Communications regarding potential Atlantic Gateway.
 

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Categories Description
Règlement 1. Possible climate change regulations.
Règlement 2. Draft regulation regarding Import/Export of Hazardous Waste.
Subvention, Contribution ou autre avantage financier Existing and potential future contribution regarding new investments under the Shipyard Redevelopment and Industrial Diversification Program established through ACOA in 2003.
Politique ou programme Potential Free Trade Agreements with EFTA, Singapore and South Korea.
Politique ou programme Potential program regarding the Atlantic Gateway
Proposition législative Softwood Lumber Agreement with the United States




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