Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Climate
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Fisheries
- Government Procurement
- International Relations
- Mining
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Discussion regarding the 'Partnerships with Canadians Branch' of CIDA funding. Primarily to obtain additional information about the process, and presenting our intention of applying for funds in
conjunction with a Canadian mining company operating in Latin America.
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Species at Risk Act (SARA): Providing advice and input on the successful implementation of SARA, to improve the recovery of species at risk in Canada
Policies or Program
- Discussed role of environmental flows in existing policy for fish habitat and potential for review of the existing 1986 policy.
- Discussion with NRCan’s Impacts and Adaptation division with respect to the adaptation related work WWF-Canada has completed and is planning to undertake over the 2012-2013 fiscal year, and the corresponding NRCan program for the same time frame.
- Discussions regarding the results of the Shell/Pembina "No-Regrets" dialogue on climate and energy and what WWF-Canada proposes to be incorporated into federal climate program.
- Lobbied in respect to requesting that a permenant role as an observer on the Arctic Council be granted to WWF, which is determined by the federal government.
- Lobbied in respect to the need for stronger conservation measures for protected areas and caribou.
- Lobbied in respect to the need for the development of Integrated Ocean Management plans (Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic) and establishing marine protected areas.
- Within the context of the annual Green Budget Coalition meetings, lobbied with respect to the federal government meeting its commitment(S) to phase out fossil fuel subsidies.
- Within the context of the annual Green Budget Coalition meetings, lobbied with respect to the need to develop a national conservation plan and to ensure that the required resources to implement and manage said plan are secured and maintained.
- Within the context of the annual Green Budget Coalition meetings, recommendations where made with respect to maintaining (exisiting levels at a minimum) and increasing funds allocated to marine planning and the establishing of marine protected areas.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
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Meetings, Presentations
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
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Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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House of Commons
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Senate of Canada
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada) is a registered charity whose mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by:
- conserving the world's biological diversity;
- ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable; and
- promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Gerald Butts,
President and Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada) is supported by individuals, corporations and foundations who donate annually in support of WWF's conservation programs. Officers of WWF-Canada are: Roger Dickhout, Chairman of the Board; Gerald Butts, President and Chief Executive Officer; Sara Oates, Chief Financial Officer; Jennifer Jobbins, Secretary to the Board.
Directors of WWF-Canada are:
Patron:
HRH Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands;
Roger Dickhout, Chairman of the Board;
Mike Garvey, Vice Chairman of the Board;
Sonja Bata (Honorary Chair);
Mark Cohon;
Don Enns;
Brock Fenton (Honorary Director);
Scott Hand;
Sasha Jacob;
Jack Keith;
The Tr. Hon. John N. Turner (Honorary Director);
Alexandra Weston;
Nalini Stewart;
Alex Himelfarb;
Ziya Tong;
Jennifer Jeffs.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2012-06-30
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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Environment Canada - Canadian Wildlife Services (CWS)
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$2,500.00
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No
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Environment Canada - Habitat Stewardship Program
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$177,841.00
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Yes
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Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
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$40,000.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
245 Eglinton Avenue East
Suite 410
Toronto, ON M4P 3J1
Canada
Telephone number:
416-489-8800
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Hadley Archer,
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships |
No public offices held
- Jarmila Becka Lee,
Advisor, Conservation Science |
No public offices held
- Zoe Caron,
Climate Policy & Advocacy Specialist |
No public offices held
- Ernie Cooper,
Director, TRAFFIC and Wildlife Trade |
No public offices held
- Darcy Dobell,
Vice President, Pacific Region |
No public offices held
- Andrew Dumbrille,
Manager, Oceans Governance |
No public offices held
- Peter Ewins,
Senior Officer, Species |
Public offices held
- Arlin Hackman,
Vice President, Conservation & Chief Conservation Officer |
No public offices held
- Monte Hummel,
President Emeritus |
No public offices held
- Josh Laughren,
Director, Climate & Energy Program |
No public offices held
- Tony Maas,
Director, Freshwater Program |
No public offices held
- Robert Rangeley,
Vice President, Atlantic Region |
No public offices held
- Clive Tesar,
Head of Communications and External Affairs, WWF Global Arctic Programme |
No public offices held
- Martin von Mirbach,
Director, Arctic Program |
No public offices held
- Geoff York,
Head of Arctic Species Conservation, WWF Global Arctic Programme |
No public offices held