Lobbying Activity Report

6174-49715

Designated Filer name: Berit Beattie
Client: HeliCat Canada Association
Associated registration: 11059-6174-1
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-03-03
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2026-03-11

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Gerri Brightwell, Director, Southern Region
Economic Operations, Jobs and Economic Growth Footnote1

Myles Bruns, Senior Regional Manager, Regional Economic Development
Economic Operations, Jobs and Economic Growth Footnote1

Elaine Cross, Executive Director
Innovation Programs & Partnership, Energy and Climate Solutions Footnote1

Nick Grant, Assistant Deputy Minister
TSS - Tourism Sector Strategy, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

William Hoyle, a/ADM
JEDI, Jobs and Economic Growth Footnote1

Lisa Pilling, Project Director
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Tracy Ronmark, Director
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Dawn Rueckl, Director
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Colin Ward, Assistant Deputy Minister
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Advocating for a streamlined and predictable permitting framework for the helicopter and snowcat skiing industry to ensure long-term sustainable growth, support operational efficiency, and secure timely decision-making for operators in British Columbia's rural tourism sector.
  • Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Conservation, Economic Development and Trade, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Small Business, Tourism
Advocating for the inclusion of HeliCat Canada as a key stakeholder in discussions about government priorities on export tourism, rural development, and sustainable environmental practices in outdoor adventure tourism.
  • Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Conservation, Economic Development and Trade, Emergency Preparedness, Employment and Training, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Labour/Labour Relations, Land Claims, Regional Development, Science and Technology, Small Business, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
Engaging on regulatory efficiency and coordination across ministries to address the fragmented permitting process that currently involves multiple departments, leading to uncertainty and delays for HeliCat Canada members.
  • Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Conservation, Economic Development and Trade, Emergency Preparedness, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Labour/Labour Relations, Land Claims, Regional Development, Science and Technology, Small Business, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
Supporting policies that strengthen British Columbia's position as a global leader in adventure tourism by promoting sustainable practices, enhancing economic opportunities in rural communities, and fostering partnerships with Indigenous groups.
  • Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
  • Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Conservation, Economic Development and Trade, Emergency Preparedness, Employment and Training, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Labour/Labour Relations, Land Claims, Regional Development, Small Business, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
 
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