Lobbying registration dated 2026-02-06
Registrant: Jason Krips
Client: ALBERTA FOREST PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
Targeted institutions:
Transport Canada (TC)
Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Finance Canada (FIN)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
House of Commons
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Senate of Canada
Acts: Species at Risk Act
Government funding received:
Institution: Alberta Forestry and Parks
Amount: 1250000.00
Lobbying activity details:
Engaging on the climate change file to promote the benefits of a well-managed forest and wood building products as part of Canada's net zero goal.
Promoting a competitive forest industry, including sound forestry policy and strategic partnerships and programs.
Representing AFPA-member company interests on the softwood lumber file and working with the Government of Canada to achieve a resolution to outstanding trade disputes with the United States.
Advocating for implementation of the Species at Risk Act that recognizes the value of forestry on the landbase and balances conservation goals and socioeconomic impacts.
Lobbying for fiscal policy that supports a competitive forest industry in Canada.
Engaging with the Federal Plastics Registry to advocate for a process that is fair, efficient, and effective.
Lobbying for efficient rail service that moves member company products to customers in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Speaking to government about the Clean Fuel Standard and its potential impact on the forest industry.
Amendments to the Pulp and Paper Effluent Regulations including the Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program.
Working with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on a process to evaluate and mitigate impacts of stream crossings and harvesting operations in areas with trout populations.