Registration - In-house Organization

Fur Institute of Canada / Institut de la Fourrure du Canada / John Chiasson, Executive Director

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: Fur Institute of Canada / Institut de la Fourrure du Canada
Responsible Officer Name: John Chiasson, Executive Director
Initial registration start date: 2022-12-01
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 952563-372317

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 40

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 0

Version 1 of 14 (2022-12-01 to 2023-03-20)

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Version 1 of 14 (2022-12-01 to 2023-03-20)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Agriculture
Animal Welfare
Environment
Fisheries
International Trade
Justice and Law Enforcement

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Financial support for the Government of Canada's obligations under the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Impacts of C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms), on trappers and the Authorization to Carry
Impacts of S-241, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (great apes, elephants and certain other animals) on trade of wildlife products in Canada

Policies or Program

Access to international markets for Canadian-produced seal products

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication

Government Institutions

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
House of Commons
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Senate of Canada

In-house Organization Details

Description of the organization's activities

The Fur Institute of Canada is the country’s lead expert on humane trap research and furbearer conservation and is the official trap-testing agency for the Government of Canada and all provincial/territorial governments. The FIC manages Canada’s humane trap research and testing program through the Alberta Research Centre and in accordance with The Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards within Canada. The FIC is mandated to providing accurate and credible information relating to the economic, social, cultural and environmental issues surrounding the harvesting and farming of fur in Canada.

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

John Chiasson, Executive Director

Organization's membership or classes of membership

FIC is a network of organizations, businesses and individuals throughout Canada and beyond. The FIC is governed by an elected Board of Directors representing all sectors of the industry and stakeholder groups. The Board directs the activities of the Institute and operational committees develop programs and deliver project activities. Our membership includes all aspects of the fur trade. Categories include Trappers, Fur Farmers, Wholesale Fur Dealers, Fur Manufacturers/Processors, Fur Retailers, Aboriginal Organizations, Conservation Groups, Animal Welfare Associations, Support Industries, Federal, and Provincial and Territorial Governments.

Government funding

End date of the last completed financial year: 2022-03-31

List of Government Funding
Government Institution	Funding Received in Last Financial Year	Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	$171,000.00	Yes
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)	$1,236,000.00	Yes

In-house Organization Contact Information

Address:
1554 Carling Ave.
Office M260
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7M4
Canada

Telephone number: 613-231-7099

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

John Chiasson, Executive Director | Designated public offices held

Fur Institute of Canada/Institut de la Fourrure du Canada

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

Name	From	To
Fur Institute of Canada/Institut de la Fourrure du Canada	2022-12-01	current

Fur Institute of Canada / Institut de la Fourrure du Canada

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy and Stakeholder Relations Advisor Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Minister's Office	February 2015 to August 2015	August 7, 2015
Communications and Policy Advisor Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Minister's Office	July 2013 to February 2015	February 2, 2015
Issues Management and Policy Advisor Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Minister's Office	May 2012 to July 2013	July 15, 2013
Special Assistant, Parliamentary Affairs Veterans Affairs Canada, Minister's Office	June 2011 to May 2012	May 31, 2012

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Senior Policy and Stakeholder Relations Advisor Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Minister's Office	February 2015 to August 2015	August 7, 2015
Communications and Policy Advisor Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Minister's Office	July 2013 to February 2015	February 2, 2015
Issues Management and Policy Advisor Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Minister's Office	May 2012 to July 2013	July 15, 2013
Special Assistant, Parliamentary Affairs Veterans Affairs Canada, Minister's Office	June 2011 to May 2012	May 31, 2012

Date Modified:: 2025-04-30

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Registration - In-house Organization

Fur Institute of Canada / Institut de la Fourrure du Canada / John Chiasson, Executive Director

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 1 of 14 (2022-12-01 to 2023-03-20)

Version 1 of 14 (2022-12-01 to 2023-03-20)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization