12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) / Annabree Fairweather, Executive Director

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2023-03-29

Who is lobbying?

Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) (Address & business activities)

Annabree Fairweather, Executive Director

Government Funding

Did Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC):

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
- discussing with Liberal opposition critic for Advanced Education in order to discuss COVID measures at BC's research universities; the relevance and applicability of provisions like 5-days paid sick leave for contract faculty; and sharing information about the ongoing funding model review for advanced education.	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Colleges & Universities, Finances and Budgets, Labour/Labour Relations
The Confederation of University Faculty Associations of BC (CUFA BC) lobbies the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training on matters of university governance via the University Act and Royal Roads University Act. The goal of lobbying this subject matter is to amend these acts to see increased role for faculty representation within senates and boards of governors.	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly 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	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Labour/Labour Relations
We advocate to government representatives, research university administrators, and the public on issues related to - stable, predictable funding to research universities from government. - improving faculty inclusion in university governance under the University Act. - informing the Advanced Education and Skills Training funding model review. - informing the development and implementation of micro-credentials.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly 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	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Labour/Labour Relations
We will advocate to the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills on the development and implementation of BC's Post-Secondary Digital Learning Strategy	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
CUFA BC was a labour reference group invited by PSEC to inform the Post-Secondary Return-to-Campus Primer & COVID-19	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Colleges & Universities, Labour/Labour Relations
Ministry invited CUFA BC to provide summary update of experiences to date facing faculty and students during pandemic and to make recommendations on immediate supports government could implement for faculty and students as they start the fall term.	Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly 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 Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Advanced Education, Finances and Budgets
The Confederation of University Faculty Associations of BC (CUFA BC) intends to lobby the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training on supports needed for faculty as they move to the fall semester and to address disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, we will talk about labour supports for contract faculty, technological supports for all faculty and their students, research supports for lab-based and campus-based research access (access to research facilities, archives and libraries, etc), and potential funding consequences on institutions that could affect faculty supports.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly 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 Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Colleges & Universities, Labour/Labour Relations
This was the first time meeting the new Sr Ministerial Advisor at which we discussed broad interests of faculty as it relates to PSE funding, the ongoing AEST funding model review, public sector bargaining developments, faculty experiences of pandemic disruptions, and the relationship between our respective offices.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Colleges & Universities, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Labour/Labour Relations

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Finance
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Post-Secondary Employers' Association
Royal Roads University
Simon Fraser University
University of British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia
University of Victoria

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Kenneth Christie
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Annabree Fairweather
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Lobbyists in previous versions

In-house Lobbyists
Lobbyist	BC Former Public Office Holder Positions	Contributions
Daniel Laitsch	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No

Registration number: 1352-1112
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Lobbying Activity Reports

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?
Date	Arranging a Meeting	Lobbyists	Senior Public Office Holder, Position Title \| Ministry/Provincial Entity	Subject Matters
2022-09-21	Yes	Annabree Fairweather , Kenneth Christie	Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training \| Advanced Education and Skills Training	View

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Confederation of University Faculty Associations of British Columbia (CUFA BC) - Address & business activities

Address:

301 - 220 Brew Street
Port Moody, BC V3H 0H6
Canada

Telephone number: 604-646-4677 Ext. 100

Contact information in previous versions
- 315 - 207 W Hastings St
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-646-4677 Ext. 100
- 315 - 207 W Hastings St
  
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-646-4677 Ext. 100

Description of Activities:
Represent the interests of university faculty associations and their 5,500 members at BC's five research universities, including University of Northern British Columbia, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria, and Royal Roads University. CUFA BC's broad objectives are: 1. To promote faculty members' interests to the provincial government. 2. To provide services to member faculty associations as requested. 3. To promote the value of post-secondary education, academic freedom, and research to the wider public. CUFA BC also informs public policy and produces timely research and policy analysis in the areas of core funding, collective bargaining, and shared and collegial governance.

Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
- Represent the interests of university faculty associations and their 5,500 members at BC's five research universities, including University of Northern British Columbia, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Victoria, and Royal Roads University. CUFA BC's broad objectives are: 1. To promote faculty members' interests to the provincial government. 2. To provide services to member faculty associations as requested. 3. To promote the value of post-secondary education, academic freedom, and research to the wider public.

Date Modified:: 2023-05-16

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