12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

IBM Canada Ltd. / Deb Pimentel, President & General Manager, Technology

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-04-01

Who is lobbying?

IBM Canada Ltd. (Address & business activities)

Deb Pimentel, President & General Manager, Technology

Senior Officer in previous versions
- Dave McCann, President

Government Funding

Did IBM Canada Ltd. request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

IBM Canada Ltd. is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

IBM Canada Ltd. has the following affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities:

IBM Corporation (Address information)
ISM Information Systems Management Canada Corporation (Address information)

Other Affiliates

The activities of IBM Canada Ltd. 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 IBM Canada Ltd.:

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
Communicating with government officials about generative artificial intelligence (AI) models.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Science and Technology
Communicating with government officials about investments in innovative technologies, such as Cloud computing, software and analytics.	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	Information Technology, Science and Technology
Communicating with government officials about procurement policies, processes and procedures.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Government Procurement, Science and Technology
Communicating with government officials about the Government of British Columbia's "Digital Framework".	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Information Technology, Science and Technology

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
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Lottery Corporation
Citizens' Services
Education and Child Care
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Health
Innovate BC
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Office of the Premier
Transportation and Infrastructure
University of British Columbia
University of Victoria
University of the Fraser Valley
WorkSafeBC

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Bobby Aujla
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No