12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 / Brian Cochrane, Business Manager

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2021-03-02

Who is lobbying?

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 (Address & business activities)

Brian Cochrane, Business Manager

Government Funding

Did International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 has the following affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities:

Operating Engineers Benefits Plan (Address information)
Operating Engineers Pension Plan (Address information)
Operating Engineers Training Association (Address information)

Other Affiliates

The activities of International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 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 International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115:

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

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Conference call discussing post COVID-19 recovery, infrastructure, labour code and hotel issues.	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	Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Tourism
Conference Call to discuss the needed short-term changes in the formula to calculate the Provision for Advers Deviation (PfAD) for Target Benefit Plans (TBP's).	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Financial Institutions
Letter following up to conference call regarding the needed short-term changes in the formula to calculate the Provision for Adverse Deviation (PfAD) for Target Benefit Plans (TBP's)	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Financial Institutions
Letter to request for funding for the BC Centre for Women in Trades (BCCWITT).	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	Advanced Education, Finances and Budgets
Meeting to discuss Pacific Abrasives / Grand Forks Reclamation Mining Permit Renewal.	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	Mining
Policy and/or program changes and/or recommendations on various acts and/or protocols and/or bills	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	COVID-19, Energy, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Mining
Tour the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115's Training Association training site in Maple Ridge/Haney, meet our apprentices and speak with them about the value of apprenticeship in the post-pandemic economic recovery.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Education, Labour/Labour Relations
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Advocacy regarding changes to compulsory training, certification, and registration of workers work erect and dismantle tower cranes.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Infrastructure
Conference call discussing post Covid-19 recovery. Community Benefits Agreement.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Economic Development and Trade
February 2, 2021 New Gold Mine Incident	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Labour/Labour Relations, Mining
to discuss a mining incident in Kamloops on February 2nd, 2021	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Mining
to discuss Community Benefits Agreement and Project Labour Agreements	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Infrastructure
to discuss the expansion of transit and road construction in and around MLA Dykeman's riding of Langley East. and how Community Benefits Agreements (CBA) or Project Labour Agreements (PLA) will fit into infrastructure planning.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Infrastructure
To discuss the Surrey-Langley Skytrain Extension, BCIB, the SPNA at Massey, and Community Benefits Agreements	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Infrastructure
to request a meeting to discuss the expansion of transit and road construction in and around the Langley area and how Community Benefits Agreements will fit into infrastructure planning.	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	Infrastructure
to request a meeting to discuss the expansion of transit and road construction in and around the Langley area and how Community Benefits Agreements will fit into infrastructure planning.	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	Infrastructure
to request a meeting to discuss the successes achieved to date by government's use of Community Benefits Agreement have been implemented on several major infrastructure projects in BC and to look ahead to possible new ventures.	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	Infrastructure
To update MLA Kang about discussions between the Operating Engineer's Pension Plan and BC Housing regarding a number of affordable housing properties including the Post 83 Co-op on Mayberry St. in the riding.	Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public	Housing

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
To request a meeting with Mike Farnworth to discuss and update him on effectiveness of Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs).	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	Economic Development and Trade, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations
Conference Call to discuss and update the Minister on the effectiveness of Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) and the BC Infrastructure Benefits (BCIB).	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	Economic Development and Trade, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations
Letter sent to Harry Bains and copied Bruce Ralston; requesting to review and amend Card Check in the Labour Relations Code.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Labour/Labour Relations, Mining

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
B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
BC Transportation Financing Authority
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Education
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Industry Training Authority
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Infrastructure
Minister of State for Trade
Office of the Premier
Oil and Gas Commission
Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training
Transportation and Infrastructure
WorkSafeBC

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Advanced Education, Skills and Training
- Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
- Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness
- Tourism, Arts and Culture

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Brian Cochrane
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2017-04-11 and before 2020-09-21: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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

Josh Towsley
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2017-04-11 and before 2020-09-21: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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 added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Brian Cochrane
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: Information not required when originally submitted

Political: Not provided
Sponsorship: Not provided
Recall: Not provided

Lee Riggs
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Political: Not provided
Sponsorship: Not provided
Recall: Not provided

Lobbyists in previous versions

In-house Lobbyists
Lobbyist	BC Former Public Office Holder Positions	Contributions
Matt Baker	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Steve Barnicke	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Frank Carr	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Steve Ervin	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Rob Foskett	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Brian Haugen	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Leanne Hughf	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Wayne Kemp	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
James Knowles	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Curtis Laverty	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Brian Lefebvre	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Jeremy Lye	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Mike Mayo	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Wayne Mills	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Gordon Morrison	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
John Munro	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Bryan Railton	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Lee Riggs	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Don Swerdan	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Jeremy Thompson	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No

Registration number: 1208-1817
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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
2021-07-24	Yes	Brian Cochrane	Megan Dykeman, MLA - Langley East \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2021-07-24	No	Josh Towsley	Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training \| MINOFF - Minister's Office, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training	View
2021-07-22	No	Brian Cochrane	Amber Hockin, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Premier \| Office of the Premier	View
2021-07-21	Yes	Brian Cochrane	Amber Hockin, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Premier \| Office of the Premier	View
2021-06-16	Yes	Brian Cochrane	Megan Dykeman, MLA Langley East \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2021-06-01	No	Brian Cochrane	Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure \| Transportation and Infrastructure Bowinn Ma, Minister of State for Infrastructure \| Minister of State for Infrastructure	View
2021-05-20	No	Brian Cochrane	Anne Kang, MLA Burnaby/Deer Lake \| Advanced Education and Skills Training	View
2021-05-03	Yes	Brian Cochrane	Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure \| Transportation and Infrastructure Bowin Ma, Minister of State for Infrastructure \| Minister of State for Infrastructure	View
2021-04-23	No	Brian Cochrane	Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation	View
2021-03-04	No	Brian Cochrane	Bruce Ralston, Minister \| Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation	View
2021-02-23	No	Josh Towsley	Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety & Solicitor General \| Minister's Office, Public Safety and Solicitor General	View
2021-02-11	No	Bryan Railton	Harry Bains, Minister of Labour \| Minister's Office, Labour Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources \| Minister's Office, Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation	View
2021-02-04	Yes	Josh Towsley	Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety & Solicitor General \| Minister's Office, Public Safety and Solicitor General	View

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Date Modified:: 2021-09-09

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 / Brian Cochrane, Business Manager

Who is lobbying?

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

What is being lobbied?

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Who are the lobbyists?

Lobbyists added through a Lobbying Activity Report

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

12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 / Brian Cochrane, Business Manager

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Lobbyists added through a Lobbying Activity Report

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 - Address & business activities

International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115 / Brian Cochrane, Business Manager

Operating Engineers Pension Plan

Operating Engineers Benefits Plan

Operating Engineers Training Association