12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Microsoft Canada Inc. / Chris Barry, President

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2023-01-17

Who is lobbying?

Microsoft Canada Inc. (Address & business activities)

Chris Barry, President

Senior Officer in previous versions
- Kevin Peesker, President

Government Funding

Did Microsoft Canada Inc. request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Microsoft Canada Inc. is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

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

Microsoft Corporation (Address information)

Other Affiliates

The activities of Microsoft Canada Inc. 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 Microsoft Canada Inc.:

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
Information and communications technology adoption, including cloud and AI technologies, by business and public sector entities and the standards and terms under which they are procured.	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, Cannabis, Children and Families, Education, Gaming and Lotteries, Health, Information Technology, Transportation
Policies concerning the promotion and development of computer science education and digital skills.	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, Employment and Training, Information Technology
Policies or programs related to innovation, the digital economy and the adoption of information and communication technologies.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Industry, Information Technology, Science and Technology
Policies or programs related to internet connectivity and broadband access.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Consumer Issues, Information Technology, Telecommunications
Policies or programs related to technology and environmental sustainability.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Conservation, Energy, Environment, Science and Technology
Policies or programs related to the creation of the Cascadia Innovation Corridor, including increased business cooperation and cross-border transportation links.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Economic Development and Trade, Industry, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Regional Development, Taxation and Finance, Transportation

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
Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Education and Child Care
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Forests
Fraser Health Authority
Health
Housing
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Interior Health Authority
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Municipal Affairs
Northern Health Authority
Office of the Premier
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Provincial Health Services Authority
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Infrastructure
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
- Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
- Education
- Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
- Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
- Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Chris Barry
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No