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  Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
  A letter to Minister Bains requesting an extension to the temporary layoff provision for at least a further 13-week period through to August 31, 2020, to provide employers with certainty during this tenuous economic recovery period.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Labour/Labour Relations
  A letter was sent to Attorney General David Eby requesting for Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce to be exempt from submitting lobbying activities as it is our mandate to lobby on behalf of the business community. Included in the letter was an ask to streamline and simplify the registration process. The result was that request one was declined and the registration system was enhanced ever so slightly.	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	Justice and Law Enforcement
  A letter was sent to the Premier asking to amend the public health order to shut down banquet halls in BC.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Industry
  A meeting was requested with Minister Ralston via email to discuss hydrogen innovation railway project	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy
  A meeting with Minister Bains to discuss a bill that the Minister will table in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, July 14.	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	COVID-19, Employment and Training, Labour/Labour Relations
  A meeting with Minister Eby occurred on March 31 to discuss the impact the new Lobbyist Registry Act had on the business community, and not for profits.	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	COVID-19, Industry, Non-Profit Organization
  A meeting with MLA Bruce Ralston occurred with Anita and other business organizations in Surrey to discuss the response to COVID-19. During the meeting, Surrey's importance in the province's economy was discussed. An ask for a delay of the RCMP transition in Surrey was discussed. The need for detailed plans that also afford businesses with the flexibility to adjust the requirements based on their operations was discussed.	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	COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Justice and Law Enforcement
  A meeting with MLA Garry Begg occurred with Anita and other business organizations in Surrey to discuss the response to COVID-19. During the meeting, Surrey's importance in the province's economy was discussed. An ask for a delay of the RCMP transition in Surrey was discussed. The need for detailed plans that also afford businesses with the flexibility to adjust the requirements based on their operations was discussed.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Justice and Law Enforcement
  A meeting with MLA Harry Bains occurred with the Anita and other business organizations in Surrey to discuss the response to COVID-19. During the meeting, details about the return to work plans and Worksafe BC guidelines were discussed and the need for detailed plans that also afford businesses with the flexibility to adjust the requirements based on their operations.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
  An email with a letter was sent to Minister Eby to arrange a meeting to discuss the lobbyist registry act.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Non-Profit Organization
  An event was held with MLA Stone to discuss economic recovery, labour shortages, and improved training and reskilling of the workforce.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Information Technology, Labour/Labour Relations, Tourism
  An event with Minister Fleming and MLA Ma on Transportation and Infrastructure. Included in the discussion was related to active transportation, infrastructure projects, and the need for greater investment in the South Fraser Economic Region.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Infrastructure, Transportation
  An event with MLA Ben Stewart, Critic for Housing took place on March 30.	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	Finances and Budgets, Housing, Taxation and Finance
  An event with MLA Cadieux to discuss inclusivity, gender rights, and accessibility. Discussions included SBOT policies on training for BIPOC, women, and minorities to reach higher c-suite jobs, universal building legislation, and entry into the workforce.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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	Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Labour/Labour Relations, Workplace Literacy
  Anita spoke with MLA Tracy Redies to discuss the cumbersome and complicated reporting mechanism as a result of the Lobbyist Transparency Act. The ask was to exclude Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce from needing to register all activities on a monthly basis.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Justice and Law Enforcement
  Discussion with all Liberal Official Opposition Ministry Critics about innovation, vaccines, covid recovery, transportation, tax reform	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	COVID-19, Health, Labour/Labour Relations, Taxation and Finance, Transportation
  Election debate between candidates and incumbents in Surrey discussing a plethora of issues.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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, Agriculture, Arts and Culture, COVID-19, Cannabis, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Elections, Emergency Preparedness, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Forestry, Health, Hospitals, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, International Relations, International Trade, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions, Mining, Poverty, Regional Development, Small Business, Sports and Recreation, Taxation and Finance, Telecommunications, Tourism, Transportation, Workplace Literacy
  Emailed Fraser River proposal and made a phone call to the tourism critic Teresa Wat	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	Tourism
  Email to Mike Farnworth, PSSG, regarding the procurement of investigation services for ICBC request policy change.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Industry, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour/Labour Relations
  Event with Minister Eby on ICBC, lobbying act, transparency, and judicial inconsistencies. Asked for greater transparency on ICBC cash flows, and equitable judicial resources such as courtrooms for cities that have a larger population. Asked for Lobbying Act to be amended to remove Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce from reporting requirements, increasing the threshold of what organization requires to report in a letter.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Insurance, Justice and Law Enforcement
  Event with MLA Merrifield to discuss health policy and legislation. The lobbyist provided policy directions to benefit the BC business community, improve vaccination efforts, and curb COVID-19 spread.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
  Event with Sheila Malcolmson on mental health impacts on the community. Asked for greater investments in Surrey.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Mental Health and Addictions
  In a Digital Town Hall Anita met with the Hon. Judy Darcy - Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. Discussed was the need for more mental health supports in Surrey and for housing to be a priority of the government to be the basis of a mental health support strategy.	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	Mental Health and Addictions
  Letter to meet with the respective DM, Critic, and Minister to discuss recovery, economic opportunities, and other SBOT policy and advocacy items.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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, Agriculture, Arts and Culture, COVID-19, Cannabis, Children and Families, Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Forestry, Health, Hospitals, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, International Relations, International Trade, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions, Mining, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Regional Development, Science and Technology, Small Business, Sports and Recreation, Taxation and Finance, Tourism, Transportation, Workplace Literacy
  Meeting and event with Minister Robinson on the 2021 BC Budget. Asked for tax review.	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	Finances and Budgets
  Phone calls and emails to Bruce Ralston Minister of Energy, Mines, Low Carbon Innovation to discuss hydrogen project	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy
  Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, B.C. COVID-19 Industry Engagement Table discussing many issues and potential solutions to resiliency and recovery. Discussed the Fraser River revitalization; the need for expedited testing and vaccination; the requirement for more supports to the business community; the need for enhanced transportation investments in Surrey; the need for expedited permitting; the need for new revenue streams; tax policy overhauld	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 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	COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Taxation and Finance
  Revisit the banquet hall and restaurant closure and restriction orders and meet with the different industry sectors that are impacted.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Health
  Surrey Board of Trade with MLAs Shirley Bond, Stephanie Cadieux to discuss police transition to hold government to account on the matter as it will impact public safety and provincial coffers	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Justice and Law Enforcement
  The lobbyist will be and has been meeting with the Premier of the BC Government and Minister Carole James on a weekly basis to discuss the COVID19 response, and assist in formulating an economic recovery plan that is science-based and ensures that a resurgence of COVID19 is limited.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets
  The lobbyist will have a discussion with the CEO of Fraser Health Dr. Victoria Lee, about COVID 19, reopening of the economy, Surrey's trends and data. Asked if there are ways to include business in the decisions made by health officials. Asked for BC to implement a pilot program in BC where chronic care is managed by a system of support that includes: Family Physician, nurses, the patient, community and social support systems, and technologically innovative organizations;	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Health, Hospitals
  Letter sent to Josie Osbourne regarding the termination of the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) and its implications to environmental and sustainability efforts of municipalities.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Municipal Affairs
  A letter was sent to Dr. Bonnie Henry to ask that businesses not bear the cost of rapid test kits.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
  A letter was sent to John Horgan to ask that businesses not bear the costs of rapid test kits.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
  Email to Mike Farnworth, PSSG, regarding an issue with the procurement of investigation services requesting policy change.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Industry, Insurance
  Meeting with Minister Kahlon in the B.C. COVID-19 Industry Engagement Table. Discussion included support for banquet halls, vaccination, testing, education, funding for fraser river and international trade business centre.	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 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	COVID-19

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