12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia / Walt Judas, CEO

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2021-09-15

Who is lobbying?

Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (Address & business activities)

Walt Judas, CEO

Government Funding

Did Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? Yes

Coalition Members Information

Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia 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 Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia:

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
Advocating on behalf of the tourism and hospitality sector for measures to address liquidity and other challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Advocating to introduce, modify or eliminate regulations and/or legislation related to issues such as crown tenures/land use, taxation, sharing economy, sport fishing, destination development, investment.	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	Emergency Preparedness
Briefly by the tourism and hospitality sector to inform government on the extensive health and safety protocols businesses have put in place to meet provincial guidelines, and to be able to host customers/visitors.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion about some work the Ministry is doing to help COVID-impacted employers and workers stay connected. The Ministery of Labour provided a preview of forthcoming plans on the temporary layoff provision to provide the tourism industry an opportunity for some input and feedback.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Discussion and decision on an online hub for government, industry and consumer access that contains COVID-19 health and safety plans for tourism sectors and individual businesses.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion and details on the Small & Medium-sized Business Recovery Program and qualifying criteria to assist tourism and hospitality businesses.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion and information exchange on the Major Iconic Attractions Grant Program and remaining funds available; discussion on options for $50 million available to tourism operators as part of recovery contingency monies from the 2021 budget to deal with the impacts of COVID-19 and the wildfires; discussion on impacts of wildfires and government support.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion and update on multiple topics including: Value of Tourism Project that creates a new narrative for the sector; policies being developed by TIABC on open net fish farms and old growth logging; TIABC's pending submission to help inform BC's economic strategy; TIABC's position on paid sick leave; status of the adventure tourism policy and the need for a champion within government to advocate for changes; status of Step 4 of BC's restart plan and TIABC's position on vaccine passports (cards).	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion on BC Parks camping reservation system and a request by commercial operators for advance reservations to secure spots and market to out-of-province visitors which would allow these businesses to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Discussion on progress of the Tourism Task Force; guidance requested on the meetings & events proposal to ease gathering restrictions; research needed by industry to identify gaps in government relief programs; adjustments required to the small & medium business grant program to allow more businesses to qualify.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Discussion on border closures affecting the tourism industry. Discussion on whether the Province would consider temporarily amending regulation to protect tourism businesses from having to issue cash refunds to customers that have paid deposits for trips now cancelled. Question on whether the Province can get involved in the issue of insurance renewal challenges that tourism operators now face given that underwriters are abandoning the sector. Follow-up on the submission to Minister for tourism recovery funding. Request to ease restrictions on priority passengers on BC Ferries. Follow-up on letter to Premier, Minister James, Minister Beare with request for meeting. FYI on joint news release with Yukon Tourism Industry Association.	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	Consumer Issues
Discussion on contents of TIABC's pre-budget 2022 federal submission; information provided on pending research project to collect data on tourism operator needs vis-a-vis liquidity; information provided on TIABC's proposed 'Value of Tourism' project, as well as pending economic strategy submission; status update on workforce strategy proposal submitted to province 3 weeks ago.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion on increasing opportunities for meetings and events in BC as per the events proposal to amend gathering restrictions. Discussion on WorkSafe BC's proposal to amend schedule 1 to include communicable viral pathogens. Update on Minister's discussions with mayors on re-opening communities to visitors. Request to consider suspending rod day fees and crown tenures for commercial tourism operators. Request to extend the temporary layoff provision.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Forestry, Labour/Labour Relations
Discussion on issues affecting tourism during the COVID-19 crisis. Subject matters included details on BC's restart plan; extensions to the temporary layoff provision required by businesses to avoid insolvency; potential suspension of the Consumer Protection Act that compels businesses to offer refunds (e.g. deposits) to clients for services not rendered because of COVID-19; letter to government on recommendations to expand the 50 person limit on gatherings for the meetings and events sector.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Discussion on marine border issue and provincial assistance required; update on development of adventure tourism policy and recommendations on next steps given the impending departure of MTACS ADM; status of $50 million available for tourism recovery and further input required; status of workforce submission for government support; fyi on tourism economic plan submission.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion on ministry plans for Tourism Week; inquiry on length of travel restrictions and border closures and the impact on tourism businesses; follow-up on the consumer refunds issue and proposal to temporarily suspend regulation to enforce the act; follow-up on events sector proposal to extend gatherings to more than 50 people; provided industry feedback on the temporary layoff provision and the need to extend the 16 week limit to coincide with the recovery timeframe for the tourism sector.	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	Tourism
Discussion on the extended temporary layoff provision and the potential increase to a further extension beyond 16 weeks.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Discussion on the need for further input or ideas regarding $50 million still available to tourism and hospitality sectors this fiscal year to help with relief and recovery efforts; status update and discussion on best approach for introducing suggested policies pertaining to the adventure tourism sector.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion on the slow regulatory process to approve development projects such as the Bridal Falls Gondola, and what more can be done to move this project forward without unnecessary delay; introduction of a new contact tracing app that could help the Province with tracking outbreaks related to various business sectors.	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
Discussion on the state of the tourism industry and assistance required to help the sector survive. Briefing on the new opposition critic for tourism and impending meeting.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion on the timing of Phase 3 and the lifting of travel restrictions in BC to allow more freedom for people to travel and visit other regions. Information presented on a pilot program that would allow international travellers to visit British Columbia for commercial tourism activities that would not expose the general public to these visitors. Information provided on the development of a policy paper to be submitted to government representing recommendations by the Metro Van Tourism Response & Recovery Task Force. Discussion on Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program and changes required to meet the needs of tourism operators.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Discussion on the tourism industry's compliance with COVID-19 health and safety regulations and the need to further educate residents, consumers and government on the industry's progress. Information presented on proposed training programs, contact-tracing apps; request for direction on additional measures required to satisfy PHO and government directives.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion on Tourism Task Force and media relations vis-a-vis the final report; brieflng on discussion with opposition tourism critic; progress report and direction on the impending meetings & events proposal to lift gathering restrictions and allow a gradual re-opening of the sector at the appropriate time.	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
Discussion with Premier on the status of the cruise file and information on what the Province is doing vis-a-vis discussions with the federal government relative to the cruise ship ban.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Financial relief for tourism and hospitality businesses impacted by the pandemic; adjustments required to current government relief programs to allow more businesses to qualify; plans to re-start the visitor economy via rapid-testing, vaccines, border mobility; proposal to ease gathering restrictions for meetings & events; Tourism Task Force recommendations; changes required to regulations to help the hospitality sector (e.g. wholesale pricing for liquor)	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	COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Labour/Labour Relations, Liquor Control/Alcohol, Municipal Affairs, Small Business, Tourism, Transportation
Follow up on June meeting concerning support for the BC cruise sector; distribution of a national survey of cruise industry businesses on the impact of cancelling the cruise season - shared as a fyi.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Follow-up on the BC TRIP proposal to help large operators; discussion on status of World Cup Soccer opportunity; discussion and feedback on tourism and hospitality sector proposal/s to access recovery monies set aside in the 2021 budget.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Follow up on the events sector proposal to extend public gatherings beyond 50 under the guise of strict health and safety guidelines; follow-up on the Consumer Protection refunds issue and the letter sent to government proposing temporary suspension of the act; clarity on travel restrictions and border closures and the subsequent impact on tourism businesses across the province; feedback on federal government programs such as wage subsidies and rent relief.	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	Tourism
Funding support for community destination marketing organizations Funding support for the tourism industry due to the COVID-19 crisis Waiving of tenure fees, rod day fees, park day fees for tourism operators because of the COVID-19 crisis Deferral or waiving of taxes (e.g. employer health tax) because of COVID-19 crisis Amendment to Consumer Protection Act to protect tourism operators from bankruptcy due to COVID-19 crisis Extension of the temporary layoff provision from 13 to 16 weeks	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	Labour/Labour Relations
General discussion on the needs of the tourism industry and whether government was considering support in the form of working capital grants, low or no interest loans. Provided information on TIABC's recovery stimulus package submission that outlined three specific requests to address liquidity. Requested assistance to ensure that tourism was recognized and understood by government as requiring specific measures to help the industry survive and recover from COVID-19.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Information on TIABC submission in response to the WorkSafeBC discussion paper on adding COVID-19 to Schedule 1 of the Workers Compensation Act. Information on letters that have and will be sent to Premier Horgan and Ministers Beare & James on a meeting with senior tourism leaders. Further discussion on the pilot project exploring options to welcome international visitors to BC. Inquiry on whether government is still considering waiving rod day fees, park permit fees and land tenure payments for tourism businesses closed and significantly impacted by COVID-19/travel restrictions.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Consumer Issues
Introductory meeting with new minister to discuss the state of the tourism industry, various sector issues due to pandemic, and the role of TIABC as an industry advocate.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Introductory meeting with the new Assistant Deputy Minister for Tourism. Discussion on the tourism industry in general, its current state vis-a-vis COVID-19, the needs of the industry for further government assistant such as recovery funds, and information on the primary sectors and tourism operators.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Introductory session with new tourism critic. Discussion on the role of TIABC, the state of the tourism industry and government assistance needed for the sector to recover. Information on the opposition's intentions and priorities vis-a-vis the tourism and hospitality sector.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Joint letter with BC Hotel Association with recommendations to the Province on elements needed to restart the tourism and hospitality sector, with a focus on relief and recovery measures to help businesses manage through the impact of COVID-19.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Letter signed off by TIABC and multiple associations urging the Province to introduce a government-led vaccine passport/proof of vaccination program as a tool for businesses to use to protect residents, workers, visitors and business operations, as well as to encourage more people to get vaccinated.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Letter to acknowledge the need for additional travel orders, and to thank the Province for including the tourism industry in the decision-making process and mitigation efforts vis-a-vis the restrictions.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Letter to appeal to Minister Fleming to resolve the cruise issue, particularly with a view to nullify proposed legislation that would allow cruise ships to bypass Canada when sailing between Seattle and Alaska. Letter also asked the Province to appeal to the federal government to make cruise a priority for BC and Canada, and to announce that the current order banning ships will be rescinded later this year.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Letter to Premier on the introduction of BC's Restart Plan and the core elements that benefit the tourism industry. The letter also called for additional support necessary to support businesses that continue to be affected by travel restrictions.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Letter to Province on the need to advocate to the federal government to establish criteria and a timeline for reopening international borders to allow the tourism industry to recover and rebuild.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Meeting to discuss marine border impasse and the fact that no commercial passenger vessels (e.g. COHO, Clipper) are able to operate (transport passengers) from the US to Canada; discussion on status of provincial discussions with federal government, reasons for closure, possible solutions.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Request for a roundtable discussion between senior industry leaders, Tourism Minister, Finance Minister and Premier to discuss the plight of the tourism industry and the help needed for the sector to survive the COVID-19 pandemic.	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	Finances and Budgets
Request for government and industry to coordinate key messaging to consumers and residents that changes the narrative from one that is unwelcoming and pits residents against visitors, to one that does not encourage visitation during this period, but instructs visitors on their responsibilities if they are visiting 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
Review and discussion of joint TIABC submission with BCHA, ABLE BC & Restaurants Canada outlining problem criteria and providing context and rationale for proposed changes needed to allow more businesses to qualify for the BC Small & Medium-sized Business Recovery Grant.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Roundtable with Minister Beare and tourism operators to discuss issues affecting the industry including, but not limited to, liquidity, taxes and fees, border closures, health and safety protocols, government assistance required.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Consumer Issues
Sent in a submission on a proposal for a government backed loan program, as well as grants, to help large tourism operators meet their fixed cost expenses and financial obligations to remain solvent and ultimately recover from the pandemic. The program is known as BC TRIP - BC Tourism Recovery Investment Program.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Submission of draft concept paper on the prospect of developing a new film and television museum as an attraction for the Metro Vancouver region. No government funds were requested, but feedback on the proposal was encouraged.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Sports and Recreation
TIABC support letter for Marine Debris Removal Initiative put forward by the Wilderness Tourism Association with support from the Commercial Bear Viewing Association of British Columbia.	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
Together with members of the BC Regional Tourism Secretariat, discussion on impacts of the latest announcement on vaccine passports, as well as issues concerning interior health restrictions, labour shortages and impacts of wildfires. Further data on impacts and support recommendations to be provided as follow-up.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Discussion on Discover BC camping reservations for commercial operators; update on current travel orders affecting the tourism sector; questions received by industry on the vaccine card program; invitation to Minister Mark to attend TIABC's board meeting; information provided on the recreational fishing impasse in the north; industry's view on Tofino's plan to use MRDT for its wastewater treatment plant.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion on Discover BC camping reservations for commercial operators; questions received by industry on the vaccine card program; invitation to Minister Mark to attend TIABC's board meeting; information provided on the recreational fishing impasse in the north; industry's view on Tofino's plan to use MRDT for its wastewater treatment plant; status of $50 million earmarked for tourism sector; update on ATC policy submission.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
TIABC submitted a brief outlining the role tourism can play in BC's new economic strategy. The paper supported the points made during the consultation process initiated by government, and focussed on key areas of innovation, infrastructure development, workforce and reconciliation.	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
Slightly updated version of a TIABC brief outlining the role tourism can play in BC's new economic strategy. The paper supported the points made during the consultation process initiated by government, and focussed on key areas of innovation, infrastructure development, workforce and reconciliation.	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
Discussion and information on TIABC advocacy activities, new Vancouver/Victoria coalition with focus on restart plan, meetings & events proposal status, invitation for various ministries to participate in tourism conference, upcoming meeting with DM, letters to all MLA's inviting a meeting with TIABC, status of TIABC-produced COVID health & safety videos, letter to government for request to increase BC Parks funding, status of SMSB recovery grant.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Discussion and information on BC Tourism Conference, Minister's participation & DM's panel; letter from TIABC member on support required for large businesses; issue with BC park reservations for commercial operators; TIABC position on proposed travel ban; briefing on news release regarding travel ban.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Request to encourage cabinet colleagues not to implement a domestic travel ban in favour of working with industry to be part of the solution on stopping the spread of COVID.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Discussion on help needed for large businesses that have yet to receive relief; request for Province not to implement proposed travel ban; information on projections for the year ahead in tourism; need for the province to work with industry on a restart plan for the tourism sector; acknowledgement of the government's support for the Task Force and other measures.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Discussion on second intake of small business recovery grant program and current uptake; information on forthcoming Treasury Board submission; feedback on draft fishing proposal for tourism recovery; need for stronger communication on status of contact tracing and rapid testing.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Discussion on adjustments required for small business grant program; review of federal government HASCAP program, its shortcomings and where further help is needed; information on forthcoming funding proposal for large businesses	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Discussion on problematic areas and amendments needed to ensure better access for tourism businesses applying for the Small & Medium-sized Business Recovery Grant.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Discussion on help needed for large tourism business operators; discussion on small business grant program and potential amendments to allow more businesses to qualify for funding; information provided on TIABC's federal budget submission with request for provincial assistant with lobbying efforts; feedback on new online program; request for clarity on province's plans for rapid testing.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Information and update on meetings & events proposal; suggestion on BC Parks reservation system for commercial operators; update on meeting with Minister Kahlon; discussion on brief to province for large operators; information on TIABC brief to federal government; request to look into delay for Avalanche Canada funding; update on status of ski hills and new strategy to stop spread of virus; update on BC Tourism Conference.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Discussion and information on impending large tourism operators funding proposal; overview on brief to federal government to expand HASCAP and other programs; briefing on Minister Kahlon meeting; update on BC Tourism conference; status of impending meetings and events proposal; information on upcoming meeting with Premier's Washington State liaison; information provided on impending budget submission by Vancouver/Victoria coalition.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Letter of congratulations on being elected as a MLA; overview of regional impacts of COVID-19; invitation to engage with TIABC on initiatives or programs to help tourism businesses find relief and recover from the pandemic.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Meeting to discuss the Metro Vancouver Tourism & Hospitality Industry Response and Recovery Task Force submission to government with recommendations on how to help the sector respond and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. The Minister acknowledged the industry's challenges and referenced the initiatives government has introduced to date. The Task Force requested that the province consider a special package for tourism and hospitality to address the primary issue of liquidity.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Discussion on the timing and potential for re-opening borders to international visitors. Discussion on submitting a new proposal on behalf of the meetings and events sector for the province to consider expanding gathering restrictions for professionally produced events. Discussion on an emerging issue concerning water bills issued to property owners in rural BC. Discussion on messaging regarding passengers on airlines potentially exposed to COVID-19. Information provided on the engagement of a lobbyist to assist industry efforts for recovery funds. Discussion on the hotel union hunger strike and TIABC's messaging.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Follow-up on previous week's discussion regarding tourism recovery package, hotel strike, events sector and lobbyist. Additional discussion on MRDT and PST considerations for destination marketing organizations. Discussion on government messaging to help with tourism industry recovery.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Weekly meeting to discuss tourism issues related to COVID-19. Subject matters include: liquidity, tax deferrals, health and safety regulations, border closures, health ministry directives, recovery measures, temporary layoff provisions, gathering restrictions, insurance, crown and rod day fees, utility deferrals.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Weekly meeting to discuss tourism issues related to COVID-19. Subject matters include: liquidity, tax deferrals, health and safety regulations, border closures, health ministry directives, recovery measures, temporary layoff provisions, gathering restrictions, insurance, crown and rod day fees, utility deferrals, government response.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Weekly meeting to discuss tourism issues related to COVID-19. Subject matters include: liquidity, tax deferrals, health and safety regulations, border closures, health ministry directives, recovery measures, temporary layoff provisions, gathering restrictions, insurance, crown and rod day fees, utility deferrals, TIABC submission and government response.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Weekly meeting to discuss tourism issues related to COVID-19. Subject matters include: state of the industry, liquidity, tax deferrals, health and safety regulations, border closures, health ministry directives, recovery measures, temporary layoff provisions, gathering restrictions, insurance, crown and rod day fees, utility deferrals, federal government programs.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Weekly meeting to discuss tourism issues related to COVID-19. Subject matters include: key messages on industry, liquidity, tax deferrals, health and safety regulations, border closures, health ministry directives, recovery measures, temporary layoff provisions, gathering restrictions, insurance, crown and rod day fees, utility deferrals, TIABC priorities, government response to submissions.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Weekly meeting to discuss tourism issues related to COVID-19. Subject matters include: State of the industry, liquidity, tax deferrals, health and safety regulations, border closures, health ministry directives, recovery measures, temporary layoff provisions, gathering restrictions, insurance, crown and rod day fees, utility deferrals.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Weekly meeting to discuss tourism issues related to COVID-19. Subject matters include: liquidity, tax deferrals, health and safety regulations, border closures, health ministry directives, recovery measures, temporary layoff provisions, gathering restrictions, insurance, crown and rod day fees, utility deferrals, TIABC submission on recovery package.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Weekly meeting to discuss tourism issues related to COVID-19. Subject matters include: Response to TIABC submission, state of the industry, liquidity, tax deferrals, health and safety regulations, border closures, health ministry directives, recovery measures, gathering restrictions, insurance, crown and rod day fees, utility deferrals.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Weekly meeting to discuss tourism issues related to COVID-19. Subject matters include: TIABC media activities, recovery package, liquidity, tax deferrals or suspensions, health and safety regulations, border closures, health ministry directives, recovery measures, gathering restrictions, insurance, crown and rod day fees, utility deferrals, state of the industry.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Tourism
Thank you letter to Minister regarding the awarding of funding to community destination marketing organizations.	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	COVID-19
Signature on an employer and association group letter to Premier to extend the temporary layoff provision.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Submission to the Standing Committee on Finance & Government Services for support for the tourism and hospitality sector to address issues such as liquidity. Submission included recommendations on destination development and adaptation.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Finances and Budgets
Letter to Minister Beare in support of ABLE BC's proposal to extend wholesale pricing to pubs, liquor stores and liquor primaries. Letter also requests extension to temporary layoff deadline beyond 16 weeks.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
On behalf of more than 40 sector associations, Tourism Industry Association of BC submission on a recovery stimulus package to help the tourism and hospitality sector recover from the impacts of COVID-19.	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	Finances and Budgets
TIABC signature to letter by employer and sector association group in response to Bill 23, Workers Compensation Amendment Act.	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Labour/Labour Relations
TIABC letter of support for expedient tenure application approval for Bridal Falls Gondola Project near Chilliwack.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Forestry
Discussion on the status of the submission that TIABC forwarded to the province in request of stimulus funding for the tourism and hospitality sector as part of BC's $1.5 billion recovery package; request for provincial assistance to lobby the federal government for a second intake of the RRRF program; request for government assistance with messaging to instil confidence in British Columbians traveling again.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Discussion on the issue concerning water bills for small, rural tourism operators; discussion on issues concerning Robson Valley; feedback and direction on Adventure Tourism white paper on proposal to open borders to select visitors.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19
Meeting to seek guidance on an impending proposal from the meetings and events sector for government to consider adjusting gathering restrictions to allow for larger events under the guise of strict health and safety, as well as social distancing protocols. The proposal will be submitted under Section 43 of the Public Health Act..	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19
Discussion on potential discussion with tourism industry operators of larger businesses that require government support; request for government to consider the PST rebate on large equipment to be retroactive to January 1, 2020; discussion on terms of reference for the newly formed Task Force on tourism; feedback provided on the recovery measures introduced by government including the omission of sole proprietors and businesses larger than 149 employees.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19

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

Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
Citizens' Services
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Health
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Infrastructure

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness
- Tourism, Arts and Culture

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Walt Judas
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
Walt Judas	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No

Registration number: 1605-2916
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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
2021-09-07	No	Walt Judas	Elizabeth Vickery, Executive Director \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-09-07	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-09-06	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Elizabeth Vickery, Executive Director \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-09-01	No	Walt Judas	Elizabeth Vickery, Executive Director \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-08-30	No	Walt Judas	Ravi Kahlon, Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation bobbi plecas, Deputy Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation	View
2021-08-23	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Elizabeth Vickery, Executive Director \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-08-20	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-08-18	No	Walt Judas	Adrian Dix, Minister \| Health John Horgan, Premier \| Office of the Premier Ravi Kahlon, Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lana Popham, Minister \| Agriculture, Food and Fisheries	View
2021-08-12	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-08-12	No	Walt Judas	Kaye Krishna, Deputy Minister \| Transportation and Infrastructure	View
2021-08-05	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-08-03	No	Walt Judas	Elizabeth Vickery, Executive Director \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-07-30	No	Walt Judas	Deborah Bowman, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Transportation and Infrastructure Rob Fleming, Minister \| Transportation and Infrastructure Kathryn Krishna, Deputy Minister \| Transportation and Infrastructure	View
2021-07-30	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-07-27	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Liz Vickery, Executive Director \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-06-29	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-06-24	No	Walt Judas	Deborah Bowman, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Transportation and Infrastructure Rob Fleming, Minister \| Transportation and Infrastructure Kathryn Krishna, Deputy Minister \| Transportation and Infrastructure	View
2021-06-22	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-06-18	No	Walt Judas	John Horgan, Premier \| Office of the Premier	View
2021-06-18	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-06-16	No	Walt Judas	Rob Fleming, Minister \| Transportation and Infrastructure John Horgan, Premier \| Office of the Premier Jill Kot, Deputy Minister \| Office of the Premier Kathryn Krishna, Deputy Minister \| Transportation and Infrastructure Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Lori Wanamaker, Cabinet Secretary, Head of the Public Service \| Office of the Premier	View
2021-06-16	No	Walt Judas	John Horgan, Premier \| Office of the Premier Jill Kot, Deputy Minister \| Office of the Premier Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Geoff Meggs, Chief of Staff \| Office of the Premier Lori Wanamaker, Deputy Minister \| Office of the Premier	View
2021-06-16	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-06-10	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-06-08	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Suzanne Ferguson, Executive Director \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-06-07	No	Walt Judas	Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer \| Health John Horgan, Premier \| Office of the Premier Ravi Kahlon, Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-06-04	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Suzanne Ferguson, Executive Director \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-06-04	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-06-03	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-05-26	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-05-21	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-05-18	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-05-17	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-05-07	No	Walt Judas	Mike Farnworth, Minister \| Public Safety and Solicitor General Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer \| Health John Horgan, Premier \| Office of the Premier Ravi Kahlon, Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-05-07	No	Walt Judas	Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation	View
2021-05-07	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-05-06	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-05-04	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-28	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-26	No	Walt Judas	John Horgan, Premier \| Office of the Premier	View
2021-04-23	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-22	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-21	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Suzanne Ferguson, Executive Director \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-17	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-16	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Suzanne Ferguson, Executive Director \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-14	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Suzanne Ferguson, Executive Director \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-13	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-09	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-07	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-06	No	Walt Judas	John Horgan, Premier \| Office of the Premier Ravi Kahlon, Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-04-06	No	Walt Judas	Shirley Bond, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Mike Morris, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2021-03-30	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-03-26	No	Walt Judas	Neilane mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-03-23	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-03-17	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Suzanne Ferguson, Executive Director \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-03-16	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-03-12	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-03-04	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Suzanne Ferguson, Executive Director \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-03-02	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-03-01	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts & Culture, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-02-23	No	Walt Judas	Teresa Wat, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2021-02-23	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-02-22	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Ravi Kahlon, Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Selina Robinson, Minister \| Finance	View
2021-02-18	No	Walt Judas	Rick Glumac, MLA \| Office of the Premier, Office of the Premier	View
2021-02-17	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-02-12	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-02-09	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-02-08	No	Walt Judas	Ravi Kahlon, Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Christine Little, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation	View
2021-02-04	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-02-01	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-01-26	No	Walt Judas	Salman azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-01-20	No	Walt Judas	Christine Little, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation	View
2021-01-20	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-01-19	No	Walt Judas	Salman azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-01-18	No	Walt Judas	John Horgan, Premier \| Office of the Premier Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-01-15	No	Walt Judas	Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-01-14	No	Walt Judas	Lisa Beare, Minister \| Citizens' Services Josie Osbourne, Minister \| Municipal Affairs	View
2021-01-13	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2021-01-12	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2020-12-21	No	Walt Judas	Spencer Chandra-Herbert, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Adrian Dix, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly David Eby, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Rob Fleming, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Grace Lore, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Melanie Mark, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Harwinder Sandhu, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2020-12-21	No	Walt Judas	Brenda Bailey, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly George Chow, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Mable Elmore, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly George Heyman, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Bruce Ralston, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Niki Sharma, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Jenny Sims, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2020-12-21	No	Walt Judas	Harry Bains, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Gary Begg, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Jagrup Brar, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Nathan Cullen, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Lana Popham, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Rachna Singh, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Mike Starchuk, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2020-12-21	No	Walt Judas	Mike Farnworth, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Rick Glumac, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Kelly Greene, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Nicholas Simons, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Aman Singh, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Adam Walker, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Henry Yao, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2020-12-21	No	Walt Judas	Brittny Anderson, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Michele Babchuk, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Susie Chant, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Bowinn Ma, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Murray Rankin, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Jennifer Rice, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Jennifer Whiteside, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2020-12-21	No	Walt Judas	Lisa Beare, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Bob D'Eith, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Meghan Dykeman, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Sheila Malcomson, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Andrew Mercier, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Josie Osborne, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Doug Routley, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2020-12-21	No	Walt Judas	Katrine Conroy, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Mitzi Dean, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Fin Donnelly, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly John Horgan, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Ravi Kahlon, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Ronna-Ray Leonard, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Kelli Paddon, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2020-12-21	No	Walt Judas	Pam Alexis, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Katrina Chen, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Raj Chouhan, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Dan Coulter, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Anne Kang, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Janet Routledge, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Roly Russell, MLA \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2020-12-15	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2020-12-11	No	Walt Judas	Teresa Wat, MLA \| Tourism, Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2020-12-08	No	Walt Judas	Christine Little, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Jobs, Economic Development & Skills Training, Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation	View
2020-12-04	No	Walt Judas	Doug Clovechuk, MLA \| Tourism, Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2020-12-04	No	Walt Judas	Ravi Kahlon, Minister \| Jobs, Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister \| jobs, Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation	View
2020-12-03	No	Walt Judas	Melanie Mark, Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Neilane Mayhew, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2020-12-02	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2020-11-30	No	Walt Judas	Salman Judas, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2020-11-24	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts and Culture	View
2020-11-20	No	Walt Judas	Lisa Beare, Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts and Culture Shauna Brouwer, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts and Culture Stephen Brown, Deputy Minister \| Health, Health	View
2020-11-20	No	Walt Judas	Adrian Dix, Minister \| Health, Health	View
2020-11-19	No	Walt Judas	Shauna Brouwer, Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts & Culture, Tourism, Arts and Culture	View
2020-11-17	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts and Culture	View
2020-11-09	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts and Culture	View
2020-11-03	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts & Culture, Tourism, Arts and Culture	View
2020-10-20	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Tourism, Arts and Culture	View
2020-10-09	No	Walt Judas	Selena Basi, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Jobs, Economic Development & Skills Training, Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation	View
2020-10-08	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts & Culture, Tourism, Arts and Culture	View
2020-10-01	No	Walt Judas	Salman Azam, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Tourism, Arts & Culture, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	View
2020-09-30	No	Walt Judas	Lisa Beare, Minister \| Tourism, Arts and Culture George Heyman, Minister \| Environment and Climate Change Strategy John Horgan, Premier \| Office of the Premier Sheila Malcolmson, Parliamentary Secretary \| Environment and Climate Change Strategy	View
2020-09-28	No	Walt Judas	Doug Donaldson, Minister \| Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development	View

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Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Funding Requested
Destination BC Corp	$20,000.00 Received: 2021-03-01	$20,000.00 Requested: 2021-03-01

Date Modified:: 2021-09-09

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia / Walt Judas, CEO

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Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (Address & business activities)

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Who is being lobbied?

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Who are the lobbyists?

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

12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia / Walt Judas, CEO

Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (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

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Ministries/Provincial Entities

Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia - Address & business activities

Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia / Walt Judas, CEO