12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) / Wellington Holbrook, President and CEO

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-03-27

Who is lobbying?

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) (Address & business activities)

Wellington Holbrook, President and CEO

Senior Officer in previous versions
- Nezihe Aquino, President and CEO
- Christine Bergeron, President and CEO

Government Funding

Did Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? Yes

Coalition Members Information

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

British Columbia Co-operative Association (Address information)
UCI Union Cooperative (Address information)

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) 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 Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity):

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
Advocacy for government actions related to mitigating, and responding and adapting to, climate change.	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	Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Government Procurement, Housing, Poverty, Transportation
Advocacy for government actions that support the financial health and well-being of British Columbians and advance financial inclusion, including the expansion of financial services for Indigenous peoples and other underserved groups	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 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	Children and Families, Consumer Issues, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Health, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Poverty, Senior Citizens, Taxation and Finance
Advocacy for government actions to expand and improve skilled trades and STEM training, including providing additional funding and making training more accessible and inclusive	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	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Labour/Labour Relations
Advocacy for government actions to support the cooperative sector, including sector-specific co-ops.	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	Labour/Labour Relations, Non-Profit Organization
Advocacy for government actions to support the cooperative sector, including sector-specific co-ops.	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	Labour/Labour Relations, Non-Profit Organization
Advocacy related to government actions to expand the number of available homes in British Columbia.	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	Housing
Advocacy related to government legislation, regulations, policies, programs, and budgets to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with buildings.	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 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	Energy, Environment, Financial Institutions, Housing, Poverty
Discuss with government ideas and approaches that would help government meet its economic development objectives in a way that best helps people, communities, and the environment.	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, Environment
Recommendations related to government's approach to ESG initiatives for the public and private sectors, including sustainable finance and disclosure requirements and supports	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	Economic Development and Trade, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Taxation and Finance
To discuss annual Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation premiums and/or related risk metrics to ensure the framework by which those premiums are calculated and the related frameworks support the health and strength of the credit union system.	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	Financial Institutions
To engage around the future of the credit union system in BC including changes to legislation, and the establishment of rules and regulations to support the BC Financial Institutions Act.	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	Financial Institutions

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
To inform the government's approach in preparing for the implementation of open banking and to ensure regulatory and policy readiness for full participation by provincially regulated financial institutions.	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	Consumer Issues, Financial Institutions, Privacy
Advocacy for government actions that support the financial health and well-being of British Columbians and advance financial inclusion.	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	Children and Families, Consumer Issues, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Health, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Poverty, Senior Citizens, Taxation and Finance

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

Attorney General
BC Financial Services Authority
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Children and Family Development
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Forests
Housing
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Workforce Development
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Nezihe Aquino
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No