12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization
BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) / Faydra Aldridge, Chief Executive Officer
Registration Summary
Who is lobbying?
BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) (Address & business activities)
Government Funding
Did BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) receive government funding within the last 12 months? Yes
Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information
- BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.
Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity
Affiliates
BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities
Other Affiliates
The activities of BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) 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 BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS):
What is being lobbied?
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| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Subject matter details in previous versions
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters Communicating with public office holders about collaborative approaches to mental health, including by (i) ensuring family members have access to adequate educational resources and (ii) ensuring family members can be included in a patient’s circle of care. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Health,
- Mental Health and Addictions
Communicating with public office holders about increasing the availability and accessibility of mental health services across the province, including by (i) ensuring patients have timely access to specialized medical professionals, including psychiatrists, (ii) ensuring patients have access to adequately-staffed hospital beds, and (iii) ensuring patients have access to ongoing support, including community supports. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Health,
- Hospitals,
- Mental Health and Addictions
Communicating with public office holders about the Mental Health 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
- Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
- Health,
- Mental Health and Addictions
Communicating with public office holders to advocate for funding from the Government of British Columbia to continue providing accessible mental health services. - 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,
- Health,
- Mental Health and Addictions
Communicating with public office holders to discuss amendments to current Health Authority contracts. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Health,
- Mental Health and Addictions
Communicating with public office holders to discuss BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) programming and mandate in general. These communications also include funding requests for the BCSS. - 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, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Finances and Budgets,
- Health,
- Mental Health and Addictions
Communicating with public office holders to discuss current mental health programs offered by BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) and funded by the government 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
- 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,
- Health,
- Mental Health and Addictions
Gifts or benefits provided by the organization
| Name | Gift or Benefit Description | Circumstance | Date Promised | Value Promised | Date Given | Value Given |
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| Amna Shah | Light refreshments (food and beverage) for all attendees | Public event in Vancouver to honour National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Parliamentary Secretary Shah delivered remarks at the event. | 2026-05-23 | $15.00 | ||
| Amna Shah | Cloth grab bag (with print, pen, lanyard, etc.) for all public speakers | Public event in Vancouver to honour National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Parliamentary Secretary Shah delivered remarks at the event. | 2026-05-23 | $40.00 | ||
| Christine Tapp | Light refreshments for all attendees attending the AGM in-person on October 21, 2023 | BCSS AGM on October 21, 2023. Minister Whiteside spoke at the event. | 2023-09-19 | $27.04 | ||
| Christine Tapp | Light refreshments for all attendees | BCSS AGM on October 21, 2023. Minister Whiteside spoke at the event. | 2023-10-21 | $27.04 | ||
| Christine Tapp | Light refreshments for all attendees | Public event on May 25, 2023 to honour National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Purpose of the event to increase awareness of the cause. Minister Whiteside was the keynote speaker. | 2023-05-05 | $6.93 | ||
| Christine Tapp | Light refreshments for all attendees | Public event on May 25, 2023 to honour National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Purpose of the event to increase awareness of the cause. Minister Whiteside was the keynote speaker. | 2023-05-25 | $6.93 | ||
| Dr. Daniel Vigo | Light refreshments. | Dr. Vigo spoke at the BCSS AGM on September 27, 2025. Light refreshments were provided to all attendees. | 2025-09-27 | $5.00 | ||
| Jennifer Whiteside | Light refreshments for all attendees | Public event on May 25, 2023 to honour National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Purpose of the event to increase awareness of the cause. Minister Whiteside was the keynote speaker. | 2023-05-05 | $6.93 | ||
| Jennifer Whiteside | Light refreshments for all attendees | BCSS AGM on October 21, 2023. Minister Whiteside spoke at the event. | 2023-10-21 | $27.04 | ||
| Jennifer Whiteside | Light refreshments for all attendees | Public event on May 25, 2023 to honour National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Purpose of the event to increase awareness of the cause. Minister Whiteside was the keynote speaker. | 2023-05-25 | $6.93 | ||
| Jennifer Whiteside | Light refreshments for all attendees attending the AGM in-person on October 21, 2023 | BCSS AGM on October 21, 2023. Minister Whiteside spoke at the event. | 2023-09-19 | $27.04 | ||
| Josie Osbourne | Light Refreshments for all attendees | Public event on May 24, 2025 to honour National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Purpose of the event to increase awareness of the cause. Minister Osbourne provided opening remarks. | 2025-05-12 | $18.91 | ||
| Josie Osbourne | Light Refreshments for all attendees | Public event on May 24, 2025 to honour National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Purpose of the event to increase awareness of the cause. Minister Osbourne provided opening remarks. | 2025-05-24 | $18.91 | ||
| Siobhan Clancy | Light Refreshments for all attendees | Public event on May 24, 2025 to honour National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Purpose of the event to increase awareness of the cause. Minister Osbourne provided opening remarks. | 2025-05-14 | $18.91 | ||
| Siobhan Clancy | Light Refreshments for all attendees | Public event on May 24, 2025 to honour National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. Purpose of the event to increase awareness of the cause. Minister Osbourne provided opening remarks. | 2025-05-24 | $18.91 |
Who is being lobbied?
Ministries/Provincial Entities
- Attorney General
- Children and Family Development
- Finance
- Health
- Interior Health Authority
- Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Northern Health Authority
- Office of the Premier
- Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions
- Provincial Health Services Authority
- Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Who are the lobbyists?
Lobbying Activity Reports
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 |
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| 2026-08-13 | No | Faydra Aldridge |
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| 2026-01-22 | No | Faydra Aldridge |
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| 2025-10-27 | No | Faydra Aldridge |
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