12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Inclusion BC Society / Karla Verschoor, Executive Director

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2025-11-14

Who is lobbying?

Inclusion BC Society (Address & business activities)

Karla Verschoor, Executive Director

Government Funding

Did Inclusion BC Society receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Inclusion BC Society is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Inclusion BC Society does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Inclusion BC Society 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 Inclusion BC Society:

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 affordable, inclusive housing solutions that allow persons with intellectual disabilities to become and remain more independent and included in the community.	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	Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty, Senior Citizens
Advocacy for a K-12 education system that meets the unique learning needs of all students, including those with special needs.	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	COVID-19, Children and Families, Education
Advocacy for an increase in PWD benefits that reflect the cost of living and are adjusted quarterly, based on inflation.	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, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Finances and Budgets, Poverty
Advocacy for COVID-19 emergency responses and recovery plans that address the unique and urgent needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.	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	COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Health, Hospitals, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty, Transportation
Advocacy for individualized, equitable, flexible and well-funded supports for adults with intellectual disabilities.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Human Rights, Poverty
Advocacy regarding changes to policies or programs related to disability supports, benefits and services.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Human Rights, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions
Advocating for equitable access for children with special needs and their families to therapy services, infant development programs, supported child development programs and respite care.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Finances and Budgets, Mental Health and Addictions

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
Children and Family Development
Community Living British Columbia
Finance
Health
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Child Care and Children and Youth with Support Needs
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Housing
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Minister of State for Child Care

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Karla Verschoor
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 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Registration number: 6931-3507
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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
2025-11-14	Yes	Karla Verschoor	Claire Rattée, MLA for Skeena \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-11-13	No	Karla Verschoor	Lynne Block, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-11-06	Yes	Karla Verschoor	Rob Botterell, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-10-30	Yes	Karla Verschoor	Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care \| Education and Child Care	View
2025-06-03	Yes	Karla Verschoor	Amna Shah, Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions \| Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions	View
2025-04-30	No	Karla Verschoor	Sheila Malcomson, Minister \| Social Development and Poverty Reduction	View

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Date Modified:: 2025-11-05

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Inclusion BC Society / Karla Verschoor, Executive Director

Who is lobbying?

Inclusion BC Society (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

What is being lobbied?

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Who are the lobbyists?

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

12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Inclusion BC Society / Karla Verschoor, Executive Director

Inclusion BC Society (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Inclusion BC Society - Address & business activities

Inclusion BC Society / Karla Verschoor, Executive Director