12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association / Allyson Graf, CEO, YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2025-10-30

Who is lobbying?

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association (Address & business activities)

Allyson Graf, CEO, YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association

Government Funding

Did YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

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

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association is working together with the following other entities for the purpose of lobbying:

Vantage Point (Address information)

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association 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 YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association:

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 for funding (grants) for YMCA Programs including childcare, alternative suspension, beyond the bell, YMind.	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, Employment and Training, Gaming and Lotteries, Non-Profit Organization, Sports and Recreation
Advocating on behalf of the non profit sector of B.C., including the B.C. non-profit network, to be included in future policy considerations and ministerial collaborations to address funding challenges, support sector sustainability and demonstrate the impact of the sector.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Non-Profit Organization
Childcare, community programming.	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, Employment and Training, Non-Profit Organization, Senior Citizens
Childcare: To work towards an agreement for child care new spaces grant	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
Childcare and Community Initiates, funding.	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
Discuss how we can support the priorities of your Ministry and share our grassroots insights into B.C.’s changing workforce and support policy development. Discuss the challenges of recruiting and retaining skilled workers to serve our communities, particularly Early Childhood Educators, and have seen the benefits of the Work Integrated Learning program to fill gaps in child care staffing.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education
Discussion on Childcare and Community Programs.	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, Education, Non-Profit Organization
Met with the City of Kelowna Mayor and requested that he advise staff to complete a child care action plan as a response to their child care needs assessment.	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
Policy and program recommendations regarding the government's employment programming	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education
Promoting the program 'Alternative Suspension' and requesting co-presentation of Alternative Suspension Program (YGV & YSIBC) to all Superintendents in BC at their conference this fall.	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, Education
Providing consultation and feedback on methodology & approach to their work on developing an Action Plan as part of StrongerBC: A Plan for Today, a Vision for Tomorrow. The Action Plan that we are tasked to develop will focus on inclusive growth of the economy by helping prospective entrepreneurs and small business owners within the underrepresented groups, especially those heavily impacted by the pandemic, to start, grow and potentially export their business	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, Employment and Training
Recognize the impact of rising costs and access to health care on the health and well-being of community members. Discuss how we can support interventions to keep British Columbians healthy and injury free.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Requesting a meeting with government officials to advocate for childcare funding, raise awareness of the program needs.	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, Non-Profit Organization
The YMCAs in BC recognize the vital role that sports, and recreation play in the well-being of British Columbians. Discuss how the YMCA SIBC can support you in your role and explore opportunities for collaboration.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Arts and Culture, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
Tour of QP Child Care Centre, Discussion around $10/day roll out in BC, Support with Out of School Care Affordability for families including those located in school (addition of this to $10/day) - Young parents program.	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

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

Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Education and Child Care
Health
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Allyson Graf
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

Danielle Miranda
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: No

Cassandra Thomas
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: No

Tammie Watson
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: No

Registration number: 8966-3509
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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
2025-10-30	No	Allyson Graf	Dana Lajeunesse, MLA for Juan de Fuca-Malahat \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Janet Routledge, MLA for Burnaby North \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Debra Toporowski, MLA for Cowichan Valley \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-08-01	Yes	Allyson Graf	Patricia Boyle, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Childcare Division, Education and Child Care	View
2025-06-19	Yes	Allyson Graf	Joanna White, Assistant Deputy Minister, Labour Market Development \| Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills	View
2025-06-19	Yes	Allyson Graf	Trevor Hughes, Deputy Minister \| Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills	View
2025-06-09	No	Allyson Graf	Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-06-09	Yes	Allyson Graf	Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-01-14	Yes	Allyson Graf	Kristina Loewen, MLA for Kelowna Centre \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-01-06	Yes	Allyson Graf	Amelia Boultbee, MLA for Penticton-Summerland \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-01-06	Yes	Allyson Graf	Tara Armstrong, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-01-06	Yes	Allyson Graf	Macklin McCall, MLA for West Kelowna-Peachland \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-01-06	Yes	Allyson Graf	Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View

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Date Modified:: 2025-11-05

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association / Allyson Graf, CEO, YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association

Who is lobbying?

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

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

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association is working together with the following other entities for the purpose of lobbying:

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

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association / Allyson Graf, CEO, YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

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

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association is working together with the following other entities for the purpose of lobbying:

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

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association - Address & business activities

YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association / Allyson Graf, CEO, YMCA of Southern Interior BC Association

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