12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses / Amy FitzGerald, Executive Director

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2023-03-01

Who is lobbying?

THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses (Address & business activities)

Amy FitzGerald, Executive Director

Government Funding

Did THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? Yes

Coalition Members Information

THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses 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 THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses:

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
Consultation with Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, the Hon. Grace Lore, MLA, regarding the 2022 Budget Consultation Process and BCSTH and its Membership's Engagement with the Process.	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 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, Finances and Budgets, Justice and Law Enforcement, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
Consultation with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the BC GBV Action Plan and the transportation needs of women, children and youth fleeing and at risk of violence and the work of the BCSTH Transportation Research Project regarding transportation needs in Northern BC for women and their families and the WTHSP.	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	Children and Families, Housing, Infrastructure, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Transportation
Co-signed a letter authored by Vantage Point that recommended revisions to the Lobbyists Transparency Act that would alleviate burdens placed on BC non profits by the current Act.	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Non-Profit Organization
Co-signed a letter authored by YWCA Program Centre that made recommended revisions to Early Resolution Requirements and Case Management Model implemented in the Victoria and Surrey Provincial Court Registries and requesting a meeting to discuss the recommendations.	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	Children and Families, Justice and Law Enforcement, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
Co-signed a letter drafted by the The Federation of Community Social Services of BC outlining concerns from the community social services sector regarding access to COVID-19 vaccinations and requesting information about vaccines for employees in front-line essential service work.	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 regarding RCMP and Women's Transition Housing & Supports Program recent interactions and the status of 2017 Draft RCMP Operational Policy regarding RCMP interactions with transition houses and women, children and youth fleeing violence.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Justice and Law Enforcement
Email to MLA Doerkson with information related to the transportation needs of women, children and youth fleeing violence in rural, remote and isolated BC communities with a request to meet to discuss these issues further. The information was produced by BCSTH and the BCSTH Transportation Project materials and included: BCSTH’s Finance Committee written submission related to the work of Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services Budget 2022 consultation; BCSTH’s Transportation Research Project – Phase 1 Report (Summer/Fall 2020); and BCSTH Conference Presentation on the Issue of Transportation Challenges in BC (August 2020)	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 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, Poverty, Transportation
Email to the Coroner's Office on behalf of the BCSTH regarding the 2022 increase in femicides and IPV homicides in BC and a request for a Coroner's Review under the Coroner's Act and a request for a meeting to discuss the review request.	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, Justice and Law Enforcement
March 11, 2022 Teams Meeting to discuss the letter authored by YWCA Program Centre and signed by BCSTH that made recommended revisions to Early Resolution Requirements and Case Management Model implemented in the Victoria and Surrey Provincial Court Registries.	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	Children and Families, Justice and Law Enforcement, Poverty
Meeting with Stephanie Melvin, Executive Director, Family Justice Services Division, Justice Services Branch Ministry of AG, to request Meeting with AG Eby regarding the Family Court Early Case Resolution Pilots in Surry and Victoria Courts	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, Justice and Law Enforcement
November 1, 2021 Email message to Parliamentary Secretary MLA Grace Lore requesting a meeting regarding the filing obligations of the BC Land Owner Transparency Act (LOTA) and the unintended consequences of the filing obligations to confidential houses in the Women's Transition Housing Supports Program supporting women, children and youth fleeing violence and at risk of violence and the lack of GBA+ in the LOTA consultations and legislative process.	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, Justice and Law Enforcement, Non-Profit Organization
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity consultation on potential legislative measures aimed at increasing protections against sexual and gender-based violence involving non-consensual disclosure of intimate images on May 5, 2021. The consultation is in concert with the BC Attorney General Office that is contemplating the introduction of provincial legislative measures to support victims with the speedy removal and destruction of images, and compensation from the wrongdoer for the circulation of images without consent.	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	Justice and Law Enforcement, Privacy
Seeking funding for member programs in the anti-violence sector. Policy and program recommendations regarding the government's response measures related to COVID-19 to support women & children fleeing violence with shelter, housing & supports. Advocacy regarding enhancing policies & programs for women & children fleeing violence with shelter, housing 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 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, Children and Families, Health, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Justice and Law Enforcement, Poverty, Privacy, Senior Citizens, Transportation
Testimony before the Special Committee to Review the Personal Information Privacy Act on June 22, 2021.	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	Children and Families, Justice and Law Enforcement, Non-Profit Organization, Privacy

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Meeting to discuss the impact of ICBC requirements for the Women's Transition Housing & Supports Programs and women, children and youth fleeing violence when they are being housed at transition house locations and the need to apply a GBA+ analysis to the ICBC policies to maintain safety.	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
Co-signed letter written by Rise Women's Legal Centre regarding Section 211 Reports used in Family Law Act matters in BC.	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	Children and Families, Justice and Law Enforcement

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 and Minister responsible for Housing
BC Transit
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
Children and Family Development
Education
Finance
Fraser Health Authority
Health
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Interior Health Authority
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Legal Services Society
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Northern Health Authority
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility
Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care
Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training
Parliamentary Secretary for Technology and Innovation
Provincial Health Services Authority
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Real Estate Foundation of BC
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Infrastructure
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Vancouver Island Health Authority
WorkSafeBC

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Amy FitzGerald
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

Registration number: 7207-3756
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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
2023-02-24	Yes	Amy FitzGerald	Kimberley McLean, Executive Director of GBV and Strategic Initiatives \| Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch, Public Safety and Solicitor General	View
2022-12-27	No	Amy FitzGerald	Stephen Ford, Executive Director, Service Delivery \| Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch, Public Safety and Solicitor General Kimberley McLean, Executive Director of GBV and Strategic Initiatives \| Community Safety and Crime Prevention Branch, Public Safety and Solicitor General	View
2022-12-23	Yes	Amy FitzGerald	Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Kelli Paddon, MLA for Chilliwack-Kent \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2022-12-19	Yes	Amy FitzGerald	Michael Egilson, Chair, Child Death Review Unit \| Office of Chief Coroner, Public Safety and Solicitor General Lisa Lapointe, Chief Coroner \| Office of Chief Coroner, Public Safety and Solicitor General	View
2022-10-03	Yes	Amy FitzGerald	Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2022-07-20	No	Amy FitzGerald	Mike Aube, Senior Policy Analyst \| Community Safety & Crime Prevention Branch, Public Safety and Solicitor General Alison Dudley, Executive Director \| Gender Equity Office, Finance Ann Foy, Director Crown Agency Policy, Legislation & Strategic Initiatives \| Crown Services Secretariat, Finance Zoya Harris, Director Planning \| Gender Equity Office, Finance Holly Kinkaid, Senior Policy Analyst \| Crown Services Secretariat, Finance Toby Louie, Executive Lead Crown Agency Policy & Legislation \| Crown Services Secretariat, Finance Kimberley McLean, Director \| Community Safety & Crime Prevention Branch, Public Safety and Solicitor General Carolyn Mills, Senior Policy and Legislative Analyst \| Crown Services Secretariat, Finance	View
2022-07-20	Yes	Amy FitzGerald	Christina Dawkins, Senior Executive Director \| Financial and Corporate Sector Policy Branch, Finance Derek Moryson, Policy & Legislative Analyst \| Financial and Corporate Sector Policy Branch, Finance Tiffany Norman, Director Real Estate \| Financial and Corporate Sector Policy Branch, Finance Joseph Primeau, Executive Director \| Financial and Corporate Sector Policy Branch, Finance Sairoz Sekhon, Director \| WTHSP, BC Housing, British Columbia Housing Management Commission	View
2022-07-19	No	Amy FitzGerald	Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Glen Lewis, Associate Director of Police Services \| Policing & Security Branch Victoria, Public Safety and Solicitor General Kimberley McLean, Director Justice Safety Program \| Victim Services & Crime Prevention Division, Public Safety and Solicitor General Wayne Rideout, ADM & Dir. Police Services \| Policing & Security Branch Victoria, Public Safety and Solicitor General Katherine St. Denis, Director, BC RCMP Service Delivery \| Policing & Security Branch Victoria, Public Safety and Solicitor General	View

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Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
British Columbia Housing Management Commission	$483,897.52	2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31
British Columbia Housing Management Commission	$617,897.52	2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31
Department of Justice	$10,000.00	2022-03-07 to 2022-04-25
Department of Justice Canada	$9,000.00	2023-03-01
Department of Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)	$1,168,848.00	2020-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Department of Women and Gender Equality (WAGE)	$2,018,848.00	2020-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Public Safety and Solicitor General	$70,000.00	2022-06-07
Public Safety and Solicitor General	$557,000.00	2020-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Public Safety and Solicitor General	$676,000.00	2020-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Public Safety and Solicitor General	$847,000.00	2020-04-01 to 2024-03-31

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Date Modified:: 2023-05-16

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses / Amy FitzGerald, Executive Director

Who is lobbying?

THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses (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

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

THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses / Amy FitzGerald, Executive Director

THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses (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

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Ministries/Provincial Entities

THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses - Address & business activities

THS Society of Transition Houses dba BC Society of Transition Houses / Amy FitzGerald, Executive Director

Received Government Funding