12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization
BC Chamber of Commerce / Fiona Famulak, President and CEO
Registration Summary

Who is lobbying?
BC Chamber of Commerce (Address & business activities)
Government Funding
Did BC Chamber of Commerce request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? Yes
Coalition Members Information
- BC Chamber of Commerce is not a coalition member.
Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity
Affiliates
BC Chamber of Commerce does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities
Other Affiliates
The activities of BC Chamber of Commerce 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 Chamber of Commerce:
What is being lobbied?
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Subject matter details in previous versions
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters Delivery of the BC Chamber of Commerce 2021-2022 Policy & Positions Manual. - 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
- Advanced Education,
- Agriculture,
- COVID-19,
- Economic Development and Trade,
- Education,
- Employment and Training,
- Energy,
- Environment,
- Finances and Budgets,
- Fisheries,
- Forestry,
- Health,
- Housing,
- Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation,
- Information Technology,
- Non-Profit Organization,
- Small Business,
- Taxation and Finance,
- Transportation
To convey businesses' concerns re the enforcement of the BC Vaccine Card and to request clarity and support. - 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
- Arts and Culture,
- COVID-19,
- Health,
- Hospitals,
- Small Business,
- Sports and Recreation,
- Tourism
To invite the Minister to attend Day 1 of the annual consultation process of the BC Chamber of Commerce. - 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
- COVID-19,
- Children and Families,
- Education,
- Employment and Training,
- Energy,
- Environment,
- Finances and Budgets,
- Fisheries,
- Forestry,
- Health,
- Housing,
- Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation,
- Small Business,
- Taxation and Finance,
- Transportation
To request more time be dedicated to the BC Chamber of Commerce annual consultation process following its reduction from five days to one day. - 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,
- Education,
- Employment and Training,
- Finances and Budgets,
- Fisheries,
- Housing,
- Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation,
- Small Business,
- Taxation and Finance,
- Tourism,
- Transportation
To share concerns re the new paid sick leave program and to request clarification re the term "employment year". - 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
- COVID-19,
- Industry,
- Labour/Labour Relations,
- Small Business
To support the deployment of rapid screening, provincial government regulations should allow laypersons to quickly become trained to administer the tests. - 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,
- Employment and Training,
- Health
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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Adrian Dix | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $0.00 |
Andrew Mercier | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $0.00 |
Anne Kang | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $0.00 |
Bowinn Ma | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $0.00 |
Brenda Bailey | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Bruce Ralston | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Dan Coulter | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
David Eby | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-01-09 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
George Heyman | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Grace Lore | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Harry Bains | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Jagrup Brar | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $0.00 |
Jennifer Whiteside | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Josie Osborne | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Katrine Conroy | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Lana Popham | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Lisa Beare | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Mike Farnworth | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Mitzi Dean | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Murray Rankin | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Nathan Cullen | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Niki Sharma | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Pam Alexis | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Rachna Singh | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Ravi Kahlon | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Rob Fleming | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Selina Robinson | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Sheila Malcolmson | Light lunch | Luncheon event where the Premier will address business leaders, First Nations and representatives from local chambers of commerce and, where guests may connect with Executive Council members who may choose to attend. | 2023-02-11 | $40.00 | 2023-03-28 | $54.00 |
Who is being lobbied?
Ministries/Provincial Entities
- Advanced Education and Skills Training
- Agriculture and Food
- Attorney General
- Children and Family Development
- Citizens' Services
- Education and Child Care
- Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
- Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Finance
- Forests
- Health
- Housing
- Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Labour
- Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Minister of State for Child Care
- Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit
- Minister of State for Trade
- Minister of State for Workforce Development
- Municipal Affairs
- Office of the Premier
- Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
- Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
- WorkSafeBC
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Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
- Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
- Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
- Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
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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2023-04-21 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2023-04-21 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2023-04-12 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2023-04-04 | No | Fiona Famulak |
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2023-03-28 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2023-03-01 | No | Fiona Famulak |
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2023-02-11 | No | Fiona Famulak |
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2023-01-27 | No | Fiona Famulak |
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2023-01-09 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-10-28 | No | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-10-24 | No | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-09-30 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-09-29 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-09-25 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-09-14 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-09-13 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-09-06 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-09-01 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-08-30 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-08-27 | Yes | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-08-24 | No | Fiona Famulak |
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2022-07-28 | No | Fiona Famulak |
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