12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

BC Federation of Students / Phoebe Lo Patigdas, Executive Director

Registration Summary

Currently active - Reactivated: 2025-03-31

Who is lobbying?

BC Federation of Students (Address & business activities)

Phoebe Lo Patigdas, Executive Director

Government Funding

Did BC Federation of Students receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

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

BC Federation of Students is working together with the following other entities for the purpose of lobbying:

Camosun College Student Society (Address information)
Coast Mountain Students' Union (Address information)
College of New Caledonia Students' Union (Address information)
Douglas Students' Union (Address information)
Emily Carr Students' Union (Address information)
Justice Institute Students' Union (Address information)
Northern British Columbia Graduate Students' Society (Address information)
North Island Students' Union (Address information)
Okanagan College Students' Union (Address information)
Selkirk College Students' Union (Address information)
Students' Union of Vancouver Community College (Address information)
Thompson Rivers University Students' Union (Address information)
UBC Students' Union Okanagan (Address information)
Vancouver Island University Students' Union (Address information)

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

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

Other Affiliates

The activities of BC Federation of Students 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 Federation of Students:

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

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
advocate for inclusion of post-secondary education and other topics affecting young people in COVID economic recovery plans	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	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade
advocate for increased funding to public post-secondary institutions and reduced user fees (e.g. tuition and other ancillary fees)	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	Advanced Education
advocate for increased non-repayable financial aid for students in post-secondary education, including trades (e.g. BC Access Grant)	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	Advanced Education, Poverty
advocate for regulation of the international education sector, including development of an international education strategy	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	Advanced Education, Economic Development and Trade
advocate for the creation of a strategy to increase enrolment in skilled trades programs and increase their success in apprenticeship including being apprenticeship counselors back to campus.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education
Complete the Post-Secondary Funding Formula Review and implement a new funding model that provides long-term financial stability for institutions, accounts for inflation and does not rely on student fees as the primary source of revenue.	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	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities
Restore provincial funding to BC's public institution to not less than 75% of institutional budgets	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	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities
Strengthening the enforcement of the Tuition Limit Policy to maintain the 2% cap on domestic fee increases, and ensure that institutions do not increase fees beyond the prescribed limits in the form of new ancillary fees, or realigning existing ancillary fees.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Poverty
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Develop a funding model that provides long-term financial stability for institutions, distributes funds equitably, accounts for inflation,and reduces dependency on student fees as the primary source of revenue.	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	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities
Develop a new International Education Strategy to provide comprehensive support for international students, facilitating their cultural, social, and academic integration.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities
Include international tuition and fees in the Tuition Limit Policy to ensure fairness and predictability for students, and institutional stability.	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	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities
Protect affordability measure through 2% cap on domestic tuition and ancillary fees	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 transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Education, Poverty

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Given	Value Given
Adam Walker	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Aman Singh	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Andrew Mercier	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Anne Kang	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Ben Stewart	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Bob D'Eith	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Brenda Bailey	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Brittny Anderson	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Bruce Bannan	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Bruce Ralston	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Coralee Oakes	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Dan Davies	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Doug Routley	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Elenore Sturko	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Gary Begg	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
George Chow	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
George Heyman	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Grace Lore	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Harry Bains	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Jagrup Brar	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Jennifer Rice	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Jennifer Whiteside	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Jinny Sims	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Kelli Paddon	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Kelly Greene	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Lana Popham	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Lisa Beare	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Mable Elmore	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Michael Lee	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Mike Starchuk	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Nicholas Simons	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Niki Sharma	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Norm Letnick	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Pam Alexis	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Rachna Singh	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Ravi Kahlon	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Renee Merrifeld	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Rick Glumac	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Ronna-Rae Leonard	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Shirely Bond	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Spencer Chandra-Herbert	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Susie Chant	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Trevor Halford	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Education and Child Care
Finance
Health
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Jill Adams
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No