12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Business Council of Canada / Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2023-08-15

Who is lobbying?

Business Council of Canada (Address & business activities)

Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer

Government Funding

Did Business Council of Canada request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Business Council of Canada is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Business Council of Canada does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Business Council of Canada 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 Business Council of Canada:

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
BUDGET: Input to government deliberations on fiscal and tax policy and spending in preparation of the annual budget; with respect to rates of corporate and personal taxation, policies to stimulate investment and research and development, and provincial spending related to infrastructure, health and education	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	Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Finances and Budgets, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance
CANADA/US BORDER: Input to government deliberations on how to enhance trade and security at the Canada/United States border; with respect to inspection of vehicles and persons at border crossings, pre-clearance at key border points, NEXUS program labelling and inspection of containers, admittance of qualified professionals, development of enhanced passports and other documentation	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	Finances and Budgets, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade, Transportation
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE: Regulations affecting the structure, functions and responsibilities of boards of directors and the internal management of corporations; requirements related to the diversity of boards of directors and senior management; voting procedures, fiduciary duties, compensation of senior executives, approval of executive actions, duties to shareholders, accounting and verification of corporate financial records	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	Economic Development and Trade, Industry, Taxation and Finance
CRITICAL MINERALS, with respect to policies and programs to promote the development, mining and processing of critical minerals in Canada; including permitting and approval of critical mineral facilities and establishing North American and global supply chains.	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	Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Infrastructure, Mining
CYBERSECURITY, with respect to protecting critical Canadian infrastructure and institutions from cyber threats; exchange of information between governments and the business community with respect to potential cyber threats	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, Financial Institutions, Industry, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Justice and Law Enforcement, Science and Technology
DATA GOVERNANCE: Regulations and policies regarding the collection, handling and use of data by companies and government institutions; including protection of privacy, sharing/use of information collected, ownership rights, cybersecurity, data portability, cross-border data flows, and building data infrastructure	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	Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Financial Institutions, Industry, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Science and Technology
ELECTRICITY, with respect to building electricity generation and transmission facilities and establishing greater cross-border electricity linkages; facility the development of a net-zero electricity grid in Canada; policies to streamline the approval of new electricity generation and transmission.	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	Consumer Issues, Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Infrastructure
ELECTRIC VEHICLES, with respect to strengthening Canada's role in supplying electric vehicles to the North American market; supporting the role of the federal government in encouraging the expansion of the electric vehicle supply chain in Canada, from mineral mining and processing, to batteries and battery components, vehicle assembly and parts production, through to recycling.	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	Consumer Issues, Energy, Industry, Infrastructure, Transportation
ENERGY TRANSITION, with respect to policies that enable Canadian companies to successfully navigate the transition to a future of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, and to take advantage of the economic opportunities related to low-carbon energy sources and innovative, climate-smart technologies	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	Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, Mining, Science and Technology, Taxation and Finance
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: Regulations and policies affecting the development of major industrial projects in the province; with respect to rules for judging environmental impact of a specific new industrial facility or resource development, and coordination amongst federal and provincial environmental assessment processes	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	Energy, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Infrastructure
GREENHOUSE GAS REGULATIONS, with respect to federal and provincial regulation of industrial emissions of greenhouse gases	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	Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Environment, Industry, Taxation and Finance
IMMIGRATION, with respect to rules for allowing foreign nationals into Canada, including landed immigrants, temporary foreign workers and economic class immigrants; policies to allow recognition of foreign credentials for immigrants to Canada.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Industry, Labour/Labour Relations, Small Business
INFRASTRUCTURE: Discussions among the federal, provincial and municipal governments with respect to financing and expanding public infrastructure; including the mandate and operations of the Canada Infrastructure Bank	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	Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations
INNOVATION; policies and programs, including taxation and financing, designed to support increased research and development among Canadian corporations with respect to new technologies, as well as the commercialization of newly discovered technologies	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Colleges & Universities, Finances and Budgets, Industry, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Science and Technology
INTERNAL TRADE: Negotiations and agreements among the federal and provincial governments to establish free trade in people, goods and services among all regions of Canada; reducing current restrictions on trade in goods among provinces, qualifications for government procurement from out-of-province companies, and recognition of professional credentials from another jurisdiction	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	Agriculture, Consumer Issues, Employment and Training, Industry, Internal Trade, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development, Small Business
SKILLS AND TRAINING; Programs to ensure Canadian workers have the skills and aptitudes necessary to serve the needs of Canadian businesses; federal/provincial programs on skills training; cross-border recognition of skills accreditation	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	Colleges & Universities, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Industry, Internal Trade, Labour/Labour Relations, Small Business
TRADE: Input to government discussions on Canada's trade relations with key partners, including the United States, Mexico, Britain, European Union, China, Japan, India, Korea, Australia, etc.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Energy, Forestry, Industry, Infrastructure, International Relations, International Trade

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

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Agriculture and Food
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Infrastructure BC Inc.
Innovate BC
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit
Minister of State for Trade
Minister of State for Workforce Development
Office of the Premier
Transportation and Infrastructure

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Robert Asselin
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No