12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition / Rowan Burdge, Provincial Director

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-01-11

Who is lobbying?

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition (Address & business activities)

Rowan Burdge, Provincial Director

Government Funding

Did BC Poverty Reduction Coalition request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

312 Main (Address information)
Baby Go Round (Address information)
BC ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now - BC) (Address information)
BC Alliance for Healthy Living Society (Address information)
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (Address information)
BC Association of Social Workers (Address information)
BC Disability Caucus (Address information)
BC Federation of Labour (Address information)
BC Government and Service Employees' Union (Address information)
BC Health Coalition (Address information)
BC Healthy Communities (Address information)
BC Teachers' Federation (Address information)
British Columbia Federation of Students (Address information)
Burnaby Community Services Society (Address information)
Canada Without Poverty (Address information)
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (Address information)
Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) BC Council (Address information)
Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division (Address information)
Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House (Address information)
City of Revelstoke Social Development (Address information)
Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC (Address information)
Columbia Institute (Address information)
Community First Foundation (Address information)
Community Legal Assistance Society (Address information)
Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria (Community Council) (Address information)
Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC (COSCO) (Address information)
Creating Accessible Neighbourhoods (C.A.N.) (Address information)
Disability Alliance BC (Address information)
Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House Society (Address information)
Early Childhood Educators of BC (Address information)
Exchange Inner City (Address information)
Federation of Community Social Services of BC (Address information)
Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House (Address information)
Gordon Neighbourhood House (Address information)
Grandview Woodland Food Connection (Address information)
Greater Trail Community Skills Centre (Address information)
Health Officers' Council of BC (Address information)
Health Sciences Association of BC (Address information)
Hospital Employees' Union (Address information)
Jewish Seniors Alliance of Greater Vancouver (Address information)
KAIROS Parksville/Qualicum (Address information)
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House (Address information)
Living Wage for Families Campaign (Address information)
Megaphone Magazine (Address information)
Metro Vancouver Alliance (Address information)
Migrant Workers' Centre (Address information)
Mom2Mom Child Poverty Initiative (Address information)
MOSAIC BC (Address information)
MoveUP (Address information)
New Westminster & District Labour Council (Address information)
North Shore Disability Resource Centre (Address information)
North Shore Homelessness Task Force (Address information)
Pacific Community Resources Society (Address information)
Parent Advocacy Network for Public Education (Address information)
Pivot Legal Society (Address information)
Planetary Resilience Council (Address information)
PovNet Society (Address information)
Public Health Association of BC (Address information)
Richmond Poverty Response Committee (Address information)
Single Mothers' Alliance BC (Address information)
Social Planning and Research Council of BC (Address information)
Society for Children and Youth of BC (Address information)
Surrey Poverty Reduction Coalition (Address information)
Together Against Poverty Society (TAPS) (Address information)
Unifor BC Regional Council (Address information)
Union Gospel Mission (Address information)
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1518 (Address information)
United Way of Greater Victoria (Address information)
United Way of the Lower Mainland (Address information)
Vancity Community Foundation (Address information)
Vancity Credit Union (Address information)
Vancouver & District Labour Council (Address information)
Vancouver Foundation (Address information)
Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks (Address information)
Vancouver Tenants Union (Address information)
West Coast Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (Address information)

Coalition members in previous versions
- Access Pro Bono (Address information)
- Active Support Against Poverty (Address information)
- Alliance of BC Students (Address information)
- Association of Neighbourhood Houses BC (Address information)
- Basic Income Vancouver (Address information)
- BC Alliance on Mental Health/Illness and Addiction (Address information)
- BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC) (Address information)
- BC Ferry and Marine Workers Union (Address information)
- BC Food Systems Network (Address information)
- BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre (Address information)
- Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon Division (Address information)
- Capilano Students' Union (Address information)
- Carnegie Community Action Project (Address information)
- CCEC Credit Union (Address information)
- Cranbrook & District Social Planning Society (Address information)
- Faith in Action (Address information)
- Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (Address information)
- First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition (Address information)
- Greater Vancouver Food Bank (Address information)
- Great Lakes Networking Society of BC (Address information)
- Oxfam Canada (Address information)
- Raise the Rates Coalition (Address information)
- Realistic Success Recovery Society (Address information)
- Streams of Justice (Address information)
- The Union Protein Project (Address information)
- Women Against Violence Against Women - Rape Crisis Centre (WAVAW) (Address information)
- YWCA Metro Vancouver (Address information)

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of BC Poverty Reduction Coalition 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 Poverty Reduction Coalition:

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
Advocacy for increased investment in, and expansion of, our existing Poverty Reduction Strategy for BC. Advocacy for public policy that targets poverty and related health and economic inequities across multiple government ministries and crown corporations in the areas of universal basic services, economic security, equity and 'just transition'.	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	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Health, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Municipal Affairs, Poverty
Advocating for Housing as a human right legislation for BC. In 2019, the Federal Government recognised housing as a human right. More than a roof over one’s head, housing represents the right to security, peace, and dignity for all British Columbians. The BC Government has the opportunity to be leaders as the first province to adopt housing as a human right in provincial legislation. This would provide a much-needed framework for elected officials at all levels of government to think about housing and housing strategies, as well as the Reconciliation Strategy in British Columbia.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Children and Families, Environment, Health, Housing, Human Rights, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
Canada Disability Benefit	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Health, Human Rights
Fare-free public transit for youth ages 12-18 across BC. Fare Free public transit for people on disability and income assistance.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Children and Families, Employment and Training, Environment, Health, Poverty, Transportation
Raise the Rates for income and disability assistance to at least the poverty line, and tie rates to inflation.	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	Poverty
Vacancy Control for BC: The PRC and it's allies are calling on the provincial government to amend the Residential Tenancy Act by implementing a vacancy control which ties rent to the unit and not to the tenancy	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Housing
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
We support the calls from the BC Federation of Students to take immediate action to address these pressing issues. Specifically, we urge the provincial government to: 1. Cap international student tuition fee increases at 2% annually. 2. Release a transparent plan on how international study permits will be distributed to institutions in B.C. 3. Complete the Post-Secondary Funding Formula Review and identify gaps in government funding, particularly for regional colleges and universities. 4. Develop a funding model that provides long-term financial stability for institutions, prioritizes quality education and services for students, and reduces reliance on student tuition fees as the primary source of funding. 5. Increase annual funding to B.C. public post-secondary institutions to ensure affordability, accessibility, and the production of skilled workers needed in the labor force.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Fare-free public transit for youth ages 12-18 across BC.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Transportation
Advocacy for a COVID-19 Emergency Response for Justice that addresses housing, low-wage and precarious workers, migrant workers, vulnerable neighbourhoods, homeless populations, vulnerable families, children and youth, and everyone below the poverty line including those sheltering in crowded shelters. Focus on a suite of 7 main policy solutions plus 33 policy solutions proposed by a range of BCPRC members to tackle the necessary emergency policy response to safeguard vulnerable populations as the pandemic hit BC.	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	Children and Families, Employment and Training, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
Need for a pan-provincial COVID-19 homelessness strategy that would aim to house those who are homeless throughout the province	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, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
Ending immigrant detention in BC	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, Human Rights

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
Attorney General
BC Transit
BC Transportation Financing Authority
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
British Columbia Public School Employers' Association
Camosun College
Capilano University
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Columbia Basin Trust
Community Living British Columbia
Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Education and Child Care
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
First People's Heritage, Language and Culture Council
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
Municipal Affairs
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 Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care
Provincial Health Services Authority
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Infrastructure

Who are the lobbyists?

Registration number: 8267-515
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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
2024-04-17	No	Rowan Burdge	David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Kevin Falcon, MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Sonia Fursteneau, Leader of the third party \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-04-03	No	Rowan Burdge	David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Sheila Malcomson, Minister \| Social Development and Poverty Reduction Joan Phillip, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-03-26	Yes	Rowan Burdge	Bowinn Ma, MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-03-26	Yes	Rowan Burdge	Sheila Malcomson, Minister \| Social Development and Poverty Reduction	View
2024-03-20	No	Rowan Burdge	Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-03-11	Yes	Rowan Burdge	Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-03-04	No	Rowan Burdge	Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation \| Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Harry Baines, Minister \| Labour Lisa Beare, MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Katrina Conroy, Minister \| Finance Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Murray Rankin, Minister \| Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Rachna Singh, Minister \| Education and Child Care Jennifer Whiteside, MLA for New Westminster \| Mental Health and Addictions	View
2024-02-28	Yes	Rowan Burdge	Dan Coulter, MLA for Chilliwack \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-02-28	Yes	Rowan Burdge	Bowinn Ma, MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-02-05	No	Rowan Burdge	Dan Coulter, MLA for Chilliwack \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure \| The Executive Council, Transportation and Infrastructure Trevor Halford, MLA for Surrey-White Rock \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-01-30	Yes	Rowan Burdge	Dan Coulter, MLA for Chilliwack \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Rob Fleming Fleming, Minister \| Transportation and Infrastructure	View
2024-01-25	Yes	Rowan Burdge	Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2023-11-27	Yes	Rowan Burdge	Ravi Kalhon, Minister of Housing \| Housing	View
2023-09-08	No	Rowan Burdge	Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2023-08-21	Yes	Rowan Burdge	Cassin Elliott, Minister Advisor \| Minister's Office, Social Development and Poverty Reduction	View

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BC Poverty Reduction Coalition - Address & business activities

Address:

312 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2
Canada

Telephone number: 236-877-7825

Contact information in previous versions
- 312 Main Street
  Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 778-775-2323
- 312 Main St
  Suite 322
  Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-366-1008
  
  Fax number: 604-709-6909
- 312 Main St
  Suite 322
  Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-366-1008
  
  Fax number: 604-709-6909
- 312 Main St
  Suite 322
  Vancouver, BC V6A 2T2
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-877-7505
  
  Fax number: 604-709-6909
- 312 Main St
  Suite 302
  Vancouver, BC V6C 1B4
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-877-4553
  
  Fax number: 604-709-6909
- 815 West Hastings St.
  Suite 810
  Vancouver, BC V6C 1B4
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-877-4553
  
  Fax number: 604-709-6909
- 815 West Hastings St.
  Suite 810
  Vancouver, BC V6C 1B4
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-877-4553
  
  Fax number: 604-709-6999
- 815 West Hastings St.
  Suite 810
  Vancouver, BC V6C 1B4
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-877-4553
  
  Fax number: 604-877-4553
- 207 West Hastings St.
  Suite 1400
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-801-5121
  
  Fax number: 604-801-5122
- 207 West hastings Street
  Suite 1400
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-801-5121
  
  Fax number: 604-801-5122
- 207 West Hastings Street
  Suite 1400 c/o CCPA-BC
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-801-5121
- 207 West Hastings Street
  Suite 1400 c/o CCPA-BC
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-801-5121
  
  Fax number: 604-801-5122

Description of Activities:
A network of organizations that have come together around a campaign aimed at seeing the introduction of a bold and comprehensive poverty reduction plan from the government of British Columbia that would include legislated targets and timelines to significantly reduce poverty and homelessness. We seek to improve the health and wellbeing of all British Columbians.

Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
- A network of organizations that have come together around a campaign aimed at seeing the introduction of a bold and comprehensive poverty reduction plan from the government of British Columbia that would include legislated targets and timelines to significantly reduce poverty and homelessness. We seek to improve the health and wellbeing of all British Columbians.
- A network of organizations that have have come together around a campaign aimed at seeing the introduction of a bold and comprehensive poverty reduction plan from the government of British Columbia that would include legislated targets and timelines to significantly reduce poverty and homelessness. We seek to improve the health and wellbeing of all British Columbians.
- The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition is a network of BC organizations who have come together around a campaign aimed at seeing the introduction of a comprehensive poverty reduction plan for British Columbia. The Coalition advocates for the reduction of poverty and homelessness in BC and the improvement of health and wellbeing of all British Columbians.

Date Modified:: 2024-01-29

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition / Rowan Burdge, Provincial Director

Who is lobbying?

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

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

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

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

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition / Rowan Burdge, Provincial Director

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Ministries/Provincial Entities

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition - Address & business activities

BC Poverty Reduction Coalition / Rowan Burdge, Provincial Director

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Canada Without Poverty

Canadian Mental Health Association - BC Division

Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) BC Council

City of Revelstoke Social Development

Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House

Columbia Institute

Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC

Community Legal Assistance Society

Community First Foundation

Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC (COSCO)

Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria (Community Council)

Disability Alliance BC

Creating Accessible Neighbourhoods (C.A.N.)

Early Childhood Educators of BC

Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House Society

BC ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now - BC)

312 Main

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres

BC Alliance for Healthy Living Society

BC Disability Caucus

BC Association of Social Workers

BC Government and Service Employees' Union

BC Federation of Labour

BC Healthy Communities

BC Health Coalition

Baby Go Round

BC Teachers' Federation

Burnaby Community Services Society

British Columbia Federation of Students

Mom2Mom Child Poverty Initiative

BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC)

Migrant Workers' Centre

New Westminster & District Labour Council

BC Ferry and Marine Workers Union

MoveUP

North Shore Homelessness Task Force

North Shore Disability Resource Centre

BC Food Systems Network

Parent Advocacy Network for Public Education

Pacific Community Resources Society

Planetary Resilience Council

Pivot Legal Society

BC Public Interest Advocacy Centre

Public Health Association of BC

PovNet Society

Basic Income Vancouver

Single Mothers' Alliance BC

CCEC Credit Union

Richmond Poverty Response Committee

Society for Children and Youth of BC

Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon Division

Social Planning and Research Council of BC

Federation of Community Social Services of BC

Exchange Inner City

Gordon Neighbourhood House

Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House

Greater Trail Community Skills Centre

Grandview Woodland Food Connection