12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction / Keanin Loomis, President & CEO

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2025-09-12

Who is lobbying?

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (Address & business activities)

Keanin Loomis, President & CEO

Government Funding

Did Canadian Institute of Steel Construction receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

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

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Canadian Institute of Steel Construction 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 Canadian Institute of Steel Construction:

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
Implementing minimum local fabrication rules for steel products in BC government construction projects can help secure stable, well-paying jobs, stimulate economic growth, and expedite response time following natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, or fires. A local approach also reduces the carbon footprint associated with importing steel.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Government Procurement, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations
Innovation and Productivity Grants: Providing grants to support innovation and productivity in the steel industry.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Industry, Infrastructure
Legislation for Construction Prompt Payment	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Infrastructure, Small Business, Taxation and Finance, Transportation
Policy & programs recommendations supporting and retaining BC manufacturers in the province.	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 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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Industry, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, International Trade, Science and Technology

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

B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
BC Transit
Finance
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Infrastructure
Infrastructure BC Inc.
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Transit
Transportation and Transit

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit
- Minister of State for Trade
- Transportation and Infrastructure

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Keanin Loomis
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 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Chris Weckesser
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 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Registration number: 10760-5329
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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
2025-09-16	Yes	Chris Weckesser	Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-09-16	Yes	Chris Weckesser	Mike Farnworth, Minister \| Transportation and Transit	View
2025-09-02	Yes	Chris Weckesser	Farid Azar, Chief of Staff \| Office of the Minister, Jobs and Economic Growth Jane Constable, Ministerial Advisor \| Office of the Minister, Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kalhon, Minister \| Jobs and Economic Growth	View
2025-05-13	No	Chris Weckesser	Teresa Wat, MLA for Richmond-Bridgeport \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-05-13	No	Chris Weckesser	Linda Hepner, MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-05-13	No	Chris Weckesser	Harman Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-05-13	No	Chris Weckesser	Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2025-05-13	Yes	Chris Weckesser	Rick Glumac, Minister of State for Trade \| Minister of State for Trade Theresa Ho, Chief of Staff \| Minister's Office, Minister of State for Trade	View
2025-05-13	No	Chris Weckesser	Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Joey Mitchell, Senior Ministerial Advisor \| Transportation and Transit Kevin Volk, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Transportation and Transit	View
2025-05-13	No	Chris Weckesser	David Eby, Premier \| Office of the Premier Amber Keane, Director of Strategic Projects \| Office of the Premier	View

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction / Keanin Loomis, President & CEO

Who is lobbying?

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) 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

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction / Keanin Loomis, President & CEO

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) 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

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction - Address & business activities

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction / Keanin Loomis, President & CEO