12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody / Leslie Courchesne, CEO

Registration Summary

Currently active - New Activity Effective: 2024-02-02

Who is lobbying?

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody (Address & business activities)

Leslie Courchesne, CEO

Government Funding

Did Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? Yes

Coalition Members Information

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody 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 Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody:

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
Advocacy regarding changes to Labour Code and Employment Standards Act amendments, Employers Health Tax.	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	Labour/Labour Relations, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
To advocate for infrastructure projects that are of critical importance to the movement of goods and people both inter- and intra-provincially. This would include highways, public transportation, rail, port and airport capital and maintenance projects.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Industry, Infrastructure, Small Business, Transportation
To educate and inform government decision makers about the cost of doing business in our region, and the impact of government policies and regulations on members, and to advocate for policies and regulations that support vibrant businesses across the Tri-Cities.	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	Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Trade, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development, Taxation and Finance
To invite, encourage and co-ordinate government's participation in events hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce that address business competitiveness and sustainability i.e. the cost of doing business in our region including taxation and other program fees introduced by government, BC's skills shortage, housing, childcare, healthcare, mental health and addiction, innovation and investment.	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, Finances and Budgets, Industry, Internal Trade, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development, Small Business
To raise the profile of issues and policies that would help the economy grow by rewarding innovation and encouraging investment and reinvestment in businesses. This could include changes to tax policy, the creation of new incentives and/or the implementation of new government programs.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Industry, Small Business, Taxation and Finance

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
Fin Donnelly	Lunch With Leaders event ticket, including lunch	MLA Donnelly was a speaker panelist at this event.	2024-02-02	$75.00
Mike Farnworth	Lunch With Leaders event ticket, including lunch	Minister Farnworth was a speaker panelist at this event.	2024-02-02	$75.00
Rick Glumac	Lunch With Leaders event ticket, including lunch	MLA Glumac was a speaker panelist at this event.	2024-02-02	$75.00
Selina Robinson	Lunch With Leaders event ticket, including lunch	Minister Robinson was a speaker panelist at this event.	2024-02-02	$75.00

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Attorney General
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Education and Child Care
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Health
Housing
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
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
WorkSafeBC

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Leslie Courchesne
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 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Registration number: 10255-5464
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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
2024-03-27	No	Leslie Courchesne	Jagrup Brar, Minister of State for Trade \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Fin Donnelly, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-03-08	No	Leslie Courchesne	Fin Donnelly, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly David Eby, Premier \| Premier, Office of the Premier Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-02-02	No	Leslie Courchesne	Fin Donnelly, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Selina Robinson, MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View

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Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	$16,120.00	2024-02-23

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Date Modified:: 2024-01-29

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody / Leslie Courchesne, CEO

Who is lobbying?

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members 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

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody / Leslie Courchesne, CEO

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members 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

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody - Address & business activities

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody / Leslie Courchesne, CEO

Requested Government Funding