12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

BC Teachers' Federation / Amber Mitchell, Executive Director

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2025-04-02

Who is lobbying?

BC Teachers' Federation (Address & business activities)

Amber Mitchell, Executive Director

Government Funding

Did BC Teachers' Federation request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

BC Teachers' Federation is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

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

Other Affiliates

The activities of BC Teachers' Federation 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 Teachers' Federation:

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
Addressing Climate Change through additional climate learning resources in K-12 and funding to implement mandatory climate control curriculum in K-12.	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	Children and Families, Education, Environment
Addressing curriculum changes, available resources, timelines, in-service, policies, materials, collaboration time, and communication. Removal of BC Literacy 10, Literacy 12, and Numeracy 10 Graduation Assessment scores on official student transcripts. Replacement of the Foundational Skills Assessment (FSA). Revision of policies related to outdoor learning. Amend curriculum to include climate change in each year from K-12 across subjects. Adequate consultation regarding the acquisition process for a new Learning Management System (LMS) for distributed Learning and Open School use. Engage in meaningful consultation with stakeholders to develop a new Special Education Policy Manual. Data transparency. Curriculum design and assessment.Accessibility of provincial assessments.Learning resources policies. Performance standards.	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 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, COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Employment and Training, Freedom of Information, Health, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Information Technology, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty, Privatization and Outsourcing
Adequate funding of public education and concerns around prevalence model funding. Providing ongoing support for the curriculum by providing new technology, lab equipment, learning materials, and professional development supports for teachers. Provide anchor funding for inclusive education in identified needs, including dedicated funding for students in "high incidence" categories. Provide targeted funding to support the early identification and designation of students with diverse needs. Commitment to ongoing funding for BC First Nations language authorities to work with BC public school teachers to develop local curriculum. Concerns regarding online learning committee RFP Process. Designated funding for outdoor learning spaces.	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 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	Arts and Culture, COVID-19, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Information Technology, Land Claims, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty, Taxation and Finance
Advocacy and support for the inclusion of mandatory Holocaust education in BC's high school curriculum.	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	Education, Human Rights
Advocacy for adequate funding to resource inclusive education for students and safe working conditions for staff in K-12 public schools.	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	Education, Finances and Budgets
Advocacy in support of an Educational Assistant in every primary classroom in the public school systems.	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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
Advocating for adequate consultation and inclusion for teachers, students and staff who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), as it relates to the public school system and institutionalized racism at a societal level. Consult with BCTF to implement a plan of action to address racism experienced by staff, students and families in BC schools. Work with educational partners in the public school system to increase the number of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit teachers working in BC schools. Address issues of gender-based violence and Indigenous women who are highest risk.	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	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education, Employment and Training, Health, Human Rights, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Justice and Law Enforcement, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
Artificial intelligence	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
As a recruitment strategy, a plan to expand access to certification for individuals living outside of urban centres, including bridging opportunities for those who need to continue working without compromising the quality of instruction.	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	Colleges & Universities, Education
As a recruitment strategy providing clear pathways for international trained educators to get their degrees recognized in BC.	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	Colleges & Universities, Education
Bridging programs for community-based counsellors to support working in K-12 schools.	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	Children and Families, Education
Climate mitigation strategies for new and existing schools.	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	Education, Health, Infrastructure
Closing the funding gap that currently exists with respect to inclusive education.	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	Children and Families, Education
Comprehensive recruitment strategy that includes loan programs for all teacher education candidates.	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	Colleges & Universities, Education, Labour/Labour Relations
Concerns about the ministerial order that directs the board of education of School District 61 to develop a safety plan in accordance with the administrative directive due to its anti-democratic character, lack of teacher consultation, and pro-police policies. The order states that “the board will detail how it will collaborate with the police, First Nations, individuals, organizations and service providers that relate to supporting the safety and well-being of students at school.”	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	Education, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Justice and Law Enforcement
Concerns regarding MyEducation BC and the need for continuous work to improve MyEducation BC.	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	Education
Continued support for Sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) and other 2SLGBTQIA+ resources.	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	Education, Human Rights
Continued support for the implementation of the Learning Update Order to ensure consistency across school districts.	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	Education
Councilors of Ministers of Education Canada (CMEC) and concerns about not participating in the 2025 International Summit on the Teaching Profession (ISTP).	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, Education
Counselling graduate programs offering practicum hours in schools.	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, Education
Create an updated learning resource policy to reflect the shift to online resources, apps and artificial intelligence.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
Curriculum resource development.	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	Education
Curriculum updates and the need for ongoing consultation.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
Cybersecurity	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	Education, Privacy
Digital literacy teacher reports, including digital citizenship and safety.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education, Information Technology
Educational policies	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	Education
Ending the backlog of student assessments.	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	Education
Equitable support for teacher candidates and the availability of a clear process for Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC) teacher candidates to request a BIPO faculty and/or school associate or, if they prefer, to work with non-BIPOC associates who are literate in anti-oppression and possess lived experience interrogating white priviledge--whenever possible.	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, Education
Expansion of presumptive coverage for psychological injury to workers in schools through WorkSafeBC.	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	Education, Health, Mental Health and Addictions
Expedited use of modular schools to release pressure on portables to deal with overcrowding in schools.	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	Education, Infrastructure
French teacher recruitment and retention initiatives in light of recent updates to federal funding.	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	Education
Funding for inclusive and flourishing schools including, increased educational funding to meet the real, identified needs of classrooms, schools, and school districts; providing dedicated funding for teacher recruitment and retention to address acute teacher shortages in BC; and, terminating the prevalence-based model for special education funding and align special education funding with identified needs.	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, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education
Future Readiness Initiatives.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
Holocaust and curriculum	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	Education, Human Rights
Impact of inaccurate population projections on schools.	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	Education, Infrastructure
Implementation of the new Ministry "Learning in the Primary Years" document, which includes funding for in-service.	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	Education
Improving public education and advocating for measures to address recruitment and retention issues with teachers. Consult with educational stakeholders to develop a targeted recruitment and retention plan for specialist teachers (speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, counsellors, learning assistance teachers, special education teachers, teachers of English language learners, and other teachers) to support underfunding and high caseloads for current teacher specialists. Recruitment and retention within the Nisga'a School District.	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 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, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education, Employment and Training, Privatization and Outsourcing
Inclusive education and the need for ongoing support and funding.	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	Education
Inclusive education reporting.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
Increased and equal funding for adult education.	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	Education, Poverty
Infrastrure in K-12 schools.	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	Education
Investment in capital infrastructure of K-12 schools for seismic upgrades and addressing the needs of rapidly growing communities across the province.	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	Children and Families, Education, Infrastructure
Investment in maintaining the infrastructure of schools to ensure safe and comfortable classrooms to support student learning.	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	Education, Infrastructure
K-12 literacy supports	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	Education
K-12 Reporting Order	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	Education
K-12 Workforce Strategy.	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	Education
Learning in the primary years.	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	Children and Families, Education
Learning Pathways.	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	Education
Learning policy resources in K-12.	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	Education
Learning resources policy, including online learning policy.	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	Education
Learning through the primary years.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
Mandatory cultural safety and humility training for all faculty, instructors, and teacher candidates in all teacher education and specialist educator programs.	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	Education, Human Rights
Mandatory cultural safety and humility training for teacher education and specialist educator programs.	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
Mental health resources.	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	Education
Ministry of Infrasture and capital projects.	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	Education, Government Procurement, Infrastructure
Need for mental health counsellors in every K-12 public school.	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	Education, Mental Health and Addictions
Ongoing teaching staff shortages and gaps in the public education system.	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	Education, Labour/Labour Relations
Online learning.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
Online learning policies and considerations.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
Post COVID-19 Condition, more commonly referred to as Long COVID, and serious concerns about teachers working in public schools experiencing this condition.	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	Education, Health
Provide funding to support equitable access to resources, including ensuring that students have access to current devices to access online resources and tools.	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	Education
Provincial inclusive education designations and the need for funding for all students who are either awaiting assessments, or experiencing trauma-violence and/or self-harm, and that these provincial designations be considered within class-composition limits.	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, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families, Education
Provincial K-12 literacy supports.	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	Education
Recruitment and retention issues and the need for ongoing funding for recruitment and retention issues, including addressing the backlog of teacher certification applications as the Teacher Regulation Branch and the expansion of post-secondary teacher education training spaces and tuition subsidies for teacher candidates. Need for data collection, teacher education and the impact of "failures to fill."	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	Colleges & Universities, Education
Resources that represent the rich and diverse cultures within BC to support learning around our BC's cultural diversity.	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	Education, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Revitalization of graduate programs in Counselling Psychology.	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	Colleges & Universities, Education
School District 61 and removal of school board over safety plan.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
Strategies to support teacher-counsellor initiatives in every school including revitalizing school counsellor education programs at the post-secondary level; subsidizing teachers to get master's degrees in counselling psychology; allowing students in Master of Counselling programs to be able to fulfil practicum hours under the supervision of another school counsellor at a public school; incentivizing former school counsellors to return to the school system to streamlining the full-time equivalent positions available and allowing them to stay at one school on a full-time basis; and protecting school counsellors' ability to provide counselling services directly to students by reducing non-counselling responsibilities and other duties as assigned.	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	Education, Mental Health and Addictions
Teacher Mentorship.	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	Colleges & Universities, Education
Teaching and working conditions in public education K-12	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, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Employment and Training, Environment, Freedom of Information, Health, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Information Technology, Labour/Labour Relations, Poverty, Privatization and Outsourcing
Violence in classrooms and the government's responsibility to keep educators safe while doing their jobs.	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	Education, Health, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions

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Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Attend to the retention and recruitment crisis with a fully funded 10-year workforce strategy with accountable and measurable outcomes to make teaching a sustainable profession.	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	Education, Labour/Labour Relations
Expediting the creation of school food programs in each school.	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, Education, Poverty
French education programming.	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	Education
Harassment and intimidation of School District 91 (Nechako Lake School District) who have advocated for inclusive education and communities.	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	Education, Human Rights
K-12 Workforce Strategy and draft road map.	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	Education
Opposition to permitting independent schools to join the Teachers' Pension Plan.	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	Education
Violence in schools.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families, Education, Mental Health and Addictions
Anti-Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) marches and protests and the need for support of SOGI resources including updating the SOGI-Inclusive Education Resource Guide to ensure inclusive schools are free from discrimination.	Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity 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, Education, Human Rights
BCTF membership survey findings and data to inform recruitment and retention initiatives.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education, Labour/Labour Relations
Feedback on dual credit policy and the need for adequate support, resources, and clear guidelines on the roles and responsibilities of all parties.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Colleges & Universities, Education
An integrated, publicly funded before-and-after school care in every school.	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	Children and Families, Education
Awareness and consultation with key stakeholders regarding educational announcements.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
Communication of a joint statement in support of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) inclusive 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 Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Education, Human Rights
Comprehensive and co-ordinated disaster planning that builds on the knowledge learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.	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, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Health
Ensuring that the Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy has adequate funding and considers the impacts on Indigenous peoples and vulnerable populations who face systemic barriers, such as homelessness.	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, Children and Families, Education, Environment, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Poverty
Teachers' Certification and obtaining letters of permission from the Teacher Regulation Branch (TRB) and sharing copies of letters issued by the TRB with local union offices, along with critical communications.	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	Education
Use of cell phones in schools.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Education
Concerns regarding MyEducation BC and ShareED	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	Education
Sexual orientation and gender identify (SOGI) resources.	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	Education, Human Rights
Access Zones in place at K-12 Schools with 20 metres of school property.	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	Education, Justice and Law Enforcement
K-12 literacy	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	Education
Physical space considerations in schools, including temperature, air quality, smoke, and portables.	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	Education
Addressing inadequate ventilation and temperature controls in public schools and the need for appropriate funding to address inadequate HVAC in schools. Clarification around MERV-13 filter and ventilation systems in school districts across the province, including plans and progress on upgrades in districts that do not meet the guidelines.	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, Children and Families, Education, Environment, Infrastructure
Anti-Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) marches and protests and the need for support of SOGI resources to ensure inclusive schools free from discrimination.	Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity 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, Education, Human Rights
Curriculum resources	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	Education
Inclusive 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	Education
Radon exposure and the serious health and safety issues for teachers, students and staff in BC schools.	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	Education, Health, Infrastructure
Targeted teacher recruitment funding envelope to address the impact of teacher shortage; targeted teacher retention envelope to enhance retention of the current workforce; and funding for special education staffing and services to meet demand.	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	Education, Finances and Budgets
Teacher mentorship and re-establishing provincial mentorship program.	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	Education
Adult Education policy and reporting.	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	Education, Poverty
Advocacy regarding teacher mentorship.	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	Education
British Columbia Teachers' Council	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	Education
Concerns regarding MyEducationBC	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	Education
Creating a climate change curriculum package by establishing a task force of 12 teachers to develop a comprehensive climate change curriculum for British Columbia students from Kindergarten through Grade 12.	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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity 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	Colleges & Universities, Conservation, Education
Education workforce strategy and the need for accurate data collection, incentives to retain teachers, loan forgiveness programs for teacher candidates, permanent teach-on-call contracts, funding for special education staff and services, and time to support educational changes.	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	Education, Employment and Training
Inclusion and participation of Indigenous people on education policy and public education by ensuring that every school board has a designated trustee seat for an Indigenous person.	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, Education, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Inclusive 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	Education
Extension of deadline for the Notice of Proposal to Amend the College of Psychologists of BC (CP BC) bylaw deadline to ensure that adequate consultation and understanding occurs. Significant regulatory changes that have the potential to have significant impacts should be thoroughly canvassed with K12 partner groups to understand impacts.	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	Education, Health
Implementation of the New Student Policy Framework and the need for additional targeted funds for in-service for all teachers to build capacity in implementing changes effectively and consistently.	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	Education
Indigenous-focused graduation requirements for adult education programs, including Board/Authority Authorized (BAA) courses and requirements.	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	Education
K-12 Workforce 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 Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Education
Literacy Foundation Courses	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	Education

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
Bowinn Ma	Dinner at the BCTF Women's Institute	On February 10, Bowinn Ma, along with other women leaders in our local community, was invited to participate in the Women's Institute's living library portion of the program. We invite all living library participants to attend the dinner, which is held immediately after the living library portion of the event. The gift was declined.	2023-02-02	$75.00
Christine Boyle	Dinner at the Women's Institute banquet	Invited to participate in the Living Library section of the Women's Institute that recognizes women in a variety of fields. Participants have an opportunity to meet with with these leaders in small groups to learn from their leadership experiences. Invite was declined.	2025-02-03	$95.00
Janet Routledge	Dinner at the Women's Institute annual conference	Invited to attend BCTF's Women's Institute as a Living Library participant and invited to join the women for dinner afterwards. The Honourable Janet Routledge was invited to participate based upon her 30 years of advocacy around women's rights.	2023-10-26	$85.00
Kelli Paddon	Dinner at the BCTF's Women's Institute annual conference	Invited to attend BCTF's Women's Institute as a Living Library participant and invited to join those that identify as women for dinner afterwards as she is the Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Eqality.	2023-10-26	$85.00
Niki Sharma	Dinner at the Women's Institute annual conference	Invited to attend BCTF's Women's Institute as a Living Library participant and invited to attend the women for dinner afterwards based on her work to combat racism and her advocacy of childcare for BC families.	2023-10-26	$85.00
Niki Sharma	Cost of dinner at the Coast Coal Harbour for the Women's Institute banquet.	Invited to participate in the Living Library section of the Women's Institute that recognizes women in a variety of fields. Participants have an opportunity to meet with with these leaders in small groups to learn from their leadership experiences. Invite was declined.	2025-02-03	$95.00

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
British Columbia Public School Employers' Association
Citizens' Services
Education and Child Care
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Forests
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Infrastructure
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services
Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities
Minister of State for Trade
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility
Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives
Parliamentary Secretary for Asia Pacific Trade
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials
Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health
Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care
Parliamentary Secretary for Transit
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Simon Fraser University
Thompson Rivers University
University of British Columbia
University of Northern British Columbia
University of Victoria
University of the Fraser Valley
Vancouver Island University

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- British Columbia Pension Corporation
- Okanagan College

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Carole Gordon
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No