12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC / Katie Crocker, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2023-11-28

Who is lobbying?

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (Address & business activities)

Katie Crocker, Chief Executive Officer

Government Funding

Did Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? Yes

Coalition Members Information

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC 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 Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC:

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:

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
AMSSA conducted Immigrant Integration Coordination Committee (IICC) meeting where we informed the government that we need to have mental health supports funded in the client’s first language. Present in the meeting were the public officers from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Resilience BC. We also asked Resilience BC to change their funding model to complement instead of compete with existing programs in the settlement and integration sector.	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	Finances and Budgets, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization
AMSSA wrote a letter to the Premier to advocate for a dedicated provincial Ministry of Immigration, Multiculturalism and Antiracism which will provide the province with the ability to ensure that immigration is an integral part of the province’s priorities, including COVID-19 economic recovery and anti-racism work. The letter also highlights the need for BC to develop a 5-year provincial Immigration Plan with a vision; projections and forecasting of future immigration needs and impacts on communities/regions throughout the province.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Non-Profit Organization
Seeking funding for updated activities from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for extension of an existing contract from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023	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	Finances and Budgets, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization
Seeking funding from Ministry of Employment and Social Development Canada	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	Finances and Budgets, Non-Profit Organization
Seeking funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs	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	Finances and Budgets, Non-Profit Organization
Seeking funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for the Refugee Readiness Fund - Provincial Refugee Resource Network (PRRN) as per CFR22RRF03.	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	Finances and Budgets, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization
The AMSSA CEO met with the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Hon. Anne Kang on April 24 to discuss AMSSA's role in providing BCSIS support to the sector	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	Municipal Affairs
The AMSSA CEO met with the Minister of State for Workforce Development, Honourable Andrew Mercier, to introduce AMSSA, encourage their office to leverage our network of organizations when engaging in workforce related matters that involve newcomers and identified a funding gap of convening a working group of settlement and integration experts to explore workforce engagement challenges and opportunities for newcomers.	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	Finances and Budgets, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization
The AMSSA CEO was invited to participate in a Budget Briefing meeting held by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs February 24, 2022. Asked that more funding be directed to settlement and integration services in BC to support the integration of temporary residents if we want them to transition to permanent residency.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Finances and Budgets, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
The AMSSA CEO met with the Minister of State for Workforce Development, Honourable Andrew Mercier, to introduce AMSSA, encourage their office to leverage our network of organizations when engaging in workforce related matters that involve newcomers, and identified a funding gap for convening a working group of settlement and integration experts to explore workforce engagement challenges and opportunities for newcomers.	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 Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Finances and Budgets, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization

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
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Finance
Health
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Labour
Mental Health and Addictions
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
WorkSafeBC

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Lori Cameron
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

Katie Crocker
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

Sabrina Dumitra
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: 7220-3739
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Lobbying Activity Reports

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

No monthly Lobbying Activity Reports have been submitted for the last 12 months.

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Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs	$249,963.00	2023-02-22

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Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs	$15,000.00	2022-12-01 to 2023-03-31
BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs	$2,500.00	2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs	$15,000.00	2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31
Government of Canada via Red Cross Society	$198,284.00	2023-05-01 to 2024-06-30
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC BCY)	$1,157,554.00	2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC BCY)	$752,350.00	2020-04-01 to 2025-03-31
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (NSIC)	$870,527.00	2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (NSIC)	$870,528.00	2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$161,500.00	2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$199,593.00	2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$249,953.00	2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$475,174.00	2022-03-24 to 2024-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$249,953.00	2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
WorkSafeBC	$99,578.00	2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31

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Date Modified:: 2024-01-29

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC / Katie Crocker, Chief Executive Officer

Who is lobbying?

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (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

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC / Katie Crocker, Chief Executive Officer

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC (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

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC - Address & business activities

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC / Katie Crocker, Chief Executive Officer

Requested Government Funding

Received Government Funding