Lobbying Activity Report

3410-1247

Organization: Midwives Association of BC
Associated registration: 6732-3410-2
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-07-20
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2020-08-15

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Alisa Harrison Footnote1
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Ted Patterson, Assistant Deputy Minister
Health
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy to promote sustainability of maternity services, with midwifery as a key component. This includes lobbying to improve remuneration, benefits and working conditions for registered midwives province-wide; to influence the development of the provincial Maternity Services Strategy; and to increase support for rural and remote maternity services.
  • 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 have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Children and Families, Health, Hospitals
Advocating for full integration of midwifery into BC's MSP-funded provincial health system, with specific attention to inclusion in service delivery and decision-making through the health authorities (regional health authorities as well as PHSA and FNHA). Topics addressed include hospital privileging; engagement in decision-making and leadership in acute care environments; engagement in leadership and decision-making in provincial work regarding primary care transformation.
  • 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
Health, Hospitals, Regional Development
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Alisa Harrison
 
The above name is that of the most senior paid officer who is responsible for filing a Lobbying Activity Report for the organization (the Designated Filer), whether that person participated in this lobbying activity or not.
 
  1. Footnote1  Indicates new information that was added through a Lobbying Activity Report.

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