Lobbying Activity Report

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Organization: Capilano Students' Union Association
Associated registration: 1441-877-26
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-28
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2023-12-15

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Karandeep Singh Sanghera Footnote1
Joshua Thomas Footnote1
Christopher Girodat Footnote1
Manpreet Kaur Footnote1
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Ash Amlani, Board of Governors, Chair
Capilano University

Rodger So, Board of Governors, Vice-Chair
Capilano University
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Encourage Capilano University to create a clear fee-related appeal process to ensure that students have access to recourse and reconsideration of decisions relating to tuition fee refunds. Footnote1
  • 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, Colleges & Universities Footnote1
Encourage Capilano University to create a food rescue program to ensure that soon-to-expire foods can be distributed free of charge to students. Footnote1
  • 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, Colleges & Universities, Poverty Footnote1
Encourage Capilano University to create a tuition installment payment plan so students can spread the cost of tuition (excluding mandatory fees) into several smaller payments over the semester. Footnote1
  • 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, Colleges & Universities, Finances and Budgets Footnote1
Encourage Capilano University to create more financial aid, student loans, scholarships, bursaries, and awards that are available for international students. Footnote1
  • 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, Colleges & Universities Footnote1
Encourage Capilano University to create new degrees and programs by leveraging the existing supply of course offerings and section funding levels into newly configured degree frameworks. Footnote1
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities Footnote1
Encourage Capilano University to invest in dedicated study spaces on campus, with facilitated tutoring and group study opportunities available. Footnote1
  • 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, Colleges & Universities Footnote1
Encourage Capilano University to provide 24/7 library building access during exams to reduce unreasonable commute times to and from the campus during heavy study periods. Footnote1
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities Footnote1
Encourage Capilano University to provide tuition waivers for host nations’ students, including students from Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam, Lil’wat, and Sechelt. Footnote1
  • 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, Colleges & Universities, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Footnote1
Encourage Capilano University to reduce the 12-month waiting period required for students to retake the pre-calculus and calculus versions of the math placement test (MPT) following a failed attempt. Footnote1
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities Footnote1
Encourage Capilano University to remove the $500 administration fee they charge to international students, but not domestic students, when they drop all courses. Footnote1
  • 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, Colleges & Universities Footnote1
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Christopher Girodat
 
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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