Lobbying Activity Report

5329-51405

Organization: Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Associated registration: 10760-5329-8
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-01
Arranged a meeting: Yes
Posted date: 2026-05-14

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Chris Weckesser
Rita Rahmati
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Harman Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Trevor Halford, Interim Leader of the Opposition
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Implementing minimum local fabrication rules for steel products in BC government construction projects can help secure stable, well-paying jobs, stimulate economic growth, and expedite response time following natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, or fires. A local approach also reduces the carbon footprint associated with importing steel.
  • 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
 Economic Development and Trade, Government Procurement, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations
Policy & programs recommendations supporting and retaining BC manufacturers in the province.
  • Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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
  • 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
 Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Industry, Infrastructure, Internal Trade, International Trade, Science and Technology
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Keanin Loomis
 
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.
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