Lobbying Activity Report

5329-51421

This entry has been replaced by an amended Lobbying Activity Report: 5329-51422
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: Bill Earis, Director, Commercial/Contracts – Fraser River Tunnel Project
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Ken Nash, Associate Project Director – George Massey Crossing
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Jennifer Ng, Vice President, Project Services
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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
 
Lobbying Activity Report replaced on: 2026-05-14 amended entry: 5329-51422
 
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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