Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
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As BC enters Phase 3, we will meet with provincial officials including the Finance Minister and Tourism Minister to ask for details about BC's $1.5 billion fund to restart the economy. Working with other community organizations in Greater Victoria, The Chamber would like to see specific funding made available for tourism organizations directly affected by the pandemic.
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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 of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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COVID-19, Small Business, Tourism
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Assistance in restoring bus service on Vancouver Island that is a vital connection for residents of Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island especially those who reside in Indigenous communities.
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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
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COVID-19, Transportation
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BC recognize the need for responsible public health orders and guidelines that prioritizes the health of the public through a regional approach to further re-opening or restrictions taking into consideration the fact that we are a massive province with significant variations in population density and rate of transmission of COVID-19.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Health
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British Columbia’s Lobbyists Transparency Act (2020) (LTA) has placed a considerable burden on the not-for-profit sector and smaller organizations, including Chambers of Commerce. This legislation adds administrative constraints to our ability to perform our traditional roles in our communities. We request the definition of "small organization" be amended to 25 employees or less and the act provide a full exemption for all small organizations and only require registration of actual acts of lobbying upon completion, increasing the 50-hour threshold to 200 hours for charities and non-profits and eliminate the requirement for Chambers of Commerce altogether. In addition, establish a more streamlined lobbying tracking report form and process and remove accumulated lobbying reporting requirements when working with other organizations.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Freedom of Information
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In light of the pronounced role addiction and mental health issues plays in homeless populations, and the ongoing Opioid crisis, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce actively supports the creation and enhancement of supports for mental health services and addiction recovery treatment.
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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
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COVID-19, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions
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Support for the continued redevelopment of Phase 3 of Belleville Terminal as a key international gateway between B.C. and external market and allow for improved customs and border services.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Economic Development and Trade, Tourism, Transportation
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The acceleration of investment in non-market housing that meets the needs of people who require homes but are not able to participate in the private real estate market.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Housing, Mental Health and Addictions
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