Registration - Organization

New Car Dealers Association of BC / Blair Qualey, President & CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: New Car Dealers Association of BC
Senior Officer Name: Blair Qualey, President & CEO
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 6420-3272

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 28

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 6 of 9 (2024-11-13 to 2025-04-15)

Registration versions:

Version 6 of 9 (2024-11-13 to 2025-04-15)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Seeking funding for post-secondary programs focused on automotive technologies and service to ensure a well-trained workforce capable of meeting the demands of this evolving industry.	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	Advanced Education, Finances and Budgets
The New Car Dealers Association advocates that the Environment and Energy officials change policy-specifically changing the Zero Emission Vehicles Act and related sales mandate regulations so that it better reflects current consumer demand and other market conditions across the province, including the resultant impact of financial penalties on vehicle cost and availability.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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	Energy, Environment
The New Car Dealers Association advocates that the Finance Ministry officials change tax policy-specifically changing the luxury tax rates so that it better reflects the price of vehicles.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Finances and Budgets
The New Car Dealers Association of BC advocates for funding the ministry of Energy and Mines Petroleum and Natural Resources officials and the Finance Ministry for annual funding for the operation of the Clean BC GO Electric Point of Sales Incentives Program.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Energy, Environment
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Advocacy regarding changes whereby ICBC has altered the insurance process regarding Leased Vehicles in British Columbia. In order to provide lessees access to ICBC’s online insurance renewal tool, ICBC is implementing changes that have potential for adverse financial ramifications for all motorists in BC. The process ICBC is implementing creates significant change and financial exposure and liability for Lessors but also impacts Lessees and the public in general.	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	Insurance

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
BC Assessment Authority
BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo)
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Finance
Industry Training Authority
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Public Safety and Solicitor General
SkilledTradesBC
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation and Transit
WorkSafeBC

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Blair Qualey, President & CEO

Organization Contact Information

New Car Dealers Association of BC

Address:
8029 199 STREET
UNIT 380
LANGLEY, BC V2Y 0E2
Canada

Fax number: 604-214-9965

Description of Activities

The New Car Dealers Association of BC is a voluntary association of over 390 new car dealers throughout British Columbia. The association speaks on behalf of the retail automotive industry to the public, media, and government, and deals primarily with the legal, environmental, and consumer issues relating to vehicle sales in British Columbia.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

New Car Dealers Association of BC is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

New Car Dealers Association of BC does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of New Car Dealers Association of BC are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Blair Qualey
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

New Car Dealers Association of BC

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
New Car Dealers Association of BC	2020-05-04	current

New Car Dealers Association of BC

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Blair Qualey, President & CEO (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-28 of 28

New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-07-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-44930 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister | Energy and Climate Solutions
- Niki Sharma, Minister | Attorney General
- Nathaniel Gosman, Assistant Deputy Minister | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-43621 (amended from 3272-43620) View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Adrian Dix, Minister | Energy and Climate Solutions
- Brenda Bailey, Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-42630 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Diana Gibson, Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-42629 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Raj Chouhan, MLA for Burnaby-New Westminster | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-41568 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-41559 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-41565 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-41562 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jeremy Hewitt, ADM | Finance
- Andrew Avis, Executive Director | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-41556 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Diana Gibson, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-41560 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-41555 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-41554 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Wong, President and CEO | Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-01-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-39630 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-01-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-39628 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, Minister | Finance
- Hon. Adrian Dix, Minister | Energy and Climate Solutions
- Tamara Davidson, Minister | Environment and Parks
- Anne Kang, Minister | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
- Korky Neufeld, MLA for Abbotsford West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Trevor Halford, MLA for Surrey-White Rock | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- David L. Williams, MLA for Salmon Arm-Shuswap | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-11-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2024-12-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-38367 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-11-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2024-12-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-38366 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osbourne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2024-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-35940 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Harry Bains, MLA for Surrey-Newton | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Garry Begg, MLA for Surrey-Guildford | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jagrup Brar, MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jinny Sims, MLA for Surrey-Panorama | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Rachna Singh, MLA for Surrey-Green Timbers | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Mike Starchuk, MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Hon. David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Matt Smith, Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2024-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-35939 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Hon. Josie Osborne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- George Heyman, Minister of Environment & Climate Change | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2024-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-35938 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osbourne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Brenda Bailey, Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- George Heyman, Minister of Environment & Climate Change | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Karin Kirkpatrick, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ben Stewart, MLA for Kelowna West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Teresa Wat, MLA for Richmond North Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Tom Shypitka, MLA for Kootenay East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Dan Davies, MLA for Peace River North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2024-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-35937 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Christina Ianniciello, Executive Director | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Siobhan Clancy, Executive Assistant | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2024-01-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-31902 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Katrina Conroy, Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-09-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2023-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-29630 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Shannon Baskerville, Deputy Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Christina Ianniciello, Executive Director | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-09-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2023-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-29629 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Megan Dykeman, MLA for Langley East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Josie Osbourne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-09-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2023-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-29628 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Raj Chouhan, MLA for Burnaby-Edmonds | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Amber Keane, Constituency Assistant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Brenda Bailey, Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Jack Garnier, Ministerial Advisor | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Anne Kang, Minister | Municipal Affairs
- Nick Hseih, Executive Assistant | Municipal Affairs
- Todd Stone, MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ben Stewart, MLA for Kelowna West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Lorne Doerkson, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Coralee Oakes, MLA for Cariboo North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Michael Lee, MLA for Vancouver-Langara | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-09
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2023-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-26951 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osbourne, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Evan Brown, Ministerial Advisor | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Rob Fleming Fleming, MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ella Champion, Deputy Chief of Staff | Transportation and Infrastructure
- Dan Coulter, MLA for Chilliwack | Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit
- Keefer Pelech, Deputy Minister to the Premier | Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Aileen Machell, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Matt Smith, Ministerial Advisor | Office of the Premier
- Shannon Salter, Ministerial Advisor | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2023-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-26949 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bruce Ralston, Minister | Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- George Heyman, Minister | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-08-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2021-09-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-12376 View Lobbying Activity Report
New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Carole James, Minister of Finance | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-05-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2020-10-05
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-3211 View Lobbying Activity Report

Blair Qualey, President & CEO (Organization)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-28 of 28

New Car Dealers Association of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister | Energy and Climate Solutions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-07-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Blair Qualey
Posted date: 2025-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3272-44930 View Lobbying Activity Report

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New Car Dealers Association of BC / Blair Qualey, President & CEO

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 6 of 9 (2024-11-13 to 2025-04-15)

Version 6 of 9 (2024-11-13 to 2025-04-15)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

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Organization Contact Information

Description of Activities

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Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

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