Registration - Organization

United Way British Columbia / Michael McKnight, President & CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: United Way British Columbia
Previous Organization names
Senior Officer Name: Michael McKnight, President & CEO
Initial registration start date: 2020-11-13
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7493-3945

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 109

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 9

Version 47 of 48 (2025-10-30 to 2026-01-12)

Registration versions:

Version 47 of 48 (2025-10-30 to 2026-01-12)

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
Advocacy regarding changes to the Lobbying Transparency Act as it relates to charities and non-profits so as to not limit charities and non-profits from participating in vital conversations about government policies and priorities.	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	Non-Profit Organization
Advocating on behalf of the non-profit sector in British Columbia, including the BC Non-Profit Network, to be included in future policy considerations and cross-ministerial collaborations to address funding challenges, support sector sustainability, and demonstrate the impact of the sector.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Non-Profit Organization
Helpline Service Contracts	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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public	Non-Profit Organization
Policy regarding menstrual inequity	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	Children and Families, Poverty
Regional Community Food Hubs Update	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	Health, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
Sharing regular programming updates and strengthening government partnership to support well-being of older BC residents	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	Mental Health and Addictions, Senior Citizens
Sharing updates and seeking government partnership related to 211 British Columbia	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	Children and Families, Emergency Preparedness, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Senior Citizens
Sharing updates and seeking government partnership related to wildfire response and recovery efforts of community social service agencies in BC	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	Children and Families, Emergency Preparedness, Environment, Mental Health and Addictions
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
211 British Columbia	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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families, Emergency Preparedness, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Senior Citizens

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
Citizens' Services
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Finance
Health
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Michael McKnight, President & CEO

Organization Contact Information

United Way British Columbia

Address:
4543 Canada Way
Burnaby, BC V7H 1X7
Canada

Description of Activities

United Way BC helps build healthy, caring, and inclusive communities across our province. We strengthen vital connections that support people in need with a focus on emergency response, kids and youth, seniors, mental health, and food security. uwbc.ca

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
Adrian Dix	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Brittny Anderson	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Doug Routley	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Garry Begg	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Ian Paton	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Lorne Doerkson	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Renee Merrifield	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Roly Russell	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Ronna-Rae Leonard	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Samuel Godfrey	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Sheila Malcolmson	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Sheila Malcolmson	Breakfast at MLA event 2025	This event is designed to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in food security, emergency response & recovery, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event will be held from 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2025-03-03	$42.59	2025-04-17	$42.59
Sheila Malcolmson	A speaker gift on Friday May 3 at our United for Food Summit. The gift was oven mitt and wooden sign that says - Everyone Has a Story purchased from Splatsin Nation.	Minister Malcolmson attended our Food Summit to provide remarks because the Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction funds some of our work in food security. The event was an opportunity for our community partners to meet up, share learnings, and work toward food access solutions. Every speaker was given a similar speaker gift from Splatsin Nation.			2024-05-03	$30.00
Susie Chant	Breakfast at our MLA Breakfast Event	This event was meant to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in urgent response, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event was held between 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2024-04-08	$65.52	2024-05-13	$65.52
Susie Chant	Breakfast at MLA event 2025	This event is designed to educate MLAs of our ongoing work in food security, emergency response & recovery, children and youth, seniors, poverty, mental health, and food security. The event will be held from 7:30am-9:00am so we served breakfast for taking time during their busy morning. The breakfast rate (including service fees & taxes) is set by the venue.	2025-03-03	$42.59	2025-04-17	$42.59

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

Note: The requirement to provide all government funding requested in the last 12 months was no longer required after May 27, 2025.

Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	$1,387,300.00	2025-04-01
Attorney General	$900,000.00	2024-11-26
Attorney General	$2,195,200.00	2025-04-01
City of Nanaimo	$292,128.50	2025-09-01
City of Penticton	$32,338.00	2025-09-08
Fraser Health Authority	$245,000.00	2025-01-17
Government of Canada - Infrastructure Canada	$2,209,782.00	2025-03-28
Health	$500,000.00	2024-12-17
Health	$83,832.25	2025-07-03
Health	$26,519,850.00	2025-04-01
Health	$2,946,650.00	2025-05-26
Health	$26,519,850.00	2025-08-26
Infrastructure Canada	$661,892.00	2025-06-01
Infrastructure Canada	$628,357.00	2025-05-01
Interior Health Authority	$90,000.00	2025-04-01
Ministry of Municipal Affairs	$25,000.00	2025-03-18
Municipal Affairs	$25,000.00	2024-11-05
Public Safety and Solicitor General	$10,000.00	2025-05-21
Public Safety and Solicitor General	$23,000.00	2025-04-30
Public Safety and Solicitor General	$23,000.00	2025-06-13
Public Safety and Solicitor General	$578,996.00	2025-08-14
Social Development and Poverty Reduction	$7,700,000.00	2025-04-01

View all received government funding history

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

BC Hospice Palliative Care Association
- Unit 1100 - 1200 W 73rd Ave
  Vancouver, BC V6P 6G5
  Canada
Board Voice Society of BC
- c/o Realize Strategies, #910 – 1050 West Pender Street
  Vancouver, BC V6E 3S7
  Canada
Food Banks BC
- Suite 302 – 12761 16th Avenue
  Surrey, BC V4A 1N2
  Canada
La Federation des Francophones de la Colombie-Britannique
- 1575 W 7th Avenue
  Vancouver, BC V6J 5M1
  Canada
Vancouver Foundation
- Suite 200 – 475 West Georgia Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9
  Canada
Vantage Point Strategies Society
- 1183 Melville St
  Vancouver, BC V6E 2X5
  Canada
Victoria Foundation
- #200 – 703 Broughton Street
  Victoria, BC V8W 1E2
  Canada
YMCA BC
- 10 - 620 Royal Ave
  New Westminster, BC V3M 1J2
  Canada
YMCA SIBC
- 375 Hartman Rd
  Kelowna, BC V1X 2M9
  Canada
YWCA Metro Vancouver
- 535 Hornby Street
  Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

United Way British Columbia 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 United Way British Columbia 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

Jasica Grewal
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No