Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

College of Optometrists of British Columbia / Rob Nagai, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: College of Optometrists of British Columbia
Lobbyist name: Rob Nagai, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2019-10-01
Registration status: Inactive
Registration number: 1871-1082

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 2

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 3 of 4 (2020-08-25 to 2020-09-30)

Registration versions:

Version 3 of 4 (2020-08-25 to 2020-09-30)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will the consultant lobbyist be arranging meetings between a public office holder and the client for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Speak to government about how the College of Optometrists might best inform their members about best practices for safety as they consider a return to work with threat of COVID-19.	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	COVID-19, Health, Labour/Labour Relations
To speak with government officials about the changes proposed by the Steering Committee on Modernization of Health Professional Regulation. Specifically to discuss how different colleges and their new role will be will under the proposed new framework. As well, talk about the position of the College of Optometrists on the proposed framework.	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	Health

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Health
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Provincial Health Services Authority
Transportation and Infrastructure
WorkSafeBC

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the outcome of this lobbying activity.
Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Client Details

Client Contact Information

College of Optometrists of British Columbia

Address:
#906-938 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1N9
Canada

Telephone number: 604-623-3464

Description of Business Activities

The College of Optometrists of British Columbia guides and regulates the profession of optometry in the public interest to ensure that the public receives safe, ethical, and effective optometric services in BC. The College achieves this by establishing and enforcing entry to practice requirements, standards of practice and standards of conduct. Our authority to do so is derived from the Health Professions Act.

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Has the client made political contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: No
Has the client made sponsorship contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: No
Has the client made recall contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: No

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.

Coalition Members Information

College of Optometrists of British Columbia is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

College of Optometrists of 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 College of Optometrists of British Columbia are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyist Details

Rob Nagai | Has not held any “former public office holder” positions in BC, as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act

Business address:
700 Park Place, 666 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8
Canada

Telephone number: 604-803-0628

Relevant Codes of Conduct

The consultant lobbyist does not have in place an undertaking to comply with any relevant codes of conduct.

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Has the lobbyist made political contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: Yes
Has the lobbyist made sponsorship contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: No
Has the lobbyist made recall contributions as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act since April 11, 2017?: No

Details of the political, sponsorship or recall contributions can be found at the Financial Reports and Political Contributions System (FRPC) website.

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

No gifts or benefits were provided to public office holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Mark Jiles

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: Bluestone Gov't Relations

Address:
700 Park Place, 666 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6C 2X8
Canada

Telephone number: 604-803-0628

College of Optometrists of British Columbia

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
College of Optometrists of British Columbia	2019-10-01	2020-11-03

College of Optometrists of British Columbia

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

Rob Nagai, Bluestone Gov't Relations (Consultant Lobbyist)

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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.

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College of Optometrists of British Columbia
Consultant Lobbyist: Rob Nagai

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Amanda van Baarsen, Ministerial Assistant | Health
- Alex MacDonald, Ministerial Assistant | Labour
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-08-25
Posted date: 2020-09-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1082-2508 View Lobbying Activity Report
College of Optometrists of British Columbia
Consultant Lobbyist: Rob Nagai

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Katie Robb, Executive Lead | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-05-06
Posted date: 2020-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 1082-81 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2024-01-29

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

College of Optometrists of British Columbia / Rob Nagai, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 3 of 4 (2020-08-25 to 2020-09-30)

Version 3 of 4 (2020-08-25 to 2020-09-30)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address