Registration - Organization

Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC / Ken McCormack, President & CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Previous Organization names
Senior Officer Name: Ken McCormack, President & CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2010-04-27
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 1786-1125

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 30

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 19 of 24 (2021-01-21 to 2021-06-16)

Registration versions:

Version 19 of 24 (2021-01-21 to 2021-06-16)

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:

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocating for employer member interests with respect to workplace health and safety as well as any amendments to the Employment Standards Act, Labour Code, WorkSafeBC policy and regulations, and any other government legislation, regulation or policy that impacts construction employers in BC	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, Employment and Training, Health, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Non-Profit Organization, Small Business
Advocating for government support in attracting labour to work in the construction sector.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Colleges & Universities, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Industry, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development, Small Business
Advocating for improvements and benefits in employee mental health and addictions education, awareness, treatment and related programs. Possibly advocate for funding support for related construction industry led programs (to be determined).	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, COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Health, Hospitals, Housing, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Privatization and Outsourcing
Attempting to get Labour Market Partnership Funding for a labour market project. Identifying supply and demand in the closed shop construction sector (union employers and workers). Lobbying restricted to senior government staff.	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
Discussions/negotiations towards including CLR in Community Benefits Agreements (CBA's) under the BC Infrastructure Board. Includes advocating for inclusion of association dues for hourly work completed, as well changes in current rules regarding employee safety and training on public projects under a CBA. Pending success of the first part, then advocate towards inclusion of more public infrastructure projects under the CBA's.	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	COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Hospitals, Industry, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Non-Profit Organization, Privatization and Outsourcing, Regional Development, Small Business
work with the Labour Relations Board as required to address any issues that may arise from collective agreements and labour related issues with respect to construction labour unions.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Labour/Labour Relations
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Advocating for government support in attracting labour to work in the construction sector.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Colleges & Universities, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Industry, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development, Small Business
Attempting to get Labour Market Partnership Funding for a labour market project. Identifying supply and demand in the closed shop construction sector (union employers and workers). Lobbying restricted to senior government staff.	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

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
Education
Finance
Health
Industry Training Authority
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Transportation and Infrastructure
WorkSafeBC

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Ken McCormack, President & CEO

Organization Contact Information

Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC

Address:
97 - 6th Street
New Westminster, BC V3L 5H8
Canada

Telephone number: 604-524-4911

Description of Activities

Construction Labour Relations Association of BC was established in 1969 with the objective of bringing labour relations stability and security to contractors in BC's unionized construction sector. Today, CLR continues to provide a unified voice that is essential to negotiating the most favourable agreements for its members and the industry.

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

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Advanced Education and Skills Training	$416,250.00	2021-04-21
Advanced Education, Skills and Training	$144,100.00	2020-06-15
Advanced Education, Skills and Training	$144,100.00	2021-04-21
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) - interest free loan	$10,000.00	2020-06-05
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)	$18,660.69	2020-09-14
Canada Revenue Agency - Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers	$10,999.99	2020-04-20
Employment and Social Development Canada - Canada Summer Job Grant	$9,246.50	2020-02-12

View all requested government funding history

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
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) - interest free loan	$10,000.00	2020-06-24
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)	$18,660.69	2020-09-17 to 2020-10-26
Canada Revenue Agency - Temporary Wage Subsidy for Employers	$10,999.99	2020-05-08 to 2020-06-01
Employment and Social Development Canada - Canada Summer Job Grant	$4,576.00	2020-06-30 to 2020-09-10

View all received government funding history

Coalition Members Information

Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) 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 Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) 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

Ken Backman
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 2020-09-21: No

Ken McCormack
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 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC	2019-05-06	current
Construction Labour Relations Association	2011-02-04	2017-10-29
Construction Labour Relations Association of British Columbia	2010-04-27	2010-11-30

Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Ken McCormack	2019-05-06	Current
David Earle	2011-02-04	2017-10-29
Clyde Scollan	2010-04-27	2010-11-30

Ken McCormack, 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.

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Results 1-30 of 30

Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Andrew Mercier, MLA for Langley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ben Stewart, MLA for Kelowna West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Coralee Oakes, MLA for Cariboo North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Dan Ashton, MLA for Penticton | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- George Heyman, MLA for Vancouver-Fairview | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Harry Bains, MLA for Surrey-Newton | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jagrup Brar, MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Kevin Falcon, MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Rob Fleming Fleming, MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-10-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2022-12-16
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-22803 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Trevor Hughes, Deputy Minister | Labour
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-01-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2022-02-09
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-15971 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Vashti Thiesson, Acting Director | Advanced Education and Skills Training
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-12-10
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-14591 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sarah Zaharia, Executive Director | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-11-08
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-13749 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Amber Hockin, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-10-12
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-13078 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sarah Zaharia, Executive Director | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-08-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-09-13
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-12464 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sarah Zaharia, Executive Director | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-07-09
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-10707 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Amber Hockin, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-07-09
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-10705 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Foster, Assistant Deputy Minister | Finance
- Irene Kerr, CEO | B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-07-09
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-10704 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Foster, Assistant Deputy Minister | Finance
- Carol Bishop, Executive Director, Crown Agencies | Transportation and Infrastructure
- Irene Kerr, CEO | B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-06-11
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-9904 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Suzanne Spence, Executive Director | Advanced Education and Skills Training
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-06-11
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-9903 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training | Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-06-11
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-9905 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Amber Hockin, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-05-11
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-8824 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Irene Kerr, CEO | B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
- Doug Foster, Assistant Deputy Minister | Finance
- Carol Bishop, Executive Director | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-05-04
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-8661 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Irene Kerr, CEO | B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
- Doug Foster, Assistant Deputy Minister | Finance
- Carol Bishop, Executive Director | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-05-04
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-8660 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sarah Zaharia, Executive Director | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-05-04
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-8659 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sarah Zaharia, Executive Director | Finance
- Amanda Farrell, CEO | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-05-04
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-8658 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sarah Zaharia, Executive Director | Finance
- Amanda Farrell, CEO | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-05-04
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-8657 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Vashti Thiessen, Acting Director | Advanced Education and Skills Training
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-04-08
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-7673 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Foster, Assistant Deputy Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-04-08
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-7672 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Amber Hockin, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Doug Foster, Assistant Deputy Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-03-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-04-08
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-7671 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Amber Hockin, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-03-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-03-19
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-7483 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary | Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training
- John Horgan, Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-03-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-03-19
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-7484 (amended from 1125-7482) View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Trevor Hughes, Deputy Minister | Labour
- Harry Bains, Minister | Labour
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-03-19
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-7485 (amended from 1125-7481) View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Vashti Thiesson, Senior Program Manager | Advanced Education and Skills Training
- Shannon Baskerville, Deputy Minister | Advanced Education and Skills Training
- Bindi Sawchuk, Assistant Deputy Minister | Advanced Education and Skills Training
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-09
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-02-16
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-6340 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rob Fleming, Minister | Transportation and Infrastructure
- Kaye Krishna, Deputy Minister | Transportation and Infrastructure
- Kevin Richter, Assistant Deputy Minister | Transportation and Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-02-22
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-6498 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Shannon Baskerville, Deputy Minister | Advanced Education and Skills Training
- Bindi Sawchuk, Assistant Deputy Minister | Advanced Education and Skills Training
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-02-22
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-6496 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Andrew Mercier, Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training | Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-12-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2021-02-22
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-6497 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Vashti Thiesson, Senior Program Manager | Advanced Education, Skills and Training
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-10-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2020-11-03
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-3783 View Lobbying Activity Report
Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Vashti Thiesson, Senior Program Manager | Advanced Education, Skills and Training
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-10-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ken McCormack
Posted date: 2020-10-27
Lobbying Activity number: 1125-3765 View Lobbying Activity Report

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Registration - Organization

Construction Labour Relations Association (CLRA) of BC / Ken McCormack, President & CEO

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 19 of 24 (2021-01-21 to 2021-06-16)

Version 19 of 24 (2021-01-21 to 2021-06-16)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

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Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

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