Review Registration - Organization

This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.

Registration ID: 661916
Submitted by lobbyist on: July 27, 2017 02:56:51 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: July 27, 2017 03:31:06 PM

Designated Filer Information

Holt, Catherine  
100-852 Fort St  
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H8
250-383-7191
Canada  

Organization Information

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce  
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce was created as a result of the Federal Board of Trade Act. The Chamber, like other Chambers of Commerce in Canada, is not a part of government but is affiliated with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce. It has a membership of more than 1,400 members, and is one of largest chambers in the Province of British Columbia.
100-852 Fort St  
Victoria, BC, V8W 1H8
250-383-7191
Canada  

Relevant Affiliates

The client has no relevant affiliates.

Government or Government Agency Funding


The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

July 27, 2017  
January 27, 2018  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: Holt, Catherine
 
July 27, 2017  
Inactivation Date: January 29, 2018

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Transportation

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

The Chamber¿s position is that a fast, easy and reliable regional transportation system will attract and retain workers and investors, and support key sectors such as tourism. In 2017, The Chamber will advocate for a regional transportation authority and for funding for upgrades to critical infrastructure.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
MLA Trevena, Claire North Island July 27, 2017

Name: Holt, Catherine
 
July 27, 2017  
Inactivation Date: January 29, 2018

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Agriculture

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

The chamber supports the use of Woodwynn Farms for a therapeutic community

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Popham, Lana Minister of Agriculture July 27, 2017

Children and Families

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

The Chamber supports government providing affordable, accessible quality childcare as a fundamental requirement of the economy in order to allow parents to work.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Chen, Katrina Minister of State for Child Care July 27, 2017
Minister Conroy, Katrine Minister of Children and Family Development July 27, 2017

Economic Development and Trade

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

The chamber supports a strong economy and ensuring that the government sets the conditions for business to prosper.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Ralston, Bruce Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology July 27, 2017

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

The chamber supports an increase in government response to mental illness and addictions as it is an issue that affects the livability of our communities, the cost of policing,and the health of workers.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Darcy, Judy Minister of Mental Health and Addictions July 27, 2017

Housing

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Affordable housing is critical in Greater Victoria to attract and retain workers and keep our community livable. The Chamber supports government innovation and subsidies that make housing affordable.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Robinson, Selina Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing July 27, 2017

Justice and Law Enforcement

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

The chamber supports amalgamation of the numerous municipal police departments and the RCMP into one regional police force to improve public safety and the ability to maintain social order by spreading the burden of policing downtown among the many communities that benefit, rather than having Victoria and Esquimalt pay for it all.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Farnworth, Mike Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General July 27, 2017

Municipal Affairs

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

The chamber wishes to see better governance through fewer local governments in the Greater Victoria region and a modernized and accountable regional district government with directly elected governance and a specific mandate and taxation to deliver regional services.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Robinson, Selina Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing July 27, 2017

Regional Development

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

The Chamber supports a strong regional economy and the actions of the provincial government across many ministries and agencies necessary to achieve and maintain it.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Horgan, John Premier July 27, 2017

Taxation and Finance

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

The chamber supports fair taxation for business including ensuring there is control over the difference between commercial property taxes and residential, that the provincial sales tax is replaced by the HST or a similar simplified tax, and that corporate taxes and the overall tax burden is competitive with other jurisdictions.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister James, Carole Minister of Finance July 27, 2017

Transportation

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

The chamber wishes to see a regional transportation commission with funding and authority to plan and operate integrated transportation services and infrastructure for Greater Victoria.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Trevena, Claire Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure July 27, 2017

Workplace Literacy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

The Chamber is interested in helping employers meet their labour force needs through better training and education for workers.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Mark, Melanie Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training July 27, 2017
MLA Trevena, Claire North Island July 27, 2017