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: 720828 Submitted by lobbyist on: January 10, 2018 05:19:48 PM Accepted by Registrar on: January 22, 2018 11:12:48 AM
Designated Filer Information
Gardner, Chris C
#211 - 3823 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC, V5C 6P3
604-298-7795
Canada
Organization Information
Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC
ICBA has over 2,000 members and clients primarily in the construction and responsible resource development sectors. ICBA is the single largest sponsor of apprentices in BC and trains over 3,500 people a year.
#211 - 3823 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC, V5C 6P3
604-298-7795
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
January 10, 2018
July 10, 2018
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
Langill, Lindsay
January 10, 2018
Inactivation Date:
March 22, 2018
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
ICBA is participating in discussions related to skills training and apprenticeship programs that are currently being reviewed by government. ICBA is seeking to ensure that training programs and initiatives effectively address the challenges related to the shortage of skilled workers in the province.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Mark,
Melanie
Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training
January 10, 2018
Name:
McEwan, Tim
January 10, 2018
Inactivation Date:
April 19, 2018
BC Public Office Background
Public Office Title
Description of Role
From
To
Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister - Small Business, Red Tape Reduction and Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch
07/31/2015
07/17/2017
Associate Deputy Minister
ADM in the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. The Minster was also responsible for Labour. Mr. McEwan managed the Major Investments Office which was designed to streamline government processes and facilitate services for projects that have the potential to provide British Columbia with significant economic benefit.
02/27/2012
07/31/2015
Lobbying Activities
Infrastructure
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
ICBA is participating in discussions related to project labour agreements. ICBA is seeking to ensure that any changes to how government contracts with construction companies on publicly funded infrastructure projects is done so in a way that allows companies of all sizes and workforce makeup to participate under a variety of delivery models and that delivers the best value for tax payers.
