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: 1108846 Submitted by lobbyist on: February 18, 2020 10:26:45 AM Accepted by Registrar on: February 18, 2020 11:55:58 AM
Designated Filer Information
Scovell, Adrian
1-8980 Fraserwood Court
Burnaby, BC, V5J 5H7
604-432-7987
Canada
Organization Information
Automotive Retailers Association
To promote the advancement of the automotive industry through education, representation and member services in order to maintain a high standard of professionalism while protecting the safety and satisfaction of the motoring public.
1-8980 Fraserwood Court
Burnaby, BC, V5J 5H7
604-432-7987
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
February 18, 2020
August 18, 2020
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
Scovell, Adrian
February 18, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Transportation
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
As the voice of the automotive aftermarket industry in BC, our membership expect the ARA to advocate with government on their behalf. Specifically, the ARA will participate in meetings with elected and staff members of government, as well as attend events organized by elected officials. Examples of such advocacy work include meetings with:
¿ The Premier to seek resolutions to outstanding issues impacting our relationship with ICBC;
¿ The Attorney General and Minister Responsible for ICBC to express concerns over relations with ICBC with a view to rectifying issues as they arise;
¿ The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure to discuss towing and recovery operator safety and the potential to permit blue flashing lights on tow trucks;
¿ The Minister of Advanced Education to discuss improvements to the college apprenticeship system for automotive technical trades, support for post-apprenticeship training; and strategies to attract/retain employees in the automotive sector;
¿ The Minister of Education to discuss opportunities to encourage profile of automotive issues and careers in the K-12 education system;
¿ The Finance Minister to discuss issues of industry compensation from ICBC and ICBC cost reductions;
¿ The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General to discuss potential changes to the Motor Dealer Act and policies and practices within government that impact the automotive sector;
¿ The Minister of Environment to discuss environmental issues relating to vehicle and parts recovery and dismantling; access to the BC Scrap-It Program and Electric Vehicle Rebate programs;
¿ The Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources to discuss access to the BC Scrap-It Program and Electric Vehicle Rebate programs;
¿ The Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology to discuss automotive small business sector needs;
¿ Minister of Labour to discuss industry needs with respect to labour development and support to the automotive sector;
¿ All NDP and Liberal caucus members are invited to meetings hosted by the ARA for networking between Caucus and the ARA Board of Directors and senior staff.
Most of the meetings held between the ARA and elected officials are attended by Ministerial and senior government staff also. The ARA also attends various receptions and events organized by the government for which the cost of admission is in compliance with new lobby funding rules and regulations.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Bains,
Harry
Minister of Labour
February 18, 2020
Minister
Eby,
David
Minister of Attorney General
February 18, 2020
Minister
Farnworth,
Mike
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
February 18, 2020
Minister
Fleming,
Rob
Minister of Education
February 18, 2020
Minister
Heyman,
George
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
February 18, 2020
Minister
James,
Carole
Minister of Finance
February 18, 2020
Minister
Mark,
Melanie
Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training
February 18, 2020
Minister
Mungall,
Michelle
Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness
February 18, 2020
Minister
Ralston,
Bruce
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
February 18, 2020
Minister
Trevena,
Claire
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
February 18, 2020
Name:
Tremblay, Ron
February 18, 2020
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Transportation
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
As the voice of the automotive aftermarket industry in BC, our membership expect the ARA to advocate with government on their behalf. Specifically, the ARA will participate in meetings with elected and staff members of government, as well as attend events organized by elected officials. Examples of such advocacy work include meetings with:
¿ The Premier to seek resolutions to outstanding issues impacting our relationship with ICBC;
¿ The Attorney General and Minister Responsible for ICBC to express concerns over relations with ICBC with a view to rectifying issues as they arise;
¿ The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure to discuss towing and recovery operator safety and the potential to permit blue flashing lights on tow trucks;
¿ The Minister of Advanced Education to discuss improvements to the college apprenticeship system for automotive technical trades, support for post-apprenticeship training; and strategies to attract/retain employees in the automotive sector;
¿ The Minister of Education to discuss opportunities to encourage profile of automotive issues and careers in the K-12 education system;
¿ The Finance Minister to discuss issues of industry compensation from ICBC and ICBC cost reductions;
¿ The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General to discuss potential changes to the Motor Dealer Act and policies and practices within government that impact the automotive sector;
¿ The Minister of Environment to discuss environmental issues relating to vehicle and parts recovery and dismantling; access to the BC Scrap-It Program and Electric Vehicle Rebate programs;
¿ The Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources to discuss access to the BC Scrap-It Program and Electric Vehicle Rebate programs;
¿ The Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology to discuss automotive small business sector needs;
¿ Minister of Labour to discuss industry needs with respect to labour development and support to the automotive sector;
¿ All NDP and Liberal caucus members are invited to meetings hosted by the ARA for networking between Caucus and the ARA Board of Directors and senior staff.
Most of the meetings held between the ARA and elected officials are attended by Ministerial and senior government staff also. The ARA also attends various receptions and events organized by the government for which the cost of admission is in compliance with new lobby funding rules and regulations.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Bains,
Harry
Minister of Labour
February 18, 2020
Minister
Eby,
David
Minister of Attorney General
February 18, 2020
Minister
Farnworth,
Mike
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
February 18, 2020
Minister
Fleming,
Rob
Minister of Education
February 18, 2020
Minister
Heyman,
George
Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
February 18, 2020
Minister
James,
Carole
Minister of Finance
February 18, 2020
Minister
Mark,
Melanie
Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training
February 18, 2020
Minister
Mungall,
Michelle
Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness
