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Registration ID: 645441 Submitted by lobbyist on: June 6, 2017 10:27:54 AM Accepted by Registrar on: June 6, 2017 03:48:50 PM
Designated Filer Information
McCormack, Ken
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
Name of Funding provider
Amount in CAD$
Labour Market Partnership Program (JTST)
$158,026.00
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Active Registration Period
June 6, 2017
December 6, 2017
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
McCormack, Ken
June 6, 2017
Inactivation Date:
December 15, 2017
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
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
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 Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for ICBC to express concerns over relations with ICBC; to address issues of compensation paid by ICBC to industry; to discuss the transfer of training responsibilities from ICBC to industry; to ensure the realization of previous commitments from government to provide a training facility and resources to support automotive careers (His Chief of Staff is often communicated with on these subjects also)
¿ The Minister of JTST to discuss challenges and solutions to attract and retain labour in the sector; to ensure automotive careers are recognized in the BC Jobs Plan; to secure funding for LKMPP projects to support labour market information in the automotive sector; to ensure automotive careers are represented in the BC Government¿s recognized Top 100 careers.
¿ The Finance Minister to discuss issues of industry compensation from ICBC;
¿ The Solicitor General to discuss changes to the Motor Dealer Act and regulations, 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;
¿ All elected Caucus Members are invited to an annual lunch hosted by the ARA for networking between Caucus and the ARA Board of Directors and senior staff.
¿ Government is always asked to attend the ARA Annual Meeting each year. We hope to attract one of the identified Ministers to this year¿s AGM in September.
¿ Attend the Premier¿s annual fundraising dinner.
- Serve on the Automotive Sector Advisory Group under the Industry Training Authority (ITA); advocate for improvements in BC apprenticeship training and trade certification.
- The ARA also attends various receptions and events organized by the government for which the cost of admission supports government fundraising. These events are not yet identified by government and are communicated to us as they are organized.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Staff of Minister
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
June 6, 2017
Minister
Anton,
Suzanne
Minister of Justice and Attorney General
June 6, 2017
Minister
Bond,
Shirley
Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training
June 6, 2017
Minister
de Jong,
Mike
Minister of Finance
June 6, 2017
Minister
Polak,
Mary
Minister of Environment
June 6, 2017
Minister
Stone,
Todd
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
June 6, 2017
Minister
Wilkinson,
Andrew
Minister of Advanced Education
June 6, 2017
Public Agency
Industry Training Authority
June 6, 2017
Public Agency
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
June 6, 2017
Name:
Tremblay, Ron
June 6, 2017
Inactivation Date:
December 15, 2017
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 Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for ICBC to express concerns over relations with ICBC; to address issues of compensation paid by ICBC to industry; to discuss the transfer of training responsibilities from ICBC to industry; to ensure the realization of previous commitments from government to provide a training facility and resources to support automotive careers (His Chief of Staff is often communicated with on these subjects also)
¿ The Minister of JTST to discuss challenges and solutions to attract and retain labour in the sector; to ensure automotive careers are recognized in the BC Jobs Plan; to secure funding for LKMPP projects to support labour market information in the automotive sector; to ensure automotive careers are represented in the BC Government¿s recognized Top 100 careers.
¿ The Finance Minister to discuss issues of industry compensation from ICBC;
¿ The Solicitor General to discuss changes to the Motor Dealer Act and regulations, 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;
¿ All elected Caucus Members are invited to an annual lunch hosted by the ARA for networking between Caucus and the ARA Board of Directors and senior staff.
¿ Government is always asked to attend the ARA Annual Meeting each year. We hope to attract one of the identified Ministers to this year¿s AGM in September.
¿ Attend the Premier¿s annual fundraising dinner.
- Serve on the Automotive Sector Advisory Group under the Industry Training Authority (ITA); advocate for improvements in BC apprenticeship training and trade certification.
The ARA also attends various receptions and events organized by the government for which the cost of admission supports government fundraising. These events are not yet identified by government and are communicated to us as they are organized.
