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: 1112804
Submitted by lobbyist on: February 24, 2020 01:01:18 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: February 24, 2020 01:42:14 PM
Designated Filer Information
| Vrooman, Tamara |
| 183 Terminal Avenue | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6A 4G2
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604-877-6666 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) |
| Vancity is a values-based financial co-operative serving the needs of its more than 535,000 member-owners and their communities in the Coast Salish and Kwakwaka'wakw territories, with 59 branches in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Squamish and Alert Bay. With $26.4 billion in assets plus assets under administration, Vancity is Canada's largest community credit union. Vancity uses its assets to help improve the financial well-being of its members while at the same time helping to develop healthy communities that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. |
| 183 Terminal Avenue | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6A 4G2
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604-877-4513 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
| Name of Funding provider | Amount in CAD$ |
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| Social Development and Poverty Reduction | $1,500,000.00 |
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| February 24, 2020 | |
| August 24, 2020 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
COVID-19
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
To inform the government's approach in its response to the pandemic. This includes the following topics: supporting communities and small businesses, reopening the economy and measures to support recovery as well as informing strategies to ensure that recovery is as equitable as possible.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Hockin, Amber | Premier | April 28, 2020 |
| Minister | Horgan, John | Premier | April 28, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Robinson, Jon | Premier | April 28, 2020 |
Finances and Budgets
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
Discussing options for government support in the relocation of Pigeon Park Savings.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Brandt, Alissa | Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction | February 24, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Ducker, Jayne | Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | February 24, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Lawson, Liam | Minister of Finance | February 24, 2020 |
| Minister | Simpson, Shane | Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction | February 24, 2020 |
| Public Agency | British Columbia Housing Management Commission | February 24, 2020 | |
| Public Agency | Municipal Affairs and Housing | February 24, 2020 | |
| Public Agency | Social Development and Poverty Reduction | February 24, 2020 |
Financial Institutions
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
To engage around the future of the credit union system in BC including changes to legislation, and the establishment of rules and regulations to support the BC Financial Institutions Act. To engage around the government¿s response to the ongoing pandemic and resulting economic impact and maximize the readiness of the credit union system to support people and businesses
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Girn, Naveen | Premier | February 24, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Greary, Vanessa | Premier | February 24, 2020 |
| Minister | James, Carole | Minister of Finance | February 24, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Lawson, Liam | Minister of Finance | February 24, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Maartman, Will | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | April 6, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Robb, Katie | Minister of Finance | April 6, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Spilker, Robyn | Minister of Finance | February 24, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Thomson, Krystal | Minister of Finance | April 28, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Van Baarsen, Amanda | Minister of Health | April 6, 2020 |
| MLA | Redies, Tracy | Surrey-White Rock | April 6, 2020 |
| Public Agency | BC Financial Services Authority | February 24, 2020 | |
| Public Agency | Finance | February 24, 2020 |
Poverty
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
To engage around the safe distribution and cashing of social assistance cheques for members of Pigeon Park Savings and residents of the DTES in accordance with best public health practices during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Hockin, Amber | Premier | April 28, 2020 |
| Public Agency | Social Development and Poverty Reduction | April 6, 2020 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Finances and Budgets
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
Discussing options for government support in the relocation of Pigeon Park Savings.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | British Columbia Housing Management Commission | March 6, 2020 |
Financial Institutions
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
To engage around the future of the credit union system in BC including changes to legislation, and the establishment of rules and regulations to support the BC Financial Institutions Act. To engage around the government¿s response to the ongoing pandemic and resulting economic impact and maximize the readiness of the credit union system to support people and businesses
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | James, Carole | Minister of Finance | February 24, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Lawson, Liam | Minister of Finance | February 24, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Spilker, Robyn | Minister of Finance | February 24, 2020 |
| Public Agency | BC Financial Services Authority | February 24, 2020 | |
| Public Agency | Finance | February 24, 2020 |
Poverty
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
To engage around the safe distribution and cashing of social assistance cheques for members of Pigeon Park Savings and residents of the DTES in accordance with best public health practices during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Brandt, Alissa | Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction | April 6, 2020 |
| Public Agency | British Columbia Housing Management Commission | April 6, 2020 | |
| Public Agency | Social Development and Poverty Reduction | April 6, 2020 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
COVID-19
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
To inform the government's approach in its response to the pandemic. This includes the following topics: supporting communities and small businesses, reopening the economy and measures to support recovery as well as informing strategies to ensure that recovery is as equitable as possible.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Hockin, Amber | Premier | April 28, 2020 |
| Minister | Horgan, John | Premier | April 28, 2020 |
| Staff of Minister | Robinson, Jon | Premier | April 28, 2020 |
Financial Institutions
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
To engage around the government¿s response to the ongoing pandemic and resulting economic impact and maximize the readiness of the credit union system to support people and businesses
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLA | Redies, Tracy | Surrey-White Rock | April 6, 2020 |