Registration - Organization

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. / Jill Sharland, CFO, Interim President & CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
Senior Officer Name: Jill Sharland, CFO, Interim President & CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2020-08-11
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 9022-3262

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 59

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 15

Version 11 of 22 (2022-02-15 to 2022-03-12)

Registration versions:

Version 11 of 22 (2022-02-15 to 2022-03-12)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocate to maintain BC Ferries' current ownership and organization model in light of proposals to reorganize the company.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Privatization and Outsourcing, Transportation
Consultations regarding potential changes to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Freedom of Information, Privacy
Discuss core ferry services, expanded service opportunities, and capital investments for upcoming performance terms.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Transportation
Encourage allocation of COVID-19 vaccines to BC Ferries' employees to prevent disruption to essential ferry services.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Emergency Preparedness, Transportation
Negotiation of a Contribution Agreement to settle the terms and conditions of the Covid-19 Safe Restart Funding.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Infrastructure, Transportation
Requesting Covid-19 Safe Restart Funding made available pursuant to the Safe Restart Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.	Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Infrastructure, Transportation
Requesting support for environmental, employment and capital investment initiatives.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Infrastructure, Transportation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Citizens' Services
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Finance
Health
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Transportation and Infrastructure

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Mark Collins, President & Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.

Address:
500 - 1321 Blanshard Street
Victoria, BC V8W 0B7
Canada

Telephone number: 250-978-2060

Description of Activities

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. is an independent marine transportation company operating a coastal ferry system that provides vehicle and passenger transportation and related services throughout British Columbia's coastal waters.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Northern Development Initiative Trust	$1,667,000.00	2021-03-12

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Received Government Funding

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
Infrastructure Canada (NFC)	$139,187.53	2022-02-02
Infrastructure Canada (NFC)	$3,589,506.56	2021-03-19

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Coalition Members Information

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

B.C. Ferry Authority
- Suite 500 - 1321 Blanshard Street
  Victoria, BC V8W 0B7
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Brian Anderson
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: Yes