Registration - Organization

Vancouver Airport Authority / Tamara Vrooman, President & CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Vancouver Airport Authority
Senior Officer Name: Tamara Vrooman, President & CEO
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 2226-3474

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 166

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 8

Version 29 of 44 (2023-02-08 to 2023-02-22)

Registration versions:

Version 29 of 44 (2023-02-08 to 2023-02-22)

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
Discuss Emergency Management BC's COVID-19 screening process at YVR to identify solutions to address issues impacting YVR's operations.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Emergency Preparedness
Discussion with public office holders to expand understanding of YVR’s digital twin and larger Innovation Hub at YVR program, and opportunities for partnerships to help government reach policy objectives.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Environment, Information Technology, Transportation
Discuss with Destination BC ideas and opportunities to work with YVR on tourism restart and recovery from COVID-19. Engage with DBC representatives to inform the organization's recovery planning initiatives to support B.C.'s visitor economy.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Tourism
Discuss with government opportunities to collaborate and test future digital proof of health status solutions in the air travel continuum.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Health, International Relations
Discuss with government the ideas and approaches that would help government meet its objectives of stimulating the economy in the recovery from COVID-19 in a way that best helps people, communities and the environment.	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, Economic Development and Trade, Emergency Preparedness, Health, Infrastructure, Tourism, Transportation
Support YVR's role in BC's economic recovery. Work with government to inform and engage on long-term solutions to enable a resilent and sustainable supply of jet fuel to YVR.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Environment, Transportation
To engage around the future of the BC low carbon fuel standards and related regulations to support the creation of a ‘made-in-BC’ supply chain of sustainable aviation fuel with YVR as its hub. To engage around the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and maximize the readiness of BC’s gateway infrastructure to support people and businesses	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation 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	Agriculture, Energy, Environment, Forestry, Infrastructure, Transportation
To engage government regarding the replacement of the Moray Swing bridge with a modernized and reliable crossing to support the efficient movement of goods and people between Sea Island and the regional highway system.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Infrastructure, Transportation
To inform the government's approach in its response to the pandemic. This includes the following topics: supporting communities and local businesses, reopening the economy and measures to support recovery.	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, Economic Development and Trade, Emergency Preparedness, Health, Tourism, Transportation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo)
British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Citizens' Services
Destination BC Corp
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Health
Innovate BC
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Simon Fraser University
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Infrastructure
University of British Columbia
University of Victoria

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Tamara Vrooman, President & CEO

Organization Contact Information

Vancouver Airport Authority

Address:
PO Box 44638 YVR Domestic Terminal RPO
Richmond, BC V7B 1Y7
Canada

Telephone number: 778-991-7412

Description of Activities

Vancouver Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that manages Vancouver International Airport (YVR). We are committed to creating an airport that British Columbia can be proud of: a gateway to the new economy, local economic generator and community contributor.

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
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority	$56,637.00	2022-10-06
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority	$86,661.00	2022-02-22
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority	$183,000.00	2023-01-17
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority	$30,000.00	2022-08-03
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority	$10,297.00	2022-02-11
CATSA	$835,446.00	2022-12-02
Clean BC	$3,410,971.00	2022-11-22
Fortis BC	$13,500.00	2022-08-03
Metro Vancouver Regional District	$7,916,550.00	2022-04-29
Transport Canada	$17,367,500.00	2022-08-04
Transport Canada	$21,050,000.00	2022-08-04

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Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
2020 Enabling Accessibility Fund Small projects Component	$28,048.00	2022-03-29
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority	$84,180.00	2022-05-18 to 2024-03-31
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority	$10,297.00	2023-01-09
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority	$148,594.00	2022-02-01 to 2024-06-30
Fortis BC	$6,000.00	2023-01-03
Metro Vancouver Regional District	$2,528,568.60	2022-09-09 to 2024-04-30
Transport Canada	$12,573,173.10	2022-01-13 to 2024-10-31
Transport Canada	$5,449,800.61	2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31

View all received government funding history

Coalition Members Information

Vancouver Airport Authority is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Vancouver Airport Enterprises (Templeton) Ltd.
- PO Box 44638, YVR Domestic Terminal RPO
  Richmond, BC V7B 1Y7
  Canada
Vancouver Airport Enterprises Ltd.
- PO Box 44638, YVR Domestic Terminal RPO
  Richmond, BC V7B 1Y7
  Canada
Vancouver Airport Properties Ltd
- PO Box 44638, YVR Domestic Terminal RPO
  Richmond, BC V7B 1Y7
  Canada
YVR Project Management Ltd.
- PO Box 44638, YVR Domestic Terminal RPO
  Richmond, BC V7B 1Y7
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Vancouver Airport Authority 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

Russell Atkinson
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No