Registration - Organization

Inclusion BC Society / Karla Verschoor, Executive Director

Registration Information

Organization name: Inclusion BC Society
Senior Officer Name: Karla Verschoor, Executive Director
Initial registration start date: 2020-08-21
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 6931-3507

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 26

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 4

Version 13 of 13 (2026-07-01 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 13 of 13 (2026-07-01 to present)

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
Advocacy for accessible and equitable income supports that, at minimum, lift people to the poverty line and are indexed to inflation, with the ultimate goal of securing a livable income.	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 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	Children and Families, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Health, Human Rights, Labour/Labour Relations, Poverty
Advocacy for access to quality healthcare, including mental health care, that addresses the unique and urgent needs of people with intellectual disabilities and their families across the lifespan.	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 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	Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Human Rights, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
Advocacy for affordable, inclusive housing solutions that respect self-determination, allowing persons with intellectual disabilities choice and promoting independence, dignity, community integration, and full and participation in all aspects of life.	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	Finances and Budgets, Housing, Human Rights, Mental Health and Addictions, Municipal Affairs, Poverty, Senior Citizens
Advocacy for a full range of inclusive community-based supports and services that are timely, equitable, accessible, culturally safe, person-centred, needs-based, and well-funded to ensure well-being and a quality of life, where adults with intellectual disabilities, including parents, achieve their fullest potential and live in their communities as full citizens.	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 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	Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Health, Human Rights, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
Advocacy for equitable access to an inclusive justice system at all levels that addresses systemic discrimination, eliminates barriers, upholds self-determination, provides supports and accommodations, respects supported decision-making, and uses a person-centred approach to ensure everyone can fully and equally exercise their right to justice.	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 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	Children and Families, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Human Rights, Justice and Law Enforcement, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
Advocacy for equitable access to inclusive community-based supports and services for children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families that are timely, accessible, culturally safe, and needs-based across health and social systems.	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 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	Children and Families, Education, Finances and Budgets, Health, Human Rights, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
Advocacy for inclusive lifelong learning, including early learning, child care, the K-12 education system, and post secondary education that meets the unique learning needs of all students and the needs of families, enabling them to participate equally with their peers.	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 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	Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Human Rights, Mental Health and Addictions

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
Children and Family Development
Community Living British Columbia
Finance
Health
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Child Care and Children and Youth with Support Needs
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Karla Verschoor, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

Inclusion BC Society

Address:
227 Sixth Street
New Westminster, BC V3L 3A5
Canada

Description of Activities

Inclusion BC is a non-profit provincial organization that advocates for the rights and opportunities of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Inclusion BC provides support, education and advocacy. We advocate at a systems level for policy change and promote inclusion through public awareness initiatives and campaigns.

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

No government funding was received within the preceding 12 months based on the submission date requirements for this registration.

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Inclusion BC Society is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Inclusion BC Society does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Inclusion BC Society 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

Karla Verschoor
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Inclusion BC Society

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Inclusion BC Society	2020-08-21	current

Inclusion BC Society

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Karla Verschoor, Executive Director (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-26 of 26

Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister of Health | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-05-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2026-05-20
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-51729 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rohini Arora, MLA for Burnaby East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-03-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2026-03-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-50047 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Dana Lajeunesse, MLA for Juan de Fuca-Malahat | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-02-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2026-02-26
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-49452 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Raj Chouhan, MLA for Burnaby-New Westminster | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-02-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2026-02-05
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-48838 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kristina Loewen, MLA for Kelowna Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-12-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2025-12-19
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-48232 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo-Gabriola Island | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-12-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2025-12-19
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-48231 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, MLA for Vancouver-South Granville | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-12-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2025-12-19
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-48230 (amended from 3507-47509) View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jodie Wickens, Minister of Children and Family Development | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2025-12-09
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-47508 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rosalyn Bird, MLA for Prince George-Valemount | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2025-12-09
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-47507 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Claire Rattée, MLA for Skeena | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2025-11-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-46997 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lynne Block, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2025-11-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-46996 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rob Botterell, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-11-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2025-11-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-46994 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care | Education and Child Care
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-10-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2025-11-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-46990 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Amna Shah, Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions | Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-06-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2025-06-04
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-42885 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sheila Malcomson, Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2025-05-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-42675 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey | Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
- Shayne Ramsay, BC Housing | Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2022-04-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-17978 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-03-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2022-04-07
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-17325 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Niki Sharma, MLA for Vancouver-Hastings | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-01-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2022-02-03
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-15916 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Dan Davies, MLA for Peace River North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Karin Kirkpatrick, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2021-12-08
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-14546 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Trevor Halford, MLA for Surrey-White Rock | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-09-20
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2021-11-05
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-13716 (amended from 3507-12920) View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Dan Coulter, Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibily | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2021-06-04
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-9761 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jennifer Whiteside, Minister | Education
- Jennifer McCrea, Assistant Deputy Minister | Education
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2021-03-05
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-6624 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Stephanie Cadieux, MLA -Surrey Panorama | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2021-03-05
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-6623 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister | Health
- Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2021-03-05
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-6622 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nicholas Simons, Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- David Galbraith, Deputy Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2021-01-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-5558 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitzi Dean, Minister | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2021-01-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-5559 View Lobbying Activity Report

Karla Verschoor, Executive Director (Organization)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-26 of 26

Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister of Health | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-05-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2026-05-20
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-51729 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rohini Arora, MLA for Burnaby East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-03-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2026-03-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-50047 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Dana Lajeunesse, MLA for Juan de Fuca-Malahat | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-02-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2026-02-26
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-49452 View Lobbying Activity Report
Inclusion BC Society
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Raj Chouhan, MLA for Burnaby-New Westminster | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-02-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Karla Verschoor
Posted date: 2026-02-05
Lobbying Activity number: 3507-48838 View Lobbying Activity Report

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Inclusion BC Society / Karla Verschoor, Executive Director

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Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 13 of 13 (2026-07-01 to present)

Version 13 of 13 (2026-07-01 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

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Organization Contact Information

Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

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