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: 222286
Submitted by lobbyist on: June 1, 2012 01:16:34 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: June 4, 2012 08:04:49 AM
Designated Filer Information
| Helfrich, Ed |
| 301-1338 West Broadway | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6H 1H2
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604-736-4233 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| BC Care Providers Association |
| Represent non-profit, denominational and private organizations providing residential care, assisted living and home support servicesto indidividuial seniors for health authorities across British Columbia. |
| 301-1338 West Broadway | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6H 1H2
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604-736-4233 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
| Name of Funding provider | Amount in CAD$ |
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| BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation | $350,000.00 |
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| June 1, 2012 | |
| January 5, 2013 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
| Public Office Title | Description of Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Ranking Executive of a Provincial Entity | Director of Operations at Ministry of Health | 09/01/1978 | 09/30/1988 |
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Subject matter is development of BC Cares initiative to address labour shortages and retention issues in affiliated seniors care sector. Intended outcome is implementation of over 20 recomendations identified in comprehensive strtaegy (www.bccares.ca).
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Health | June 1, 2012 |
| MLA | Conroy, Katrine | Kootenay West | June 1, 2012 |
| MLA | Letnick, Norm | Kelowna-Lake Country | June 1, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Advanced Education | June 1, 2012 |
Financial Institutions
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Review operations of Healthcare Benefit Trust and administration of new exit fees being imposed on health and social service4s sector.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Health | June 1, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Health | June 1, 2012 |
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Suibject of discussions is implementation of safety, efficiency and sustainability recomendations of Associations 2009-2010 Action Plan and subsequent policy resolutions focused on improvements to the BC Care Aide Registry, filling empty care beds, reallocation of client user fee revenue to increase residential care staffing levels, and establishment of a continuing care safety association. This work also includes implementation of recomendations from the BC Ombudsperson's 2012 Report and the government's response.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Health | June 1, 2012 |
| MLA | Cantelon, Ron | Parksville-Qualicum | June 1, 2012 |
| MLA | Conroy, Katrine | Kootenay West | June 1, 2012 |
| MLA | Letnick, Norm | Kelowna-Lake Country | June 1, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Fraser Health Authority | June 1, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | Interior Health Authority | June 1, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | Vancouver Coastal Health Authority | June 1, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | Vancouver Island Health Authority | June 1, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | WorkSafeBC | June 1, 2012 |
Labour/Labour Relations
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Subject matter is new medical leave guidelines introduced in the Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2011 (Bill 14). Intended outcomes are to ensure Minister is aware of potential impacts on seniors care sector and seek mitigation for potential costs associated with the new measures that could have a negative impact on ability of care providers to maintain funding levels and quality of care standards.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | MacDiarmid, Margaret | Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government | June 1, 2012 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Subject matter is development of a human resources plan for BC seniors care sector. The intended outcome is to implement recomendations of comprehensive strtaegy that was released in spring 2011 (www.bccares.ca)
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | June 1, 2012 | |
| MLA | Cantelon, Ron | Parksville-Qualicum | June 1, 2012 |
| MLA | Conroy, Katrine | Kootenay West | June 1, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Advanced Education | June 1, 2012 |
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Subject of discussions is implementation of safety, efficiency and sustainability recomendations of Association's 2009-2010 Action Plan, subsequent policy resolutions focused on improvements to the BC Care Aide Registry, filling empty care beds, reallocation of client user fee revenue to increase residential care staffing levels and establishment of a continuing care safety association. This work also includes implementation of recomendations from the BC Ombudsperson's 2012 Report and the government's response.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | June 1, 2012 | |
| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Health | June 1, 2012 |
| MLA | Conroy, Katrine | Kootenay West | June 1, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Health | June 1, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | Jobs, Tourism and Innovation | June 1, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | WorkSafeBC | June 1, 2012 |