Registration - Organization

British Columbia Association of Broadcasters / Rob Germain, President

Registration Information

Organization name: British Columbia Association of Broadcasters
Senior Officer Name: Rob Germain, President
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2021-02-12
Registration status: Inactive
Registration number: 8273-4073

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 12

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 3 of 3 (2021-12-15 to 2022-11-16)

Registration versions:

Version 3 of 3 (2021-12-15 to 2022-11-16)

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
Email correspondence sent containing background material and reports referred to in a meeting with Rob Fleming, MLA Victoria-Swan Lake earlier that day.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly 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, Taxation and Finance, Telecommunications
Informational Session to discuss the economic hardships being felt by British Columbia's broadcasters due to the COVID-19 health crisis, and possible remedies including advertising agreements and possible tax relief measures.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly 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, Taxation and Finance
Informational session to discuss the economic hardships being felt by the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters members due to the COVID-19 health crisis and possible remedies including advertising agreements and possible tax relief measures.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly 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, Taxation and Finance
Letter sent with an invitation to have a meeting to discuss the economic hardships being felt by the British Columbia Association of Broadcasters due to the COVID-19 health crisis and possible remedies including long-term tax relief in the form of a labour tax credit.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly 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, Taxation and Finance
Seeking economic relief in the form of a targetted tax measure for broadcasters, aimed at protecting jobs across British Columbia	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Employment and Training, Taxation and Finance, Telecommunications
The British Columbia Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) seeks long-term tax fairness resulting from factors created by the COVID-19 pandemic. These could include tax measures or guaranteed advertising agreements.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Government Procurement, Regional Development, Telecommunications

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Finance

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Rob Germain, President

Organization Contact Information

British Columbia Association of Broadcasters

Address:
780 Kings Road
2900, 595 Burrard St. PO Box 49130
Victoria, BC V8T 5A2
Canada

Telephone number: 250-213-5180

Description of Activities

The British Columbia Association of Broadcasters represents private television and radio broadcasters with the mandate to combine the resources and strength of our industry in three key areas: to promote and contribute to community enhancing programs throughout our province, to present a unified and credible voice in matters that affect our growing industry, and to provide our members with information and inspiration through our annual BCAB Conference.

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 requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

British Columbia Association of Broadcasters is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

British Columbia Association of Broadcasters 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 British Columbia Association of Broadcasters 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

Jim Beatty
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No