Registration - Organization

BC Federation of Students / Phoebe Lo Patigdas, Executive Director

Registration Information

Organization name: BC Federation of Students
Senior Officer Name: Phoebe Lo Patigdas, Executive Director
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2020-02-07
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: 2024-10-12
Registration number: 9718-453

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 17

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 6 of 10 (2022-10-28 to 2023-08-21)

Registration versions:

Version 6 of 10 (2022-10-28 to 2023-08-21)

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 for inclusion of post-secondary education and other topics affecting young people in COVID economic recovery plans	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	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade
advocate for increased funding to public post-secondary institutions and reduced user fees (e.g. tuition and other ancillary fees)	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	Advanced Education
advocate for increased non-repayable financial aid for students in post-secondary education, including trades (e.g. BC Access Grant)	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	Advanced Education, Poverty
advocate for regulation of the international education sector, including development of an international education strategy	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	Advanced Education, Economic Development and Trade
advocate for the creation of a strategy to increase enrolment in skilled trades programs and increase their success in apprenticeship including being apprenticeship counselors back to campus.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Finance
Industry Training Authority
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Child Care
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Jenelle Davies, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

BC Federation of Students

Address:
207-245 East Columbia
New Westminster, BC V3L 3W4
Canada

Telephone number: 604-341-6850

Description of Activities

The purposes of the society are: a. to organise students on a democratic, co-operative basis in advancing students' interests, and in advancing the interests of the students' community; b. to provide a common framework within which students can communicate, exchange information, and share experience, skills, and ideas; c. to ensure the effective use and distribution of the resources of the student organisation; d. to bring students together to discuss and cooperatively achieve necessary educational, administrative, and legislative change wherever decision-making affects students; e. to facilitate co-operation among students in organising services which supplement the learning experience, provide for human needs, and which develop a sense of community with our peers and with other members of society; f. to articulate the real desire of students to fulfill the duties and be accorded the rights of citizens in British Columbia and in the international community; and g. to achieve the goal of a system of post-secondary education which is accessible to all, which is of high quality, and which is nationally planned; which recognises the legitimacy of student representation and the validity of students' rights; and whose role in society is clearly recognised and appreciated.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Given	Value Given
Adam Walker	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Aman Singh	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Andrew Mercier	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Anne Kang	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Ben Stewart	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Bob D'Eith	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Brenda Bailey	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Brittny Anderson	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Bruce Bannan	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Bruce Ralston	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Coralee Oakes	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Dan Davies	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Doug Routley	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Elenore Sturko	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Gary Begg	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
George Chow	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
George Heyman	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Grace Lore	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Harry Bains	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Jagrup Brar	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Jennifer Rice	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Jennifer Whiteside	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Jinny Sims	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Kelli Paddon	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Kelly Greene	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Lana Popham	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Lisa Beare	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Mable Elmore	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Michael Lee	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Mike Starchuk	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Nicholas Simons	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Niki Sharma	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Norm Letnick	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Pam Alexis	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Rachna Singh	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Ravi Kahlon	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Renee Merrifeld	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Rick Glumac	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Ronna-Rae Leonard	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Shirely Bond	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98
Spencer Chandra-Herbert	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Susie Chant	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-27	$23.98
Trevor Halford	BCFS Lunchboxes	As a thank you for meeting with students during lobby week	2022-10-26	$23.98

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

Camosun College Student Society
- 3100 Foul Bay Road
  Victoria, BC V8P 5J2
  Canada
Coast Mountain Students' Union
- 5331 McConnell Avenue
  Terrace, BC V8G 4X2
  Canada
College of New Caledonia Students' Union
- Rm1-201, 3330 22nd Avenue
  Prince George, BC V2N 1P8
  Canada
Douglas Students' Union
- PO Box 2503, 88 Seventh Street
  New Westminster, BC V3L 5B2
  Canada
Emily Carr Students' Union
- Rm B2189, 520 East 1st Avenue
  Vancouver, BC V5T 0H2
  Canada
Justice Institute Students' Union
- 715 McBride Blvd
  New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4
  Canada
Northern British Columbia Graduate Students' Society
- 333 University Way
  Room 7-168 Admin
  Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9
  Canada
North Island Students' Union
- 2300 Ryan Road
  Courtenay, BC V9N 8N6
  Canada
Okanagan College Students' Union
- H125, 1000 KLO Road
  Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8
  Canada
Quest University Students' Association
- 3200 University Blvd
  Squamish, BC V8B 0N8
  Canada
Selkirk College Students' Union
- 301 Frank Beinder Way
  Castlegar, BC V1N 3J1
  Canada
Students' Union of Vancouver Community College
- 1155 East Broadway
  Vancouver, BC V5T 4N3
  Canada
Thompson Rivers University Students' Union
- 805 TRU Way
  Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8
  Canada
UBC Students' Union Okanagan
- 3272 University Way
  Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
  Canada
Vancouver Island University Students' Union
- 193-900 Fifth Street
  Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

BC Federation of Students 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 BC Federation of Students 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

Melissa Chirino
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No