Review Registration - Organization

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: 893433
Submitted by lobbyist on: December 19, 2018 12:25:57 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: December 19, 2018 12:40:02 PM

Designated Filer Information

Smith, Stephanie  
4911 Canada Way  
Burnaby, BC, V5G 3W3
604-291-9611
Canada  

Organization Information

BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU)  
The BCGEU is one of the largest and most diverse labour unions in British Columbia. We represent over 77,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services.
4911 Canada Way  
Burnaby, BC, V5G 3W3
604-291-9611
Canada  

Relevant Affiliates

The client has no relevant affiliates.

Government or Government Agency Funding


The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

December 19, 2018  
June 19, 2019  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: Dykens, Doug
 
December 19, 2018  
Inactivation Date: July 15, 2019

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking changes to improve occupational health and safety for healthcare workers, in particular at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Cooling, Karen Minister of Labour December 19, 2018
Minister Dix, Adrian Minister of Health December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Kassandra, Dycke Minister of Health December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Singh, Jasmyn Minister of Health December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Yeung, Lucinda Minister of Health December 19, 2018

Justice and Law Enforcement

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of workers in the justice system. Seeking changes that will reduce prison violence and improve occupational health and safety in prisons, including reduced staff­-to­-inmate ratios.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Eby, David Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Minister Farnworth, Mike Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Harder, Derrick Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Lawson, Liam Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Milne, Gala Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Smith, George Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Takkar, Nimmi Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018

Name: Finch, Paul
 
December 19, 2018  
Inactivation Date: July 15, 2019

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Housing

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking support for strategies to address the housing affordability crisis in BC, including tax changes, stronger protection for renters and investment in new affordable public housing.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Ashborne, Craig Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Dawes, Jacquie Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Gardea, Daniela Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Geary, Vanessa Premier December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Hockin, Amber Premier December 19, 2018
Minister Horgan, John Premier December 19, 2018
Minister James, Carole Minister of Finance December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister McLaren, Ken Minister of Finance December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Meggs, Geoff Premier December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Renneberg, Tim Minister of Finance December 19, 2018
Minister Robinson, Selina Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing December 19, 2018

Name: Purdy, Dean
 
December 19, 2018  
Inactivation Date: July 15, 2019

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Justice and Law Enforcement

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of workers in the justice system, and discussing the appropriate scope of duties for workers. Seeking changes that will reduce prison violence and improve occupational health and safety in prisons, including reduced staff-to-­inmate ratios.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Eby, David Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Minister Farnworth, Mike Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Harder, Derrick Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Lawson, Liam Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Milne, Gala Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Smith, George Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Takkar, Nimmi Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018

Name: Smith, Stephanie
 
December 19, 2018  
Inactivation Date: July 15, 2019

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Advanced Education

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Seeking improvements to postsecondary education, including funding increases and changes to trades training in BC.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Chang, Stephanie Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Eso, Michael Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Iliffe, Liam Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Louie, Jacqueline Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology December 19, 2018
Minister Mark, Melanie Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister McColl, John Michael Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister McNish, James Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology December 19, 2018
Minister Ralston, Bruce Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Salie, Meghan Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Snoddon, Michael Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Van Baarsen, Amanda Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training December 19, 2018

Children and Families

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of childcare and social services workers. Seeking improvements in services for children, youth and families, including establishing a universal childcare system, ensuring Indigenous families receive an equal level and quality of care, and expanding programs for youth transitioning out of care.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Chen, Katrina Minister of State for Child Care December 19, 2018
Minister Conroy, Katrine Minister of Children and Family Development December 19, 2018
Minister Darcy, Judy Minister of Mental Health and Addictions December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Gunn, Paula Minister of Children and Family Development December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister MacDonald, Alex Minister of Mental Health and Addictions December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Sharma, Niki Minister of Children and Family Development December 19, 2018

Environment

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking improvements in compliance and enforcement programs across government and changes to environmental and natural resource laws that strengthen public oversight. Advocating for more funding and to protect BC Parks from commercialization/ privatization. Advocating for actions to address climate change, including just transition measures for affected workers and communities.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Andrews, Scott Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources December 19, 2018
Minister Donaldson, Doug Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Frampton, Caelie Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Godfrey, Samuel Minister of Agriculture December 19, 2018
Minister Heyman, George Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy December 19, 2018
Minister Mungall, Michelle Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources December 19, 2018
Minister Popham, Lana Minister of Agriculture December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Sam, Ann-Marie Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Sanderson, Melissa Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Sas, Jonathan Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Smith, Jessica Minister of Agriculture December 19, 2018
Minister Trevena, Claire Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Xia, Eveline Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy December 19, 2018

Government Procurement

Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Advocating for various improvements in government procurement practices, including successorship in contracts, bringing outsourced work back in house, and public ownership of infrastructure.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Beale, William Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure December 19, 2018
Minister Dix, Adrian Minister of Health December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Papadopoulos, James Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Russell, Shannon Minister of Citizens' Services December 19, 2018
Minister Sims, Jinny Minister of Citizens' Services December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Singh, Jasmyn Minister of Health December 19, 2018
Minister Trevena, Claire Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure December 19, 2018

Health

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Advocating for the expansion of home support services, improved standards of care in residential care facilities, better occupational health and safety for workers, and strengthened mental health and addictions services. Advocating for the public provision of health services.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Conroy, Katrine Minister of Children and Family Development December 19, 2018
Minister Darcy, Judy Minister of Mental Health and Addictions December 19, 2018
Minister Dix, Adrian Minister of Health December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Gunn, Paula Minister of Children and Family Development December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister MacDonald, Alex Minister of Mental Health and Addictions December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Sharma, Niki Minister of Children and Family Development December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Singh, Jasmyn Minister of Health December 19, 2018

Housing

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking support for strategies to address the housing affordability crisis in BC, including tax changes, stronger protection for renters and investment in new affordable public housing.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of Minister Ashborne, Craig Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Dawes, Jacquie Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Gardea, Daniela Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Geary, Vanessa Premier December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Hockin, Amber Premier December 19, 2018
Minister Horgan, John Premier December 19, 2018
Minister James, Carole Minister of Finance December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister McLaren, Ken Minister of Finance December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Meggs, Geoff Premier December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Renneberg, Tim Minister of Finance December 19, 2018
Minister Robinson, Selina Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing December 19, 2018

Justice and Law Enforcement

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of workers in the justice system. Advocating for improved access to the justice system, including by expanding legal aid, First Nations legal services, and family justice centres. Seeking changes that will reduce prison violence, including reduced staff­-to­-inmate ratios.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Eby, David Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Minister Farnworth, Mike Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Harder, Derrick Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Lawson, Liam Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Milne, Gala Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Smith, George Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Takkar, Nimmi Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018

Labour/Labour Relations

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking improvements to the Labour Code, Workers¿ Compensation Act, Worksafe BC and employment standards, including stronger protections for workers, strengthened health and safety regulations, and strategies to address precarious work.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Cheevers, Michael Minister of Labour December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Cooling, Karen Minister of Labour December 19, 2018

Liquor Control/Alcohol

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Seeking changes to enhance BC Liquor Stores and to end the sale of grocery store wine licenses. Advocating for the retail of non­-medical cannabis through LDB­operated standalone stores.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Eby, David Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Minister Farnworth, Mike Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Harder, Derrick Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Lawson, Liam Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Milne, Gala Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Smith, George Minister of Attorney General December 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Takkar, Nimmi Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General December 19, 2018