Registration - Organization

Atira Women's Resource Society / Sarah McIntosh, CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Atira Women's Resource Society
Senior Officer Name: Sarah McIntosh, CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 12176-5177

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 105

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 15 of 15 (2025-12-22 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 15 of 15 (2025-12-22 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
Budget approvals to enable payroll to be met	Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public	Finances and Budgets
Financial support for all Atira entities and services.	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 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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing
Financial support for all Atira entities and services.	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 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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing
Financial support for all Atira entities and services.	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 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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing
Financial support for all Atira entities and services.	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 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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing
Influence on other government entities and organizations	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 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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Finances and Budgets, Housing
Occupational, Health and Safety and Security Funding	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	Children and Families, Housing, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization
Operating Agreements for mixed gender SRO operation;	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	Children and Families, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Housing, Human Rights
Operating Agreements for mixed gender SRO operation;	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	Children and Families, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Housing, Human Rights
Reallocation of funds within Atira	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 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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Finances and Budgets, Housing

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

British Columbia Housing Management Commission
Children and Family Development
Education and Child Care
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Child Care and Children and Youth with Support Needs
Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Sarah McIntosh, CEO

Organization Contact Information

Atira Women's Resource Society

Address:
201 - 190 Alexander Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B5
Canada

Description of Activities

Not-for-profit organization committed to the work of ending violence against women. The organization provides housing and support services to women, children, gender diverse people, as well as operates mixed gender housing and support.

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

Atira Women's Resource Society is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Atira Development Society
- 201 - 190 Alexander Street
  Vancouver, BC V6A 1B5
  Canada
Atira Property Management Inc.
- 201 - 190 Alexander Street
  Vancouver, BC V6A 1B5
  Canada
Atira Women's Arts Society
- 201 - 190 Alexander Street
  Vancouver, BC V6A 1B5
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Atira Women's Resource 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

Janice Abbott
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
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: No

Erika Bell
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No