Registration - Organization

HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY / Ashley Shapiro, Chairperson

Registration Information

Organization name: HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY
Senior Officer Name: Ashley Shapiro, Chairperson
Initial registration start date: 2025-05-16
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 10687-6010

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 2

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 2

Version 2 of 2 (2025-05-30 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
Advocating for policies to prioritize the timely allocation and protection of supportive housing vacancies, including preventing vacancy loss, ensuring rapid tenant placement, and securing sustainable funding for maintenance and expansion of supportive housing units.	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	Finances and Budgets, Housing, Human Rights, Mental Health and Addictions, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Privatization and Outsourcing, Regional Development
Advocating for stronger eviction protections to prevent unjust or forced evictions, including policies that increase tenant security, limit no-cause evictions, and provide support services for tenants facing eviction. Promoting legislation and programs that ensure fair processes and access to legal aid for tenants.	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	Housing, Human Rights
Advocating for the establishmen of the Tenant Co-operative Right of First Refusal to enable tenants to purchase and manage their buildings as co-operatives. This includes promoting legislation or policies that guarantee tenants the first opportunity to buy rental properties before sale to third parties, supporting affordable, tenant-controlled housing.	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	Finances and Budgets, Housing, Human Rights, Municipal Affairs, Regional Development

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
Health
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions
Provincial Rental Housing Corporation
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Ashley Shapiro, Chairperson

Organization Contact Information

HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY

Address:
706 Clark Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L 3J1
Canada

Telephone number: 604-700-4292

Description of Activities

The British Columbia Housing Action Coalition (BCHAC) conducts advocacy and lobbying focused on affordable and equitable housing policies in BC. We engage with government officials, policymakers, and the public to promote laws and programs that ensure safe, dignified, and low-cost housing. Our activities include policy research, public education, community organizing, and coalition-building with diverse groups to influence housing-related legislation and funding decisions.

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

HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY 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 HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION 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

Zachary Coumont
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
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: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Emma Juniper
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
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: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Monica Shannon
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
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: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Ashley Shapiro
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
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: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY	2025-05-16	current

HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Ashley Shapiro, Chairperson (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-2 of 2

HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Cassin Elliott, Minister Advisor | Housing and Municipal Affairs
- Mark Hosak, Chief of Staff | Housing and Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-07-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ashley Shapiro, Emma Juniper, Monica Shannon, Zachary Coumont
Posted date: 2025-07-14
Lobbying Activity number: 6010-44170 View Lobbying Activity Report
HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sunita Dhir, MLA for Vancouver-Langara | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ashley Shapiro, Emma Juniper, Monica Shannon, Zachary Coumont
Posted date: 2025-05-31
Lobbying Activity number: 6010-42797 View Lobbying Activity Report

Ashley Shapiro, Chairperson (Organization)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-2 of 2

HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Cassin Elliott, Minister Advisor | Housing and Municipal Affairs
- Mark Hosak, Chief of Staff | Housing and Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-07-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ashley Shapiro, Emma Juniper, Monica Shannon, Zachary Coumont
Posted date: 2025-07-14
Lobbying Activity number: 6010-44170 View Lobbying Activity Report
HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sunita Dhir, MLA for Vancouver-Langara | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ashley Shapiro, Emma Juniper, Monica Shannon, Zachary Coumont
Posted date: 2025-05-31
Lobbying Activity number: 6010-42797 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2025-07-04

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Registration - Organization

HAC HOUSING ACTION COALITION SOCIETY / Ashley Shapiro, Chairperson

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 2 of 2 (2025-05-30 to present)

Version 2 of 2 (2025-05-30 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Organization Contact Information

Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests