Registration - Organization

Vancouver Island Construction Association / Rory Kulmala, CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Vancouver Island Construction Association
Senior Officer Name: Rory Kulmala, CEO
Initial registration start date: 2026-05-01
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 12152-6553

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 0

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 1 of 1 (2026-05-01 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
Advocacy regarding capital infrastructure investment priorities, transportation infrastructure, public construction projects, and economic development initiatives impacting Vancouver Island and British Columbia.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Infrastructure, Transportation
Advocacy regarding climate resilience, low-carbon construction practices, energy policy, electrification, utility infrastructure, and sustainable building initiatives affecting the construction and development industry.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Housing, Infrastructure
Advocacy regarding housing affordability, development approval processes, municipal permitting timelines, regulatory efficiency, and policies intended to accelerate housing and infrastructure delivery 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	Economic Development and Trade, Housing, Infrastructure, Municipal Affairs
Advocacy regarding implementation and modernization of the BC Building Code, construction regulations, permitting requirements, and industry compliance initiatives.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing, Industry, Infrastructure, Municipal Affairs
Advocacy regarding Indigenous participation, procurement opportunities, workforce inclusion, and partnership development within British Columbia’s construction industry.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Education, Employment and Training, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions
Advocacy regarding public procurement policies, fair and open tendering practices, bid transparency, contractor prequalification, and infrastructure procurement processes for publicly funded construction projects in British Columbia.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Government Procurement, Housing, Infrastructure, Transportation
Advocacy regarding skilled trades workforce development, apprenticeship training, labour shortages, immigration pathways, workforce participation, and construction industry recruitment and retention initiatives.	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, Education, Employment and Training, Labour/Labour Relations
Seeking government funding, grant support, and program partnerships for the Tailgate Toolkit initiative and related construction industry mental health, substance use, and workplace harm reduction programs.	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	Education, Employment and Training, Health, Industry, Mental Health and Addictions

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
BC Transit
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
Camosun College
Citizens' Services
Health
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Infrastructure
Infrastructure BC Inc.
North Island College
SkilledTradesBC
University of Victoria
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Vancouver Island University
WorkSafeBC

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Rory Kulmala, CEO

Organization Contact Information

Vancouver Island Construction Association

Address:
611 Discovery St
Suite 211
Victoria, BC V8T 5G4
Canada

Description of Activities

The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) is a non-profit industry association representing the commercial, industrial, institutional, and civil construction sector across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. VICA supports its members through advocacy, education, industry collaboration, and business development services. The organization delivers training and professional development programs, facilitates networking and industry engagement opportunities, and provides resources to support workforce development, procurement best practices, and operational excellence. VICA also administers programs that address industry priorities such as health and safety, mental health and substance use supports, and workforce capacity. A core function of VICA is to advocate on behalf of its membership to all levels of government on issues impacting the construction sector, including procurement policy, infrastructure investment, regulatory frameworks, workforce development, and housing affordability. VICA works collaboratively with industry partners, government agencies, and stakeholders to advance a strong, sustainable construction industry in British Columbia.

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

Note: The requirement to provide all government funding requested in the last 12 months was no longer required after May 27, 2025.

Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
Health	$700,000.00	2026-04-01 to 2027-03-31
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills	$367,538.00	2026-04-01 to 2027-03-31

View all received government funding history

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

British Columbia Construction Association
- 3531 Uptown Blvd
  Suite 203
  Victoria, BC v8z 0B9
  Canada
Impact Public Affairs
- 1055 W Georgia St
  Suite 2400
  Vancouver, BC v6e 3p3
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Northern Regional Construction Association
- 3851 18th Ave
  Prince George, BC V2N 1B1
  Canada
Southern Interior Construction Association
- 151 Commercial Dr
  Kelowna, BC V1X 7W2
  Canada
Vancouver Regional Construction Association
- 3636 East 4th Avenue
  Vancouver, BC v5m 1m3
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Vancouver Island Construction Association 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

Rory Kulmala
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

Kathy Witcher
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

Vancouver Island Construction Association

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Vancouver Island Construction Association	2026-05-01	current

Vancouver Island Construction Association

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

Date Modified:: 2026-05-08

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Registration - Organization

Vancouver Island Construction Association / Rory Kulmala, CEO

Registration Information

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Registration - Organization

Vancouver Island Construction Association / Rory Kulmala, CEO

Version 1 of 1 (2026-05-01 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

Received Government Funding

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

Vancouver Island Construction Association

Name change history

Vancouver Island Construction Association

Rory Kulmala, CEO (Organization)