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Canadian Bankers Association / Anthony Ostler, President and CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Canadian Bankers Association
Senior Officer Name: Anthony Ostler, President and CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2010-04-23
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 8599-689

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 47

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 5

Version 40 of 40 (2025-10-14 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 40 of 40 (2025-10-14 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
Advocate with respect to the introduction of B.C.’s new derivatives market participation fee	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	Financial Institutions
Discuss Bill 4 Business Practices and Consumer Protection Amendment Act, 2025 and credit card chargeback provisions	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	Consumer Issues, Financial Institutions
Discuss filing requirements of the Mortgage Transfer and Discharge Registration Process	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	Financial Institutions
Discuss potential legislation to protect British Columbians from credit card fraud	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	Consumer Issues, Financial Institutions
Discuss Pre-Budget Submission recommendations in advance of BC Government 2024-2025 Budget	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	Consumer Issues, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Housing, Taxation and Finance
Discuss the role of banks in the BC economic development with a focus on physical security, economic prosperity, anti-scam strategies and social assistance programs	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	Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Financial Institutions, Justice and Law Enforcement
Engaged in discussions on credit union regulatory matters.	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	Financial Institutions
Participate in the review of British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act	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	Financial Institutions, Privacy
Participate in the review of British Columbia’s strata insurance market by the British Columbia Financial Services Authority	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	Financial Institutions, Housing

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
BC Financial Services Authority
Finance
Forests
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Innovate BC
Jobs and Economic Growth
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Anthony Ostler, President and CEO

Organization Contact Information

Canadian Bankers Association

Address:
199 Bay Street
3000 Commerce Court West
Toronto, ON M5L 1G2
Canada

Description of Activities

Promote an understanding of the Canadian banking industry, work with others to ensure the legal and regulatory framework governing banks operates in an effecient and effective manner, and help in the development of industry standards.

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
Amelia Boultbee	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50
Amelia Hill	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Amna Shah	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-10	$66.02
Andrew Christie	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Ben Stewart	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$63.77
Brenda Bailey	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-12	$66.02	2025-04-02	$66.02
Bruce Banman	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.			2025-04-02	$78.50
Bruce Ralston	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Bryan Tepper	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50
Carven Li	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-11	$66.02	2025-04-02	$66.02
Claire Edmonds	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Coralee Oakes	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$63.77
Danielle Monroe	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
David Williams	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50
Diana Gibson	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-10	$66.02	2025-04-02	$66.02
Donegal Wilson	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Edward Sem	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Elenore Sturko	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$63.77
Ethan Williams	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Francesca Guetchev	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50
Garry Begg	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Gavin Dew	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
George Anderson	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-10	$66.02	2025-04-02	$66.02
Harman Bhangu	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50
Henry Yao	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Iorne Doerkson	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$63.77
Jacob Burdge	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-02-18	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Jagrup Brar	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-10	$66.02
Joan Phillip	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-10	$66.02	2025-04-02	$66.02
Jody Toor	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
John Rustad	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Joshua Domnich	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Joshua Hawkenson	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Katrine Conroy	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Kiel Giddens	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Korky Neufeld	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50
Larry Neufeld	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.			2025-04-02	$78.50
Lindsay Shepherd	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Lisa Beare	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Mandeep Dhaliwal	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Michael Lee	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$63.77
Mike Farnworth	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Mike Farnworth	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-10	$66.02
Misty Van Popta	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Natasa Arezine	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Nathan Cullen	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Niki Sharma	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Noami Lam	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-12	$66.02	2025-04-02	$66.02
Norm Letnick	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$63.77
Peter Milobar	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$63.77
Renee Merrifield	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$63.77
Robert Eales	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-02-18	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Sheldon Clare	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.			2025-04-02	$78.50
Shirley Bond	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$63.77
Stephanie Higginson	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-13	$66.02	2025-04-02	$66.02
Steve Kooner	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Steve Morissette	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-10	$66.02
Susie Chant	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$47.80
Tamara Davidson	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-10	$66.02	2025-04-02	$66.02
Tamara Davidson	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-10	$66.02	2025-04-02	$66.02
Teresa Wat	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50
Terry Yung	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-10	$66.02
Tony Luck	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50
Trevor Halford	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss housing, safe workplaces and communities, financial literacy, and sustainable finance.			2024-04-30	$63.77
Tyler Norman	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-13	$66.02	2025-04-02	$66.02
Ward Stamer	Food and beverage	The CBA held a presentation to discuss safe workplaces and communities, anti-scam, social assistance program, and economic prosperity.	2025-03-19	$78.50	2025-04-02	$78.50

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

Canadian Bankers Association is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Canadian Bankers Association 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 Canadian Bankers 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

Thomas Barre
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No