Registration - Organization

Canadian Union of Public Employees - British Columbia Division / Karen Ranalletta, President

Registration Information

Organization name: Canadian Union of Public Employees - British Columbia Division
Senior Officer Name: Karen Ranalletta, President
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2017-09-21
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7960-836

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 189

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 18

Version 31 of 35 (2025-02-03 to 2025-04-02)

Registration versions:

Version 31 of 35 (2025-02-03 to 2025-04-02)

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 for affordable housing across the province.	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	Finances and Budgets, Housing, Poverty
Advocate for immediate implementation of a one step certification process (card check).	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	COVID-19, Labour/Labour Relations
Advocate for implementation of paid sick leave for workers in BC.	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	Labour/Labour Relations
Advocate for increased provincial funding for post secondary institutions and targeted funding to improve wages and working conditions and reduce precarious work on campus, as well as targeted funding to address deferred maintenance at post secondary institutions.	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	Advanced Education, Finances and Budgets
Advocate for increased provincial funding for public libraries and funding transparency.	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	COVID-19, Education, Finances and Budgets, Municipal Affairs
Advocate for increased resources for the Labour Relations Board.	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	Labour/Labour Relations
Advocate for intersectional pay equity legislation.	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	Finances and Budgets, Human Rights, Labour/Labour Relations, Poverty
Advocate for provincial funding for daytime custodial in public schools.	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	Education
Advocate for standardized credentialing of education assistants.	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	Advanced Education, Education
Advocate on behalf of CUPE members working in the health care sector.	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 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	COVID-19, Health, Mental Health and Addictions
Advocate on issues relating to municipal spending, BC Assessment and any cross over between municipal and provincial jurisdictions.	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	COVID-19, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Municipal Affairs
Advocating for a public universal child care system and expansion of child care services within the public K-12 education system.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Advanced Education, Children and Families, Education, Health
Advocating for how federal funding for education should be allocated in the public K-12 system.	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	COVID-19, Education, Finances and Budgets
Advocating for improvements to student learning conditions and support staff working conditions in the public K-12 system.	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 have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Health
Funding for a public universal child care system and delivery of school aged child care integrated with the public education system.	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	Children and Families, Education, Finances and Budgets
Funding of public education at all levels (early care and learning, K-12 and post-secondary education).	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	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education, Finances and Budgets
To advocate for CUPE members in relation to transportation funding and pandemic recovery as it relates to Translink.	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	COVID-19, Transportation
To advocate for expansion of cellular service and connectivity to remote communities.	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	Emergency Preparedness, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Telecommunications
To advocate for mental health supports for CUPE members working across all sectors.	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 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	COVID-19, Health, Mental Health and Addictions
To convey the interests and challenges faced by CUPE members related to 911 service and dispatching in British Columbia.	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 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	COVID-19, Emergency Preparedness, Employment and Training, Health, Labour/Labour Relations
To convey the interests and challenges faced by CUPE members related to publicly funded services such as schools, universities, colleges, health care, social services, childcare, pensions and transportation, as well as those related to crown corporations such as Municipal Pension Plan, Partnerships BC, Translink, BC Assessment Authority, the BC Labour Relations Board, the BC Human Rights Tribunal and WorkSafe BC	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 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	Advanced Education, COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Finances and Budgets
To convey the interests of CUPE members related to the Labour Relations Code, Employment Standards, health and safety legislation and other labour relations issues faced by CUPE members in BC.	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 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	COVID-19, Labour/Labour Relations

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
Attorney General
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
British Columbia Public School Employers' Association
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Education and Child Care
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Environment and Parks
Finance
Health
Health Employers Association of British Columbia
Infrastructure
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Labour
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
Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility
Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for Labour
Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health and Addictions
Parliamentary Secretary for Transit
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Post-Secondary Employers' Association
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Transit

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Karen Ranalletta, President

Organization Contact Information

Canadian Union of Public Employees - British Columbia Division

Address:
6222 Willingdon Avenue
Suite 410
Burnaby, BC V5H 0G3
Canada

Description of Activities

Public sector union representing over 100,000 public and community service workers in more than 160 locals across BC. Committed to improving quality of life for workers, advocating for social justice issues and protecting public services.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Given	Value Given
Adrian Dix	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Andrew Mercier	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Angela Liu	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Anne Kang	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Bowinn Ma	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Brenda Bailey	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Charlie Brenchley	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Dan Coulter	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Dan Coulter	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
David Eby	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Desmond Pollard	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Elenore Sturko	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Gary Begg	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Harry Bains	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Harry Bains	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Harwinder Sandhu	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Harwinder Sandhu	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Henry Yao	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Jagrup Brar	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Jagrup Brar	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Janet Routledge	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Jennifer Whiteside	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Jinny Sims	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Josh Moreas	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Krystal Smith	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Lisa Beare	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Megan Dykeman	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Megan Dykeman	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Niki Sharma	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Niki Sharma	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Pam Alexis	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Rachna Singh	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Rachna Singh	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Rick Glumac	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Ronna-Rae Leonard	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Ronna-Rae Leonard	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Seamus Wolfe	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Sheila Malcolmson	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	Attendance at annual convention social reception with modest appetizers and one drink ticket	2022-04-27	$69.97
Susie Chant	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13
Veronica Harrison	Reception - modest refreshments available for attendees	CUPE BC Childcare Lobby	2022-11-14	$20.13

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 requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

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

BC Health Coalition
- 302-3102 Main Street
  Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7
  Canada
CUPE Local 1004
- 111 Victoria Dr #160
  Vancouver, BC V5L 4C3
  Canada
Pacific National Exhibition
- 2901 E Hastings St.
  Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Canadian Union of Public Employees - British Columbia Division 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 Union of Public Employees - British Columbia Division 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

Steven Beasley
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No