This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 1327529
Submitted by lobbyist on: June 4, 2010 12:00:00 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: June 4, 2010 01:33:30 PM
Designated Filer Information
| Helfrich, Ed |
| 301-1338 West Broadway | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6H 1H2
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604-736-4233 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| BC Care Providers Association |
| Represent private and non-profit member organizations providing residential care, assisted living and home support services to individual seniors and health authorities across British Columbia. |
| 301-1338 West Broadway | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6H 1H2
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604-736-4233 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
| Name of Funding provider | Amount in CAD$ |
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| BC Ministry of Advanced Education | $300,000.00 |
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| June 4, 2010 | |
| January 7, 2011 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
| Public Office Title | Description of Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Ranking Executive of a Provincial Entity | Director of Operations at Ministry of Health | 09/01/1978 | 09/30/1988 |
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Subject matter is implementation of BC Cares initiative to address labour shortages in seniors care. Intended outcome is implementaion of specific training and recruiting initiatives focused on seniors care sector.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Agency | Advanced Education and Labour Market Development | May 27, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Health Services | May 27, 2010 |
Financial Institutions
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Initiate a full operational review of the Healthcare Benefit Tust and its mandate.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | Hansen, Colin | Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier | July 30, 2010 |
Health
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Subject of discussions is safety, efficiency and sustainability of seniors care system in BC. Intended outcomes is to implement measures identified in the BC Care Providers Association 2009-2010 Action Plan.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Health Services | May 27, 2010 |
| MLA | Les, John | Chilliwack | May 27, 2010 |
| Public Agency | Advanced Education and Labour Market Development | May 27, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Fraser Health Authority | May 27, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Health Services | May 27, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Interior Health Authority | May 27, 2010 |
Health
Decision of cabinet to transfer interest in a government enterprise or privatize services
Subject matter is the delivery of residential care and home support services by health authorities. The desired outcome is to convince government that it would be more efficient to put these services out to public tender so established non-profit and private care providers would have an opportunity to bid on them
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Health Services | June 2, 2010 |
| MLA | Les, John | Chilliwack | June 2, 2010 |
| Public Agency | Fraser Health Authority | June 2, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Interior Health Authority | June 2, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Vancouver Coastal Health Authority | June 2, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Vancouver Island Health Authority | June 2, 2010 |
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Subject matter is development of new home and community care policy manual, HST mitigation and Association's 2009-2010 Action Plan. Intended outcome is to implement recomendations of Action Plan, secure responsive HST mitigation formula for private care providers and complete a new policy manual that reflects views of care providers, promotes workplace safety and mitigates any new financial cost pressueres care providers are facing.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Health Services | June 2, 2010 |
| MLA | Les, John | Chilliwack | June 2, 2010 |
| Public Agency | Fraser Health Authority | June 2, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Health Services | June 2, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Interior Health Authority | June 2, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Northern Health Authority | June 2, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Vancouver Coastal Health Authority | June 2, 2010 | |
| Public Agency | Vancouver Island Health Authority | June 2, 2010 |
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BC Public Office Background
| Public Office Title | Description of Role | From | To |
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| Political Staff | Advisor to federal Cabinet Ministers and Mayor of Vancouver. | 11/01/1993 | 12/15/2008 |
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Subject matter is Association's BC Cares initiative and intended outcome is to extend and expand project.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Advanced Education and Labour Market Development | May 28, 2010 |
Health
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Subject matter is Association's 2009-2010 Action Plan and intended outcome is to work tomwards implemnentation of report's recommendations.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health Services | May 28, 2010 | |
| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Health Services | May 28, 2010 |
| MLA | Les, John | Chilliwack | May 28, 2010 |
Health
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Discuss personal security of care providers and issues associated with the appropriate placement of residents
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Chong, Ida | Minister of Healthy Living and Sport | July 30, 2010 |
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Subject matter is development of new home and community care policy manual, HST mitigation and Association's 2009-2010 Action Plan. Intended outcome is to implement recomendations of Action Plan, secure responsive HST mitigation formula for private care providers and complete a new policy manual that reflects views of care providers, promotes workplace safety and mitigates any new financial cost pressueres care providers are facing.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Health Services | June 2, 2010 |
| MLA | Les, John | Chilliwack | June 2, 2010 |
| Public Agency | Health Services | June 2, 2010 |
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Subject matter is development of new home and community care policy manual, HST mitigation and Association's 2009-2010 Action Plan. Intended outcome is to implement recomendations of Action Plan, secure responsive HST mitigation formula for private care providers and complete a new policy manual that reflects views of care providers, promotes workplace safety and mitigates any new financial cost pressueres care providers are facing.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Health Services | June 2, 2010 |
| MLA | Les, John | Chilliwack | June 2, 2010 |
| Public Agency | Health Services | June 2, 2010 |