12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver / Justin Lieu, Managing Director

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-10-15

Who is lobbying?

Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver (Address & business activities)

Justin Lieu, Managing Director

Government Funding

Did Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver:

What is being lobbied?

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
Addressing Sexualized Violence. Including having the province commit to annual funding to address sexualized violence, expansion of legal investigative jurisdiction, working on a comprehensive education structure and adopting the minimum standards identified by Students for Consent Culture into B.C.'s Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy Act.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Health
Funding for food banks run by post-secondary student unions and groups. Highlighting the funding gaps in the government's food security funding program and advocating for programs to be established that allows post-secondary student unions and groups' food security programs to apply.	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 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	Colleges & Universities, Health, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
Increased Financial Aid for Graduate Students. Including making graduate students an eligible group under the BC Access Grant, and recommending that the province establish permanent funding for the BC Graduate Scholarship and expanding the eligibility of the BC Graduate Scholarship to include all disciplines equally.	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, Colleges & Universities, Finances and Budgets
Increased Student Financial Aid. This includes increasing the maximum receivable amount for the BC Access Grant for all categories of students, and recommending that the province remove parental contributions from the formula of qualification for the provincial portion of student loans.	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, Colleges & Universities, Finances and Budgets
Increased Support for Students with Disabilities. Including recommendations for the province to mandate that all post-secondary institutions recognize a 40% courseload as full-time enrollment for students with disabilities, and recommending that the province require post-secondary institutions to review and revise existing policies regarding students with disabilities.	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, Colleges & Universities
Increase the maximum amount in the BC Access Grant from $1,000 to $2,000 and the grant cut off threshold from $40,000 - $60,000 along with including Graduate Students.	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, Colleges & Universities, Housing
Providing Culturally Competent practitioners within the Here2Talk Service - Recommended adding an option in the Here2Talk Program that allows users to be able to choose to speak with a practitioner of their own culture, race, and/or ethnicity.	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, Colleges & Universities, Health, Mental Health and Addictions
Revision of the Operating Grant Funding Formula to post-secondary education institutions. Advocating for the need for a revision of the operating grant funding formula to ensure that post-secondary institutions are financially healthy and will not have to rely upon tuition increases to operate.	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, Colleges & Universities
Skytrain to UBC and Rapid Bus Transit Projects. Advocating for the continuation of the Provincial Government's support for the Skytrain to UBC project among other rapid transportation projects laid out by TransLink aimed at connecting the UBC Point Grey campus to the rest of the Metro Vancouver region.	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, Colleges & Universities, Transportation
Student Employment - Permanently increase the funding allocated towards student co-op and work-integrated learning programs to $9million annually to create more job opportunities for students, mitigate the anticipated labour shortage, and support long-term economic recovery.	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, Colleges & Universities, Employment and Training
Supporting International Students. Including the elimination of international student contributions to the Medical Services Plan, and recommending that the province extend the application of B.C,'s Tuition Limit Policy to include international students.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Finances and Budgets, Health, Insurance

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Addressing Sexualized Violence. Including having the province commit to annual funding to address sexualized violence, and adopting minimum standards identified by Students for Consent Culture into B.C.'s Sexual Violence and Misconduct Policy Act.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Health
BC Budget Consultation and Ministry of AEST- Discussed recommendations from the AMS's submission for the 2023 BC Budget (included increased student financial aid, housing affordability, and student employment). Discussed the best ways the AMS can stay in contact with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Technology (AEST).	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Housing
Expanding the BC Student Loan Forgiveness Program - Recommending creating a third category under the BC Loan Forgiveness Program for those working in healthcare and social assistance to help mitigate the health care shortage by incentivizing more post-secondary and graduate students to pursue these career paths, thereby addressing the anticipated labor gap.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets
Free Prescription Contraceptives - Recommended that the government adopt a policy where no-cost prescription contraception is available to all residents.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Health
Supporting the BC Student Housing Loan Program - Recommended continuing with consistent, annual investments to the BC Student Housing Loan Program and to standardize the funding process for public post-secondary institutions to ensure more on-campus housing can be built for students.	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 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, Colleges & Universities, Housing

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

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Agriculture and Food
Finance
Housing
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit
Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
University of British Columbia

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Ayesha Irfan
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
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

Lobbyists in previous versions

In-house Lobbyists
Lobbyist	BC Former Public Office Holder Positions	Contributions
Minki Kim	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No
Tina Tong	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No

Registration number: 9742-103
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Lobbying Activity Reports

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?
Date	Arranging a Meeting	Lobbyists	Senior Public Office Holder, Position Title \| Ministry/Provincial Entity	Subject Matters
2024-07-22	No	Ayesha Irfan	Lisa Beare, MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-06-20	No	Ayesha Irfan	John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-06-11	No	Ayesha Irfan	David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-05-03	No	Ayesha Irfan	David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View

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Date Modified:: 2024-12-13

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver / Justin Lieu, Managing Director

Who is lobbying?

Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

What is being lobbied?

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Who are the lobbyists?

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver / Justin Lieu, Managing Director

Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver - Address & business activities

Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia Vancouver / Justin Lieu, Managing Director