12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association / Chris Gardner, CEO & President

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-10-09

Who is lobbying?

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (Address & business activities)

Names in previous versions
- Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC

Chris Gardner, CEO & President

Government Funding

Did Independent Contractors and Businesses Association request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce (Address information)
Alliance of Beverage Licensees (Address information)
BC Care Providers Association (Address information)
BC Cattlemen's Association (Address information)
BC Chamber of Commerce (Address information)
BC Construction Association (Address information)
BC Floor Covering Association (Address information)
BC Formworks Association (Address information)
BC Maritime Employers Association (Address information)
BC Placer Miner's Association (Address information)
BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association (Address information)
BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association (Address information)
BC Sheet Metal Association (Address information)
BC Stone Sand & Gravel Association (Address information)
BC Structural Movers Association (Address information)
BC Trucking Association (Address information)
British Columbia Hotel Association (Address information)
British Columbia Restaurant & Food Services Association (Address information)
Business Council Of British Columbia (Address information)
Canada's Oil & Natural Gas Producers (Address information)
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (Address information)
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (Address information)
Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (Address information)
Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC (Address information)
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (Address information)
Canadian Masonry Contractors Association of BC/Yukon Chapter (Address information)
Carpentry Employers Association of BC (Address information)
Christian Labour Association of Canada (Address information)
City of Dawson Creek (Address information)
City of Fort St. John (Address information)
Concrete BC (Address information)
Construction Labour Relations Association of BC (Address information)
Council of Forest Industries (Address information)
Council of Marine Carriers (Address information)
Dawson Creek & District Chamber Of Commerce (Address information)
Deep Sea Trawlers Association of BC (Address information)
District of Mackenzie (Address information)
Electrical Contractors Association of BC (Address information)
Fenestration Association of BC (Address information)
Fort Nelson & District Chamber Of Commerce (Address information)
Fort Nelson Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (Address information)
Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce (Address information)
Geoduck Underwater Harvesters Association (Address information)
go2HR (Address information)
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade (Address information)
Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (Address information)
Interior Logging Association (Address information)
Kamloops Chamber of Commerce (Address information)
Kelowna Chamber of Commerce (Address information)
Master Painters & Decorators Association of BC (Address information)
Mechanical Contractors Association of BC (Address information)
Mining Association of British Columbia (Address information)
Mobile Crane Operators Association (Address information)
Motion Theatre Association of Canada (Address information)
Northern Regional Construction Association (Address information)
Northwest Loggers Association (Address information)
Pacific Prawn Fishermen’s Association (Address information)
Progressive Contractors Association (Address information)
Resource Municipalities Coalition (Address information)
Restaurants Canada (Address information)
Retail Council of Canada (Address information)
Roofing Contractors Association of BC (Address information)
Southern Interior Construction Association (Address information)
Surrey Board Of Trade (Address information)
The Truck Loggers Association (Address information)
Tourism Industry Association of BC (Address information)
Vancouver Island Construction Association (Address information)
Vancouver Regional Construction Association (Address information)
Woodlots BC (Address information)

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association has the following affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities:

ICBA Benefit Services Ltd. (Address information)

Other Affiliates

The activities of Independent Contractors and Businesses Association 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 Independent Contractors and Businesses Association:

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:

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Call on government to maintain BC’s competitiveness to create jobs in BC, support the BC Low-Carbon advantage, identify feasible ways to share economic opportunities with Indigenous communities, while continuing to grow relationships based on trust and respect, and to keep BC growing.	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, Employment and Training, Energy, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Regional Development
Call on the province's political leaders to deliver a clear and actionable plan that fosters economic growth, increases prosperity, ignites innovation, and upholds our province's entrepreneurial spirit.	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, Employment and Training, Industry
Comments on the application of the new sick pay policy enacted by the British Columbia provincial government, effective January 1, 2022.	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	Employment and Training
ICBA’s comments on how supply chain constraints and labour shortages are impacting construction projects.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Infrastructure, Transportation
Provide comments and recommendations on the provincial government's proposed oil and gas emissions cap policy	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, Energy, Environment, Industry
Provide comments on the consultation process for the proposed changes to the BC Labour Relations Code.	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	Labour/Labour Relations
Provide general update on Partnerships British Columbia and ICBA activities	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Government Procurement, Health, Infrastructure, Transportation
Provide ICBA's position and materials on Community Benefits Agreements and related ongoing litigation.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations
Provide ICBA's position on Bill 17, Clean Energy Amendment 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	Energy, Environment
Provide ICBA's position on Bill 23 - Worker's Compensation Amendment Act, 2020 and the amendments that were introduced in response to COVID-19.	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	COVID-19, Employment and Training, Health
Provide ICBA's position on British Columbia's worker's compensation system review policies and the Patterson review process.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Health
Provide ICBA's position on capital spending in the private sector.	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
Provide ICBA's position on compulsory trades and training framework 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	Employment and Training
Provide ICBA's position on responsible resource investment and development.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy
Provide ICBA's position on the Banister Review of temporary layoff and recall rights in BC's hospitality sector as a result of COVID-19	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Employment and Training, Labour/Labour Relations, Small Business, Tourism
Provide ICBA's position on the British Columbia Law Institute Report on the Employment Standards Act	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before 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	Employment and Training, Labour/Labour Relations
Provide ICBA's position on the Labour Relations Code regarding secret ballot votes, card-checks, and Section 3 process.	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
Provide ICBA's position on the minimum wage increase and support programs for small businesses.	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, Employment and Training, Small Business
Provide ICBA's position on transportation and infrastructure matters, and in particular, COVID-19 economic recovery, Community Benefit Agreements, land use and transportation planning integration, and priority infrastructure projects	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Infrastructure, Regional Development, Transportation
Provide ICBA's position on WorkSafeBC's financial policy and financial position	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Health
Provide ICBA's position on WorkSafeBC's safety policies regarding safety equipment.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Health
Provide ICBA's position regarding housing policy as submitted to the joint Canada-BC Expert Panel Review.	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	Housing
Provide ICBA's position regarding WorkSafeBC's presumption on COVID-19.	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, Health
Provide ICBA's response to the discussion paper on Sectoral Emissions Targets	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment
Provide ICBA’s position on housing affordability in Metro Vancouver, including the interrelationship between transportation and land use planning.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing, Regional Development, Transportation
Provide ICBA’s position on the importance of tax competitiveness and efficient regulation to support responsible resource investment and development.	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	Energy, Infrastructure, Taxation and Finance
Provide information on ICBA's position regarding Apprenticeship Training Policy	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training
Provide input on construction safety with respect to COVID-19 such as the supply of personal protective equipment for the construction sector.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Employment and Training, Health
Provide input on how to address substance use harms among people who work in trades.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training, Health, Mental Health and Addictions
Provide input on the provincial government's new Skills Certification Program for seven construction and three automotive trades.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training
Provide recommendations regarding the governance of WorkSafeBC.	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	Employment and Training
Request for COVID-19 vaccination for industrial work camps.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Health
Responding to government initiatives on COVID-19 economic recovery and providing Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) position on policies related to COVID-19 economic recovery. Such COVID-19 economic recovery matters include projects, policies, legislation, and regulation on fiscal policy, economic development (tax and regulatory policy, basic annual income), responsible resource development (infrastructure for oil and gas, environmental assessments), labour and employment (temporary layoffs, sick pay, and worker's compensation), infrastructure (planning, development, stimulus), workforce development and training (apprenticeships, trades training), and measures to spur private sector investment.	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, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Small Business
Seek clarification regarding the waiver of worker's compensation premiums for employers who are approved to receive the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Employment and Training
Seek commitment in supporting a robust and responsibly developed resource economy as a top priority in the NDP's political platform.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Industry

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
B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
British Columbia Energy Regulator
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Health
Housing
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Infrastructure BC Inc.
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Labour
Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainable Economy
Public Safety and Solicitor General
SkilledTradesBC
Transportation and Infrastructure
Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Mike Davis
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

Chris Gardner
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: Yes

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
Chris Gardner	Former Public Office Holder in BC: Yes	Contributions: No

Registration number: 1413-1760
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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
2024-09-26	No	Chris Gardner , Mike Davis	David Eby, Premier \| Office of the Premier	View
2024-09-10	No	Chris Gardner , Mike Davis	David Eby, Premier \| Office of the Premier Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-02-23	No	Chris Gardner	Harry Baines, Minister \| Labour David Eby, Premier \| Office of the Premier Trevor Hughes, Deputy Minister \| Labour Shannon Salter, Deputy Minister \| Office of the Premier Matt Smith, Chief of Staff \| Office of the Premier	View

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Independent Contractors and Businesses Association - Address & business activities

Address:

#800 - 13761 96th Avenue
Surrey, BC V3V 0E8
Canada

Telephone number: 604-298-7795

Contact information in previous versions
- #700 - 4730 Kingsway
  Burnaby, BC V5H 0C6
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-298-7795
- #211 - 3823 Henning Drive
  
  Burnaby, BC V5C 6P3
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-298-7795
- 211 - 3823 Henning Drive
  
  Burnaby, BC V5C 6P3
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-298-7795

Description of Activities:
ICBA has over 4,000 members and clients primarily in the construction and responsible resource development sectors. ICBA advocates on issues related to small business and construction contractors, such as government tendering, employment and labour, economic, resource, tax and regulatory policies. ICBA offers and develops training programs for constructions professionals. ICBA also provides group health and retirement benefits and brokerage services to construction contractors and other businesses and their employees.

Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
- ICBA has over 3,000 members and clients primarily in the construction and responsible resource development sectors. ICBA advocates on issues related to small business and construction contractors, such as government tendering, employment and labour, economic, resource, and regulatory policies. ICBA offers and develops training programs for constructions professionals. ICBA also offers group health and retirement benefits and brokerage services to construction contractors.
- ICBA has over 2,300 members and clients primarily in the construction and responsible resource development sectors. ICBA advocates on issues related to small business and construction contractors, such as government tendering, employment and labour, economic, resource, and regulatory policies. ICBA offers and develops training programs for constructions professionals. ICBA also offers group health and retirement benefits and brokerage services to construction contractors.
- ICBA has over 2,000 members and clients primarily in the construction and responsible resource development sectors. ICBA is the single largest sponsor of apprentices in BC and trains over 3,500 people a year.
- The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association is the voice of B.C.'s construction industry and the oldest open shop organization in Canada. Representing the interests of over 1,200 members, ICBA has grown into a thriving member-service oriented association whose voice and leadership is respected throughout the province.
- The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association dates back to 1975, making it the elder statesman of Canada's open shop community. ICBA's story began in the small town of Trail in the southeastern corner of BC. A number of open shop contractors were denied access to bidding on public work by the government of the day because they were not affiliated with the building trade unions. The contractors formed an association to lobby for their position with the provincial government, and the grassroots provincial movement was under way. ICBA has grown and continues to be the champion of open tendering and fair treatment for all contractors, regardless of their union affiliations. The association also offers a full suite of member services, including affinity programs, health benefits, and much more.

Date Modified:: 2024-10-03

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association / Chris Gardner, CEO & President

Who is lobbying?

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

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

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association / Chris Gardner, CEO & President

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association is a member of a coalition along with the following organizations:

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

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association - Address & business activities

Independent Contractors and Businesses Association / Chris Gardner, CEO & President

Alliance of Beverage Licensees

Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce

Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers

Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC

Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers

Canadian Masonry Contractors Association of BC/Yukon Chapter

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

Christian Labour Association of Canada

Carpentry Employers Association of BC

City of Fort St. John

City of Dawson Creek

Construction Labour Relations Association of BC

Concrete BC

District of Mackenzie

Dawson Creek & District Chamber Of Commerce

Fenestration Association of BC

Electrical Contractors Association of BC

BC Chamber of Commerce

BC Care Providers Association

BC Floor Covering Association

BC Construction Association

BC Maritime Employers Association

BC Formworks Association

BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association

BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association

BC Stone Sand & Gravel Association

BC Sheet Metal Association

BC Trucking Association

BC Structural Movers Association

British Columbia Restaurant & Food Services Association

British Columbia Hotel Association

Canada's Oil & Natural Gas Producers

Business Council Of British Columbia

Surrey Board Of Trade

Southern Interior Construction Association

Vancouver Island Construction Association

Tourism Industry Association of BC

go2HR

Vancouver Regional Construction Association

Mining Association of British Columbia

Council of Forest Industries

BC Cattlemen's Association

ICBA Benefit Services Ltd.

Deep Sea Trawlers Association of BC

Council of Marine Carriers

Interior Logging Association

Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia

Pacific Prawn Fishermen’s Association

Northwest Loggers Association

Fort Nelson Northern Rockies Regional Municipality

Fort Nelson & District Chamber Of Commerce

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce

Kelowna Chamber of Commerce

Kamloops Chamber of Commerce

Mechanical Contractors Association of BC

Master Painters & Decorators Association of BC

Motion Theatre Association of Canada

Mobile Crane Operators Association