12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Automotive Retailers Association / Adrian Scovell, President and CEO

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-11-12

Who is lobbying?

Automotive Retailers Association (Address & business activities)

Adrian Scovell, President and CEO

Government Funding

Did Automotive Retailers Association request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Automotive Retailers Association is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Automotive Retailers Association does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Automotive Retailers 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 Automotive Retailers 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:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy regarding rate harmonization between Road Safety BC and ICBC	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Transportation
Advocacy regarding the definition of micro mobility vehicles, licensing requirements.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Justice and Law Enforcement, Transportation
Advocacy that would require automotive industry workers to have compulsory trade certification.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Employment and Training
Development and updating of policy and procedures related to the supply of service to insured motorists in BC. Input to ICBC as requested on behalf of the Automotive Industry in BC specifically but not limited to: Collision Repair, Glass repair and replacement, Towing, and Recycling. Labor attraction and training requirements. Application of existing terms of service.	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	Insurance, Labour/Labour Relations
Information sharing regarding a report about vehicle inspections leading to safer vehicle and safer roads. Report recommends compulsory vehicle safety inspections. ARA recommends vehicle safety inspections when a vehicle is sold	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	Transportation
Working with provincial regarding direction of incentives for the sale of used Electric Vehicles (EVs), installation of EV charging stations, lifecycle of EVs, the requirements for businesses to participate in Government funded incentive programs. The Automotive Retailers Association's offer of its help in planning and implementing the above.	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	Energy, Environment, Transportation

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
Adam Walker	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Adan Walker	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Andrew Mercier	two bottles of wine	Thank you gift for speaking at ARA Annual General Meeting to members of the Automotive Industry.	2023-09-30	$63.45
Andrew Mercier	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Ben Stewart	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Ben Stewart	Breakfast Buffet: Bacon, eggs, fruits, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, water.	ARA held breakfast for opposition MLAs, under general invitation to inform regarding Skilled Trades, EV adoption, and ICBC terms of service	2022-05-04	$35.97
Bob D'Eith	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Brenda Bailey	Lunch Buffet - Spa Luncheon – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Brenda Bailey	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Bruce Banman	Breakfast Buffet: Bacon, eggs, fruits, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, water.	ARA held breakfast for opposition MLAs, under general invitation to inform regarding Skilled Trades, EV adoption, and ICBC terms of service	2022-05-04	$35.97
Bruce Banman	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Bruce Ralston	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Coralee Oakes	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Dan Ashton	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Dan Ashton	Breakfast Buffet: Bacon, eggs, fruits, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, water.	ARA held breakfast for opposition MLAs, under general invitation to inform regarding Skilled Trades, EV adoption, and ICBC terms of service	2022-05-04	$35.97
Dan Davies	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Doug Routley	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Garry Begg	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Grace Lore	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Grace Lore	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Greg Kyllo	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Greg Kyllo	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Henry Yao	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Ian Paton	Breakfast Buffet: Bacon, eggs, fruits, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, water.	ARA held breakfast for opposition MLAs, under general invitation to inform regarding Skilled Trades, EV adoption, and ICBC terms of service	2022-05-04	$35.97
Ian Paton	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Jinny Sims	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Josie Osborne	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Katrine Conroy	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Lorne Doerkson	Breakfast Buffet: Bacon, eggs, fruits, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, water.	ARA held breakfast for opposition MLAs, under general invitation to inform regarding Skilled Trades, EV adoption, and ICBC terms of service	2022-05-04	$35.97
Megan Dykeman	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Melanie Mark	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Michael Lee	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Michel Babchuk	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Mike Bernier	Breakfast Buffet: Bacon, eggs, fruits, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, water.	ARA held breakfast for opposition MLAs, under general invitation to inform regarding Skilled Trades, EV adoption, and ICBC terms of service	2022-05-04	$35.97
Mike Farnworth	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Mike Farnworth	two bottles of wine	Thank you gift for speaking and attending an Gala event to raise funds for Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc.	2023-09-30	$63.45
Mike Farnworth	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Mike Morris	Breakfast Buffet: Bacon, eggs, fruits, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, water.	ARA held breakfast for opposition MLAs, under general invitation to inform regarding Skilled Trades, EV adoption, and ICBC terms of service	2022-05-04	$35.97
Mike Starchuk	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Mizi Dean	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Nichoals Simons	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Norm Letnick	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Peter Milobar	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Rachna Singh	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Raj Chouhan	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Ravi Kahlon	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Renee Merrifield	Breakfast Buffet: Bacon, eggs, fruits, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, water.	ARA held breakfast for opposition MLAs, under general invitation to inform regarding Skilled Trades, EV adoption, and ICBC terms of service	2022-05-04	$35.97
Renee Merrifield	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Rick Glumac	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Ronna-Rae Leonard	Lunch	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-07	$26.85
Sheila Malcomson	Lunch Buffet – Salmon, vegetables, rice, salad, coffee and tea	ARA held a luncheon for NDP MLAs under general invitation to inform regarding, Skilled Trades, EV vehicle adoption, ICBC terms of service.	2022-05-03	$14.06
Shirley Bond	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Shirley Bond	Breakfast Buffet: Bacon, eggs, fruits, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, water.	ARA held breakfast for opposition MLAs, under general invitation to inform regarding Skilled Trades, EV adoption, and ICBC terms of service	2022-05-04	$35.97
Todd Stone	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59
Trevor Halford	Appetizers / Beverages	ARA event / meeting with stakeholders	2023-03-06	$38.59

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Transportation and Infrastructure

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Adrian Scovell
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

Registration number: 2063-227
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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
2024-05-02	No	Adrian Scovell	Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View

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Automotive Retailers Association - Address & business activities

Address:

1-8980 Fraserwood Court
Burnaby, BC V5J 5H7
Canada

Telephone number: 604-432-7987

Fax number: 604-432-1756

Contact information in previous versions
- 1-8980 Fraserwood Court
  
  Burnaby, BC V5J 5H7
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-432-7987
  
  Fax number: 604-432-1756
- Unit #1 - Fraserwood Court
  
  Burnaby, BC V5J 5H7
  Canada
  
  Telephone number: 604-432-7987
  
  Fax number: 604-432-7317

Description of Activities:
To promote the advancement of the automotive industry through education, representation and member services in order to maintain a high standard of professionalism while protecting the safety and satisfaction of the motoring public.

Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
- To promote the advancement of the automotive industry through education, representation and member services in order to maintain a high standard of professionalism while protecting the safety and satisfaction of the motoring public

Date Modified:: 2024-12-13

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