12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization
Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia / Walt Judas, CEO
Registration Summary
Who is lobbying?
Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (Address & business activities)
Government Funding
Did Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? Yes
Coalition Members Information
- Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia is not a coalition member.
Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity
Affiliates
Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities
Other Affiliates
The activities of Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia 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 Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia:
What is being lobbied?
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Subject matter details in previous versions
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters Briefing on Major Events MRDT policy, short-term rental policy concerns, the status on requested support for wildfire affected businesses, tenure renewal issues affecting some TIABC members, and support for the BC Tourism Industry Conference. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Emergency Preparedness
Discussion on province's position re: sustainable aviation fuel, Tourism Renewal Initiative, short-term rentals legislation, passenger directed vehicles consultation, and emergency management funding for regional DMOs. Information provided on mining & tourism conflicts, water issue at Big White Ski Resort; request for Minister Popham and other ministers to participate in the BC Tourism Industry Conference in March 2024. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Emergency Preparedness
Request for sustained emergency management resources to support regional DMOs; discussion on mining & tourism conflicts, water issue at Big White, tenure situation with CMH, sustainable aviation fuel, BC Tourism Industry Conference, Trans Canada Trail meetings, Tourism Renewal Initiative, Adventure Tourism Coalition, short-term rental legislation & impending regulations. To follow-up, send background on CMH and sustainable aviation fuel. - 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
- Mining
Letter to support YVR's request for an Air Service Attraction fund that would incentivize airlines to develop more domestic and international connections into BC. - 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
- Tourism
Discussion on potential government support (e.g. grants) and structure of relief measures for Okanagan businesses affected by wildfires and the province's travel order in August. - 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
- Tourism
To help inform impending provincial legislation, discussion of TIABC's policy recommendations regarding short-term rentals, including information on temporary housing roadblocks in various BC communities. - Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
- Tourism
Discussion on support in the form of grants or other options for tourism businesses in the Okanagan and Shuswap affected by wildfires and government's implementation of travel restrictions. - 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
- Finances and Budgets
Discussion on various tourism conflicts with mining projects; TIABC position on camp fire ban; MRDT situation in Parksville/Qualicum; emergency preparedness and restitution for tourism operators; TIABC short-term rental policy. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Mining
Correspondance related to mining issue in Wells with a request to meet to discuss current proposal before the ministry - 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
- Tourism
Request to meet with TIABC and three of its members (CCCTA, BCHA, GOABC) to discuss tourism & mining conflicts in Wells and elsewhere in BC. - 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
- Tourism
A request for BC Parks to change its policy and allow commercial (tourism) operators advanced reservations to select dates & specific group campsites to provide certainty and ability to market guided trips for BC residents and international guests on circuits such as Bowron Lakes. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Tourism
Meeting to discuss lifting travel restrictions in the Okanagan, and financial support for affected tourism businesses as a consequence of the wildfires and travel restrictions - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Tourism
Discussion on tourism and mining issues, emergency management procedures, adventure tourism policy and government's response vis-a-vis recreation management strategy. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Tourism
Discussion on grant options/formula to provide relief for tourism operators impacted by wildfires in the Okanagan. - 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
- Tourism
Discussion on Highway 4 closure situation with a request to lengthen the time of the open daily to accommodate more vehicles, as well as a request for more timely information for tourism operators in the region. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Tourism
Gifts or benefits provided by the organization
Name | Gift or Benefit Description | Circumstance | Date Promised | Value Promised | Date Given | Value Given |
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Lana Popham | Suite ticket and food & beverage to Vancouver Canucks game | Rogers Media offered TIABC suite tickets & food & beverages to invite partners for a social event including tourism leaders from Destination Vancouver, Van. Community College, Indigenous Tourism BC, & Sport Hosting Vancouver. The game was an opportunity for attendees to build a relationship with the Minister from a tourism and sport portfolio context. No lobbying was done. Neither TIABC nor attendees paid for the tickets or food - value based on total cost of suite divided by number of guests. | 2023-03-14 | $500.00 | ||
Lana Popham | Suite tickets, food & beverage to Canucks game | Rogers Media offered TIABC suite tickets & food & beverages to invite partners for a social event including tourism leaders from Destination Vancouver, Van. Community College, Indigenous Tourism BC, & Sport Hosting Vancouver. The game was an opportunity for attendees to build a relationship with the Minister from a tourism and sport portfolio context. No lobbying was done. Neither TIABC nor attendees paid for the tickets or food - value based on total cost of suite divided by number of guests. | 2023-03-06 | $500.00 | ||
Ravi Kahlon | Suite ticket and food & beverage to Vancouver Canucks game | TIABC was given suite tickets to a Vancouver Canucks game and invited tourism colleagues, as well as senior government officials to attend. Neither TIABC nor attendees paid for the tickets or food (value based on total cost of suite divided by number of guests). An enquiry was made regarding the Minister of Housing's availability to attend the game, contravening section 2.4 of the LTA. The Minister did not attend the game or receive a gift. | 2023-03-14 | $500.00 | ||
Rob Fleming | Suite ticket and food & beverage to Vancouver Canucks game | TIABC was given suite tickets to a Vancouver Canucks game and invited tourism colleagues, as well as senior government officials to attend. Neither TIABC nor attendees paid for the tickets or food (value based on total cost of suite divided by number of guests). An enquiry was made regarding the Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure’s availability to attend the game, contravening section 2.4 of the LTA. The Minister did not attend the game or receive a gift. | 2023-03-14 | $500.00 |
Who is being lobbied?
Ministries/Provincial Entities
- Citizens' Services
- Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
- Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Finance
- Forests
- Health
- Housing
- Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
- Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Labour
- Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Minister of State for Workforce Development
- Municipal Affairs
- Office of the Premier
- Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
Who are the lobbyists?
Lobbying Activity Reports
What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?
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2024-07-10 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-07-09 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-06-24 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-06-14 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-06-11 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-05-31 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-05-30 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-05-10 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-05-02 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-04-29 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-04-26 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-04-22 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-04-11 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-03-28 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-03-26 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-03-15 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-03-01 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-02-20 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-02-06 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-01-23 | No | Walt Judas |
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2024-01-09 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-12-12 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-11-06 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-10-23 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-10-05 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-09-19 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-09-19 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-09-12 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-09-11 | Yes | Walt Judas |
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2023-09-05 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-09-05 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-09-05 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-08-30 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-08-24 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-08-22 | No | Walt Judas |
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2023-08-21 | No | Walt Judas |
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