12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

New Car Dealers Association of BC / Blair Qualey, President & CEO

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-11-13

Who is lobbying?

New Car Dealers Association of BC (Address & business activities)

Blair Qualey, President & CEO

Government Funding

Did New Car Dealers Association of BC request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

New Car Dealers Association of BC is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

New Car Dealers Association of BC does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of New Car Dealers Association of BC 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 New Car Dealers Association of BC:

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
Seeking funding for post-secondary programs focused on automotive technologies and service to ensure a well-trained workforce capable of meeting the demands of this evolving industry.	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 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, Finances and Budgets
The New Car Dealers Association advocates that the Environment and Energy officials change policy-specifically changing the Zero Emission Vehicles Act and related sales mandate regulations so that it better reflects current consumer demand and other market conditions across the province, including the resultant impact of financial penalties on vehicle cost and availability.	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	Energy, Environment
The New Car Dealers Association advocates that the Finance Ministry officials change tax policy-specifically changing the luxury tax rates so that it better reflects the price of vehicles.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Finances and Budgets
The New Car Dealers Association of BC advocates for funding the ministry of Energy and Mines Petroleum and Natural Resources officials and the Finance Ministry for annual funding for the operation of the Clean BC GO Electric Point of Sales Incentives Program.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Energy, Environment

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
BC Assessment Authority
BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo)
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Energy and Climate Solutions
Environment and Parks
Finance
Industry Training Authority
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Public Safety and Solicitor General
SkilledTradesBC
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation and Transit
WorkSafeBC

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit
- Municipal Affairs

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Blair Qualey
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: 6420-3272
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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
2024-11-25	No	Blair Qualey	Brenda Bailey, Minister \| Finance Tamara Davidson, Minister \| Environment and Parks Hon. Adrian Dix, Minister \| Energy and Climate Solutions Trevor Halford, MLA for Surrey-White Rock \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Anne Kang, Minister \| Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Korky Neufeld, MLA for Abbotsford West \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly David L. Williams, MLA for Salmon Arm-Shuswap \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-11-13	No	Blair Qualey	David Eby, Premier \| Office of the Premier	View
2024-05-27	No	Blair Qualey	Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Josie Osbourne, Minister \| Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation	View
2024-05-26	No	Blair Qualey	Harry Bains, MLA for Surrey-Newton \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Garry Begg, MLA for Surrey-Guildford \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Jagrup Brar, MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Hon. David Eby, Premier \| Office of the Premier Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Jinny Sims, MLA for Surrey-Panorama \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Rachna Singh, MLA for Surrey-Green Timbers \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Matt Smith, Chief of Staff \| Office of the Premier Mike Starchuk, MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View
2024-05-22	No	Blair Qualey	George Heyman, Minister of Environment & Climate Change \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Hon. Josie Osborne, Minister \| Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation	View
2024-05-15	No	Blair Qualey	Brenda Bailey, Minister \| Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Dan Davies, MLA for Peace River North \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly David Eby, Premier \| Office of the Premier George Heyman, Minister of Environment & Climate Change \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Karin Kirkpatrick, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Josie Osbourne, Minister \| Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Tom Shypitka, MLA for Kootenay East \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Ben Stewart, MLA for Kelowna West \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Teresa Wat, MLA for Richmond North Centre \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions \| 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

New Car Dealers Association of BC / Blair Qualey, President & CEO

Who is lobbying?

New Car Dealers Association of BC (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

New Car Dealers Association of BC / Blair Qualey, President & CEO

New Car Dealers Association of BC (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

New Car Dealers Association of BC - Address & business activities

New Car Dealers Association of BC / Blair Qualey, President & CEO