12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada / Paul de Jong, President & CEO

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-12-02 - Projected End Date: 2032-02-28

Who is lobbying?

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (Address & business activities)

Paul de Jong, President & CEO

Government Funding

Did Progressive Contractors Association of Canada request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Progressive Contractors Association of Canada 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 Progressive Contractors Association of Canada:

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
PCA aims to provide policy direction on the development of employment training programs and feedback on Employment Standards legislation to ensure the ability of the British Columbia construction industry to remain competitive and have access to a suitable workforce.	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	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Education, Employment and Training, Workplace Literacy
PCA aims to provide policy direction on the Labour Code and related legislation to ensure the ability of the British Columbia construction industry to remain competitive, open and fair to all labour models, and have access to a suitable workforce.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Industry, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Transportation
PCA is advocating for the development and use of a fair, equitable and expedient British Columbia and Canadian environmental assessment and review process	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets
PCA is aiming to promote policies, programs and initiatives that assist the government in achieving the stated objectives of the Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) but without the policies that stifle competition and limit the choices of skilled trades people in BC.	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 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 Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to transfer from the Crown for consideration all or part of, or any interest in or asset of, any business, enterprise or institution that provides goods or services to the Crown, a Provincial entity or the public Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Government Procurement, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Industry, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Transportation

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

B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
BC Transit
Energy and Climate Solutions
Finance
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Infrastructure
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Labour
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
SkilledTradesBC
Transportation and Transit
WorkSafeBC

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Advanced Education and Skills Training
- Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Transportation and Infrastructure

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Dan Baxter
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

Paul de Jong
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

Darrel Reid
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

Lobbyists in previous versions

In-house Lobbyists
Lobbyist	BC Former Public Office Holder Positions	Contributions
Paul de Jong	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No

Registration number: 6765-3421
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Lobbying Activity Reports

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

No monthly Lobbying Activity Reports have been submitted for the last 12 months.

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Date Modified:: 2024-12-13

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada / Paul de Jong, President & CEO

Who is lobbying?

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (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

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada / Paul de Jong, President & CEO

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada (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

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada - Address & business activities

Progressive Contractors Association of Canada / Paul de Jong, President & CEO