12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society / John Yarschenko, Executive Director

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-08-16

Who is lobbying?

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society (Address & business activities)

John Yarschenko, Executive Director

Government Funding

Did The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society 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 The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society:

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
Ministry of Children and Family Development and BC Representative for Children and Youth: Communications will focus on the health, wellness and betterment of children and youth in care; advocacy for appropriate and just services for children, parents and families in contact with the ministry; pre and perinatal support and parenting education and support services; and, as well, issues of relevance to foster parents including but not limited to compensation, regulations, and standards.	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	Children and Families, Health, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, and Ministry of Health: Communications will focus on standards, infrastructure and availability of recovery and addictions services within the Interior Health region. Communications may also include compensation for community sector organizations in the provision of recovery and addictions services.	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	Children and Families, Health, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing: Communications will focus on housing for the homeless, as well as infrastructure support for social services provision.	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	Housing, Infrastructure, Poverty
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction: Communications will include local strategies to combat homelessness and the negative impacts of poverty as proposed by the Kelowna Poverty Working Group.	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	Children and Families, Housing, Infrastructure, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty

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

Children and Family Development
Community Living British Columbia
Health
Interior Health Authority
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Michele Hopkins
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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: Information not required when originally submitted	Political: Not provided Sponsorship: Not provided Recall: Not provided

Kelly Paley
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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: Information not required when originally submitted	Political: Not provided Sponsorship: Not provided Recall: Not provided

John Yarschenko
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes	Political: No Sponsorship: No Recall: 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: Information not required when originally submitted	Political: Not provided Sponsorship: Not provided Recall: Not provided

Registration number: 9269-3689
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Date Modified:: 2024-12-13

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society / John Yarschenko, Executive Director

Who is lobbying?

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society (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

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society / John Yarschenko, Executive Director

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society (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

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society - Address & business activities

The Bridge Youth & Family Services Society / John Yarschenko, Executive Director