Lobbying Activity Report

3347-12181

Organization: A.S.T.C Science World Society
Associated registration: 7352-3347-18
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-07-12
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2021-08-16

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Tracy Redies
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Mike Bernier, MLA Peace River South
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Valemount
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Michael Lee, MLA Vancouver-Langara
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Todd Stone, MLA Kamloops-South Thompson
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Teresa Wat, MLA Richmond North Centre
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Emergency Funding for Non-Profit Anchor Attractions

Working in conjunction with other non-profit anchor tourism attractions in British Columbia, Science World seeks immediate Provincial funding for the industry in order to remain open, retain workers and increase employment.

Key recommendations include: injection of up to $100M in working capital/liquidity support to non-profit anchor attractions; funding up to $475M be made available for the refurbishment of all tourism facilities in the form of grants and low interest loans; suspension of the Employer's health tax, WCB contributions and PST payments for two years; an additional $50M program to support all tourism attractions to respond to the pandemic.
  • 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
 Arts and Culture, COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Industry, Infrastructure, Non-Profit Organization, Science and Technology, Sports and Recreation, Taxation and Finance, Tourism
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Tracy Redies
 
The above name is that of the most senior paid officer who is responsible for filing a Lobbying Activity Report for the organization (the Designated Filer), whether that person participated in this lobbying activity or not.
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