Lobbying Activity Report

410-20336

Organization: BC Chamber of Commerce
Associated registration: 1353-410-34
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-07-28
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2022-08-13

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Fiona Famulak
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Jordan Bennett, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Small Business Branch
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

Ravi Kahlon, Minister
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

Bobbi Plecas, Deputy Minister
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation

Chris Rathbone, ADM
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
To advocate for infrastructure projects that are of critical importance to the movement of goods and people both inter- and intra-provincially. This would include highways, public transportation, rail, port and airport capital and maintenance projects.
  • 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
Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Industry, Infrastructure, Small Business, Transportation
To educate and inform government decision makers about the cost of doing business in BC and the impact of government policies and regulations on members, and to advocate for policies and regulations that support vibrant businesses across the province.
  • 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
COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Trade, Labour/Labour Relations, Non-Profit Organization, Regional Development, Taxation and Finance
To inform and educate government decision makers about the importance of natural resource industries and their contribution to ensuring that we have thriving communities 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
Agriculture, Cannabis, Energy, Finances and Budgets, Fisheries, Forestry, Industry, Internal Trade, Mining, Regional Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
To invite, encourage and co-ordinate government's participation in events hosted by the BC Chamber of Commerce that address business competitiveness and sustainability i.e. the cost of doing business in BC including taxation and other program fees introduced by government, BC's skills shortage, housing, childcare, healthcare, mental health and addiction, innovation and investment.
  • 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
COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Industry, Internal Trade, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
To raise the profile of issues and policies that would help the economy grow by rewarding innovation and encouraging investment and reinvestment in businesses. This could include changes to tax policy, the creation of new incentives and/or the implementation of new government programs.
  • 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
Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Industry, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Fiona Famulak
 
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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