Lobbying Activity Report

3347-25057

Organization: A.S.T.C Science World Society
Was this lobbying activity a letter sent on behalf of one or more of the organizations listed as members of a coalition in your Registration Return? No
Associated registration: 7352-3347-39
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-03-27
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2023-04-13

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Tracy Redies
Nancy Roper
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Nick Grant, Assistant Deputy Minister
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Wendy Magnes, Director
Economics and Corporate Initiative Tourism Sector Strategy Division, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Elizabeth Vickery, Executive Director
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Funding for Critical Infrastructure Project including refurbished dome and new Innovation Space:

Listening to and working with the community, Science World has developed a plan for critical infrastructure upgrades to our iconic dome. The current facility was built as a temporary structure – meant to last 6 months. Science World has refurbished the bulk of the facility, the single major exception is the dome.
Still encased in the original (now leaky) shell stainless steel triangles and the OMNI theatre has the same 1980 technology that will become unusable within a few years.

This project ensures Science World can continue to meet the growing need for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design, and Math) education particularly in traditionally under served and under-represented groups including First Nations, Indigenous, women and girls. The associated technology upgrades will allow Science World to live-stream programs to schools across the province and vastly improve energy efficiency of the facility

The upgrades can be undertaken in two consecutive phases: Phase I: Dome repairs & technology upgrades; Phase 2: New Innovation Space.

Science World seeks a shared funding model with Province of BC and the Government of Canada.
  • 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, Arts and Culture, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Regional Development, Science and Technology, Tourism, Transportation
 
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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