Lobbying Activity Report

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Organization: Automotive Retailers Association
Associated registration: 2063-227-27
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-03-07
Arranged a meeting: Yes
Posted date: 2023-04-14

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Adrian Scovell
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Brenda Bailey, MLA for Vancouver-False Creek
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Garry Begg, MLA for Surrey-Guildford
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Raj Chouhan, MLA for Burnaby-Edmonds
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Bob D'Eith, MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Ronna-Rae Leonard, MLA for Courtenay-Comox
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Kelli Paddon, MLA for Chilliwack-Kent
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Jinny Sims, MLA for Surrey-Panorama
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Rachna Singh, MLA for Surrey-Green Timbers
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Henry Yao, MLA for Richmond South Centre
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy regarding rate harmonization between Road Safety BC and ICBC
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
 Transportation
Advocacy that would require automotive industry workers to have compulsory trade certification.
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
 Advanced Education, Employment and Training
Development and updating of policy and procedures related to the supply of service to insured motorists in BC. Input to ICBC as requested on behalf of the Automotive Industry in BC specifically but not limited to: Collision Repair, Glass repair and replacement, Towing, and Recycling.
Labor attraction and training requirements.
Application of existing terms of service.
  • 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
 Insurance, Labour/Labour Relations
Working with provincial regarding direction of incentives for the sale of used Electric Vehicles (EVs), installation of EV charging stations, lifecycle of EVs, the requirements for businesses to participate in Government funded incentive programs. The Automotive Retailers Association's offer of its help in planning and implementing the above.
  • 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
 Energy, Environment, Transportation
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Adrian Scovell
 
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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