Lobbying Activity Report

3347-26856

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: 7352-3347-41
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-12
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2023-06-14

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Tracy Redies
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

George Chow, Minster of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Vancouver- Fraserview, Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Ronna Rae Leonard, MLA
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Tom Shypitka, MLA for Kootenay East
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Mike Starchuk, MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Ben Stewart, MLA for Kelowna West
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
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
Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Infrastructure, Non-Profit Organization, Science and Technology, Tourism
Funding for Critical Infrastructure Project including refurbished dome and new Innovation Space:
  • 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, Colleges & Universities, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Non-Profit Organization
 
Lobbying Activity Report amended on: 2023-06-14 previous entry: 3347-26833
Reason for amendment: Added additional MLA members present
 
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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