Lobbying Activity Report

3347-34226

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: 7352-3347-52
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-15
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2024-04-15

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Nancy Roper Footnote1
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Melissa Farrance, Chief of Staff
Office of the Minister, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Nick Grant, Assistant Deputy Minister
TSS - Tourism Sector Strategy, Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Neilane Mayhew, Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister's Office, 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
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
 
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.
 
  1. Footnote1  Indicates new information that was added through a Lobbying Activity Report.
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