Lobbying Activity Report

3446-36112

Organization: British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Associated registration: 6737-3446-30
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-13
Arranged a meeting: Yes
Posted date: 2024-07-15

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Sarah Herring
Marcie Moriarty
Sara Dubois
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Arlene Anderson, Executive Director
Corporate Policy and Priorities Branch, Agriculture and Food

Tina Bodnar, Team Lead, Policy
Policy and Legislation Unit, Agriculture and Food

Terri Giacomazzi, Team Lead, Livestock Industry Specialists
Industry Development Unit, Agriculture and Food

Stephen Matick, Senior Policy Analyst
Policy and Legislation Unit, Agriculture and Food

Kelly Rainforth, Director
Intergovernmental Relations, Agriculture and Food
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Advocating for increased availability and affordability of pet-friendly housing throughout British Columbia.
  • 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
Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty, Senior Citizens
Advocating for the evaluation of issues, decisions and policies through a One Health / Welfare lens to demonstrate
leadership in an emerging field and create a holistic, solutions-oriented approach to the
interconnected health and welfare of people, animals and the environment.
  • 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, Conservation, Emergency Preparedness, Environment, Health
Advocating for the inclusion of food and essential supplies for animals in post-emergency financial assistance, of animal organizations in emergency planning and for the expansion of provincial emergency support services to include help finding pet-friendly shelter and accommodation, and help accessing animal food, supplies and veterinary care during emergencies.
  • 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, Emergency Preparedness
Advocating for the provision of pet food through food banks and food insecurity programs supported by the provincial government.
  • 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
Finances and Budgets, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
Advocating that all dog and cat owners, breeders, brokers and sellers have their pets identified
with ISO-certified microchips that are registered in an international database recognized by
the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
  • 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
  • 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
Agriculture, Consumer Issues
Discussing the need for an independent, third party auditing program for commercial farms in British Columbia to monitor animal welfare and adherence to industry codes of practice.
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Agriculture, Non-Profit Organization
Discussing the need for licensing and inspection of companion animal breeders, brokers and sellers to ensure animal welfare and breeding practices in compliance with the Cattery and Kennel Regulation.
  • 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
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Craig Daniell
 
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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