Registration - Organization

First West Credit Union / Launi Skinner, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Organization name: First West Credit Union
Senior Officer Name: Launi Skinner, Chief Executive Officer
Initial registration start date: 2014-10-31
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 2105-1455

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 20

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 20 of 32 (2021-02-22 to 2021-03-19)

Registration versions:

Version 20 of 32 (2021-02-22 to 2021-03-19)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
First West is advocating for continued recognition of the unique co-operative structure of credit unions for the purposes of taxation.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Financial Institutions
First West is seeking changes by the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation (CUDIC), an arm of the BC Financial Services Authority (BC FSA), regarding changes to the Deposit Premium Structure	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	Financial Institutions
First West is seeking opportunities for shared collaboration with the Government of British Columbia which would extend unique lending to local SMEs (small and medium enterprises) in communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Financial Institutions, Small Business
First West is seeking to inform the government's approach in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the following topics: supporting communities and small businesses, reopening the economy and measures to support recovery as well as informing strategies to ensure that recovery is as equitable as possible.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Financial Institutions, Small Business
First West is undertaking advocacy related to the development of a new market code of conduct for credit unions.	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	Financial Institutions
First West is undertaking advocacy related to the development of Consumer-Directed Finance (also referred to as Open Banking), which would expand financial information sharing.	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Financial Institutions

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

BC Financial Services Authority
Finance
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Launi Skinner, Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

First West Credit Union

Address:
200 - 19933 88th Ave
Langley, BC V2Y 4K5
Canada

Telephone number: 604-501-4260

Description of Activities

First West Credit Union (First West) is a financial co-operative that offers personal and business banking services. First West also provides wealth management, and subordinated debt and mezzanine financing services.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

First West Credit Union is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

FWCU Capital Corp.
- 200 - 19933 88th Ave
  Langley, BC V2Y 4K5
  Canada
FW Wealth Management Ltd.
- 200 - 19933 88th Ave
  Langley, BC V2Y 4K5
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of First West Credit Union are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Shelley Besse
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No