Registration - Organization

Health Sciences Association of BC / Sarah Kooner, President

Registration Information

Organization name: Health Sciences Association of BC
Senior Officer Name: Sarah Kooner, President
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2010-07-12
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 11130-1670

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 137

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 22

Version 29 of 67 (2021-11-21 to 2021-12-17)

Registration versions:

Version 29 of 67 (2021-11-21 to 2021-12-17)

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

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocate continued investment for the expansion of the $10/day universal childcare plan.	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	Children and Families, Employment and Training
Advocate for affordable housing options across the province, including housing incentives for health care workers and broader affordable housing plans for all British Columbians. Encourage government to commit to the 30 point plan for a Fairer Housing Market. Advocate that government invest in short-term and long-term housing options for patients receiving medical treatment.	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	Health, Housing
Advocate for a universal, public pharmacare program in British Columbia	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	Health
Advocate for expanded HandyDart services for children under 12 years old, with caregiver assistance.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families, Transportation
Advocate for increased access to respite services for families.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families
Advocating for a permanent paid sick leave program for working people in 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	Finances and Budgets, Labour/Labour Relations
Advocating for a revised funding model for autism programs and services.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families, Finances and Budgets, Health
Advocating for increased funding to Child Development Centres (CDC), with a focus on funding for Early Intervention Therapy programs which are experiencing significant wait lists. Encouraging government to introduce early years mental health programming through CDC's to better support children and families with special needs.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families, Finances and Budgets, Health, Mental Health and Addictions
Advocating for increased training opportunities for health science professions to help address the current shortage of trained health science professionals in BC. And enhancing recruitment and retention efforts for health science professions in BC, including Labour Market Adjustments.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Children and Families, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Health, Labour/Labour Relations
Advocating for investment in primary care reform to encompass multidisciplinary teams that include health science professionals. Further advocate for Community Health Centres (CHC) as a model for primary care delivery in BC.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Advocating for occupational health and safety standards for health science professionals, including JOHS committees, access to personal protective equipment, and provincial standards.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Health, Labour/Labour Relations
Advocating that all health care and community social service professionals be included under WorkSafeBC's presumptive coverage clause for mental health claims that are the result of a traumatic event(s) at work.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Health, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions
Encourage government to invest in school-aged therapy services for children and youth with special needs.	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	Children and Families, Education
Encourage representation of front line workers and practitioners on the Minister Advisory Council for Children and Youth with Special Needs	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	Children and Families
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Advocate for the repeal BC’s mandatory waiting period for provincial health insurance.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Health

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
BC Transit
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
Children and Family Development
Finance
Health
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Minister of State for Child Care
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care
Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Transportation and Infrastructure
WorkSafeBC

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Kane Tse, President

Organization Contact Information

Health Sciences Association of BC

Address:
180
East Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC V3L 0G7
Canada

Telephone number: 604-517-0994
Fax number: 604-515-8889

Description of Activities

A union representing professionals working in health care and community social services in BC.

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

Health Sciences Association of BC is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Health Sciences Association of BC does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Health Sciences Association of BC are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

David Bieber
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No