Registration - Organization

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) / Wellington Holbrook, President and CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity)
Senior Officer Name: Wellington Holbrook, President and CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2018-08-09
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 10191-3042

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 197

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 5

Version 59 of 66 (2023-11-07 to 2024-01-15)

Registration versions:

Version 59 of 66 (2023-11-07 to 2024-01-15)

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

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy for government actions related to mitigating, and responding and adapting to, climate change.	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	Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Government Procurement, Housing, Poverty, Transportation
Advocacy for government actions that support the financial health and well-being of British Columbians and advance financial inclusion, including the expansion of financial services for Indigenous peoples and other underserved groups	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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	Children and Families, Consumer Issues, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Health, Housing, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Poverty, Senior Citizens, Taxation and Finance
Advocacy for government actions to expand and improve skilled trades and STEM training, including providing additional funding and making training more accessible and inclusive	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	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Labour/Labour Relations
Advocacy for government actions to support the cooperative sector, including sector-specific co-ops.	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	Labour/Labour Relations, Non-Profit Organization
Advocacy related to government actions to expand the number of available homes 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 Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing
Advocacy related to government legislation, regulations, policies, programs, and budgets to support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions associated with buildings.	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	Energy, Environment, Financial Institutions, Housing, Poverty
Discuss with government ideas and approaches that would help government meet its economic development objectives in a way that best helps people, communities, and the environment.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Environment
Recommendations related to government's approach to ESG initiatives for the public and private sectors, including sustainable finance and disclosure requirements and supports	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	Economic Development and Trade, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Taxation and Finance
To discuss annual Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation premiums and/or related risk metrics to ensure the framework by which those premiums are calculated and the related frameworks support the health and strength of the credit union system.	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
To engage around the future of the credit union system in BC including changes to legislation, and the establishment of rules and regulations to support the BC Financial Institutions Act.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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	Financial Institutions
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Advocacy for government actions to support the cooperative sector, including sector-specific co-ops.	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	Labour/Labour Relations, Non-Profit Organization

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
BC Financial Services Authority
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Children and Family Development
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Housing
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Workforce Development
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Forests

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Nezihe Aquino, President and CEO

Organization Contact Information

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity)

Address:
183 Terminal Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6A 4G2
Canada

Telephone number: 604-877-7005

Description of Activities

Vancity is a values-based financial co-operative serving the needs of its more than 550,000 member-owners and their communities, with offices and branches located in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Victoria, Squamish and Alert Bay, within the territories of the Coast Salish and Kwakwaka’wakw people. With over $30 billion in assets plus assets under administration, Vancity is Canada’s largest community credit union. Vancity uses its assets to help improve the financial well-being of its members while at the same time helping to develop healthy communities that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.

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

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation	$150,000.00	2023-11-09
Labour	$2,500,000.00	2023-09-18
Social Development and Poverty Reduction	$4,000,000.00	2023-09-18

View all requested government funding history

Coalition Members Information

British Columbia Co-operative Association
- 1050 West Pender
  unit 910
  Vancouver, BC V6E 3S7
  Canada
UCI Union Cooperative
- 525 Carrall Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 2J8
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) 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 Vancouver City Savings Credit Union (Vancity) 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

Nezihe Aquino
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No