Registration - Organization

BC Public Library Partners / Sarah Felkar, Co-Chair

Registration Information

Organization name: BC Public Library Partners
Senior Officer Name: Sarah Felkar, Co-Chair
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2020-08-28
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: 2025-09-02
Registration number: 10643-3538

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 22

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 4

Version 8 of 12 (2023-11-30 to 2024-02-14)

Registration versions:

Version 8 of 12 (2023-11-30 to 2024-02-14)

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
Increased funding for public libraries in BC, discussion of the funding formulas for public libraries in BC, discussion about the Library Act,	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	COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Information Technology, Municipal Affairs, Poverty, Workplace Literacy
Seeking an ongoing increase to the annual provincial funding amount provided to the public library sector to $30 million/year.	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	Arts and Culture, Municipal Affairs
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Increased funding for public libraries in BC, discussion of the funding formulas for public libraries in BC, discussion about the Library Act,	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	COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Information Technology, Municipal Affairs, Poverty, Workplace Literacy
Seeking an ongoing increase to the annual provincial funding amount provided to the public library sector to $30 million/year.	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	Arts and Culture, Municipal Affairs

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Finance
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Municipal Affairs

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Housing
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Kevin Millsip, Chair

Organization Contact Information

BC Public Library Partners

Address:
900 Howe St.
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M4
Canada

Telephone number: 604-837-5767

Description of Activities

The BCPLP engages with senior levels of government to discuss public libraries and public library service in regards to public library priorities, funding requests and strategic messaging.

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

The following people or organizations 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:

ABCPLD
- PO Box 125A 1030 Denman st
  Vancouver, BC V6G 2M6
  Canada

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Finance	$30,000,000.00	2023-11-21
Municipal Affairs	$30,000,000.00	2023-11-01

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Coalition Members Information

Association of BC Public Library Directors
- 230 - 6647 Fraser St.
  Vancouver, BC V5X 0K3
  Canada
BC Libraries Cooperative
- #32, 185-911Yates St.
  Victoria, BC V8V 4Y9
  Canada
BC Library Association
- #150-900 Howe St.
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M4
  Canada
BC Library Trustee's Association
- #108 - 9865 140th St.
  Surrey, BC V3T 4M4
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

BC Public Library Partners 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 BC Public Library Partners 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

Rina Hadziev
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Kevin Millsip
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: Yes

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Lobbyists added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Vea Coronado
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

BC Public Library Partners

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
BC Public Library Partners	2020-08-28	current

BC Public Library Partners

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Sarah Felkar	2024-09-03	Current
Kevin Millsip	2020-08-28	2024-09-03

Sarah Felkar, Co-Chair (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-22 of 22

BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Parmar, MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca | Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jessica Aldred, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2024-08-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-37020 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Don Bain, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Meghan Sali, Director of Policy | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip, Vea Coronado
Posted date: 2024-08-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-36867 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Parmar, Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jessica Aldred, Kevin Millsip
Posted date: 2024-07-02
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-36049 (amended from 3538-36040) View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives | Attorney General
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Rina Hadziev, Vea Coronado
Posted date: 2024-07-02
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-36046 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Chow, MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview | Citizens' Services
- Susan Stanford, Assistant Deputy Minister | Citizens' Services
- Genevieve Lambert, Chief Digital Officer | Citizens' Services
- Paula Gunn, Chief of Staff | Children and Family Development
- Arjin Toor, ? | Citizens' Services
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jessica Aldred, Kevin Millsip
Posted date: 2024-02-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-32934 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Eric Peters, Chief of Staff | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip
Posted date: 2024-02-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-32933 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Roly Russel, MLA | Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
- Jesse Gervais, Ministerial Advisor | Housing
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev, Vea Coronado
Posted date: 2024-02-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-32932 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Meghan Sali, Director of Policy | Office of the Premier
- Don Bain, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip, Vea Coronado
Posted date: 2024-02-01
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-32118 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Danielle Monroe, Chief of Staff | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2023-11-28
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-30686 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, Minister | Municipal Affairs
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2023-11-28
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-30685 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-02-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2023-02-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-23902 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, Minister | Municipal Affairs
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Municipal Affairs
- James McNish, Ministerial Advisor | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-01-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leigh Anne Palmer
Posted date: 2023-02-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-23900 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-12-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2023-02-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-23901 (amended from 3538-23899) View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Bowinn Ma, Minister | Minister of State for Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-09-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2022-09-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-21024 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister | Municipal Affairs
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-07-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2022-08-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-20501 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister | Municipal Affairs
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-03-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2022-04-13
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-17557 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Municipal Affairs
- Mari Martin, Director | Municipal Affairs
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-02-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2022-03-25
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-17225 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Municipal Affairs
- Mari Martineau, Director | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-02-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2022-03-25
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-17222 (amended from 3538-17221) View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2021-11-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-14416 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2021-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-14415 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-07-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Andrea Freeman, Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip
Posted date: 2021-07-28
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-11498 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Andrea Freeman, Annette DeFaveri DeFaveri, Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip
Posted date: 2021-05-12
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-8957 View Lobbying Activity Report

Sarah Felkar, Co-Chair (Organization)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-22 of 22

BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Parmar, MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca | Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jessica Aldred, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2024-08-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-37020 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Don Bain, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Meghan Sali, Director of Policy | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip, Vea Coronado
Posted date: 2024-08-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-36867 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Parmar, Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jessica Aldred, Kevin Millsip
Posted date: 2024-07-02
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-36049 (amended from 3538-36040) View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives | Attorney General
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Rina Hadziev, Vea Coronado
Posted date: 2024-07-02
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-36046 View Lobbying Activity Report

List of Former Public Offices Held in BC

List of Former Public Offices Held in BC
Position	Period Held
Trustee Vancouver Board of Education	November 2002 to November 2005
School Board Trustee Vancouver School Board	November 2002 to November 2005

Date Modified:: 2024-09-19

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Registration - Organization

BC Public Library Partners / Sarah Felkar, Co-Chair

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 8 of 12 (2023-11-30 to 2024-02-14)

Version 8 of 12 (2023-11-30 to 2024-02-14)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Organization Contact Information

Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Lobbyists added through a Lobbying Activity Report