Registration - Organization

BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS / Dianne Heath, Executive Director

Registration Information

Organization name: BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Senior Officer Name: Dianne Heath, Executive Director
Initial registration start date: 2020-09-08
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7217-3716

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 25

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 4

Version 12 of 14 (2023-12-21 to 2024-08-20)

Registration versions:

Version 12 of 14 (2023-12-21 to 2024-08-20)

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
Adoption of a universal basic income guarantee.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Health, Infrastructure
Advocacy regarding changes to the Social Workers Act/inclusion in the new Health Professions Act	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	Children and Families, Health
Importance of funding for campaigns for public to understand role of social work profession	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
Reform of Residential Care in BC	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Senior Citizens
Seeking inclusion of social work in the new Health Professions Act. Communications with the Ministry of Children and Family Development and Ministry of Health	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	Health, Infrastructure
Service gaps and programs needed for BC in the area of mental health and addictions	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Health, Mental Health and Addictions, Senior Citizens

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Children and Family Development
Health
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Education and Child Care

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Dianne Heath, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS

Address:
SUITE 410- 1755 W BROADWAY
Vancouver, BC V6J 4S5
Canada

Telephone number: 604-730-9111

Description of Activities

As the professional association in BC for social workers, BCASW supports members, promotes the profession, and advocates for social justice.

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
Attorney General	$5,000.00	2023-11-20

View all requested government funding history

Coalition Members Information

BC Association of Social Workers, MCFD Coalition
- 410-1755 West Broadway
  Vancouver, BC V6J 4S5
  Canada
BC College of Social Workers
- 1200 W 73rd Ave #1420,
  Vancouver, BC V6P 6G5
  Canada
BC Psychology Association
- 505-1080 Howe Street,
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 2T1
  Canada
British Columbia Government and Service Employees' Union
- 4911 Canada Way,
  Burnaby, BC V5G 3W3
  Canada
Federation of Associations for Counselling Therapists in BC
- 263 East 11th Street
  North Vancouver, BC V7L 2G8
  Canada
School of Social Work, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
- 4155 Belshaw St,
  Merritt,, BC V1K 1R1
  Canada
School of Social Work, University of British Columbia Okanagan
- 3333 University Way,
  Kelowna,, BC V1V 1V7
  Canada
School of Social Work, University of the Fraser Valley
- 33844 King Rd,
  Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8
  Canada
School of Social Work, University of Victoria
- 3800 Finnerty Road,
  Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
  Canada
School of Social Work, Vancouver Island University
- 900 Fifth St,
  Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
  Canada
School of Social Worker, University of Northern British Columbia
- 3333 University Way,
  Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS 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 BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS 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

Dianne Heath
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
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

BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS	2020-09-08	current

BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Dianne Heath, Executive Director (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 1-25 of 25

BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, Minister | Children and Family Development
- Keith Godin, Executive Financial Officer & Assistant Deputy Minister | Children and Family Development
- Melissa Maher, Ministerial Advisor | Children and Family Development
- Kelly Sather, Chief of Staff | Education and Child Care
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-08-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2024-09-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-37028 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, Minister | Children and Family Development
- Kelly Sather, Chief of Staff | Education and Child Care
- Melissa Maher, Ministerial Advisor | Children and Family Development
- Keith Godin, Executive Financial Officer & Assistant Deputy Minister | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-08-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2024-09-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-37026 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, Minister | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2024-08-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-37018 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Monashee, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Services | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2024-08-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-37017 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Galbraith, Deputy Minister | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2024-03-06
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-32990 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brian Westgate, Director, Strategic Priorities | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2024-01-11
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-31800 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brian Westgate, Director, Strategic Priorities | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2023-12-21
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-31594 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Cory Heavener, Assistant Deputy Minister | Children and Family Development
- Carolyn Kamper, Assistant Deputy Minister | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-09-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2022-10-04
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-21053 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Karin Kirkpatrick, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-06-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2022-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-19424 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Hailey May, Policy and Issues Officer | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Sonia Furstenau, MLA, Leader of the BC Green Party | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Health | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-07-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2021-08-13
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-11520 (amended from 3716-11511) View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister of Health | Health
- Stephen Brown, Deputy Minister | Health
- Mark Armitage, Assistant Deputy Minister | Health
- Mark MacKInnon, PROREG - Professional Regulation and Oversight Branch | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2021-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-10571 (amended from 3716-10568) View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Janet Donald, Executive Director | Children and Family Development
- Sarah Gosman, Director | Children and Family Development
- Leah Davidson, Manager | Children and Family Development
- Quinn Macdonald, Senior Policy Analyst | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2021-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-10570 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Armitage, Deputy Minister | Health
- Mark MacKinnon, Executive Director | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2021-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-10572 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Hailey May, Policy and Issues Officer B.C. Green Caucus | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2021-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-9696 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Hailey May, Policy and Issues Officer | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party Caucus, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2021-05-21
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-9628 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development | Children and Family Development
- Janet Donald, Executive Director of Policy, Legislation, and Litigation | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2021-04-30
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-8627 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Hailey May, Policy and Issues Officer | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Claire Hume, Policy and Issues Officer | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-03-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2021-04-30
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-8619 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sonia Furstenau, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-03-09
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2021-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-7151 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sheila Malcolmson, Minister | Mental Health and Addictions
- Christine Massey, Deputy Minister | Mental Health and Addictions
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-09
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2021-02-12
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-6070 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary | Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2021-02-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-5546 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitzi Dean, Minister | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-12-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2020-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-4659 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, Minister | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-11-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2020-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-4687 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nicholas Simons, Minister | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-11-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2020-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-4686 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Shiela Malcomson, Minister | Mental Health and Addictions
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-11-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2020-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-4680 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mitzi Dean, Minister | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-11-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2020-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-4678 View Lobbying Activity Report

Dianne Heath, Executive Director (Organization)

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

Results 1-25 of 25

BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, Minister | Children and Family Development
- Keith Godin, Executive Financial Officer & Assistant Deputy Minister | Children and Family Development
- Melissa Maher, Ministerial Advisor | Children and Family Development
- Kelly Sather, Chief of Staff | Education and Child Care
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-08-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2024-09-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-37028 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, Minister | Children and Family Development
- Kelly Sather, Chief of Staff | Education and Child Care
- Melissa Maher, Ministerial Advisor | Children and Family Development
- Keith Godin, Executive Financial Officer & Assistant Deputy Minister | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-08-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2024-09-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-37026 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, Minister | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2024-08-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-37018 View Lobbying Activity Report
BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Monashee, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Services | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Dianne Heath
Posted date: 2024-08-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3716-37017 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2024-11-13

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BRITISH COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS / Dianne Heath, Executive Director

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Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

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Requested Government Funding

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