Registration - Organization

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody / Leslie Courchesne, CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody
Senior Officer Name: Leslie Courchesne, CEO
Initial registration start date: 2024-02-02
Registration status: Inactive
Registration number: 10255-5464

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 3

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 1 of 1 (2024-02-02 to 2024-11-01)

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
Advocacy regarding changes to Labour Code and Employment Standards Act amendments, Employers Health Tax.	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	Labour/Labour Relations, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
To advocate for infrastructure projects that are of critical importance to the movement of goods and people both inter- and intra-provincially. This would include highways, public transportation, rail, port and airport capital and maintenance projects.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Industry, Infrastructure, Small Business, Transportation
To educate and inform government decision makers about the cost of doing business in our region, and the impact of government policies and regulations on members, and to advocate for policies and regulations that support vibrant businesses across the Tri-Cities.	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	Consumer Issues, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Industry, International Trade, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development, Taxation and Finance
To invite, encourage and co-ordinate government's participation in events hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce that address business competitiveness and sustainability i.e. the cost of doing business in our region including taxation and other program fees introduced by government, BC's skills shortage, housing, childcare, healthcare, mental health and addiction, innovation and investment.	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, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Industry, Internal Trade, Labour/Labour Relations, Regional Development, Small Business
To raise the profile of issues and policies that would help the economy grow by rewarding innovation and encouraging investment and reinvestment in businesses. This could include changes to tax policy, the creation of new incentives and/or the implementation of new government programs.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Industry, Small Business, Taxation and Finance

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Attorney General
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Education and Child Care
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Health
Housing
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit
Minister of State for Trade
Minister of State for Workforce Development
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Infrastructure
WorkSafeBC

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Leslie Courchesne, CEO

Organization Contact Information

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody

Address:
2773 Barnet Hwy
#205
Coquitlam, BC V3B 1C2
Canada

Telephone number: 604-468-6870

Description of Activities

Doing business as the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, we are a membership-based business association serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra, BC, registered under Canada's Boards of Trade Act. The Chamber works to foster economic development, host events, provide member benefits and savings, and influence public policy at all levels of government to ensure strong business and strong communities. The Tri-Cities Chamber is an active member of the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Given	Value Given
Fin Donnelly	Lunch With Leaders event ticket, including lunch	MLA Donnelly was a speaker panelist at this event.	2024-02-02	$75.00
Mike Farnworth	Lunch With Leaders event ticket, including lunch	Minister Farnworth was a speaker panelist at this event.	2024-02-02	$75.00
Rick Glumac	Lunch With Leaders event ticket, including lunch	MLA Glumac was a speaker panelist at this event.	2024-02-02	$75.00
Selina Robinson	Lunch With Leaders event ticket, including lunch	Minister Robinson was a speaker panelist at this event.	2024-02-02	$75.00

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
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport	$16,120.00	2024-02-23

View all requested government funding history

Coalition Members Information

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody 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 Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody 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

Leslie Courchesne
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

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody	2024-02-02	2024-11-01

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody

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

Leslie Courchesne, CEO (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 1-3 of 3

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jagrup Brar, Minister of State for Trade | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Fin Donnelly, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leslie Courchesne
Posted date: 2024-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5464-34130 View Lobbying Activity Report
Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Fin Donnelly, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leslie Courchesne
Posted date: 2024-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5464-34128 View Lobbying Activity Report
Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Fin Donnelly, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Selina Robinson, MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leslie Courchesne
Posted date: 2024-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5464-33421 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2024-10-03

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Registration - Organization

Chamber of Commerce Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody / Leslie Courchesne, CEO

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 1 of 1 (2024-02-02 to 2024-11-01)

Version 1 of 1 (2024-02-02 to 2024-11-01)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

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