Registration - Organization

British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA) / Melissa Carr, Executive Director

Registration Information

Organization name: British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Senior Officer Name: Melissa Carr, Executive Director
Initial registration start date: 2025-01-30
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 10974-5811

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 14

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 2 of 3 (2025-02-10 to 2026-03-23)

Registration versions:

Version 2 of 3 (2025-02-10 to 2026-03-23)

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 on behalf of registered Traditional Chinese Medicine professionals in BC regarding Bylaws and TCM Regulations and their modernization.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Health
Advocacy regarding changes to healthcare delivery, recognizing registered Traditional Chinese Medicine professionals as contributors toward public healthcare divisions.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health
Discuss use of Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA)	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Health
Emailed a letter to request a meeting to discuss Regulations document for TCM professionals in BC, including scope of practice and how to support healthcare system in BC.	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	Health
Request updates on MSP funding for acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine coverage	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Health

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Health
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Melissa Carr, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)

Address:
402-1755 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 4S5
Canada

Description of Activities

ATCMA advocates for and promotes the interests of registered Traditional Chinese Medicine professionals of 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.

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA) is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA) 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 Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA) 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

Melissa Carr
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

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

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Chris Vallee
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)	2025-01-30	current

British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)

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

Melissa Carr, 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 1-14 of 14

British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Cynthia Johansen, Deputy Minister | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-07-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee
Posted date: 2025-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-44403 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Dana Lajeunesse, MLA for Juan de Fuca-Malahat | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-06-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Ianson
Posted date: 2025-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-42951 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anna Kindy, MLA for North Island | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Hon Chan, MLA for Richmond Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Edward Sem, caucus support | Health
- Teresa Wat, MLA for Richmond-Bridgeport | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee, Melissa Carr
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-42776 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Amna Shah, MLA for Surrey City Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee, Melissa Carr
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-42775 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Amna Shah, MLA for Surrey City Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee, Melissa Carr
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-42774 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-05-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee
Posted date: 2025-06-16
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-41849 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee
Posted date: 2025-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-41783 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Cynthia Johansen, Deputy Minister of Health | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee
Posted date: 2025-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-41689 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, MLA for Burnaby Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee
Posted date: 2025-04-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-41254 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee
Posted date: 2025-04-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-41222 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, MLA for Burnaby Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- George Chow, MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Paul Choi, MLA for Burnaby South-Metrotown | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee
Posted date: 2025-04-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-40856 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osbourne, Minister of Health | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee
Posted date: 2025-04-14
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-40036 View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Hon. Josie Osborne, Minister of Health | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-02-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Vallee
Posted date: 2025-02-24
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-39427 (amended from 5811-39411) View Lobbying Activity Report
British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA)
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Debra Toporowski, MLA for Cowichan Valley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-01-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Ianson
Posted date: 2025-02-24
Lobbying Activity number: 5811-39710 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2026-01-19

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Registration - Organization

British Columbia Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioners (ATCMA) / Melissa Carr, Executive Director

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 2 of 3 (2025-02-10 to 2026-03-23)

Version 2 of 3 (2025-02-10 to 2026-03-23)

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

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests