This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 475558
Submitted by lobbyist on: April 27, 2015 11:08:12 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: April 27, 2015 11:20:50 AM
Designated Filer Information
| Carter, Bruce |
| 100 - 852 Fort Street | |
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Victoria, BC, V8W 1H8
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250-360-3470 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce |
| The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1863, only two years after the City of Victoria was founded and has played a significant role in the Victoria region ever since. Over the years the Chamber has initiated or been involved with so many of the developments in the region's business community including encouraging Canadian Pacific to build the landmark Empress Hotel, to establishing both the Victoria Film Commission and Tourism Victoria, which first started as committees of the Chamber. Today, with a membership of more than 1,500 members, the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is the second largest of the 131 chambers in the Province of BC. Our membership reflects the diversity of the business community. We represent the interests of small, medium and large businesses across all sectors as well as members from the not-for-profit sector. Reflective of the character of businesses in Greater Victoria, approximately 60% of our membership is from organizations with 5 employees or less and the majority of the remainder has less than 50 employees. |
| 100 - 852 Fort Street | |
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Victoria, BC, V8W 1H8
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250-360-3470 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
| Name of Funding provider | Amount in CAD$ |
|---|---|
| ICCI | $11,000.00 |
| WD | $898,000.00 |
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| April 27, 2015 | |
| October 24, 2015 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Economic Development and Trade
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Local Economic Development Growing concerns over closing businesses, particularly with store-front locations. Although this issue is most visible in the downtown, it is an issue across the Captial region. It is important to find opportunities for local business to be developed or expanded. In addition, business retention strategies as well as local opportunities for business succession need to be a focus.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | Bond, Shirley | Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training | April 27, 2015 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | April 27, 2015 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | April 27, 2015 |
| Minister | Wat, Teresa | Minister of International Trade | April 27, 2015 |
| Minister | Yamamoto, Naomi | Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business | April 27, 2015 |
Labour/Labour Relations
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Labour Supply and Retention Over the past year the region has experienced unemployment rates in the 5 per cent range with a rapidly improving economy. Continually, sector leaders and businesses cite challenges in hiring qualified staff as a barrier to growth. In order to meet our needs as a community, we will have to increase our labour supply while replacing workers that are leaving the workforce. In addition to the supply of labour being limited, the region is further challenged by an extremely high cost of housing. Working to retain the labour we have and adding to the ranks of the workforce is key.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | Bond, Shirley | Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training | April 27, 2015 |
| Minister | Bond, Shirley | Minister Responsible for Labour | April 27, 2015 |
| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister Responsible for Housing | April 27, 2015 |
| Minister | Fassbender, Peter | Minister of Education | April 27, 2015 |
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | April 27, 2015 |
Municipal Affairs
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Capital Region Governance Review The Chamber believes that improved efficiencies, a unified long-term regional vision and planning are vital to economic prosperity. With overwhelming overall support at 75 per cent for the 2014 non-binding referendum question, it is important for the region to examine governance models that will best fit the needs of our community for now and into the future.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development | April 27, 2015 | |
| Minister | Oakes, Coralee | Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development | April 27, 2015 |
Transportation
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Transportation The region requires long-term improvement in transportation to facilitate growth. The region needs to improve overall transportation coordination and ideally better connect land-use planning to transportation strategies. Additionally, better accommodation of all modes of transportation will result in improved efficiency in moving goods and people within the region.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | April 27, 2015 | |
| Minister | Stone, Todd | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | April 27, 2015 |