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: 661916
Submitted by lobbyist on: July 27, 2017 02:56:51 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: July 27, 2017 03:31:06 PM
Designated Filer Information
| Holt, Catherine |
| 100-852 Fort St | |
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Victoria, BC, V8W 1H8
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250-383-7191 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce |
| The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce was created as a result of the Federal Board of Trade Act. The Chamber, like other Chambers of Commerce in Canada, is not a part of government but is affiliated with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce. It has a membership of more than 1,400 members, and is one of largest chambers in the Province of British Columbia. |
| 100-852 Fort St | |
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Victoria, BC, V8W 1H8
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250-383-7191 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| July 27, 2017 | |
| January 27, 2018 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Transportation
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Chamber¿s position is that a fast, easy and reliable regional transportation system will attract and retain workers and investors, and support key sectors such as tourism. In 2017, The Chamber will advocate for a regional transportation authority and for funding for upgrades to critical infrastructure.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| MLA | Trevena, Claire | North Island | July 27, 2017 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Agriculture
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The chamber supports the use of Woodwynn Farms for a therapeutic community
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Popham, Lana | Minister of Agriculture | July 27, 2017 |
Children and Families
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Chamber supports government providing affordable, accessible quality childcare as a fundamental requirement of the economy in order to allow parents to work.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Chen, Katrina | Minister of State for Child Care | July 27, 2017 |
| Minister | Conroy, Katrine | Minister of Children and Family Development | July 27, 2017 |
Economic Development and Trade
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The chamber supports a strong economy and ensuring that the government sets the conditions for business to prosper.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Ralston, Bruce | Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology | July 27, 2017 |
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The chamber supports an increase in government response to mental illness and addictions as it is an issue that affects the livability of our communities, the cost of policing,and the health of workers.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Darcy, Judy | Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | July 27, 2017 |
Housing
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Affordable housing is critical in Greater Victoria to attract and retain workers and keep our community livable. The Chamber supports government innovation and subsidies that make housing affordable.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Robinson, Selina | Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | July 27, 2017 |
Justice and Law Enforcement
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The chamber supports amalgamation of the numerous municipal police departments and the RCMP into one regional police force to improve public safety and the ability to maintain social order by spreading the burden of policing downtown among the many communities that benefit, rather than having Victoria and Esquimalt pay for it all.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Farnworth, Mike | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | July 27, 2017 |
Municipal Affairs
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The chamber wishes to see better governance through fewer local governments in the Greater Victoria region and a modernized and accountable regional district government with directly elected governance and a specific mandate and taxation to deliver regional services.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Robinson, Selina | Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | July 27, 2017 |
Regional Development
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Chamber supports a strong regional economy and the actions of the provincial government across many ministries and agencies necessary to achieve and maintain it.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Horgan, John | Premier | July 27, 2017 |
Taxation and Finance
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The chamber supports fair taxation for business including ensuring there is control over the difference between commercial property taxes and residential, that the provincial sales tax is replaced by the HST or a similar simplified tax, and that corporate taxes and the overall tax burden is competitive with other jurisdictions.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | James, Carole | Minister of Finance | July 27, 2017 |
Transportation
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The chamber wishes to see a regional transportation commission with funding and authority to plan and operate integrated transportation services and infrastructure for Greater Victoria.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Trevena, Claire | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | July 27, 2017 |
Workplace Literacy
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
The Chamber is interested in helping employers meet their labour force needs through better training and education for workers.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Mark, Melanie | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | July 27, 2017 |
| MLA | Trevena, Claire | North Island | July 27, 2017 |