Independent Contractors and Businesses Association / Chris Gardner, CEO & President - Registration - Organization - Lobbyists Registry - Office of the Registrar or Lobbying of BC

Registration versions:

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: 336998
Submitted by lobbyist on: July 19, 2013 10:54:05 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: July 23, 2013 09:44:25 AM

Designated Filer Information

Name: Hochstein, Philip

Contact Information: 211 - 3823 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC, V5C 6P3	604-298-7795
Canada

Organization Information

Name: Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C.

Business Activities:

The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association dates back to 1975, making it the elder statesman of Canada's open shop community. ICBA's story began in the small town of Trail in the southeastern corner of BC. A number of open shop contractors were denied access to bidding on public work by the government of the day because they were not affiliated with the building trade unions. The contractors formed an association to lobby for their position with the provincial government, and the grassroots provincial movement was under way. ICBA has grown and continues to be the champion of open tendering and fair treatment for all contractors, regardless of their union affiliations. The association also offers a full suite of member services, including affinity programs, health benefits, and much more.

Contact Information: 211 - 3823 Henning Drive
Burnaby, BC, V5C 6P3	604-298-7795
Canada

Relevant Affiliates

The client has no relevant affiliates.

Government or Government Agency Funding

The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

Registration start date: July 19, 2013
Registration end date: February 21, 2014

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

Name:

Hochstein, Philip

Start Date: July 19, 2013

Inactivation Date:

March 17, 2014

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

Lobbying Activities

Energy

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Procurement policies

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Minister	Bennett, Bill	Minister of Energy and Mines	July 19, 2013

Labour/Labour Relations

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

Enhancing the current Industry Training model in B.C.

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Minister	Bond, Shirley	Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training	July 19, 2013
Minister	Bond, Shirley	Minister Responsible for Labour	July 19, 2013
Minister	Virk, Amrik	Minister of Advanced Education	July 19, 2013

Taxation and Finance

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

Meetings about taxation, and continuing provincial investments in infrastructure.

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Minister	de Jong, Mike	Minister of Finance	July 19, 2013