Review Registration - Organization

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: 885497
Submitted by lobbyist on: November 19, 2018 11:08:53 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: November 19, 2018 11:32:26 AM

Designated Filer Information

Govender, Kasari  
555 - 409 Granville Street  
Vancouver, BC, V6C 1T2
604-684-8772
Canada  

Organization Information

West Coast LEAF  
Our mandate is to use the law to create an equal and just society for all women and people who experience gender based discrimination in BC. In collaboration with community, we use litigation, law reform, and public legal education to make change. In particular, we aim to transform society by achieving: access to healthcare; access to justice; economic security; freedom from gender based violence; justice for those who are criminalized; and the right to parent.
555 - 409 Granville Street  
Vancouver, BC, V6C 1T2
604-684-8772
Canada  

Relevant Affiliates

The client has no relevant affiliates.

Government or Government Agency Funding


Name of Funding provider Amount in CAD$
BC Gaming Branch $65,000.00
Civil Forfeiture Office $29,165.00

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

November 19, 2018  
May 19, 2019  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: Bendo, Elba
 
November 19, 2018  
Inactivation Date: June 14, 2019

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

Justice and Law Enforcement

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

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

- proposed pay equity legislation. Intended outcome: achieve pay equity in BC - criminal justice responses to sexual assault reports. intended outcomes: improve outcomes and process for women reporting sexual assault, increase reporting as a viable option, and address the crisis in missing and murdered Indigenous women through implementation of the provincial and national Inquiry recommendations. - child protection model. Intended outcomes: improve preventative services for women and children involved in the child protection system to increase support for families and decrease apprehensions. - legal aid services. Intended outcomes: improve access to justice for women and children in family law matters - reforms to family law. Intended outcomes: ensure gender equality in the Family Law Act, particularly concerning the division of property and ensuring effectiveness of protection orders.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of MLA Henry, Molly Esquimalt-Metchosin November 19, 2018
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour November 19, 2018
Minister Conroy, Katrine Minister of Children and Family Development November 19, 2018
Minister Dean, Mitzi Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity November 19, 2018
Minister Eby, David Minister of Attorney General November 19, 2018
Minister Horgan, John Premier November 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Kingston, Charlotte Premier November 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Milne, Gala Minister of Attorney General November 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Oreck, Mira Premier November 19, 2018
MLA Bains, Harry Surrey-Newton November 19, 2018
MLA Cadieux, Stephanie Surrey South November 19, 2018
MLA Conroy, Katrine Kootenay West November 19, 2018
MLA Dean, Mitzi Esquimalt-Metchosin November 19, 2018
MLA Eby, David Vancouver-Point Grey November 19, 2018
MLA Furstenau, Sonia Cowichan Valley November 19, 2018
Public Agency Legal Services Society November 19, 2018

Name: Govender, Kasari
 
November 19, 2018  
Inactivation Date: June 14, 2019

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

Justice and Law Enforcement

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

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

- proposed pay equity legislation. Intended outcome: achieve pay equity in BC - criminal justice responses to sexual assault reports. intended outcomes: improve outcomes and process for women reporting sexual assault, increase reporting as a viable option, and address the crisis in missing and murdered Indigenous women through implementation of the provincial and national Inquiry recommendations. - child protection model. Intended outcomes: improve preventative services for women and children involved in the child protection system to increase support for families and decrease apprehensions. - legal aid services. Intended outcomes: improve access to justice for women and children in family law matters - reforms to family law. Intended outcomes: ensure gender equality in the Family Law Act, particularly concerning the division of property and ensuring effectiveness of protection orders.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Staff of MLA Henry, Molly Esquimalt-Metchosin November 19, 2018
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour November 19, 2018
Minister Conroy, Katrine Minister of Children and Family Development November 19, 2018
Minister Dean, Mitzi Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity November 19, 2018
Minister Eby, David Minister of Attorney General November 19, 2018
Minister Horgan, John Premier November 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Kingston, Charlotte Premier November 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Milne, Gala Minister of Attorney General November 19, 2018
Staff of Minister Oreck, Mira Premier November 19, 2018
MLA Bains, Harry Surrey-Newton November 19, 2018
MLA Cadieux, Stephanie Surrey South November 19, 2018
MLA Conroy, Katrine Kootenay West November 19, 2018
MLA Dean, Mitzi Esquimalt-Metchosin November 19, 2018
MLA Eby, David Vancouver-Point Grey November 19, 2018
MLA Furstenau, Sonia Cowichan Valley November 19, 2018
Public Agency Legal Services Society November 19, 2018