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: 989087
Submitted by lobbyist on: June 14, 2019 01:44:32 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: June 14, 2019 02:49:26 PM

Designated Filer Information

Govender, Kasari  
800 - 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.
800 - 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
Department of Women and Gender Equality $237,928.00

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

June 14, 2019  
December 14, 2019  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: Bendo, Elba
 
June 14, 2019  
Inactivation Date: January 14, 2020

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

Children and Families

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

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

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

Proposed: shift child welfare system from one focused on apprehension to one focused on prevention. Outcomes: children stay with families and families receive the support they need to thrive.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Chen, Katrina Minister of State for Child Care June 14, 2019
Minister Conroy, Katrine Minister of Children and Family Development June 14, 2019
Minister Darcy, Judy Minister of Mental Health and Addictions June 14, 2019
Minister Dean, Mitzi Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity June 14, 2019
Minister Fraser, Scott Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation June 14, 2019
Minister Horgan, John Premier June 14, 2019
Minister James, Carole Minister of Finance June 14, 2019

Employment and Training

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

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 Outcomes: achieve greater pay equity in BC, reduce poverty amongst marginalized groups.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour June 14, 2019
Minister Dean, Mitzi Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity June 14, 2019

Justice and Law Enforcement

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

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

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

Proposed amendments to criminal justice responses to sexual assault complaints, increase training for law enforcement and increase funding for community-based supports. Intended Outcomes: improve outcomes and process for women reporting sexual assault, and increase reporting. Proposed: greater funding for legal aid, for FLA and CFCSA issues, training for legal actors. Intended outcomes: improving access to legal aid in family law and reducing barriers to accessing legal protections, improve gender equality in FLA, division of property and child custody.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Dean, Mitzi Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity June 14, 2019
Minister Eby, David Minister of Attorney General June 14, 2019
Minister Horgan, John Premier June 14, 2019