Registration - Organization

Board Voice Society of BC / Timothy Agg, Executive Director

Registration Information

Organization name: Board Voice Society of BC
Senior Officer Name: Timothy Agg, Executive Director
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-12
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 8467-3277

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 30

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 11 of 12 (2024-05-15 to 2024-10-31)

Registration versions:

Version 11 of 12 (2024-05-15 to 2024-10-31)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy on support, strategies and policies related to addressing homelessness and affordable housing in BC in partnership with community social service organizations.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families, Employment and Training, Health, Housing, Human Rights, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
Advocacy on the many issues and social implications around intimate partner violence and brain injury, and the need for public policy changes; new interventions and diagnostic techniques; data collection; training of professionals and service providers; and community-based services for people who experience a brain injury through domestic violence.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families, Health, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
Advocacy regarding the development of social policy in BC and a social policy framework for BC	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families, Environment, Health, Housing, Human Rights, Justice and Law Enforcement, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Regional Development, Senior Citizens
Advocacy related to issues of procurement and contracting within the non-profit/charitable sector that contracts with government to provide social services.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Decision by the Executive Council or a member of the Executive Council to have the private sector instead of the Crown provide goods or services to the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families, Employment and Training, Government Procurement, Health, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Privatization and Outsourcing, Senior Citizens
Advocacy related to recruitment and retention, wage equity, human resources and other workplace issues common to community social service organizations.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Children and Families, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Health, Housing, Human Rights, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
Improvement of services and supports to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those at risk of homelessness	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing
Inquiring about the possibility of funding for governance training and support for non-profit community social services organizations in BC	Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Non-Profit Organization
Recovery post-COVID-19 for the non-profit/charitable sector that contracts with government to provide social services	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Children and Families, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Senior Citizens

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Columbia Basin Trust
Community Living British Columbia
Community Social Services Employers' Association of B.C.
Education and Child Care
Finance
Health
Housing
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Minister of State for Child Care
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Timothy Agg, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

Board Voice Society of BC

Address:
c/o Realize Stratgies Co-op
#910 - 1050 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3S7
Canada

Telephone number: 604-616-8037

Description of Activities

Board Voice is an umbrella non-profit registered in BC to provide a clear and effective voice for volunteer community-based boards of non-profit organizations whose services provide high-quality social services and help build strong, vibrant communities. Our advocacy work primarily involves efforts to see social care and our sector's role in this vital work better understood by the public and policy makers in BC in order to ensure social services are strategized for, outcomes-based, adaptable to individual community needs, and sustained.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
Nicholas Simons	Invitation to have dinner with Board Voice conference attendees on Sept. 23 at no cost	Board Voice invited Minister Simons to attend our conference and to stay for the conference dinner as well	2022-07-25	$35.00
Niki Sharma	Invitation to have dinner with Board Voice conference attendees on Sept. 23 at no cost	PS Sharma is speaking at our conference and the dinner immediately follows her speech	2022-07-25	$35.00

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Social Development and Poverty Reduction	$437,800.00	2023-10-20

View all requested government funding history

Coalition Members Information

BC Society of Transition Houses
- 119 W Pender St #325
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1S5
  Canada
BC Women's Health Foundation
- D310 4500 Oak Street
  Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1
  Canada
BrainTrust Canada
- 368 Industrial Ave #11
  Kelowna, BC V1Y 7E8
  Canada
British Columbia Brain Injury Association
- PO Box 37091 MILLSTREAM PO
  Victoria, BC V9B 0E8
  Canada
CGB Centre for Traumatic Life Losses
- PO Box 37091 Millstream PO
  Victoria, BC V9B 0E8
  Canada
Ending Violence Association of BC
- 510 – 1155 West Pender Street
  Vancouver, BC V6E 2P4
  Canada
Nanaimo Brain Injury Society
- 235 Bastion St #101
  Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A3
  Canada
Police Victim Services BC
- 751 Piedmont Drive
  Victoria, BC V8Y 1L9
  Canada
Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Brain Injury through Research (SOAR)
- C/o Dr. Paul van Donkelaar, University of British Columbia Okanagan, ADM0006K
  1147 Research Road
  Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
  Canada
The Cridge Centre for the Family
- 1307 Hillside Ave
  Victoria, BC V8T 0A2
  Canada
University of British Columbia
- 2329 West Mall
  Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
  Canada
YWCA Metro Vancouver
- 535 Hornby Street
  Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Board Voice Society of BC does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Board Voice Society of BC are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Timothy Agg
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: Yes
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Board Voice Society of BC

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Board Voice Society of BC	2020-05-12	current

Board Voice Society of BC

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Timothy Agg	2022-12-01	Current
Jody Paterson	2020-05-12	2022-12-01

Timothy Agg, Executive Director (Organization)

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Designated Filers are required to submit a Lobbying Activity Report for each lobbying activity with a senior public officer holder. The name of the most senior paid officer (i.e. the designated filer) will appear on all in-house Lobbying Activity Reports, whether or not he/she participated in the activity.

Note: Lobbying Activity Reports are due on the 15^th day of each month for lobbying activities that took place in the previous month.

Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-30 of 30

Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sheila Malcomson, Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- David Galbraith, Deputy Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- Ross Chilton, CEO | Community Living British Columbia
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-20
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Timothy Agg
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-30309 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Megan Dykeman, MLA for Langley East | Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-08-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Timothy Agg
Posted date: 2023-09-13
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-28645 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Galbraith, Deputy Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-08-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Timothy Agg
Posted date: 2023-09-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-28649 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Karin Kirkpatrick, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-08-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Timothy Agg
Posted date: 2023-09-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-28643 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Galbraith, Deputy Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Timothy Agg
Posted date: 2023-07-13
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-27515 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Galbraith, Deputy Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- Douglas Scott, Deputy Solicitor General | Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Teri Collins, Assistant Deputy Minister | Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-09-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2022-09-30
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-21029 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Shannon Salter, Deputy Attorney General | Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
- Niki Sharma, MLA for Vancouver-Hastings | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-06-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2022-06-10
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-18890 (amended from 3277-18882) View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rob Byers, Assistant Deputy Minister | Children and Family Development
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-06-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2022-06-10
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-18881 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-05-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2022-09-30
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-21030 (amended from 3277-20507) View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Teri Collins, Assistant Deputy Minister | Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
- Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Shayne Ramsay, CEO | Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2022-09-30
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-21031 (amended from 3277-17432) View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-03-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2022-03-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-17243 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-03-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2022-03-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-17242 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Niki Sharma, MLA for Vancouver-Hastings | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-02-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2022-02-25
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-16535 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Niki Sharma, MLA for Vancouver-Hastings | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-02-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2022-02-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-16197 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Karin Kirkpatrick, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-12-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2022-01-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-15581 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-11-25
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-14405 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-11-25
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-14404 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jennifer Whiteside, MLA for New Westminster | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-12-07
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-14528 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sheila Malcolmson, Minister | Mental Health and Addictions
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-11-22
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-14360 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Galbraith, Deputy Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-10-08
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-13004 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adrian Dix, MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Niki Sharma, MLA for Vancouver-Hastings | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-10-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-10-06
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-12956 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lisa Beare Beare, MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-09-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-10-06
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-12955 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Niki Sharma, Minister | Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-06-01
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-9710 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Minister | Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
- Cheryl May, Associate Deputy Minister | Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-04-13
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-7813 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sonia Furstenau, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-03-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-03-17
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-7468 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Selina Robinson, Minister | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-03-05
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-6621 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nicholas Simons, Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- Niki Sharma, Parliamentary Secretary | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
- David Galbraith, Deputy Minister | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-03-05
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-6620 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Daniele Behn Smith, Deputy Public Health Officer | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-02-01
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-5594 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Karin Kirkpatrick, Critic | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2021-03-17
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-7473 View Lobbying Activity Report
Board Voice Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nicholas Simons, Minister | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Mitz Dean, Minister | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jennifer Whiteside, Minister | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Niki Sharma, Parliamentary Secretary | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Adrian Dix, Minister | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- David Eby, Minister | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Murray Rankin, Minister | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Sheila Malcolmson, Minister | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-12-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jody Paterson
Posted date: 2020-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3277-4662 View Lobbying Activity Report

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