Registration - Organization

A.S.T.C Science World Society / Tracy Redies, President & CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: A.S.T.C Science World Society
Senior Officer Name: Tracy Redies, President & CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: 2026-03-31
Registration number: 7352-3347

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 208

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 6

Version 51 of 58 (2024-03-13 to 2024-03-13)

Registration versions:

Version 51 of 58 (2024-03-13 to 2024-03-13)

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:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocating as part of a group of BC educational tourism attractions requesting sector inclusion in the COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Order.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Arts and Culture, COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Science and Technology, Tourism
Emergency Funding for Non-Profit Anchor Attractions Working in conjunction with other non-profit anchor tourism attractions in British Columbia, Science World seeks immediate Provincial funding for the industry in order to remain open, retain workers and increase employment. Key recommendations include: injection of up to $100M in working capital/liquidity support to non-profit anchor attractions; funding up to $475M be made available for the refurbishment of all tourism facilities in the form of grants and low interest loans; suspension of the Employer's health tax, WCB contributions and PST payments for two years; an additional $50M program to support all tourism attractions to respond to the pandemic.	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	Arts and Culture, COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Industry, Infrastructure, Non-Profit Organization, Science and Technology, Sports and Recreation, Taxation and Finance, Tourism
Funding for Critical Infrastructure Project including refurbished dome and new Innovation Space: Listening to and working with the community, Science World has developed a plan for critical infrastructure upgrades to our iconic dome. The current facility was built as a temporary structure – meant to last 6 months. Science World has refurbished the bulk of the facility, the single major exception is the dome. Still encased in the original (now leaky) shell stainless steel triangles and the OMNI theatre has the same 1980 technology that will become unusable within a few years. This project ensures Science World can continue to meet the growing need for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design, and Math) education particularly in traditionally under served and under-represented groups including First Nations, Indigenous, women and girls. The associated technology upgrades will allow Science World to live-stream programs to schools across the province and vastly improve energy efficiency of the facility The upgrades can be undertaken in two consecutive phases: Phase I: Dome repairs & technology upgrades; Phase 2: New Innovation Space. Science World seeks a shared funding model with Province of BC and the Government of Canada.	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	Colleges & Universities
Funding for Critical Infrastructure Project including refurbished dome and new Innovation Space: Listening to and working with the community, Science World has developed a plan for critical infrastructure upgrades to our iconic dome. The current facility was built as a temporary structure – meant to last 6 months. Science World has refurbished the bulk of the facility, the single major exception is the dome. Still encased in the original (now leaky) shell stainless steel triangles and the OMNI theatre has the same 1980 technology that will become unusable within a few years. This project ensures Science World can continue to meet the growing need for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design, and Math) education particularly in traditionally under served and under-represented groups including First Nations, Indigenous, women and girls. The associated technology upgrades will allow Science World to live-stream programs to schools across the province and vastly improve energy efficiency of the facility The upgrades can be undertaken in two consecutive phases: Phase I: Dome repairs & technology upgrades; Phase 2: New Innovation Space. Science World seeks a shared funding model with Province of BC and the Government of Canada.	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	Advanced Education, Arts and Culture, Children and Families
Funding for Critical Infrastructure Project including refurbished dome and new Innovation Space: Listening to and working with the community, Science World has developed a plan for critical infrastructure upgrades to our iconic dome. The current facility was built as a temporary structure – meant to last 6 months. Science World has refurbished the bulk of the facility, the single major exception is the dome. Still encased in the original (now leaky) shell stainless steel triangles and the OMNI theatre has the same 1980 technology that will become unusable within a few years. This project ensures Science World can continue to meet the growing need for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design, and Math) education particularly in traditionally under served and under-represented groups including First Nations, Indigenous, women and girls. The associated technology upgrades will allow Science World to live-stream programs to schools across the province and vastly improve energy efficiency of the facility The upgrades can be undertaken in two consecutive phases: Phase I: Dome repairs & technology upgrades; Phase 2: New Innovation Space. Science World seeks a shared funding model with Province of BC and the Government of Canada.	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	Advanced Education, Arts and Culture, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Environment, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Regional Development, Science and Technology, Tourism, Transportation
Funding for Critical Infrastructure Project including refurbished dome and new Innovation Space: Listening to and working with the community, Science World has developed a plan for critical infrastructure upgrades to our iconic dome. The current facility was built as a temporary structure – meant to last 6 months. Science World has refurbished the bulk of the facility, the single major exception is the dome. Still encased in the original (now leaky) shell stainless steel triangles and the OMNI theatre has the same 1980 technology that will become unusable within a few years. This project ensures Science World can continue to meet the growing need for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design, and Math) education particularly in traditionally under served and under-represented groups including First Nations, Indigenous, women and girls. The associated technology upgrades will allow Science World to live-stream programs to schools across the province and vastly improve energy efficiency of the facility The upgrades can be undertaken in two consecutive phases: Phase I: Dome repairs & technology upgrades; Phase 2: New Innovation Space. Science World seeks a shared funding model with Province of BC and the Government of Canada. 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, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Infrastructure, Non-Profit Organization, Science and Technology, Tourism Funding for Critical Infrastructure Project including refurbished dome and new Innovation Space:	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, Colleges & Universities, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Non-Profit Organization
Liquidity Funding: Science World closed its doors on March 13th due to COVID-19 and lost 85% of its revenue immediately. With limited reserves and admission unlikely to return to normal rates for the foreseeable future, the organisation hopes to work with government to ensure the viability of the organisation.	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	COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Infrastructure, Non-Profit Organization, Science and Technology, Tourism
Partnership Recognition & Evaluation Fund	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	Arts and Culture, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education
Requested funding June 22nd, 2022 through email/meetings	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	Science and Technology
Requesting the Province of BC proclaim a “Women and Girls in STEAM Week”, in support of attracting more women and girls into Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Design and Mathematics (STEAM).	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Arts and Culture, Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Non-Profit Organization, Science and Technology, Tourism
Requesting the Province of BC proclaim November 1 to 7, 2021 “Women and Girls in STEAM Week” in support of attracting more women and girls into Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Design and Mathematics (STEAM).	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Arts and Culture, Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Non-Profit Organization, Science and Technology, Tourism
Science World can continue to meet the growing need for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design, and Math) education particularly in traditionally under served and under-represented groups including First Nations, Indigenous, women and girls.	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	Advanced Education, Arts and Culture, Children and Families, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Science and Technology
Symbiosis: We aim to increase STEAM Literacy and prepare our communities for the jobs of tomorrow by connecting, growing and unleashing the power of BC’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design, and Math) Ecosystem. Through deep collaboration and regional hubs, Symbiosis will: - Convene and support ecosystem partners to establish STEAM rich learning environments in diverse settings - Share resources to collectively reach all learners with inspiring STEAM experiences, reducing gaps and redundancies throughout BC’s learning landscape - Provide all BC learners with STEAM opportunities and resources, including access to online mentorship and engaging-in person experiences Science World is requesting a shared, equal, funding model to support this program (Provincial $3M, Federal $3M, SW $3M).	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, Education, Employment and Training, Non-Profit Organization, Science and Technology

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Citizens' Services
Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Education and Child Care
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Forests
Health
Innovate BC
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Workforce Development
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism and Premier’s Special Advisor on Youth
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Infrastructure
WorkSafeBC

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Tracy Redies, President & CEO

Organization Contact Information

A.S.T.C Science World Society

Address:
1455 Quebec St
Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7
Canada

Telephone number: 604-443-7547
Fax number: 604-443-7430

Description of Activities

Science World British Columbia engages British Columbians with science, and inspires future science and technology leadership. The charitable organization is seeking funding for educational STEAM programming (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Design, and Math) and capital improvements for their facility.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Given	Value Given
Bonnie Henry	Girls and STEAM event cookies	Received as a thank you for participating in Girls and STEAM 2021 event	2021-10-28	$20.00
Bonnie Henry	Two Science World 'Nerd' T-Shirts and a Science World face mask	Thank You gift for being keynote speaker at Girls and STEAM event	2020-11-07	$40.00
Brenda Bailey	Science World T-Shirt	Provided at Roundtable event hosted at Science World	2022-03-14	$30.00
Minister Ravi Kahlon	Science World T-Shirt	Provided at Roundtable event hosted at Science World	2022-03-14	$30.00
Niki Sharma	Science World T-Shirt	Provided at Roundtable event hosted at Science World	2022-03-14	$30.00

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
Canada Post Foundation	$25,000.00	2024-02-13
City of Vancouver	$105,000.00	2023-04-21
City of Vancouver	$150,000.00	2023-11-29
Cultural Human Resources Coucil	$5,000.00	2023-12-19
Cultural Human Resources Coucil	$5,000.00	2024-01-15
Engineering and Geoscientist of BC	$10,000.00	2023-09-19
Environment and Climate Change Strategy	$2,946,160.02	2023-10-31
ICBC Community Grants	$5,000.00	2024-01-19
Port of Vancouver	$5,000.00	2024-02-08
Public Safety Canada	$56,098.00	2024-02-13
Recycle BC	$75,000.00	2024-02-26
Tourism HR Canada	$5,000.00	2023-12-12
TransLink	$30,000.00	2024-02-23
UBC	$25,000.00	2023-12-14
WorkSafeBC	$450,000.00	2023-09-01

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Received Government Funding

The Received Government Funding table below is not intended to be additive. Adding all of the entries together does not necessarily provide an accurate sum of all government funding received. There may be redundancy (reporting of the same funding more than once) caused by overlap in the "Date/Period Received" between 2 or more entries.

Source of Government Funding	Funding Received	Date/Period Received
BC Community Gaming Grants	$157,700.00	2023-08-03
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority	$1,000,000.00	2021-02-15 to 2025-02-01
British Columbia Institute of Technology	$20,000.00	2023-06-20
City of Vancouver	$105,000.00	2023-04-21 to 2024-04-23
City of Vancouver	$75,000.00	2024-03-04 to 2025-06-30
CreativeBC	$10,000.00	2023-12-19
Innovate BC	$5,000.00	2023-07-21
Innovate BC	$10,000.00	2023-10-23
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada	$868,784.00	2022-03-29 to 2024-03-31
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure & Communities	$19,000,000.00	2023-02-01 to 2024-05-15
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council	$390,000.00	2023-01-31 to 2025-02-28
Pacific Economic Development Canada (Pacifican)	$10,000,000.00	2022-10-12 to 2024-03-31
Parks Canada	$46,200.00	2022-04-01 to 2024-04-01
Port of Vancouver	$5,000.00	2023-08-31
Select standing Committee on Finances and Government Services	$20,000,000.00	2023-04-13

View all received government funding history

Coalition Members Information

BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
- Gate A of BC Place
  Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8
  Canada
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
- 578 Carrall St
  Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
  Canada
Fraser River Discovery Centre
- 788 Quayside Dr
  New Westminster, BC V3M 6Z6
  Canada
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
- 1100 Chestnut St
  Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
  Canada
Museum of Anthropology
- 6393 NW Marine Dr
  Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
  Canada
Museum of Vancouver
- 1100 Chestnut St
  Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
  Canada
The Exploration Place
- Box 1779
  Prince George, BC V2L 4V7
  Canada
Vancouver Maritime Museum
- 1905 Ogden Ave
  Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

A.S.T.C Science World Society 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 A.S.T.C Science World Society 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

Jade Bourelle
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No