Registration - Organization

YWCA Metro Vancouver (Young Women's Christian Association of Vancouver, BC) / Erin Seeley, CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: YWCA Metro Vancouver (Young Women's Christian Association of Vancouver, BC)
Senior Officer Name: Erin Seeley, CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 8935-3623

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 55

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 11

Version 17 of 18 (2023-11-01 to 2024-05-15)

Registration versions:

Version 17 of 18 (2023-11-01 to 2024-05-15)

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

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
To discuss different WorkBC models, including specific advocacy issues requiring consideration, as they are encountered in the performance of the contracts.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Employment and Training
To discuss the challenges of operating childcare centers in the non-profit sector, opportunities for innovation, and support for vulnerable families and children with complex needs and/or intersecting barriers	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, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
To discuss the development and enactment of intersectional pay equity transparency legislation 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	Employment and Training, Human Rights, Land Claims, Poverty
To discuss the Family Court Consent Dispute Resolution (CDR) or Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) system	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, Justice and Law Enforcement
To discuss the family justice system for women who have experienced partner violence	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, Justice and Law Enforcement
To discuss the gendered impacts of and needs for COVID-19 recovery	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, Economic Development and Trade, Housing, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
To discuss the impact to women of intimate partner violence and concussions and traumatic brain injury	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	Children and Families, Health
To discuss the role of the YWCA in housing services and our community support model, identify some of the impacts and challenges of providing deeply affordable units, and opportunities for improvement	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, Housing, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
To discuss the structural barriers to the non-profit sector, including the requirements for charities to register as lobbyists	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Non-Profit Organization
To discuss the systemic challenges and solutions for youth in care	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, Education, Employment and Training, Health, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Discussed the need for the province to implement a wage grid for Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) that takes into account regional variability and cost-of-living indicators; and include pensions and benefits.	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
Discussed the need for women's employment programs and skills training that include wrap around supports, including child care.	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, Employment and Training
Discuss poverty reduction needs and strategies for women and children	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, Poverty

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Attorney General
Education and Child Care
Finance
Housing
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Child Care
Minister of State for Trade
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for Labour
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Erin Seeley, CEO

Organization Contact Information

YWCA Metro Vancouver (Young Women's Christian Association of Vancouver, BC)

Address:
535 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8
Canada

Telephone number: 604-895-5800

Description of Activities

Charitable organization delivering a range of integrated services including housing, child care, youth education and mentorship, employment and violence prevention. We also operate two social enterprises - a Hotel and Health and Fitness Centre - which help fund our programs in the community.

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
No Records

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

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

YWCA Metro Vancouver (Young Women's Christian Association of Vancouver, BC) is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

YWCA Metro Vancouver (Young Women's Christian Association of Vancouver, 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 YWCA Metro Vancouver (Young Women's Christian Association of Vancouver, 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

Amy Juschka
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No