Registration - Organization

YWCA BC / Erin Seeley, CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: YWCA BC
Previous Organization names
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: 87

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 3

Version 27 of 27 (2026-08-01 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 27 of 27 (2026-08-01 to present)

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 on behalf of the non-profit sector in British Columbia, including the BC Non-Profit Network, to be included in future policy considerations and cross-ministerial collaborations to address funding challenges, support sector sustainability, and demonstrate the impact of the sector.	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
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
Letter to the Premier requesting that the BC government declare gender-based violence an epidemic in British Columbia.	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, Human Rights
Shared YWCA BC's Cost of Inaction Report quantifying the annual costs of gender-based violence in BC at $1.12 billion dollars. Advocated for greater investment in support for survivors and gender-based violence prevention programs, as outlined in the 21 recommendations in the Systemic Review of the Legal System’s Treatment of Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence report by Dr. Kim Stanton. In addition, advocated for measures to prevent and counteract workplace sexual harassment.	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, Human Rights
The importance of supporting women's employment and training programs to build a strong and resilient BC economy.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training
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 importance of gender-based violence prevention programs for youth and YWCA's Dating Safe program.	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
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

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Education and Child Care
Finance
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Erin Seeley, CEO

Organization Contact Information

YWCA BC

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

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 received within the preceding 12 months based on the submission date requirements for this registration.

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Board Voice Society of BC
- c/o Realize Strategies, #910 – 1050 West Pender Street
  Vancouver, BC V6E 3S7
  Canada
Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group
- 1240 Gladstone Ave
  Victoria, BC V8T 1G6
  Canada
United Way British Columbia
- 4543 Canada Way
  Burnaby, BC V5G 4T4
  Canada
United Way South Vancouver Island
- 201-633 Courtney Street
  Victoria, BC V8W 1B9
  Canada
Vancouver Foundation
- Suite 200 – 475 West Georgia Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 4M9
  Canada
Vantage Point Strategies Society
- 1183 Melville St,
  Vancouver, BC V6E 2X5
  Canada
Victoria Foundation
- #200 – 703 Broughton Street
  Victoria, BC V8W 1E2
  Canada
YMCA BC
- 10 - 620 Royal Ave
  New Westminster, BC V3M 1J2
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

YWCA 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 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

Janet Burgess
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No