Registration - Organization

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC / Katie Crocker, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Organization name: Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC
Senior Officer Name: Katie Crocker, Chief Executive Officer
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7220-3739

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 6

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 8 of 29 (2021-04-27 to 2021-05-01)

Registration versions:

Version 8 of 29 (2021-04-27 to 2021-05-01)

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 regarding changes to B.C.’s Lobbying Legislation to exempt non-for-profit sector’s advocacy work from the reporting requirements in the Lobbyists Transparency Act	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
Amendment of activities to be delivered under an already signed funding contract with the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness.	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	Finances and Budgets, Non-Profit Organization
AMSSA conducted Immigrant Integration Coordination Committee (IICC) meeting where we informed the government that we need to have mental health supports funded in the client’s first language. Present in the meeting were the public officers from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Resilience BC. We also asked Resilience BC to change their funding model to complement instead of compete with existing programs in the settlement and integration sector.	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	Finances and Budgets, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization
AMSSA signed a support letter initiated by Vantage Point seeking to arrange a meeting between Deputy Attorney General and Hon. Minister Carole James and the representatives of the sector to discuss the issues the non-profit sector has identified in the sector’s efforts to navigate and comply with the Lobby Transparency Act.	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
AMSSA wrote a letter to the Premier to advocate for a dedicated provincial Ministry of Immigration, Multiculturalism and Antiracism which will provide the province with the ability to ensure that immigration is an integral part of the province’s priorities, including COVID-19 economic recovery and anti-racism work. The letter also highlights the need for BC to develop a 5-year provincial Immigration Plan with a vision; projections and forecasting of future immigration needs and impacts on communities/regions throughout the province.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Non-Profit Organization
Met with Public Office Holders from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training regarding the issues that International Students have faced during COVID 19. The meeting intended to raise awareness and further discussions around the topic of role of universities vs. the role of service providers in the support that international students require during the times of COVID 19. It was also emphasized that Information needs to be made available to service provider organizations for international student eligibility and that international students need to be considered as playing vital role in BC’S COVID recovery plan.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Colleges & Universities, Education, Non-Profit Organization
Policy and program recommendations around the Province's Strategic Plan on anti-racism. Public office holders from the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness, Immigrant Integration, Immigration Policy and Integration Branch were invited to Immigration Integration Coordination Committee (IICC SC) meeting where the public office holders provided program updates of their branch . AMSSA pointed out at the meeting that the Province’s Strategic Plan on anti-racism work needs to be sustainable and meaningful.	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
Provided Dr. Penny Bellam with a briefing note that included 7 recommendation points on how the settlement and integration sector can provide the best possible support to newcomers to ensure their understanding of the COVID Vaccine process in BC. The recommendations included utilizing the expertise and already existing resources of the settlement and integration sector to: disseminate information to newcomers regarding the vaccine roll-out process and conducting concerted outreach to get to the hardest to reach populations.	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, Health, Non-Profit Organization, Senior Citizens
Provided Rachel Holmes, the new ADM of Immigration Services and Strategic Planning with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs with a backgrounder document that introduces the immigrant and refugee settlement sector in BC and provides insights on key opportunities for the provincial government to strengthen BC’s economy and society through improved settlement and language supports to newcomers. Our recommendations for key opportunities for strategic provincial investment fall under six key areas: 1.Centering the Settlement and Integration Sector in the consultations regarding StrongerBC recovery plan 2.Creating a provincial Ministry of Immigration, Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism to ensure the successful integration of all newcomers 3.Supporting the Transition from Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence 4.Supporting the Contributions of All Newcomers 5.Promoting Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism 6.Supporting Lasting and Meaningful Reconciliation Supporting Front-Line Workers in the Agricultural Sector	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Agriculture, Arts and Culture, COVID-19, Children and Families, Finances and Budgets, Health, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization, Tourism
Seeking funding from Ministry of Employment and Social Development 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	Finances and Budgets, Non-Profit Organization
Seeking funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs	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	Finances and Budgets, Non-Profit Organization
To discuss the issues the non-profit sector has identified in the sector’s efforts to navigate and comply with the Lobby Transparency Act.	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 involve the not-for-profit sector in future decision-making processes that will impact the sector and to recognize the limited funding under which not-for-profits operate.	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

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Education
Finance
Health
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Labour
Mental Health and Addictions
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Katie Crocker, Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC

Address:
4445 Norfolk Street
Burnaby, BC V5G 0A7
Canada

Telephone number: 604-718-2780

Description of Activities

AMSSA is a provincial association that strengthens its member agencies and stakeholders, who serve newcomers and build culturally inclusive communities, with the knowledge, resources and support they need to fulfill their mandates.

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

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing	$5,000.00	2020-11-30
Canadian Heritage	$999,450.00	2021-01-12
Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada BCY	$34,000.00	2020-12-17
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC BCY)	$300,000.00	2021-03-08
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation	$162,000.00	2021-02-10
Ministry of Employment and Social Development Canada	$67,309.00	2021-01-25
Ministry of Employment and Social Development Canada	$126,200.00	2021-01-25
Municipal Affairs	$150,000.00	2021-03-02
Municipal Affairs	$162,000.00	2021-02-10
WorkSafeBC	$80,000.00	2021-02-03

View all requested government funding history

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
Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing	$5,000.00	2021-04-27
Canadian Heritage	$198,461.00	2019-08-26 to 2021-06-30
Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada BCY	$34,995.00	2021-01-15 to 2021-03-31
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada	$314,494.00	2020-03-23 to 2021-03-31
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC BCY)	$317,886.00	2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC BCY)	$642,767.00	2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC BCY)	$1,055,122.00	2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC BCY)	$752,350.00	2020-04-01 to 2025-03-31
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (NSIC)	$193,628.00	2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (NSIC)	$321,380.00	2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada BCY	$630,164.00	2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31
Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness	$170,449.00	2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation	$162,343.92	2021-03-11 to 2022-03-31
Ministry of Employment and Social Development Canada	$67,309.00	2021-03-01 to 2021-03-31
Ministry of Employment and Social Development Canada	$126,200.00	2021-03-01 to 2021-06-30
Ministry of Employment and Social Development Canada	$410,995.00	2020-04-22 to 2021-03-03
Ministry of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)	$470,415.00	2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$162,343.92	2021-03-11 to 2022-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$166,240.17	2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$179,593.92	2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31
University of British Columbia	$3,300.00	2020-12-15
WorkSafeBC	$75,000.00	2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31
WorkSafeBC	$80,000.00	2021-05-01 to 2022-05-01

View all received government funding history

Coalition Members Information

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies 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 Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies 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

Lori Cameron
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: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Katie Crocker
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: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Sabrina Dumitra
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: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC	2020-05-04	current

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)

Katie Crocker, Chief Executive Officer (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 1-6 of 6

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rachel Holmes, Assistant Deputy Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-06-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Katie Crocker
Posted date: 2021-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3739-11348 View Lobbying Activity Report
Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rachel Holmes, Assistant Deputy Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Katie Crocker
Posted date: 2021-05-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3739-9361 View Lobbying Activity Report
Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Dr. Penny Bellam, Chair of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority | Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Katie Crocker
Posted date: 2021-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3739-7108 View Lobbying Activity Report
Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Horgan, Premier of British Columbia | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-11-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Katie Crocker
Posted date: 2020-12-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3739-4713 View Lobbying Activity Report
Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Honourable Carole James, Minster of Finance and Deputy Premier | Finance
- Richard Fyfe, Deputy Attorney General | Attorney General
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-09-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Katie Crocker, Michael Radano
Posted date: 2020-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3739-3651 View Lobbying Activity Report
Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Honourable John Horgan, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Honourable David Eby, Attorney General | Attorney General
- Richard Fyfe, Deputy Attorney General | Attorney General
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-06-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Katie Crocker
Posted date: 2020-09-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3739-2655 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2024-11-13

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Registration - Organization

Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC / Katie Crocker, Chief Executive Officer

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Version 8 of 29 (2021-04-27 to 2021-05-01)

Version 8 of 29 (2021-04-27 to 2021-05-01)

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