This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 7398856
Submitted by lobbyist on: October 17, 2011 03:31:14 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: October 18, 2011 08:50:01 AM
Designated Filer Information
| Helfrich, Ed |
| 301-1338 West Broadway | |
|
Vancouver, BC, V6H 1H2
|
604-736-4233 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| BC Care Providers Association |
| Represent non-profit, denominational and private organizations providing residential care, assisted living and home support servicesto indidividuial seniors for health authorities across British Columbia. |
| 301-1338 West Broadway | |
|
Vancouver, BC, V6H 1H2
|
604-736-4233 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
| Name of Funding provider | Amount in CAD$ |
|---|---|
| BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation | $300,000.00 |
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| October 17, 2011 | |
| May 16, 2012 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
|
|||||
|
|
BC Public Office Background
| Public Office Title | Description of Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Ranking Executive of a Provincial Entity | Director of Operations at Ministry of Health | 09/01/1978 | 09/30/1988 |
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Subject matter is development of BC Cares initiative to address labour shortages and retention issues in affiliated seniors care sector. Intended outcome is implementation of over 20 recomendations identified in comprehensive strtaegy (www.bccares.ca).
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Health | October 11, 2011 |
| MLA | Conroy, Katrine | Kootenay West | October 11, 2011 |
| MLA | Letnick, Norm | Kelowna-Lake Country | October 11, 2011 |
| Public Agency | Advanced Education | October 11, 2011 |
Financial Institutions
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Review operations of Healthcare Benefit Trust and administration of new exit fees being imposed on health and social service4s sector.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Health | October 11, 2011 |
| Public Agency | Health | October 11, 2011 |
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Suibject of discussions is implementation of safety, efficiency and sustainability recomendations of Associations 209-2010 Action Plan and subsequent policy resolutions focused on improvements to the BC Care Aide Registry, filling empty care beds and reallocation of client user fee revenue to increase residential care staffing levels. This work also includes implementation of recomendations from the BC Ombudsperson's 2012 Report and the government's response.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Health | October 11, 2011 |
| MLA | Cantelon, Ron | Parksville-Qualicum | October 11, 2011 |
| MLA | Conroy, Katrine | Kootenay West | October 11, 2011 |
| MLA | Letnick, Norm | Kelowna-Lake Country | October 11, 2011 |
| Public Agency | Fraser Health Authority | October 11, 2011 | |
| Public Agency | Interior Health Authority | October 11, 2011 |
Labour/Labour Relations
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Subject matter is new medical leave guidelines introduced in the Workers Compensation Amendment Act 2011 (Bill 14). Intended outcomes are to ensure Minister is aware of potential impacts on seniors care sector and seek mitigation for potential costs associated with the new measures that could have a negative impact on ability of care providers to maintain funding levels and quality of care standards.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | MacDiarmid, Margaret | Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government | January 23, 2012 |
|
|||||
|
|
BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Subject matter is development of a human resources plan for BC seniors care sector. The intended outcome is to implement recomendations of comprehensive strtaegy that was released in spring 2011 (www.bccares.ca)
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | October 17, 2011 | |
| MLA | Cantelon, Ron | Parksville-Qualicum | October 17, 2011 |
| MLA | Conroy, Katrine | Kootenay West | October 17, 2011 |
| Public Agency | Advanced Education | October 17, 2011 |
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Subject of discussions is implementation of safety, efficiency and sustainability recomendations of Association's 2009-2010 Action Plan, subsequent policy resolutions focused on improvements to the BC Care Aide Registry, filling empty care beds and reallocation of client user fee revenue to increase residential care staffing levels. This work also includes implementation of recomendations from the BC Ombudsperson's 2012 Report and the government's response.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | March 13, 2012 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Health | October 17, 2011 | |
| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Health | October 17, 2011 |
| MLA | Conroy, Katrine | Kootenay West | March 13, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Health | October 17, 2011 | |
| Public Agency | Jobs, Tourism and Innovation | October 17, 2011 | |
| Public Agency | WorkSafeBC | October 17, 2011 |