Registration - Organization

Restaurants Canada / Kelly Higginson, President and CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Restaurants Canada
Senior Officer Name: Kelly Higginson, President and CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-01
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 9582-4124

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 70

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 15

Version 9 of 13 (2023-12-18 to 2024-01-19)

Registration versions:

Version 9 of 13 (2023-12-18 to 2024-01-19)

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
Advocacy regarding an accessibility directorate pre-consultation	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Human Rights, Infrastructure, Poverty, Regional Development
Capping third party delivery company fees	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Small Business, Tourism
Communicating with the Government about emergency relief for businesses impacted by wildfires.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Emergency Preparedness
Communicating with the Government about improving Liquor Distribution Branch distribution and delivery for non-stock product.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Industry, Liquor Control/Alcohol, Small Business
Communicating with the government about the proposed tied house policy.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Liquor Control/Alcohol, Small Business
Communicating with the government about the state of the foodservice industry and the development of broad-based industry-specific cost relief programs.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Industry, Small Business
COVID-19 reopening plan & hospitality industry supports	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	COVID-19, Health, Labour/Labour Relations
Environmental policies impacting hospitality industry	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Environment
Labour policies impacting hospitality industry	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Economic Development and Trade, Small Business
Letter to Premier copying Jobs, Economic Developement and Innovation and Labour Ministers regarding proposal to cap 2023 minimum wage at 3%.	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	Labour/Labour Relations
Liquor licensee policies impacting hospitality industry	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Liquor Control/Alcohol
Tax policies impacting hospitality industry	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets
Virtual introductory meeting with new Jobs, Economic Development and and Innovation Minister Brenda Bailey and DM Fazil Milhar.	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	Economic Development and Trade
Virtual meetings with DM Labour Trevor Hughes on labour legislation, 2023 minimum wage, and employer foreign worker registry.	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	Labour/Labour Relations
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Advocacy to save the BC Restaurants Townhall	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	Economic Development and Trade, Industry, Regional Development, Small Business

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Agriculture and Food
British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Health
Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
WorkSafeBC

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Kelly Higginson, President and CEO

Organization Contact Information

Restaurants Canada

Address:
1155 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1J4
Canada

Telephone number: 416-923-8416

Description of Activities

Restaurants Canada is a national, not-for-profit association advancing the potential of Canada’s diverse and dynamic foodservice industry through member programs, research, advocacy, resources and events.

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
Global Affairs Canada	$8,570.00	2023-04-30

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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
Global Affairs Canada	$232,862.00	2021-06-01 to 2022-12-31

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Coalition Members Information

Restaurants Canada is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Restaurants Canada 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 Restaurants Canada 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

Kelly Higginson
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: No

Mark von Schellwitz
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

Restaurants Canada

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Restaurants Canada	2020-05-01	current

Restaurants Canada

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Kelly Higginson	2023-05-10	Current
Christian Buhagiar	2022-09-06	2023-05-10
Todd Barclay	2020-05-01	2021-10-16

Kelly Higginson, President and CEO (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 1-70 of 70

Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin LaFrenier, Head of Stakeholder Experience, Marketing and Corporate Communications | WorkSafeBC
- Mark Heywood, CFO | WorkSafeBC
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-09-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-10-18
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-37738 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Hume, Assistant Deputy Minister and General Manager | Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Pamela Renwick, General Manager | British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-08-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-09-13
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-37281 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Heywood, CFO | WorkSafeBC
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-08-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-09-13
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-37280 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Trevor Hughes, Deputy Minister | Labour
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36919 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | Public Safety and Solicitor General
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36917 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melissa Farrance, Chief of Staff | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36916 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Erin Prescott, Senior Policy Analyst | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jillian Rodak
Posted date: 2024-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36920 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Erin Prescott, Circular Communities, Environmental Policy & Initiatives Branch, Environment and Climate Change Strategy | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jillian Rodak
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36396 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lana Popham, MLA for Saanich South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36394 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melissa Farrance, Chief of Staff | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36393 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Terry Oh, Director of Food Safety | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36392 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-20
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36390 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Terry Oh, Director of Food Safety | Health
- Sion Shyng, BC food safety specialist | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36389 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36388 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36387 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Thuy Pham, Chief of Staff | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-06-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-35728 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Okenge Yuma Morisho, Deputy Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-05-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-06-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-35727 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Erin Prescott, Senior Policy Advisor | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-04-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jillian Rodak
Posted date: 2024-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-35160 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tracee Schmidt, Assistant Deputy Minister | Finance
- David Hume, Assistant Deputy Minister and General Manager | Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Mary Sue Maloughney, Associate Deputy Minister | Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Monika Laube, Director of Communications | Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Debbie Smollett, Assistant Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Maya Engelbrecht, Project Director | Office of the Premier
- Peter Lawless, Legal Council | Attorney General
- Michael Lee, MLA for Vancouver-Langara | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Greg Kyllo, MLA for Shuswap | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-04-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-35158 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Debbie Smollett, Assistant Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Maya Engelbrecht, Project Director | Office of the Premier
- Peter Lawless, Stakeholder Relations | Attorney General
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-04-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-35156 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- ALL BC MLAs MLAs, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-04-05
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-33872 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-04-05
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-33871 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sarah Omware, Omware Director, Accessibility | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-04-05
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-33870 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Stefan Avlijas, Chief of Staff | Agriculture and Food
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-04-05
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-33869 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- ALL BC, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-04-05
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-33868 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Falcon, MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-04-05
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-33867 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Falcon, MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-03-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-04-05
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-33866 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Stefan Avlijas, Chief of Staff | Agriculture and Food
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-03-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-33369 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Kevin Falcon, MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Sonia Fursteneau, Leader of the third party | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-03-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-33368 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Monika Laube, Acting Manager External Relations | Public Safety and Solicitor General
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-03-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-33365 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Holly Cowan, Constituency Assistant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Caroline McAndrews, Communications Director | Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jordan Bennett, Director, Strategic Initiatives | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Jack Garnier, Ministerial Advisor | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Emily Bishop, Policy Advisor | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Todd Stone, MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Robyn Spilker, Senior Ministerial Advisor | Municipal Affairs
- Angela Soukoreff, Communications Manager | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Ben Stewart, MLA for Kelowna West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Trevor Hughes, Deputy Minister | Labour
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-32488 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- All BC MLAs, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-32487 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lorie Hrycuik, Assistant Deputy Minister | Labour
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-32486 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Monika Laube, Acting Manager External Relations | Public Safety and Solicitor General
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-32490 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Henry Yao, MLA for Richmond South Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-32485 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-09
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-02-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-32484 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Donkers, Chair, BC Farm Industry Review Board | Agriculture and Food
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31921 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sarah Omware, Acting Director Accessibility Directorate | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31923 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sarah Omware, Acting Director Accessibility Directorate | Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31922 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Katrine Conroy, MLA for Kootenay West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31918 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Henry Yao, MLA for Richmond South Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31917 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kim Richardson, Policy Specialist | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31916 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- David Hume, Assistant Deputy Minister and General Manager | Public Safety and Solicitor General
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-01-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31915 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kim Richardson, Policy Specialist, Clean Communities | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31336 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Terry Oh, Director of Food Safety | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31335 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Terry Oh, Director of Food Safety | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31334 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lorie Hrycuik, Assistant Deputy Minister | Labour
- John-Michael McColl, Executive Director | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31333 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Stefan Avlijas, Chief of Staff | Agriculture and Food
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31332 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Trevor Hughes, Deputy Minister | Labour
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31331 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Martha Anslow, Director of BC Farm Industry Review Board | Agriculture and Food
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31337 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Matt Smith, Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Terry Harrison, Chief of Staff | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Stefan Avlijas, Chief of Staff | Agriculture and Food
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-31328 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Stefan Avlijas, Chief of Staff | Agriculture and Food
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-31
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-11-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-30143 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Matt Smith, Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Terry Harrison, Chief of Staff | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-11-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-30131 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Hon. David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Peter Donkers, Chairperson | Agriculture and Food
- Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-11-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-30128 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ian Brown, Deputy GM and Executive Director | Public Safety and Solicitor General
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-20
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-11-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-30119 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Trevor Hughes, Deputy Minister | Labour
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-11-14
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-30112 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kim Richardson, Policy Specialist, Clean Communities | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Claire Lloyd, Senior Policy Analyst | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Gwendolyn Lohbrunner, Director | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-09-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-10-17
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-29716 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-09-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-10-16
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-29685 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-08-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-09-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-28599 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Falcon, MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Sarah Weddell, Chief of Staff | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-08-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-09-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-28260 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Sarah Weddell, Chief of Staff | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-07-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-28259 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Terry Harrison, Chief of Staff | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-30
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-27725 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-27209 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Eby, Premier | Office of the Premier
- Brenda Bailey, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Matt Smith, Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Terry Harrison, Chief of Staff | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
- Chris Rathbone, Assistant Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-06-15
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-27187 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Terry Harrison, Chief of Staff | Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-26930 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Erin McEwan, Executive Director | British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-26953 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kim Horn, ADM | Finance
- David Hume, Assistant Deputy Minister and General Manager | Public Safety and Solicitor General
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-08
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-26925 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture and Food | Agriculture and Food
- Peter Pokorny, Deputy Minister | Agriculture and Food
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-05-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-26923 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Joanna White, Assistant Deputy Minister | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
- Andrew Mercier, Minister of State for Workforce Development | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-04-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-26252 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin Falcon, MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Brenda Bailey, MLA for Vancouver-False Creek | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Trevor Hughes, Deputy Minister | Labour
- Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
- Kim Horn, Executive Lead | Finance
- Chris Rathbone, Assistant Deputy Minister | Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-11-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Christian Buhagiar, Kelly Higginson, Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2023-03-02
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-23982 View Lobbying Activity Report

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Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kevin LaFrenier, Head of Stakeholder Experience, Marketing and Corporate Communications | WorkSafeBC
- Mark Heywood, CFO | WorkSafeBC
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-09-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-10-18
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-37738 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Hume, Assistant Deputy Minister and General Manager | Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Pamela Renwick, General Manager | British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-08-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-09-13
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-37281 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mark Heywood, CFO | WorkSafeBC
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-08-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-09-13
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-37280 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
- Trevor Hughes, Deputy Minister | Labour
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36919 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | Public Safety and Solicitor General
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36917 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melissa Farrance, Chief of Staff | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36916 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Erin Prescott, Senior Policy Analyst | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jillian Rodak
Posted date: 2024-08-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36920 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Erin Prescott, Circular Communities, Environmental Policy & Initiatives Branch, Environment and Climate Change Strategy | Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jillian Rodak
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36396 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Lana Popham, MLA for Saanich South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36394 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Melissa Farrance, Chief of Staff | Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-26
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36393 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Terry Oh, Director of Food Safety | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36392 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-20
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36390 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Terry Oh, Director of Food Safety | Health
- Sion Shyng, BC food safety specialist | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36389 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-07
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36388 View Lobbying Activity Report
Restaurants Canada
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Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-06
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Mark von Schellwitz
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4124-36387 View Lobbying Activity Report

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