Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC / Raj Sihota, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Client name: Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Lobbyist name: Raj Sihota, Consultant Lobbyist
Initial registration start date: 2021-04-12
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7703-4159

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 15

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 8 of 8 (2024-07-09 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 8 of 8 (2024-07-09 to present)

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will the consultant lobbyist be arranging meetings between a public office holder and the client for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed:

Yes

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
HBPA-BC seeks support to maintain the viability of thoroughbred horse racing in BC at a time of revenue and operating challenges	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 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	Agriculture, Finances and Budgets, Gaming and Lotteries, Housing, Sports and Recreation, Tourism
Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:
HBPABC seeks support to maintain the viability of standardbred horse racing in BC at a time of revenue and operating challenges.	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	Agriculture, Finances and Budgets, Gaming and Lotteries, Tourism

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
Finance
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Public Safety and Solicitor General

Contingency Information

Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the outcome of this lobbying activity.
Payment to the consultant lobbyist by the client, in whole or in part, is not contingent on the success in arranging a meeting with public office holders on behalf of the client.

Client Contact Information

Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC

Address:
PO Box 28530
Willingdon Heights RPO
Burnaby, BC V5G 6J4
Canada

Telephone number: 604-545-0111

Description of Business Activities

The Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC and its partners contribute to a safe, fun and enjoyable horse racing environment at Hastings Racecourse, by providing the horses who compete for purse money and all of the employees needed to maintain, train and race thoroughbred racehorses.

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

The following people or organizations 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:

BC Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
- #7 - 5492 Production Boulevard
  Surrey, BC V3S 8P5
  Canada

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Funding Request made to:	Funding Requested	Date Requested
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	$4,350,000.00	2024-07-09

View all requested government funding history

Coalition Members Information

Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association 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 Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Raj Sihota | Former Public Office Holder Positions in BC

Business address:
500 - 1505 W 2nd Ave
Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y4
Canada

Telephone number: 604-359-9300

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Yes, the consultant lobbyist does have in place an undertaking to comply with a relevant code of conduct

List of Codes of Conduct
Code of Conduct Name	Code of Conduct Location	Name and Business Contact Information
Public Affairs Association of Canada - Statement of Principles	https://www.publicaffairs.ca/who-we-are/ethical-principles#:~:text=Provide%20advice%2C%20guidance%20and%20an,the%20potential%20for%20conflict%20arises.	Public Affairs Association of Canada 18 King Street East, Suite 1400 Toronto ON M5C 1C4 Canada 416-214-7837 lois@publicaffair.ca

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Consultant has lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this client, any time on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21:

Yes

Has made a political contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	Yes
	Client:	No
Has made a sponsorship contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a recall contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No

Consultant has lobbied, or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this client, on or after 2024-09-21:

Yes

Has made a political contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	Yes
	Client:	No
Has made a sponsorship contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No
Has made a recall contribution as defined in the Lobbyists Transparency Act on or after 2024-09-21:	Consultant:	No
	Client:	No

Details of the political, sponsorship or recall contributions can be found at the Financial Reports and Political Contributions System (FRPC) website.

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

No gifts or benefits were provided to public office holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

No records

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address

Firm: Strategies 360 Canada

Address:
500-1505 W 2nd Ave
Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y4
Canada

Telephone number: 604-359-9300

Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC	2021-04-12	current

Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC

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

Raj Sihota, Strategies 360 Canada (Consultant Lobbyist)

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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 1-15 of 15

Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Niki Sharma, MLA for Vancouver-Hastings | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-02-21
Posted date: 2025-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-40568 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Sam MacLeod, Assisstant Deputy Minister | Public Safety and Solicitor General
- Michael Snodden, Chief of staff | Public Safety and Solicitor General
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-09-12
Posted date: 2024-10-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-37349 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Niki Sharma, MLA for Vancouver-Hastings | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-25
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-36485 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Starchuk, MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Garry Begg, MLA for Surrey-Guildford | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jinny Sims, MLA for Surrey-Panorama | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-14
Posted date: 2024-07-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-36484 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Niki Sharma, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-07-23
Posted date: 2021-08-16
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-11749 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mike Starchuk, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-07-22
Posted date: 2021-08-16
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-11748 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bruce Ralston, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Harry Bains, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Garry Begg, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Mike Starchuk, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jagrup Brar, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Rachna Singh, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jinny Sims, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-21
Posted date: 2021-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-10048 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Niki Sharma, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-07
Posted date: 2021-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-10030 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- David Gulliver, Constituency Assistant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-06
Posted date: 2021-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-10041 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Alysa Huppler-Poliak, Constituency Assistant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-03
Posted date: 2021-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-10028 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Kate Makarow, Constituency Assistant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-03
Posted date: 2021-06-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-10025 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Pam Alexis, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Dan Coulter, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Andrew Mercier, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Kelli Paddon, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Megan Dykeman, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Caitlin Hickenbotham, Constituency Assistant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-23
Posted date: 2021-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-8844 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Jackie Tsaur, Constituency Assistant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-22
Posted date: 2021-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-8866 View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Caitlin Hickenbotham, Constituency Assistant | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-14
Posted date: 2021-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-8842 (amended from 4159-8837) View Lobbying Activity Report
Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Niki Sharma, MLA | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-12
Posted date: 2021-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-8839 View Lobbying Activity Report

Raj Sihota, Strategies 360 Canada (Consultant Lobbyist)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-15 of 15

Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC
Consultant Lobbyist: Raj Sihota

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Niki Sharma, MLA for Vancouver-Hastings | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-02-21
Posted date: 2025-03-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4159-40568 View Lobbying Activity Report

List of Former Public Offices Held in BC

List of Former Public Offices Held in BC
Position	Period Held
Ministerial Assistant Deputy Premier and Minister of Education ,Minister's Office	November 2000 to June 2001
Executive Assistant Deputy Premier and Minister of Labour	February 2000 to November 2000
Executive Assistant Minister of Women's Equality ,Minister's Office	July 1999 to February 2000
Executive Assistant Minister of Municipal Affairs ,Minister's Office	February 1998 to July 1999

Date Modified:: 2025-01-27

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Registration - Consultant Lobbyist

Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of BC / Raj Sihota, Consultant Lobbyist

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 8 of 8 (2024-07-09 to present)

Version 8 of 8 (2024-07-09 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters added through an Lobbying Activity Report:

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Contingency Information

Client Contact Information

Description of Business Activities

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

Relevant Codes of Conduct

Political, Sponsorship and Recall Contributions

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders

Individuals Hired or Subcontracted to Lobbying on behalf of the Client

Consultant Lobbyist Firm and Address