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: 44718202 Submitted by lobbyist on: December 21, 2018 02:28:31 PM Accepted by Registrar on: December 21, 2018 02:54:04 PM
Designated Filer Information
Paterson, Joshua
306-268 Keefer St
Vancouver, BC, V6A 1X5
604-630-9752
Canada
Organization Information
BC Civil Liberties Association
The BC Civil Liberties Association was established in 1962. Our mandate is to preserve, defend, maintain and extend civil liberties and human rights in Canada. We achieve our mandate through our Advocacy in Action, Public Policy, Community Education, and Justice programs. The BCCLA is an autonomous, non-partisan charitable society.
306-268 Keefer St
Vancouver, BC, V6A 1X5
604-585-8925
Canada
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
Name of Funding provider
Amount in CAD$
BC Ministry of Finance / Community Gaming Grant (annual application required)
$52,500.00
Service Canada / Canada Summer Jobs (varies year to year)
$6,821.00
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Active Registration Period
December 21, 2018
June 21, 2019
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
McDermott, Meghan
December 21, 2018
Inactivation Date:
July 19, 2019
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Justice and Law Enforcement
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Encouraged government to consider a provincial review of street check practices by police. Discussed potential changes to police act to enhance power of police complaints commissioner.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Farnworth,
Mike
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
December 21, 2018
Staff of Minister
Takkar,
Nimmi
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
December 21, 2018
Name:
Paterson, Joshua
December 21, 2018
Inactivation Date:
July 19, 2019
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Justice and Law Enforcement
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Attorney General: Encouraged the government to introduce robust anti-SLAPP legislation.
Leader of the Opposition: Encouraged the opposition to support robust anti-SLAPP legislation. Discussed whistleblower legislation.
Solicitor General: Encouraged government to consider a provincial review of street check practices by police. Discussed potential changes to police act to enhance power of police complaints commissioner.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Eby,
David
Minister of Attorney General
December 21, 2018
Minister
Farnworth,
Mike
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
December 21, 2018
Staff of Minister
Milne,
Gala
Minister of Attorney General
December 21, 2018
Staff of Minister
Takkar,
Nimmi
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
December 21, 2018
MLA
Wilkinson,
Andrew
Vancouver-Quilchena
December 21, 2018
Name:
Vonn, Micheal
December 21, 2018
Inactivation Date:
July 19, 2019
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Justice and Law Enforcement
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Encouraged the Opposition to support robust anti-SLAPP legislation. Discussed whistleblower legislation.
