Registration - Organization

BC Federation of Labour / Sussanne Skidmore, President

Registration Information

Organization name: BC Federation of Labour
Previous Organization names
Senior Officer Name: Sussanne Skidmore, President
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2010-05-11
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 9297-452

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 395

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 46 of 77 (2022-06-01 to 2022-07-01)

Registration versions:

Version 46 of 77 (2022-06-01 to 2022-07-01)

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:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocating for improved awareness, supports and protections for those who have experienced gender based violence.	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	Advanced Education, Education, Employment and Training, Health, Housing, Human Rights, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
advocating for pay equity and pay transparency legislation to close the gender plus pay gap recognizing race, ability, age, religious expression, gender expression and identity +.	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	Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Human Rights, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour/Labour Relations, Poverty
Advocating for programs and supports for workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuring that working people can access government supports and benefit programs so individuals do not fall through the cracks.	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	COVID-19, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty
Creation of good, stable, family supporting jobs in the skilled trades through apprenticeship and training programs, supports to reduce barriers for underrepresented groups in the trades, funding for the BC Centre for the Women in the Trades, use of Community Benefit Agreements with targeted hiring of women, Indigenous workers and members of other equity groups, and re-establishment of compulsory trades certification.	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 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	Advanced Education, Employment and Training, Industry, Infrastructure, Labour/Labour Relations, Transportation
Creation of good, stable, family supporting jobs in the skilled trades through apprenticeship and training programs through the re-establishment of compulsory trades certification.	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 Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Employment and Training, Labour/Labour Relations
Development and expansion of programs and initiatives to create family supporting, green jobs through climate action strategies like Clean BC.	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	Conservation, Employment and Training, Energy, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Forestry, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Infrastructure, Transportation
Encouraging the use of a gendered and intersectional analysis to develop an economic recovery plan related to the COVID-19 pandemic that makes sure all British Columbians including women, Indigenous people, members of other equity groups, and vulnerable populations benefit from economic investment and government programs.	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	COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Infrastructure, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty, Taxation and Finance
Expansion of public services to address economic and community needs in particular in the areas of long term care, child care, health care, public education and community and social services.Ensuring that these services are provided effectively, staffed adequately, and ensuring that workers are fairly compensated and receive fair working conditions.	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 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	Advanced Education, Children and Families, Colleges & Universities, Education, Employment and Training, Health, Hospitals, Labour/Labour Relations, Mental Health and Addictions, Poverty, Privatization and Outsourcing, Senior Citizens
Implementation of the 94 calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and support for Indigenous communities to fully investigate the sites of government-operated residential schools for unmarked graves.	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	Education, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Justice and Law Enforcement, Land Claims
Implement the recommendations in the Ministry of Labour’s report Keeping Workers, the Public and the Environment Safe from Asbestos and to also consider implementing the recommendations of the BCFED submission in response to the report.	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	Environment, Health, Housing, Labour/Labour Relations
Improvements to BC school curriculum to educate students more comprehensively on Indigenous history and the negative impact of residential schools in British Columbia and across Canada; and to provide regular training and support for current and pre-service educators, school administrators and other school staff that support learning; and implementation of a provincially recognized statutory holiday to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day.	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	Education, Human Rights, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Labour/Labour Relations
Improvements to income support and disability assistance rates and program delivery.	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	COVID-19, Finances and Budgets, Human Rights, Poverty
Improvements to the Employment Standards Act, Labour Relations Code and Workers' Compensation Act and associated regulations to increase rights and protections for all workers including migrant workers, undocumented workers and those in the grey economy. Increased resources for the Employment Standards Branch and Labour Relations Board. Increased education, proactive enforcement, and penalties for worker safety and employment violations.	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	COVID-19, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Industry, Labour/Labour Relations
Improvements to the Employment Standards Act, regulation and operations at Branch to better support working people.	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	COVID-19, Labour/Labour Relations
Improvements to the Labour Relations Code and increased funding for the Labour Relations Board.	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	Finances and Budgets, Labour/Labour Relations
Improvements to the Workers' Compensation Act and associated regulations, improved enforcement of health and safety laws up to and including criminal charges.	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	COVID-19, Employment and Training, Environment, Health, Housing, Justice and Law Enforcement, Labour/Labour Relations
input on upcoming accessibility legislation to ensure the full protection and participation of people with disabilities in our workplaces and communities.	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	Human Rights, Labour/Labour Relations
Pay equity legislation to eliminate pay inequity based on gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, immigration status or any other demographic characteristic.	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	Finances and Budgets, Human Rights, Labour/Labour Relations
Support for migrant and undocumented workers through better coordination of programs between Ministries, improved employment standards, pathways to permanent residency and better access to programs and services.	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	Agriculture, Labour/Labour Relations
Support for precarious and gig workers through improved employment standards, enforcement and access to unionization.	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

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Agriculture, Food and Fisheries
Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc.
BC Transit
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Education
Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Fraser Health Authority
Health
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Industry Training Authority
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Minister of State for Child Care
Minister of State for Infrastructure
Minister of State for Lands and Natural Resource Operations
Minister of State for Trade
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility
Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives
Parliamentary Secretary for Arts and Film
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Long-Term Care
Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training
Parliamentary Secretary for Technology and Innovation
Parliamentary Secretary for the New Economy
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport
Transportation and Infrastructure
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Vancouver Community College
WorkSafeBC

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

William Cronk, President

Organization Contact Information

BC Federation of Labour

Address:
4370 Dominion St. Suite 406
Burnaby, BC V5G 4L7
Canada

Telephone number: 604-430-1421

Description of Activities

The BC Federation of Labour brings together the voice of the majority of unions in BC, representing workers in every aspect of our economy. It has a long and proud history of advocating for strong communities, and the rights of all working people to a safe workplace, fair wages and working conditions.

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
Industry Training Authority (CP 21-23 additional)	$494,979.00	2022-03-01

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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
Government of Canada (WAGE)	$443,710.00	2021-12-01 to 2024-03-31
Industry Training Authority	$2,644,600.00	2021-03-01 to 2022-03-31
Industry Training Authority (BMTB)	$260,000.00	2021-02-01 to 2023-03-31
Industry Training Authority (CP - Covid support)	$289,800.00	2021-03-01 to 2022-03-31
Industry Training Authority (CP 19-21)	$558,558.98	2020-07-01 to 2021-06-30
Industry Training Authority (CP 19-21)	$586,317.07	2020-08-01 to 2021-07-30
Industry Training Authority (CP 19-21)	$708,644.90	2020-09-01 to 2021-08-31
Industry Training Authority (CP 21-23)	$1,682,903.69	2021-09-01 to 2022-08-31
WorkSafeBC	$2,054,478.00	2020-09-01 to 2021-08-31
WorkSafeBC (20/21)	$2,054,478.00	2020-09-01 to 2021-08-31
WorkSafeBC (21/23)	$4,908,956.00	2021-09-01 to 2023-08-31

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Coalition Members Information

BC Federation of Labour is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

BC Federation of Labour 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 BC Federation of Labour 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

Rohini Arora
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No