Registration - Organization

The Immigrant Services Society of BC / Jonathan Oldman, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Organization name: The Immigrant Services Society of BC
Senior Officer Name: Jonathan Oldman, Chief Executive Officer
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 8781-4629

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 9

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 26 of 26 (2024-10-01 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 26 of 26 (2024-10-01 to present)

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 policies and supports to ensure the sustainability of the community non-profit sectors as well as greater diversity and inclusion to ensure the sector reflects the populations that it serves.	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, Government Procurement, Health, Poverty
Advocating on the need for race base data collection systems in order to enhance understanding of service gaps among government systems, publicly funded institutions, etc	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	Children and Families, Finances and Budgets, Health, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty, Senior Citizens
Discussion on improving the recognition of qualifications gained outside of Canada and addressing systemic barriers to credential recognition (at invitation of the Minister). Improving fairness and efficiency of regulatory processes for assessing international credentials; and improving newcomers’ access to and use of the pre- and post-arrival information about regulated occupations necessary to make informed immigration, licensure and employment choices.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education
Discussion on international student cap and BC allocation process with Chris Rathbone, ADM, Min of PSSFE, Greg Stone, Executive Director, Strategic Policy and Initiatives, Jamie Edwardson, Director, International Education. Increased awareness of ISSofBC's LCC and its position in the private college market. Consideration of potential reforms and adjsutments to future allocation process submitted.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation 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, Education
Discussion on international student cap and BC allocation process with Ravi Parmar, Parliamentary Secretary, Min of PSSFE Increased awareness of ISSofBC's LCC and its position in the private college market. Consideration of potential reforms and adjsutments to future allocation process submitted.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation 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, Education
ISSofBC met with the BC Attorney General to highlight the Immigration and Refugee Legal Clinic's current work and 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	Children and Families, Finances and Budgets, Non-Profit Organization
ISSofBC sent a letter to the Assistant Deputy Minister for Post-Secondary Policy & Programs Ministry of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills, Chris Rathbone, regarding Student Enrollment Update & Request for Changes to Attestation Letter Process. ISSofBC is requesting for the consideration of the following options: 1. Extending the expiration date of the attestation letters allocated to our institution until 2026, or; 2. Maintaining the same allocation of attestation letters for schools in 2024 into 2025. 3. Implementing a reward system for private post-secondary institutions with exemplary records, such as considering the length of accreditation without compliance issues and maintaining stable, sustainable enrollment, prior to the allocation of attestation letters.	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, Colleges & Universities, Education, Non-Profit Organization
ISSofBC submitted briefing note to Premier Chief of Staff to advocate for a dedicated provincial Ministry of Immigration, Multiculturalism and Antiracism which will provide the province with the ability to ensure that immigration is an integral part of the province’s priorities, including COVID-19 economic recovery and anti-racism work. The letter also highlights the need for BC to develop a 5-year provincial Immigration Plan with a vision; projections and forecasting of future immigration needs and impacts on communities/regions throughout the province.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Municipal Affairs
Met with BC Attorney General to highlight the Immigration and Refugee Legal Clinic current work and challenges.	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	Children and Families, Finances and Budgets, Non-Profit Organization
Policy and program recommendations on the Ukrainian humanitarian movement to BC	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Health, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization
Promoting greater inclusion, service and program accessibility for diverse newcomer populations including LGBTQ2S+, migrants without legal status, refugee claimants, families, people with disabilities	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, Education, Health, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization, Senior Citizens
Provided insights into possible approaches the Province of BC should consider to ensure immigrant and refugee newcomers are supported during Covid-19 including ways to ensure incoming government assisted refugees are vaccinated on a continuous arrival process	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Children and Families, Municipal Affairs
Sharing and discussing information and feedback on how to foster greater supports to resettled refugees and refugee claimants including funding suggestions on trauma support programs, housing	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	Children and Families, Education, Employment and Training, Finances and Budgets, Health, Housing, Mental Health and Addictions, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization, Poverty
Sharing and discussing information related to the economic integration challenges of newcomers into the BC economy eg international credential recognition, need for workplace language, paid interns/wage subsidies, soft skills training that will enhance labour market attachment outcomes.	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, Finances and Budgets, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
Attorney General
BC Transit
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Community Social Services Employers' Association of B.C.
Finance
Fraser Health Authority
Health
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility
Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Real Estate Foundation of BC
Simon Fraser University
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
University of British Columbia
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Jonathan Oldman, Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

The Immigrant Services Society of BC

Address:
2610 Victoria Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2
Canada

Telephone number: 604-684-2561

Description of Activities

ISSofBC is a not for profit immigrant and refugee serving agency. Our mission is to help build a future for immigrants in Canada. We serve various newcomers with or without legal status throughout BC, offering a range of federally, provincial and other funded services both in Canada but also overseas online.

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
City of Vancouver	$57,120.00	2023-10-14
City of Vancouver	$25,000.00	2023-10-14
City of Vancouver	$10,000.00	2024-10-04
ESDC	$57,600.00	2023-10-05
ESDC	$59,250.00	2024-08-07
IRCC	$221,709.00	2023-10-31
IRCC	$41,932,478.00	2024-01-25
IRCC	$14,051,093.00	2024-01-25
IRCC	$4,300,764.00	2024-01-25
IRCC	$47,878,134.00	2024-01-25
IRCC	$35,690,819.00	2024-01-25
IRCC	$44,221,844.00	2024-01-25
IRCC	$20,726,199.00	2024-01-25
IRCC	$54,189,187.00	2024-01-25
IRCC	$32,683,255.00	2024-01-25
IRCC	$18,419,948.00	2024-01-25
IRCC	$54,189,187.00	2024-01-25
IRCC	$316,229.84	2024-04-01
IRCC	$49,928.00	2024-03-12
IRCC	$469,271.00	2024-04-01
IRCC	$75,929.00	2024-08-28
IRCC	$8,177,637.00	2024-07-01
Municipal Affairs	$11,186,391.00	2023-10-18
The Law Foundation of British Columbia	$279,584.00	2024-01-30
The Law Foundation of British Columbia	$1,110,000.00	2024-01-30
United Way	$50,000.00	2024-07-24
Vancouver Coastal Health	$15,000.00	2024-05-31
Vancouver Coastal Health	$416,031.00	2024-06-03

View all requested government funding history

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
BC Municipal Affairs	$218,000.00	2022-12-15 to 2024-03-31
City of Vancouver	$10,000.00	2024-04-01 to 2024-12-31
ESDC	$57,600.00	2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
ESDC	$59,250.00	2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31
Employment & Social Development Canada	$8,013,827.00	2022-12-01 to 2032-11-30
Employment & Social Development Canada	$123,005.39	2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
IRCC	$507,702.00	2022-07-01 to 2025-03-31
IRCC	$31,668.00	2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
IRCC	$10,450,896.00	2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
IRCC	$316,229.84	2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31
IRCC	$429,271.00	2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31
IRCC	$49,928.00	2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
IRCC	$8,177,637.00	2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31
IRCC	$75,929.00	2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31
Minsitry of Advanced Education and Skills Training	$1,213,000.00	2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$539,117.00	2022-06-01 to 2024-05-31
Municipal Affairs	$810,000.00	2022-07-27 to 2024-07-31
Municipal Affairs	$77,000.00	2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$174,595.88	2022-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$124,697.35	2022-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$344,106.60	2022-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$9,183,000.00	2024-04-01 to 2029-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$1,189,500.00	2024-04-01 to 2029-03-31
Municipal Affairs	$180,000.00	2024-04-01 to 2029-03-31
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills	$1,757,519.00	2023-10-01 to 2026-03-31
Real Estate Foundation of BC	$36,000.00	2022-11-21 to 2023-11-10
The Law Foundation of British Columbia	$22,000.00	2021-04-01 to 2024-03-31
The Law Foundation of British Columbia	$279,584.00	2024-04-01 to 2027-03-31
The Law Foundation of British Columbia	$20,000.00	2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31
The Law Foundation of British Columbia	$1,110,000.00	2024-04-01 to 2027-03-31
The Law Foundation of British Columbia	$1,500,000.00	2024-04-01 to 2027-03-31
Vancity	$40,000.00	2022-11-21 to 2023-11-11
Vancity	$15,000.00	2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

View all received government funding history

Coalition Members Information

The Immigrant Services Society of BC is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

The Immigrant Services Society 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 The Immigrant Services Society of BC 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

Christopher Friesen
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Carla Morales
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Jonathan Oldman
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Kathleen Sherrell
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

The Immigrant Services Society of BC

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
The Immigrant Services Society of BC	2020-05-04	current

The Immigrant Services Society of BC

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

Jonathan Oldman, Chief Executive Officer (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 1-9 of 9

The Immigrant Services Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Andrew Mercier, Minister of State for Workforce Development | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-03-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jonathan Oldman
Posted date: 2023-04-15
Lobbying Activity number: 4629-25090 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Immigrant Services Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Alexander Kang, Senior Program Advisor | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-06-28
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kathleen Sherrell
Posted date: 2022-07-12
Lobbying Activity number: 4629-19625 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Immigrant Services Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Carling Helander, ED | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-06-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Christopher Friesen
Posted date: 2022-07-12
Lobbying Activity number: 4629-19624 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Immigrant Services Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, MLA for Stikine | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-04-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Friesen
Posted date: 2022-05-18
Lobbying Activity number: 4629-18603 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Immigrant Services Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Horgan, MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Nathan Cullen, MLA for Stikine | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Niki Sharma, MLA for Vancouver-Hastings | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-03-09
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Friesen
Posted date: 2022-05-18
Lobbying Activity number: 4629-18604 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Immigrant Services Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rachna Singh, MLA for Surrey-Green Timbers | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-05-27
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Friesen
Posted date: 2022-05-18
Lobbying Activity number: 4629-18609 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Immigrant Services Society of BC
Organization

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: 2021-04-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Friesen
Posted date: 2022-05-18
Lobbying Activity number: 4629-18607 View Lobbying Activity Report
The Immigrant Services Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Penny Ballem, Dr | Health
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-02-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Friesen
Posted date: 2022-05-18
Lobbying Activity number: 4629-18608 (amended from 4629-18605) View Lobbying Activity Report
The Immigrant Services Society of BC
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Geoff Meggs, Premier Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-11-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Chris Friesen
Posted date: 2022-05-18
Lobbying Activity number: 4629-18606 View Lobbying Activity Report

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Registration - Organization

The Immigrant Services Society of BC / Jonathan Oldman, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 26 of 26 (2024-10-01 to present)

Version 26 of 26 (2024-10-01 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Organization Contact Information

Description of Activities

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Requested Government Funding

Received Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests