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: 1105126
Submitted by lobbyist on: February 7, 2020 02:07:04 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: February 7, 2020 02:28:06 PM
Designated Filer Information
Smith, Stephanie |
4911 Canada Way | |
Burnaby, BC, V5G 3W3
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604-291-9611 |
Canada |
Organization Information
BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) |
The BCGEU is one of the largest and most diverse labour unions in British Columbia. We represent over 80,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services. |
4911 Canada Way | |
Burnaby, BC, V5G 3W3
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604-291-9611 |
Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
February 7, 2020 | |
August 7, 2020 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Seeking improvements to postsecondary education, including funding increases and changes to trades training in BC.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Mark, Melanie | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Snoddon, Michael | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Wolfe, Seamus | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | February 7, 2020 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Justice and Law Enforcement
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of workers in the justice system. Advocating for improved access to the justice system, including by expanding legal aid, First Nations legal services, and family justice centres. Seeking changes that will reduce prison violence, including reduced staff-to-inmate ratios.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Eby, David | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Farnworth, Mike | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Harder, Derrick | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Maartman , Will | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Milne , Gala | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Sanderson , Melanie | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Advocating for the expansion of home support services, improved standards of care in residential care facilities, better occupational health and safety for workers, and strengthened mental health and addictions services. Advocating for the public provision of health services.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Darcy, Judy | Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Dix, Adrian | Minister of Health | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Newhook , Kelly | Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | van Baarsen , Amanda | Minister of Health | February 7, 2020 |
Justice and Law Enforcement
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of workers in the justice system. Advocating for improved access to the justice system, including by expanding legal aid, First Nations legal services, and family justice centres. Seeking changes that will reduce prison violence, including reduced staff-to-inmate ratios.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Eby, David | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Farnworth, Mike | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Harder, Derrick | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Maartman , Will | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Milne , Gala | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Sanderson , Melanie | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Housing
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Seeking support for strategies to address the housing affordability crisis in BC, including tax changes, stronger protection for renters and investment in new affordable public housing.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Staff of Minister | Ashbourne , Craig | Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Holmwood, Jen | Premier | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Horgan, John | Premier | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | James, Carole | Minister of Finance | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Lawson , Liam | Minister of Finance | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Robinson, Selina | Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Spilker , Robyn | Minister of Finance | February 7, 2020 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Seeking improvements to postsecondary education, including funding increases and changes to trades training in BC.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Mark, Melanie | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Snoddon, Michael | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Wolfe, Seamus | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | February 7, 2020 |
Children and Families
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of childcare and social services workers. Seeking improvements in services for children, youth and families, including establishing a universal childcare system, ensuring Indigenous families receive an equal level and quality of care, and expanding programs for youth transitioning out of care.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Chen, Katrina | Minister of State for Child Care | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Conroy, Katrine | Minister of Children and Family Development | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Gunn, Paula | Minister of Children and Family Development | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Infante, James | Minister of State for Child Care | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Talbot , Sarena | Minister of State for Child Care | February 7, 2020 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Seeking improvements in compliance and enforcement programs across government and changes to environmental and natural resource laws that strengthen public oversight. Advocating for more funding and to protect BC Parks from commercialization/ privatization. Advocating for actions to address climate change, including just transition measures for affected workers and communities.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Staff of Minister | Machell , Aileen | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Donaldson, Doug | Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Heyman, George | Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Ralston, Bruce | Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Renneberg , Tim | Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Sanderson , Melissa | Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Sather , Kelly | Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Trevena, Claire | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | February 7, 2020 |
Government Procurement
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Advocating for various improvements in government procurement practices, including successorship in contracts, bringing outsourced work back in house, and public ownership of infrastructure.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Dix, Adrian | Minister of Health | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Kang, Anne | Minister of Citizens' Services | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Machell , Aileen | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Russell , Shannon | Minister of Citizens' Services | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Trevena, Claire | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | van Baarsen , Amanda | Minister of Health | February 7, 2020 |
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Advocating for the expansion of home support services, improved standards of care in residential care facilities, better occupational health and safety for workers, and strengthened mental health and addictions services. Advocating for the public provision of health services.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Darcy, Judy | Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Dix, Adrian | Minister of Health | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Newhook , Kelly | Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | van Baarsen , Amanda | Minister of Health | February 7, 2020 |
Housing
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Seeking support for strategies to address the housing affordability crisis in BC, including tax changes, stronger protection for renters and investment in new affordable public housing.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Staff of Minister | Ashbourne , Craig | Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Holmwood, Jen | Premier | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Horgan, John | Premier | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | James, Carole | Minister of Finance | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Lawson , Liam | Minister of Finance | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Robinson, Selina | Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Spilker , Robyn | Minister of Finance | February 7, 2020 |
Justice and Law Enforcement
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of workers in the justice system. Advocating for improved access to the justice system, including by expanding legal aid, First Nations legal services, and family justice centres. Seeking changes that will reduce prison violence, including reduced staff-to-inmate ratios.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Eby, David | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Farnworth, Mike | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Harder, Derrick | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Maartman , Will | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Milne , Gala | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Sanderson , Melanie | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Labour/Labour Relations
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Seeking improvements to the Labour Code, Workers' Compensation Act, Worksafe BC and employment standards, including stronger protections for workers, strengthened health and safety regulations, and strategies to address precarious work.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Bains, Harry | Minister of Labour | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | MacDonald , Alex | Minister of Labour | February 7, 2020 |
Liquor Control/Alcohol
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Seeking changes to enhance BC Liquor Stores and to end the sale of grocery store wine licenses.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Eby, David | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Harder , Derrick | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Milne , Gala | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Justice and Law Enforcement
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of workers in the justice system. Advocating for improved access to the justice system, including by expanding legal aid, First Nations legal services, and family justice centres. Seeking changes that will reduce prison violence, including reduced staff-to-inmate ratios.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Eby, David | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Farnworth, Mike | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Harder, Derrick | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Maartman , Will | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Milne , Gala | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Sanderson , Melanie | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Seeking improvements to postsecondary education, including funding increases and changes to trades training in BC.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
---|---|---|---|
Minister | Mark, Melanie | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Snoddon, Michael | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Wolfe, Seamus | Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training | February 7, 2020 |
Children and Families
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of childcare and social services workers. Seeking improvements in services for children, youth and families, including establishing a universal childcare system, ensuring Indigenous families receive an equal level and quality of care, and expanding programs for youth transitioning out of care.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
---|---|---|---|
Minister | Chen, Katrina | Minister of State for Child Care | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Conroy, Katrine | Minister of Children and Family Development | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Gunn, Paula | Minister of Children and Family Development | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Infante, James | Minister of State for Child Care | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Talbot , Sarena | Minister of State for Child Care | February 7, 2020 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Seeking improvements in compliance and enforcement programs across government and changes to environmental and natural resource laws that strengthen public oversight. Advocating for more funding and to protect BC Parks from commercialization/ privatization. Advocating for actions to address climate change, including just transition measures for affected workers and communities.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Staff of Minister | Machell , Aileen | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Donaldson, Doug | Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Heyman, George | Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Ralston, Bruce | Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Renneberg , Tim | Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Sanderson , Melissa | Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Sather , Kelly | Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Trevena, Claire | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | February 7, 2020 |
Government Procurement
Awarding, amendment or termination of a contract, grant or financial benefit
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Advocating for various improvements in government procurement practices, including successorship in contracts, bringing outsourced work back in house, and public ownership of infrastructure.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Dix, Adrian | Minister of Health | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Kang, Anne | Minister of Citizens' Services | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Machell , Aileen | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Russell , Shannon | Minister of Citizens' Services | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Trevena, Claire | Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | van Baarsen , Amanda | Minister of Health | February 7, 2020 |
Health
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Advocating for the expansion of home support services, improved standards of care in residential care facilities, better occupational health and safety for workers, and strengthened mental health and addictions services. Advocating for the public provision of health services.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
---|---|---|---|
Minister | Darcy, Judy | Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Dix, Adrian | Minister of Health | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Newhook , Kelly | Minister of Mental Health and Addictions | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | van Baarsen , Amanda | Minister of Health | February 7, 2020 |
Housing
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Seeking support for strategies to address the housing affordability crisis in BC, including tax changes, stronger protection for renters and investment in new affordable public housing.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
---|---|---|---|
Staff of Minister | Ashbourne , Craig | Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Holmwood, Jen | Premier | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Horgan, John | Premier | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | James, Carole | Minister of Finance | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Lawson , Liam | Minister of Finance | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Robinson, Selina | Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Spilker , Robyn | Minister of Finance | February 7, 2020 |
Justice and Law Enforcement
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Promoting the training, recruitment and retention of workers in the justice system. Advocating for improved access to the justice system, including by expanding legal aid, First Nations legal services, and family justice centres. Seeking changes that will reduce prison violence, including reduced staff-to-inmate ratios.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Eby, David | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Minister | Farnworth, Mike | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Harder, Derrick | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Maartman , Will | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Milne , Gala | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Sanderson , Melanie | Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General | February 7, 2020 |
Labour/Labour Relations
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Seeking improvements to the Labour Code, Workers' Compensation Act, Worksafe BC and employment standards, including stronger protections for workers, strengthened health and safety regulations, and strategies to address precarious work.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
---|---|---|---|
Minister | Bains, Harry | Minister of Labour | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | MacDonald , Alex | Minister of Labour | February 7, 2020 |
Liquor Control/Alcohol
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Seeking changes to enhance BC Liquor Stores and to end the sale of grocery store wine licenses.
Target Contacts
Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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Minister | Eby, David | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Harder , Derrick | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |
Staff of Minister | Milne , Gala | Minister of Attorney General | February 7, 2020 |