Review Registration - Organization

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
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
604-291-9611
Canada  

Relevant Affiliates

The client has no relevant affiliates.

Government or Government Agency Funding


The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

February 7, 2020  
August 7, 2020  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: Battersby, Cindy
 
February 7, 2020  

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

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

Name: Demuth, Oliver
 
February 7, 2020  

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

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
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

Name: Dykens, Doug
 
February 7, 2020  

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

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
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
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

Name: Finch, Paul
 
February 7, 2020  

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

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
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

Name: Marchand, Danielle
 
February 7, 2020  

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

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
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
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
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
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

Name: Purdy, Dean
 
February 7, 2020  

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

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
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

Name: Smith, Stephanie
 
February 7, 2020  

BC Public Office Background

This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.

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
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
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
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
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