BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association / Joss Penny, Executive Director - Registration - Organization - Lobbyists Registry - Office of the Registrar or Lobbying of BC

Registration versions:

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: 504178
Submitted by lobbyist on: September 21, 2015 04:57:47 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: September 22, 2015 07:55:37 AM

Designated Filer Information

Name: Penny, Joss

Contact Information: 209 - 3003 St Johns Street
Port Moody, BC, V3H 2C4	778-383-1036
Canada

Organization Information

Name: BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association

Business Activities:

The British Columbia Lodging and Campgrounds Association is a non-profit trade organization representing motels, motor inns, hotels, resorts, lodges, bed and breakfasts, campgrounds and RV Parks throughout British Columbia. The Association has been effectively representing small and medium sized accommodations since 1944. Our mandate is to expand the public's utilization of the camping and lodging sector, and to improve member businesses' financial performance.

Contact Information: 209 - 3003 St Johns Street
Port Moody, BC, V3H 2C4	778-383-1036
Canada

Relevant Affiliates

The client has no relevant affiliates.

Government or Government Agency Funding

Name of Funding provider	Amount in CAD$
Destination British Columbia	$62,500.00
Ministry of Environment (BC Parks)	$6,000.00
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations	$6,000.00

Other Controlling or Directing Interests

The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.

Active Registration Period

Registration start date: September 21, 2015
Registration end date: March 19, 2016

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

Name:

Penny, Joss

Start Date: September 21, 2015

Inactivation Date:

March 22, 2016

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

Labour/Labour Relations

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

To seek intervention with the federal government to re-open the LMO program to access foreign workers for tourism businesses in remote locations.

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Minister	Bond, Shirley	Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training	January 26, 2016

Tourism

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

To discuss concerns about the shared economy, such as AirBnB, having a tax free status and non burdening regulatory environment

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Minister	Bond, Shirley	Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training	January 26, 2016
Minister	Coleman, Rich	Minister Responsible for Housing	January 26, 2016
Minister	Oakes, Coralee	Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction	January 26, 2016

Tourism

Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation

Modernize the Tourism Accommodation (Assessment Relief) Act to reflect increased property values

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Minister	Bond, Shirley	Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training	September 21, 2015
Minister	de Jong, Mike	Minister of Finance	September 21, 2015

Transportation

Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying

To discuss RV friendly fares for BC Ferries

Target Contacts

Target Type	Name	Title or Constituency	Date Added
Minister	Stone, Todd	Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure	January 26, 2016