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Registration ID: 690786 Submitted by lobbyist on: September 30, 2017 03:03:00 PM Accepted by Registrar on: October 2, 2017 09:33:59 AM
Designated Filer Information
Penny, Joss
209 - 3003 St Johns Street
Port Moody, BC, V3H 2C4
778-383-1036
Canada
Organization Information
BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association
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.
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
$102,700.00
Ministry of Environment (BC Parks)
$6,000.00
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
$5,750.00
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Active Registration Period
September 30, 2017
March 31, 2018
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
Penny, Joss
September 30, 2017
Inactivation Date:
April 5, 2018
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Tourism
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
To address the decline of overnight campsites we are working with the provincial government to seek solutions to stimulate new private sector RV Park and Campground development. As well we are looking for solutions to keep existing private campgrounds and RV Parks as sustainable going concerns and not redevelopment opportunities.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Minister
Beare,
Lisa
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture
September 30, 2017
MLA
Bond,
Shirley
Prince George-Valemount
September 30, 2017
Tourism
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Requiring all homes, third party booking agencies and businesses renting short-term tourist accommodation to the travelling public to collect and remit 8% PST, and where applicable up to 3% municipal and regional district tax.
