Registration - Organization

BC Grain Producers Association / Jennifer Critcher, Manager

Registration Information

Organization name: BC Grain Producers Association
Senior Officer Name: Jennifer Critcher, Manager
Initial registration start date: 2023-10-24
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 9906-5264

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 9

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 10 of 10 (2025-03-12 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 10 of 10 (2025-03-12 to present)

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:

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
BC Grain seeks to provide advocacy, education, awareness and recommendations regarding on the impacts of policy on the grains & oilseed sector in BC.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Education, Science and Technology, Transportation
Seeking funding sources to provide extension, market and research opportunities that support the viability of grains and oilseed growers in BC.	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	Agriculture, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Infrastructure, Science and Technology
To provide policy and program recommendations regarding the government's response measures related to the production, transportation, storage, marketing and sales of grains and oilseed in the province of BC.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Agriculture, Economic Development and Trade, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Environment, Taxation and Finance, Transportation

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agricultural Land Commission
Agriculture and Food
Emergency Management and Climate Readiness
Finance
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Jennifer Critcher, Manager

Organization Contact Information

BC Grain Producers Association

Address:
Box 6004
Fort St. John, BC V1J 4H6
Canada

Telephone number: 250-219-3284

Description of Activities

The purpose of the BC Grain Producers Association (BCGPA) is to improve the viability of the grains and oilseed industry in the BC particularly in the Peace River Region. The Association and its members maintain sustain liaisons with other agencies to educate, inform and advocate for grain and oilseed producer (growers) in BC. The main business activity is providing extension services to growers through regionally relevant research. The BC Grain Producers Association is comprised of grain and oilseed producers, from British Columbia. The Association represents farmers from all over the province, with the bulk of our members located in the Peace Region, in Northeastern BC. Currently we represent approx. 250 grains and oil seed producers which spans over 350,000 acres. Our vison statement for the future of our organization “Grain producers in BC are profitable, sustainable, and recognized as providers of safe, high-quality food.”

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

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

BC Grain Producers Association is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

BC Grain Producers Association 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 BC Grain Producers Association are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Jennifer Critcher
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: No

Ernest Wiebe
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: No

Hannah Willms
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: No

Les Willms
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: No

BC Grain Producers Association

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
BC Grain Producers Association	2023-10-24	current

BC Grain Producers Association

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

Jennifer Critcher, Manager (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

BC Grain Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Dan Davies, MLA for Peace River North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Kathryn Krishna, Deputy Minister | Transportation and Infrastructure
- Peter Pokorny, Deputy Minister | Agriculture and Food
- Eric Kristianson, Assistant Deputy Minister | Agriculture and Food
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-12-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jennifer Critcher
Posted date: 2024-01-10
Lobbying Activity number: 5264-31757 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Grain Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Doug Clovechok, MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Teresa Wat, MLA for Richmond North Centre | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Hannah Willms
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5264-30297 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Grain Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Rob Fleming, MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ernest Wiebe
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5264-30296 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Grain Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Karin Kirkpatrick, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Michael de Jong, MLA for Abbotsford West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Doug Clovechok, MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Jordan Sturdy, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Les Willms
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5264-30294 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Grain Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Chow, MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ravi Parmar, MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Megan Dykeman, MLA for Langley East | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Hannah Willms
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5264-30292 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Grain Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Norm Letnick, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Dan Davies, MLA for Peace River North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Elenore Sturko, MLA for Surrey South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Todd Stone, MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ian Paton, MLA for Delta South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Ben Stewart, MLA for Kelowna West | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ernest Wiebe
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5264-30290 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Grain Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Bruce Banman, MLA for Abbotsford South | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Hannah Willms
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5264-30289 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Grain Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Bowinn Ma, MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ernest Wiebe
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5264-30287 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Grain Producers Association
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-10-24
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Ernest Wiebe, Hannah Willms, Jennifer Critcher, Les Willms
Posted date: 2023-11-15
Lobbying Activity number: 5264-30286 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2025-01-27

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Registration - Organization

BC Grain Producers Association / Jennifer Critcher, Manager

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 10 of 10 (2025-03-12 to present)

Version 10 of 10 (2025-03-12 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

Coalition Members Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests