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: 1123699
Submitted by lobbyist on: April 2, 2020 07:18:26 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: April 3, 2020 09:16:03 AM

Designated Filer Information

Mackenzie, Moira  
100-550 West 6th Avenue  
Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4P2
604-871-2156
Canada  

Organization Information

BC Teachers' Federation  
The BC Teachers' Federation is the union representing all public school teachers in BC.
100-550 West 6th Avenue  
Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4P2
604-871-2155
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

April 2, 2020  
October 2, 2020  

Organization's In-House Lobbyists

 



Name: Gordon, Carole
 
April 2, 2020  

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

Advanced Education

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for addressing teacher shortages within post-secondary institutions. Addressing recruitment and retention issues, and advocating for accessible teacher education programs throughout the province. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada and calls to action in K-12 and post-secondary systems. Labour Market Project concerns surrounding racism in the workplace reported by Aboriginal teachers.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Fleming, Rob Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Minister Mark, Melanie Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training April 2, 2020

Children and Families

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Improving supports, funding, opportunities and outcomes for children in care.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Conroy, Katrine Minister of Children and Family Development April 2, 2020

Education

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Improving funding for public education in K-12 system. Advocating for measures to address teacher shortage and recruitment and retention issues. Addressing supports for students with special needs. Curriculum changes, including collaboration time and communication. Diversity, inclusion and human rights and respectful conditions in public schools. General student learning conditions and teacher working conditions. Implementing the calls of action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada including the teaching of Aboriginal language, history, culture, and ways of knowing in public schools. Concerns regarding the Prevalence Model. Targeted support for refugee families in order to provide academic, emotional and logistical supports necessary to connect families to schools. Gender-inclusive washrooms and change rooms including single-stall spaces in schools. Request for school districts to adopt standalone anti-racism policies and procedures. Request to disclose the number of individuals without a teacher certificate employed in the 60 school districts. Request for standalone policies and procedures to support gender diverse students and mandate that each school district has a SOGI policy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Fleming, Rob Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Harrison, Veronica Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Nichols, Cloe Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Public Agency Education April 2, 2020

Employment and Training

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Ensuring adequate protections, working conditions, wages and living conditions for teachers. Modernizing the employment Standards Act and Employment Standards Branch to increase protections for child workers, overtime standards and legislation regarding terminated workers. Youth employment working conditions.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour April 2, 2020

Environment

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Climate change and environmental concerns. Burning of chemically treated railway ties and impact on the environment.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Heyman, George Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy April 2, 2020
Minister Horgan, John Premier April 2, 2020
Public Agency British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority April 2, 2020

Finances and Budgets

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for adequate funding levels and appropriate funding models for public education. Concerns regarding the funding of private schools. Concerns regarding the Employer's Health Tax (EHT) and position that the BCTF and local teacher unions should be including released members in the local's EHT calculation and remittance.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister James, Carole Minister of Finance April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Spilker, Robyn Minister of Finance April 2, 2020
Public Agency British Columbia Public School Employers' Association April 2, 2020

Labour/Labour Relations

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Paid versus unpaid domestic violence leave in Employment Standards Act. Legislation to ensure that the work children do is age-appropriate, safe for their health and development, and consistent with Canada's international obligations.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour April 2, 2020

Mental Health and Addictions

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Need for a comprehensive plan to support children and youth with mental health issues. Reporting on teacher concerns regarding the mental of children and youth. General mental health literacy strategy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Darcy, Judy Minister of Mental Health and Addictions April 2, 2020

Privacy

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Collection and use of student data. Advocating for in-service, district level requirements, implementation programs. Concerns regarding pressures to use personal devices, apps and programs. Concerns regarding to access and exposure of student and family information.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Kang, Anne Minister of Citizens' Services April 2, 2020

Transportation

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for free public transit for school trips. Advocating for province-wide, accessible and safe public transit.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Trevena, Claire Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure April 2, 2020

Name: Johnson, Clint
 
April 2, 2020  

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

Advanced Education

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for addressing teacher shortages within post-secondary institutions. Addressing recruitment and retention issues, and advocating for accessible teacher education programs throughout the province. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada and calls to action in K-12 and post-secondary systems. Labour Market Project concerns surrounding racism in the workplace reported by Aboriginal teachers.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Fleming, Rob Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Minister Mark, Melanie Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training April 2, 2020

Children and Families

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Improving supports, funding, opportunities and outcomes for children in care.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Conroy, Katrine Minister of Children and Family Development April 2, 2020

Education

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Improving funding for public education in K-12 system. Advocating for measures to address teacher shortage and recruitment and retention issues. Addressing supports for students with special needs. Curriculum changes, including collaboration time and communication. Diversity, inclusion and human rights and respectful conditions in public schools. General student learning conditions and teacher working conditions. Implementing the calls of action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada including the teaching of Aboriginal language, history, culture, and ways of knowing in public schools. Concerns regarding the Prevalence Model. Targeted support for refugee families in order to provide academic, emotional and logistical supports necessary to connect families to schools. Gender-inclusive washrooms and change rooms including single-stall spaces in schools. Request for school districts to adopt standalone anti-racism policies and procedures. Request to disclose the number of individuals without a teacher certificate employed in the 60 school districts. Request for standalone policies and procedures to support gender diverse students and mandate that each school district has a SOGI policy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Fleming, Rob Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Harrison, Veronica Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Nichols, Cloe Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Public Agency Education April 2, 2020

Employment and Training

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Ensuring adequate protections, working conditions, wages and living conditions for teachers. Modernizing the employment Standards Act and Employment Standards Branch to increase protections for child workers, overtime standards and legislation regarding terminated workers. Youth employment working conditions.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour April 2, 2020

Environment

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Climate change and environmental concerns. Burning of chemically treated railway ties and impact on the environment.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Heyman, George Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy April 2, 2020
Minister Horgan, John Premier April 2, 2020
Public Agency British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority April 2, 2020

Finances and Budgets

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for adequate funding levels and appropriate funding models for public education. Concerns regarding the funding of private schools. Concerns regarding the Employer's health Tax (EHT) and position that the BCTF and local teacher unions should be including released members in the local's EHT calculation and remittance.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister James, Carole Minister of Finance April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Spilker, Robyn Minister of Finance April 2, 2020
Public Agency British Columbia Public School Employers' Association April 2, 2020

Labour/Labour Relations

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Paid versus unpaid domestic violence leave in Employment Standards Act. Legislation to ensure that the work children do is age-appropriate, safe for their health and development, and consistent with Canada's international obligations.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour April 2, 2020

Mental Health and Addictions

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Need for a comprehensive plan to support children and youth with mental health issues. Reporting on teacher concerns regarding the mental of children and youth. General mental health literacy strategy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Darcy, Judy Minister of Mental Health and Addictions April 2, 2020

Privacy

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Collection and use of student data. Advocating for in-service, district level requirements, implementation programs. Concerns regarding pressures to use personal devices, apps and programs. Concerns regarding to access ad exposure of student and family information.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Kang, Anne Minister of Citizens' Services April 2, 2020

Transportation

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for free public transit for school trips. Advocating for province-wide, accessible and safe public transit.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Trevena, Claire Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure April 2, 2020

Name: Mackenzie, Moira
 
April 2, 2020  

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

Advanced Education

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for addressing teacher shortages within post-secondary institutions. Addressing recruitment and retention issues, and advocating for accessible teacher education programs throughout the province. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada and calls to action in K-12 and post-secondary systems. Labour Market Project concerns surrounding racism in the workplace reported by Aboriginal teachers.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Fleming, Rob Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Minister Mark, Melanie Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training April 2, 2020

Children and Families

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Improving supports, funding, opportunities and outcomes for children in care.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Conroy, Katrine Minister of Children and Family Development April 2, 2020

Education

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Improving funding for public education in K-12 system. Advocating for measures to address teacher shortage and recruitment and retention issues. Addressing supports for students with special needs. Curriculum changes, including collaboration time and communication. Diversity, inclusion and human rights and respectful conditions in public schools. General student learning conditions and teacher working conditions. Implementing the calls of action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada including the teaching of Aboriginal language, history, culture, and ways of knowing in public schools. Concerns regarding the Prevalence Model. Targeted support for refugee families in order to provide academic, emotional and logistical supports necessary to connect families to schools. Gender-inclusive washrooms and change rooms including single-stall spaces in schools. Request for school districts to adopt standalone anti-racism policies and procedures. Request to disclose the number of individuals without a teacher certificate employed in the 60 school districts. Request for standalone policies and procedures to support gender diverse students and mandate that each school district has a SOGI policy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Fleming, Rob Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Harrison, Veronica Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Nichols, Cloe Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Public Agency Education April 2, 2020

Employment and Training

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Ensuring adequate protections, working conditions, wages and living conditions for teachers. Modernizing the employment Standards Act and Employment Standards Branch to increase protections for child workers, overtime standards and legislation regarding terminated workers. Youth employment working conditions.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour April 2, 2020

Environment

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Climate change and environmental concerns. Burning of chemically treated railway ties and impact on the environment.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Heyman, George Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy April 2, 2020
Minister Horgan, John Premier April 2, 2020
Public Agency British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority April 2, 2020

Finances and Budgets

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for adequate funding levels and appropriate funding models for public education. Concerns regarding the funding of private schools. Concerns regarding the Employer's health Tax (EHT) and position that the BCTF and local teacher unions should be including released members in the local's EHT calculation and remittance.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister James, Carole Minister of Finance April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Spilker, Robyn Minister of Finance April 2, 2020
Public Agency British Columbia Public School Employers' Association April 2, 2020

Labour/Labour Relations

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Paid versus unpaid domestic violence leave in Employment Standards Act. Legislation to ensure that the work children do is age-appropriate, safe for their health and development, and consistent with Canada's international obligations.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour April 2, 2020

Mental Health and Addictions

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Need for a comprehensive plan to support children and youth with mental health issues. Reporting on teacher concerns regarding the mental of children and youth. General mental health literacy strategy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Darcy, Judy Minister of Mental Health and Addictions April 2, 2020

Privacy

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Collection and use of student data. Advocating for in-service, district level requirements, implementation programs. Concerns regarding pressures to use personal devices, apps and programs. Concerns regarding to access ad exposure of student and family information.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Kang, Anne Minister of Citizens' Services April 2, 2020

Transportation

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for free public transit for school trips. Advocating for province-wide, accessible and safe public transit.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Trevena, Claire Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure April 2, 2020

Name: Mooring, Teri
 
April 2, 2020  

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

Advanced Education

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for addressing teacher shortages within post-secondary institutions. Addressing recruitment and retention issues, and advocating for accessible teacher education programs throughout the province. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada and calls to action in K-12 and post-secondary systems. Labour Market Project concerns surrounding racism in the workplace reported by Aboriginal teachers.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Fleming, Rob Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Minister Mark, Melanie Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training April 2, 2020

Children and Families

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Improving supports, funding, opportunities and outcomes for children in care.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Conroy, Katrine Minister of Children and Family Development April 2, 2020

Education

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Improving funding for public education in K-12 system. Advocating for measures to address teacher shortage and recruitment and retention issues. Addressing supports for students with special needs. Curriculum changes, including collaboration time and communication. Diversity, inclusion and human rights and respectful conditions in public schools. General student learning conditions and teacher working conditions. Implementing the calls of action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada including the teaching of Aboriginal language, history, culture, and ways of knowing in public schools. Concerns regarding the Prevalence Model. Targeted support for refugee families in order to provide academic, emotional and logistical supports necessary to connect families to schools. Gender-inclusive washrooms and change rooms including single-stall spaces in schools. Request for school districts to adopt standalone anti-racism policies and procedures. Request to disclose the number of individuals without a teacher certificate employed in the 60 school districts. Request for standalone policies and procedures to support gender diverse students and mandate that each school district has a SOGI policy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Fleming, Rob Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Harrison, Veronica Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Nichols, Cloe Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Public Agency Education April 2, 2020

Employment and Training

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Ensuring adequate protections, working conditions, wages and living conditions for teachers. Modernizing the employment Standards Act and Employment Standards Branch to increase protections for child workers, overtime standards and legislation regarding terminated workers. Youth employment working conditions.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour April 2, 2020

Environment

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Climate change and environmental concerns. Burning of chemically treated railway ties and impact on the environment.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Heyman, George Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy April 2, 2020
Minister Horgan, John Premier April 2, 2020
Public Agency British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority April 2, 2020

Finances and Budgets

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for adequate funding levels and appropriate funding models for public education. Concerns regarding the funding of private schools. Concerns regarding the Employer's health Tax (EHT) and position that the BCTF and local teacher unions should be including released members in the local's EHT calculation and remittance.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister James, Carole Minister of Finance April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Spilker, Robyn Minister of Finance April 2, 2020
Public Agency British Columbia Public School Employers' Association April 2, 2020

Labour/Labour Relations

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Paid versus unpaid domestic violence leave in Employment Standards Act. Legislation to ensure that the work children do is age-appropriate, safe for their health and development, and consistent with Canada's international obligations.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour April 2, 2020

Mental Health and Addictions

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Need for a comprehensive plan to support children and youth with mental health issues. Reporting on teacher concerns regarding the mental of children and youth. General mental health literacy strategy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Darcy, Judy Minister of Mental Health and Addictions April 2, 2020

Privacy

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Collection and use of student data. Advocating for in-service, district level requirements, implementation programs. Concerns regarding pressures to use personal devices, apps and programs. Concerns regarding to access ad exposure of student and family information.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Kang, Anne Minister of Citizens' Services April 2, 2020

Transportation

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for free public transit for school trips. Advocating for province-wide, accessible and safe public transit.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Trevena, Claire Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure April 2, 2020

Name: Overgaard, Richard
 
April 2, 2020  

BC Public Office Background

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

Lobbying Activities

Advanced Education

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for addressing teacher shortages within post-secondary institutions. Addressing recruitment and retention issues, and advocating for accessible teacher education programs throughout the province. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada and calls to action in K-12 and post-secondary systems. Labour Market Project concerns surrounding racism in the workplace reported by Aboriginal teachers.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Fleming, Rob Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Minister Mark, Melanie Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training April 2, 2020

Children and Families

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Improving supports, funding, opportunities and outcomes for children in care.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Conroy, Katrine Minister of Children and Family Development April 2, 2020

Education

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Improving funding for public education in K-12 system. Advocating for measures to address teacher shortage and recruitment and retention issues. Addressing supports for students with special needs. Curriculum changes, including collaboration time and communication. Diversity, inclusion and human rights and respectful conditions in public schools. General student learning conditions and teacher working conditions. Implementing the calls of action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada including the teaching of Aboriginal language, history, culture, and ways of knowing in public schools. Concerns regarding the Prevalence Model. Targeted support for refugee families in order to provide academic, emotional and logistical supports necessary to connect families to schools. Gender-inclusive washrooms and change rooms including single-stall spaces in schools. Request for school districts to adopt standalone anti-racism policies and procedures. Request to disclose the number of individuals without a teacher certificate employed in the 60 school districts. Request for standalone policies and procedures to support gender diverse students and mandate that each school district has a SOGI policy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Fleming, Rob Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Harrison, Veronica Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Nichols, Cloe Minister of Education April 2, 2020
Public Agency Education April 2, 2020

Employment and Training

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Ensuring adequate protections, working conditions, wages and living conditions for teachers. Modernizing the employment Standards Act and Employment Standards Branch to increase protections for child workers, overtime standards and legislation regarding terminated workers. Youth employment working conditions.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour April 2, 2020

Environment

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Climate change and environmental concerns. Burning of chemically treated railway ties and impact on the environment.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Heyman, George Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy April 2, 2020
Minister Horgan, John Premier April 2, 2020
Public Agency British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority April 2, 2020

Finances and Budgets

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for adequate funding levels and appropriate funding models for public education. Concerns regarding the funding of private schools. Concerns regarding the Employer's health Tax (EHT) and position that the BCTF and local teacher unions should be including released members in the local's EHT calculation and remittance.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister James, Carole Minister of Finance April 2, 2020
Staff of Minister Spilker, Robyn Minister of Finance April 2, 2020
Public Agency British Columbia Public School Employers' Association April 2, 2020

Labour/Labour Relations

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Paid versus unpaid domestic violence leave in Employment Standards Act. Legislation to ensure that the work children do is age-appropriate, safe for their health and development, and consistent with Canada's international obligations.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Bains, Harry Minister of Labour April 2, 2020

Mental Health and Addictions

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Need for a comprehensive plan to support children and youth with mental health issues. Reporting on teacher concerns regarding the mental of children and youth. General mental health literacy strategy.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Darcy, Judy Minister of Mental Health and Addictions April 2, 2020

Privacy

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Collection and use of student data. Advocating for in-service, district level requirements, implementation programs. Concerns regarding pressures to use personal devices, apps and programs. Concerns regarding to access ad exposure of student and family information.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Kang, Anne Minister of Citizens' Services April 2, 2020

Transportation

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

Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision

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

Advocating for free public transit for school trips. Advocating for province-wide, accessible and safe public transit.

Target Contacts

Target Type Name Title or Constituency Date Added
Minister Trevena, Claire Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure April 2, 2020