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: 17697054
Submitted by lobbyist on: October 1, 2013 12:47:00 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: October 22, 2013 12:40:41 PM
Designated Filer Information
| Ewert-Johns, Marcus |
| 688 West Hastings Street Suite 540 | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6B 1P1
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604-713-7800 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters BC |
| CME represents businesses in all sectors of manufacturing and exporting activity across Canada. Our mandate is to promote the competitiveness of Canadian manufacturers and the success of Canada's goods and services exporters in markets around the world. We focus on issues that are most critical to our members - policies and programs to improve manufacturing competitiveness and productivity (tax and regulatory issues), improve trade and develop international markets (export development), and to grow a skilled workforce (employment, education and training issues). |
| 688 West Hastings Street Suite 540 | |
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Vancouver, BC, V6B 1P1
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604-713-7800 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
| Name of Funding provider | Amount in CAD$ |
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| Government of BC | $15,000.00 |
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| October 1, 2013 | |
| May 3, 2014 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Advanced Education
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Topics: (1)To encourage a larger reallocation of funding to technical trades programs at universities and colleges in rural BC (2)To encourage the creation of a central registration system for technical colleges to improve supply and demand
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minister | Virk, Amrik | Minister of Advanced Education | October 21, 2013 |
Information Technology
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Main Topics: (1) To stream line Provincial Government procurement which will be a positive step for BC's manufacturers to earn new work. Simplification and efforts will increase local business participation in Government projects. CME would like to partner with the Government to implement a strategy aimed at helping small business take advantage of supplier opportunities to major domestic capital projects as new opportunities will emerge. (2) Technology and investment programs could help our members become more competitive. such as include technology implementation, venture and tax credits as well as policies/programs on how intellectual property is handled.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Wilkinson, Andrew | Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services | October 22, 2013 |
Small Business
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Main Topics: (1) To implement a comprehensive strategy aimed at helping small businesses take advantage of supplier opportunities to major domestic (international) capital projects.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Yamamoto, Naomi | Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business | October 22, 2013 |