Registration - Organization

Alliance of British Columbia Students / Joshua Millard, Executive Director

Registration Information

Organization name: Alliance of British Columbia Students
Senior Officer Name: Joshua Millard, Executive Director
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2019-09-10
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 8350-89

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 61

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 27 of 27 (2023-10-15 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 27 of 27 (2023-10-15 to present)

Lobbying Information

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
The Alliance of BC Students calls on the Province of British Columbia to commit to fairness on our campuses and extend the application of BC’s Tuition Limit Policy to include international students. The Alliance of BC Students further recommends that the Province of British Columbia create a pathway for recognizing foreign academic credentials and foreign work experience in BC through equivalency exams for non-professionals.	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, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education
The Alliance of BC Students calls on the Province of British Columbia to make graduate students eligible to receive the BC Access Grant issue guidelines to post-secondary institutions regarding the disbursement of grants/scholarships/funding. The Alliance of BC Students further recommends that the Province of British Columbia make the BC Graduate Student Scholarship permanent and expand it to non-STEM graduate students.	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	Advanced Education
The Alliance of BC Students encourages the Province to establish minimum standards for post-secondary sexualized violence policies and provide annual funding for the running of sexualized violence prevention offices, programs, and other initiatives at post-secondary spaces.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education, Colleges & Universities, Health
The Alliance of BC Students encourages the Provincial Government to amend section 16 of the Royal Roads University Act to incorporate Section 27.1 of the University Act by Reference.	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	Advanced Education
The Alliance of BC Students recommends that the Province of British Columbia build accessible student housing that is affordable and create accessibility standards for all new student housing being built so all students, including students with disabilities, can safely and comfortably access student housing. The Alliance of BC Students further recommends that the Province of British Columbia introduce protections for student tenants by amending the Residential Tenancy Act to include student housing and implement vacancy control on all new and existing rental housing units across the province to limit real estate profiteering and speculation on housing.	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	Advanced Education, Housing
The Alliance of BC Students recommends that the Province of British Columbia increase the Operating Grant to post-secondary institutions and invest in on-campus food security resources. The Alliance of BC Students further recommends that the Province of British Columbia increase the BC Access Grant amount students are eligible to receive.	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, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Advanced Education

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Advanced Education and Skills Training
BC Transit
British Columbia Council for International Education
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Health
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Mental Health and Addictions
Minister of State for Child Care
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits
Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Transportation and Infrastructure

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Joshua Millard, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

Alliance of British Columbia Students

Address:
Maple 195 - 2055 Purcell Way
C/O Capilano Students' Union
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5
Canada

Telephone number: 604-600-6732

Description of Activities

The purpose of the Alliance of BC Students (ABCS) is to advocate for accessibility, affordability, and quality in post-secondary education in BC. This is primarily done through meetings with elected officials and providing feedback as a key-stakeholder in BC post-secondary.

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

CAPILANO STUDENTS' UNION ASSOCIATION
- 2055 Purcell Way #195
  North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5
  Canada
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS OF BC
- 309-515 W Pender Street
  Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5
  Canada
GRADUATE STUDENT SOCIETY OF UBC VANCOUVER
- 6371 Crescent Rd #225
  Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
  Canada
KWANTLEN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
- 2666 72 Avenue
  Surrey, BC V3W 2M8
  Canada
LANGARA STUDENTS' UNION ASSOCIATION
- 100 W 49th Avenue
  Vancouver, BC V5Y 2Z6
  Canada
ONE VOICE CANADA FOUNDATION
- 6898 Clevedon Drive
  Surrey, BC V3W 6H6
  Canada
ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
- 2005 Sooke Road, Bldg 30 - Library Circ Desk
  Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2
  Canada
SIMON FRASER PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
- 1410-8888 University Drive
  Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
  Canada
SIMON FRASER STUDENT SOCIETY
- 8888 University Drive
  Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
  Canada
STUDENTS FOR CONSENT CULTURE CANADA
- 99 thornill bay road
  Winnipeg, MB R3T 3W4
  Canada
TEACHING SUPPORT STAFF UNION
- 8888 University Drive
  Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
  Canada
THE ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT
- 3800 Finnerty Road
  Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
  Canada
THE SIMON FRASER STUDENT SOCIETY
- 8888 University Dr W
  Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
  Canada
UBC SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
- 6388 Crescent Road
  Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
  Canada
UNBC NORTHERN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SOCIETY
- 3333 University Way
  Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9
  Canada
UNIVERSITY OF THE FRASER VALLEY STUDENT UNION SOCIETY
- 33844 King Rd Room S1109
  Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8
  Canada
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA GRADUATE STUDENTS' SOCIETY
- Halpern Centre for Graduate Students (GSC)
  Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
  Canada
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA STUDENTS' SOCIETY
- 3800 Finnerty Road
  Victoria, BC V8P 5C2
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

CAPILANO STUDENTS' UNION ASSOCIATION
- 2055 Purcell Way #195
  North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5
  Canada
GRADUATE STUDENT SOCIETY OF UBC VANCOUVER
- 6371 Crescent Rd #225
  Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2
  Canada
KWANTLEN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
- 2666 72 Avenue
  Surrey, BC V3W 2M8
  Canada
ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
- 2005 Sooke Road, Bldg 30 - Library Circ Desk
  Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2
  Canada
THE SIMON FRASER STUDENT SOCIETY
- 8888 University Dr W
  Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Alliance of British Columbia Students are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Asad Husain
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No