Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Employment and Training
- Health
- Labour
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Communicating with government officials about the Canada Labour Code, specifically the application of the Canada Labour Code to waterfront employers and employees.
Policies or Program
- Communicating with government officials (in general) about port operations and competitiveness.
- Communicating with government officials about the National Supply Chain Task Force Report (2022), more specifically those sections that relate to port operations.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
Government Institutions
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Prince Rupert Port Authority
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (Port Metro Vancouver)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The BC Maritime Employers Association (“BCMEA”) represents waterfront employers and, by extension, the approximately 7000 men and women who work for them. Our customer members are ship owners and agents, stevedores, container and cruise ship terminal operators working out of ports from Victoria to the Alaska border. Our role is to help optimize our members’ operations by contributing expertise in labour relations, safety and training, and recruiting. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, BCMEA member companies are a vital part of the Canadian economy and a mainstay of our coastal communities.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Mike Leonard,
President & Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
There are 49 members and four associate members of BC Maritime Employers Association.
MEMBERS (SHIP OWNERS) INCLUDE: (1) ACGI Shipping Inc., (2) APL (Canada), (3) China Navigation Shipping Co. Pte. Ltd, (4) COSCO Shipping Lines (Canada) Inc., (5) CMA CGM (Canada), (6) Colley West Shipping Ltd, (7) Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp., (8) G2 Ocean Shipping Canada Ltd., (9) Hapag-Lloyd (Canada) Inc., (10) Hyundai America Shipping Agency (PN) Inc., (11) Inchcape Shipping Services, (12) Maersk A/S Branch Canada, (13) Mason Agency Ltd., (14) McLean Kennedy Inc., (15) Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), (16) Montship Inc., (17) Navitrans Shipping Agencies West Inc., (18) Ocean Network Express, (19) Oldendorff Carriers, (20) OOCL Canada Inc., (21) Pacific Basin Shipping (Canada) Ltd., (22) Pacific Northwest Ship & Cargo Services Inc., (23) Saga Welco AS, (24) Sinotrans Canada Inc., (25) Westward Shipping Ltd., (26) Westwood Shipping Lines Canada, (27) Wheelhouse Shipping Agency Ltd., (28) Wilhelmsen Ships Services, (29) Zim Integrated Shipping Services (Canada) Ltd.
MEMBERS (DIRECT EMPLOYERS) INCLUDE: (1) Fibreco Export Inc., (2) PKM Canada Services Inc., (3) Neptune Bulk Terminals (Canada) Ltd., (4) Pacific Coast Terminals Co. Ltd., (5) Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc., (6) DP World (Canada) Inc., (7) Fraser Surrey Docks LP, (8) GCT Canada Limited Partnership, (9) DP World Prince Rupert Inc., (10) Associated Stevedoring Co. Ltd., (11) Ceres Terminals Canada ULC., (12) Empire Grain Stevedoring Ltd., (13) Louis Wolfe & Sons (Vancouver) Ltd., (14) Pacific Rim Stevedoring Ltd., (15) Pacific Stevedoring & Contracting Co., (16) PCDC Canada Ltd., (17) Squamish Terminals Ltd., (18) Pembina Pipeline Corporation, (19) Western Stevedoring Company Ltd., (20) Western Stevedoring Terminal Operations Ltd.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS INCLUDE: (1) Chamber of Shipping of BC, (2) Shipping Federation of Canada, (3) Tidal Transport and Trading and (4) Viterra Inc.
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2022-12-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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$1,237,602.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
500–349 Railway Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
604-688-1155
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- John Beckett,
Vice President, Operations |
No public offices held
- Marissa Chan-Kent,
Director, Public Affairs & Corporate Social Responsibility |
No public offices held
- Mike Leonard,
President & Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
- Rob MacKay-Dunn,
Vice President, Government & Public Affairs |
No public offices held
- Jack Vogt,
Vice President, Labour Relations, Dispatch & Security |
Public offices held
