Registration - Organization

BC Public Library Partners / Kevin Millsip, Co-Chair

Registration Information

Organization name: BC Public Library Partners
Senior Officer Name: Kevin Millsip, Co-Chair
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2020-08-28
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7005-3538

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 27

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 17 of 20 (2025-04-11 to 2025-04-18)

Registration versions:

Version 17 of 20 (2025-04-11 to 2025-04-18)

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
Discussion about the Library Act	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 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	COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Information Technology, Municipal Affairs, Poverty, Workplace Literacy
Discussion of the funding formulas for public libraries in BC	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 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	COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Information Technology, Municipal Affairs, Poverty, Workplace Literacy
Increased funding for public libraries in BC	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 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	COVID-19, Children and Families, Education, Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Information Technology, Municipal Affairs, Poverty, Workplace Literacy
Seeking an ongoing increase to the annual provincial funding amount provided to the public library sector to $30 million/year.	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	Arts and Culture, Municipal Affairs

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General
Children and Family Development
Citizens' Services
Finance
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Office of the Premier
Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Sarah Felkar, Co-Chair

Organization Contact Information

BC Public Library Partners

Address:
Suite 910, 1050 West. Pender St.
Vancouver, BC V8V 4Y9
Canada

Description of Activities

The BCPLP engages with senior levels of government to discuss public libraries and public library service in regards to public library priorities, funding requests and strategic messaging.

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

The following people or organizations 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:

ABCPLD
- PO Box 125A 1030 Denman st
  Vancouver, BC V6G 2M6
  Canada

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

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

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Association of BC Public Library Directors
- 230 - 6647 Fraser St.
  Vancouver, BC V5X 0K3
  Canada
BC Libraries Cooperative
- #32, 185-911Yates St.
  Victoria, BC V8V 4Y9
  Canada
BC Library Association
- #150-900 Howe St.
  Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M4
  Canada
BC Library Trustee's Association
- #108 - 9865 140th St.
  Surrey, BC V3T 4M4
  Canada

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

BC Public Library Partners 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 Public Library Partners 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

Jessica Aldred
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: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Sarah Felkar
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: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Rina Hadziev
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: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Christine Middlemass
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: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

BC Public Library Partners

Name change history

Name change history
Name	From	To
BC Public Library Partners	2020-08-28	current

BC Public Library Partners

Senior Officer History
Senior Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
Kevin Millsip	2025-09-16	Current
Sarah Felkar	2024-09-03	2025-09-16
Kevin Millsip	2020-08-28	2024-09-03

Kevin Millsip, Co-Chair (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 1-27 of 27

BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs | Housing and Municipal Affairs
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Housing and Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-01-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Christine Middlemass, Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2026-02-26
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-49450 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Reann Gasper, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-04
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Christine Middlemass, Rina Hadziev, Sarah Felkar
Posted date: 2025-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-41092 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kalhon, Minister | Housing and Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-04-02
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Sarah Felkar
Posted date: 2025-05-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-41090 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Teri Collins, Deputy Minister | Housing and Municipal Affairs
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Housing and Municipal Affairs
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Housing and Municipal Affairs
- Mari Martin, Director, Public Libraries Branch | Housing and Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2025-03-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2025-04-11
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-41089 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-09-05
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jessica Aldred, Rina Hadziev, Sarah Felkar, Vea Coronado
Posted date: 2024-10-08
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-37522 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Parmar, MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca | Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-12
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jessica Aldred, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2024-08-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-37020 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Don Bain, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
- Meghan Sali, Director of Policy | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-07-10
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip, Vea Coronado
Posted date: 2024-08-14
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-36867 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Ravi Parmar, Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-18
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jessica Aldred, Kevin Millsip
Posted date: 2024-07-02
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-36049 (amended from 3538-36040) View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives | Attorney General
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-06-03
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Rina Hadziev, Vea Coronado
Posted date: 2024-07-02
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-36046 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- George Chow, MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview | Citizens' Services
- Susan Stanford, Assistant Deputy Minister | Citizens' Services
- Genevieve Lambert, Chief Digital Officer | Citizens' Services
- Paula Gunn, Chief of Staff | Children and Family Development
- Arjin Toor, ? | Citizens' Services
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jessica Aldred, Kevin Millsip
Posted date: 2024-02-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-32934 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Eric Peters, Chief of Staff | Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip
Posted date: 2024-02-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-32933 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Roly Russel, MLA | Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development
- Jesse Gervais, Ministerial Advisor | Housing
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-02-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev, Vea Coronado
Posted date: 2024-02-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-32932 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Meghan Sali, Director of Policy | Office of the Premier
- Don Bain, Deputy Chief of Staff | Office of the Premier
Lobbying Activity date: 2024-01-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip, Vea Coronado
Posted date: 2024-02-01
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-32118 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Danielle Monroe, Chief of Staff | Finance
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-21
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2023-11-28
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-30686 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, Minister | Municipal Affairs
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-11-01
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2023-11-28
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-30685 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-02-16
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2023-02-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-23902 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, Minister | Municipal Affairs
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Municipal Affairs
- James McNish, Ministerial Advisor | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2023-01-25
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Leigh Anne Palmer
Posted date: 2023-02-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-23900 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Anne Kang, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-12-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2023-02-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-23901 (amended from 3538-23899) View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister | Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
- Bowinn Ma, Minister | Minister of State for Infrastructure
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-09-14
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2022-09-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-21024 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister | Municipal Affairs
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-07-19
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2022-08-16
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-20501 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Nathan Cullen, Minister | Municipal Affairs
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-03-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2022-04-13
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-17557 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Municipal Affairs
- Mari Martin, Director | Municipal Affairs
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-02-17
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2022-03-25
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-17225 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
- Marijke Edmondson, Strategic Advisor | Municipal Affairs
- Mari Martineau, Director | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2022-02-11
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Leigh Anne Palmer, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2022-03-25
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-17222 (amended from 3538-17221) View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-23
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2021-11-29
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-14416 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-11-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2021-12-15
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-14415 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Josie Osborne, Minister | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-07-13
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Andrea Freeman, Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip
Posted date: 2021-07-28
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-11498 View Lobbying Activity Report
BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-04-22
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Andrea Freeman, Annette DeFaveri DeFaveri, Jerrilyn Schembri, Kevin Millsip
Posted date: 2021-05-12
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-8957 View Lobbying Activity Report

Kevin Millsip, Co-Chair (Organization)

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Results below are sorted by posted date, beginning with the most recent.

Results 1-27 of 27

BC Public Library Partners
Organization

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity:
- Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs | Housing and Municipal Affairs
- Tara Faganello, ADM | Housing and Municipal Affairs
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-01-29
Lobbyists who performed the lobbying activity: Christine Middlemass, Kevin Millsip, Rina Hadziev
Posted date: 2026-02-26
Lobbying Activity number: 3538-49450 View Lobbying Activity Report

Date Modified:: 2026-01-19

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BC Public Library Partners / Kevin Millsip, Co-Chair

Registration Information

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Version 17 of 20 (2025-04-11 to 2025-04-18)

Version 17 of 20 (2025-04-11 to 2025-04-18)

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

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests