British Columbia Institute of Technology

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Sharing pre-budget submission from our sector associations and asking for support with the identified recommendations

   June 17, 2026 · Parm Bains · Liberal · Employment and Training; Budget; Education

2. Potential alignment with Japan in areas such as secure and resilient infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, aerospace, autonomous systems, marine technologies, disaster resilience, and talent development to be discussed with participants of the Team Canada Trade Mission to Japan.

   June 10, 2026 · David McGuinty · Liberal · Employment and Training; Industry; Infrastructure; Science and Technology; Research and Development

3. Proposed mixed-used project for submission to the Build Communities Strong Fund that BCIT is exploring in collaboration with the City of Burnaby.

   May 11, 2026 · Wade Chang · Liberal · Infrastructure; Regional Development; Municipalities

4. Opportunities for BCIT to participate as an educational partner in GOC trade missions.

   May 4, 2026 · Wade Chang · Liberal · International Relations; International Trade; Education

5. Ensuring we are meeting Canada's labour needs for a skilled workforce. This might involve increased funding for skilled trades training, targeted training for in-demand national sectors (e.g., marine, aerospace, etc.), or general investments in training, reskilling, and upskilling.

   March 30, 2026 · Maninder Sidhu · Liberal · Employment and Training; Regional Development; Transportation; Defence; Education

6. Marine Innovation Simulation Centre of Excellence educational research project and workforce development needs connected to the marine sector.

   March 5, 2026 · Parm Bains · Liberal · Employment and Training; Transportation; Education

7. Construction training needs for pre-fabrication and zero emission building standards with an emphasis on the need for additional support for apprentices and skilled trades training.

   March 5, 2026 · Wade Chang · Liberal · Employment and Training

8. Funding received from Public Safety Canada and potential future news release.

   February 24, 2026 · Wade Chang · Liberal · Employment and Training; Research and Development; Education

9. Importance of investing in trades training at public post-secondary institutions in addition to funding union-delivered training

   February 19, 2026 · Mark Carney · Liberal · Employment and Training; Education

10. Financial sustainability of BCIT and revenue diversification opportunities

    February 12, 2026 · Wade Chang · Liberal · Employment and Training; Education

Full meeting log

52 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.