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Lana PophamMinister of Agriculture and Food

Since November 2024, organizations have reported 156 lobbying contacts with Lana Popham, most often by B.C. Agriculture Council (24) and British Columbia Dairy Association (11). The most recent is dated August 27, 2026.

Organizations in contact

Organizations whose lobbying reports since November 2024 name this official, most reports first. A report shows contact, not influence or a position.

In brief

This is the role we last recorded, and roles change after elections and cabinet shuffles, so check the official source.

Party
British Columbia New Democratic Party
Riding
Saanich South
Jurisdiction
British Columbia
Email
Lana.Popham.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Remarks in the chamber

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  1. Oral Questions — Foreign Investment and Protection of Farmland

    I appreciate the member bringing up this question. It’s a concern to our government as well and to me as Minister of Agriculture. Protecting farmland is essential, obviously, for food security, but it’s also essential t…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  2. Oral Questions — Foreign Investment and Protection of Farmland

    As I mentioned in my previous answer, we have added tools into our toolbox to understand who is owning land in British Columbia. In fact, the Land Owner Transparency Act, which came in, in 2019, was the first of its kind…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  3. Introductions by Members

    It is my great pleasure to welcome the B.C. Poultry Association and their representatives here today. They treated us to breakfast in the back of the Legislature this morning. We want to thank them for that. We know they…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  4. Introductions by Members

    It is my great pleasure to welcome the B.C. Poultry Association and their representatives here today. They treated us to breakfast in the back of the Legislature this morning. We want to thank them for that. We know they…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  5. Introductions by Members

    I’d like to introduce Julia Cameron, Walker Patton, Emma Andrews and Joe de la Plante from the B.C. Craft Cannabis Association and the Cannabis Cultivators of British Columbia. Fun fact, licensed cannabis contributed $1…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  6. Introductions by Members

    There will be ice cream out back at the Legislature. This is really a place for dairy farmers to showcase just one of their incredible products. We’re happy that they’re here. I know they’ve got a lot of meetings with fo…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  7. Introductions by Members

    Today at the B.C. Legislature it’s B.C. Dairy Day, which means — are you ready? — I scream, you scream…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  8. Introductions by Members

    I have three folks that I’m going to introduce today. The first two are Jagir Virk and Parminder Virk. They are here in the gallery with us. These two wonderful people started out as constituents, but I now consider the…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  9. Introductions by Members

    All right. Thank you. Welcome to all the ranchers and support teams. Today we are so thrilled to have B.C. Beef Day. I’ve got a long list of people that have come to visit us from all areas of the province. I think we’…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  10. Introductions by Members

    Can I hear some cattle drive energy? Can I get a yee-haw? Interjections.

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

Lobbying meetings

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