Official, British Columbia, Provincial
Jennifer WhitesideMinister of Labour
Since November 2024, organizations have reported 162 lobbying contacts with Jennifer Whiteside, most often by BC Federation of Labour (18) and British Columbia & Yukon Territory Building and Construction Trades Council (8). The most recent is dated August 17, 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.
- BC Federation of Labour
18 reports, most recent July 30, 2026
- British Columbia & Yukon Territory Building and Construction Trades Council
8 reports, most recent July 28, 2026
- Mechanical Contractors Association of British Columbia
6 reports, most recent May 28, 2026
- CIRP Construction Industry Rehabilitation Plan Inc.
6 reports, most recent March 11, 2026
- Montrose Industries Ltd.
4 reports, most recent May 11, 2026
- Canadian Bankers Association
4 reports, most recent April 14, 2026
- Migrant Workers Centre BC Society
4 reports, most recent February 10, 2026
- British Columbia Nurses' Union
4 reports, most recent January 21, 2026
- B.C. Agriculture Council
4 reports, most recent December 9, 2025
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business
3 reports, most recent August 17, 2026
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
- New Westminster-Coquitlam
- Jurisdiction
- British Columbia
- Jennifer.Whiteside.MLA@leg.bc.ca
Sponsored bills
Bills that name this official as sponsor, matched on the exact name only.
- Bill 10Labour Statutes Amendment Act, 2026
Status: Royal assent received
Remarks in the chamber
Short excerpts; open the official text to read the full remarks.
Tabling Documents
I have the honour to table the 2025 annual report and 2026-2028 service plan for WorkSafeBC.
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
Tributes — Rhonda Larrabee
It is an honour to rise in this House on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking People of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations to pay tribute to Chief Rhonda Larrabee of the qiqéyt First Nation, who pass…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
Introductions by Members
Today I am so thrilled that we have, joining us in the gallery, a whole group of shop stewards and representatives from the Compensation Employees Union. If you would like to rise, folks. The Compensation Employees Uni…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
Introductions by Members
Thank you to my friend the Minister of Housing for allowing me to introduce the mayor of New Westminster, Patrick Johnstone, who joins his colleagues here this morning. In New Westminster, we are the second-densest city…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
Introductions by Members
Thank you to my friend the Minister of Housing for allowing me to introduce the mayor of New Westminster, Patrick Johnstone, who joins his colleagues here this morning. In New Westminster, we are the second-densest city…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
Introductions by Members
I wanted to send a big hello and shout-out to folks in my community at the Elizabeth Fry Society. This week is Elizabeth Fry Week. Since 1939, folks at EFry have been standing up for vulnerable girls and women. Their hea…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
Committee of Supply — Estimates: Ministry of Labour (continued)
I think, perhaps, I can just go into the answer that we were preparing in regard to the member’s question about the forecasting of premium rates. There were just a few items in the member’s commentary with respect to tha…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
Committee of Supply — Estimates: Ministry of Labour (continued)
There’s a lot in that question, so I appreciate that the member might want to come back and ask supplementary questions to it. It is, as I appreciate the member understands, a complex area. Just to, again, situate the c…
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Committee of Supply — Estimates: Ministry of Labour (continued)
Yes, thank you very much, Chair. Thank you to the member for a good discussion and for his commitment to canvassing these issues — and to his team. I guess I will just say again that I deeply believe that we have a soc…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
Committee of Supply — Estimates: Ministry of Labour (continued)
Before I read the numbers into the record, just on the overall of what the member is characterizing as rate shock…. That term is just not a term that is in the WorkSafe lexicon. It isn’t an approach that they are conside…
Legislative AssemblyOfficial text
Lobbying meetings
Recorded meetings where this official is a designated public office holder. A meeting shows contact, not influence or a position on any file.
- BC Dental Association
Health
- British Columbia Hotel Association
Arts and Culture
- British Columbia Naturopathic Association
Health
- MS Canada
Finances and Budgets
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business
COVID-19
- BC Dental Association
Advanced Education
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Advanced Education
- Community Legal Assistance Society
Justice and Law Enforcement
- BC Federation of Labour
Advanced Education
- Canadian News Media Association
Arts and Culture
- British Columbia & Yukon Territory Building and Construction Trades Council
Health
- BC Teachers' Federation
Conservation
- Dogwood Initiative (Forest Futures)
Advanced Education
- Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
Labour/Labour Relations
- Retail Council of Canada
Labour/Labour Relations
- Independent Contractors and Businesses Association
Labour/Labour Relations
- Vancouver and District Labour Council
Health
- Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon
Employment and Training
- Heart and Stroke Foundation
Health
- Heart and Stroke Foundation
Health
- Mechanical Contractors Association of British Columbia
Advanced Education
- BC Poultry Association
Agriculture
- Health Sciences Association of BC
Health
- Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Advanced Education
- BC Federation of Labour
Advanced Education
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