Freedom of Information tracker

You can find all current general requests made to BC Ferries under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act in the tracker below.For privacy reasons, requests for personal information (such as an individual’s employment application) are not posted.

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All completed requests remain on the tracker for one year and are then moved to the FOI archive for another two years, and all discontinued requests (including abandoned, transferred or withdrawn requests) are removed from this tracker.

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25-014Full texts of all audits from the BC Ferries internal audit branch from July 9, 2024 until November 19, 2024.MediaTBDTBDOpenDecember 4, 2024
25-013Statistics for routes 2 and 30 showing foot passengers and total passenger reported by day from August 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024.
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Vancouver Island Ferry Company$24.26TBDCompletedDecember 4, 2024
25-012A copy of the Request For Information and the list of prequalified candidates relating to expansion of the fleet.
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Individual$0.00TBDCompletedNovember 4, 2024
25-011Statistics for all routes showing passengers by passenger type. Date range: August 1, 2022 to August 31, 2024.
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Birch Hill Equity$200.00TBDCompletedNovember 4, 2024
25-010Statistics and reports relating to Route 8, Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove.
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Individual$187.50TBDCompletedOctober 29, 2024
25-009Copies of specific BC Ferries employee policies.IndividualTBDTBDDiscontinuedOctober 4, 2024
25-008Requesting a copy of any written policies for Excluded employees for retirement and long service bonuses (1994-2024).
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Individual$15.00TBDCompletedOctober 23, 2024
25-007Specific statistics for each scheduled Route 1 sailing from June 1 to August 10, 2024.
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Individual$30.00TBDCompletedSeptember 4, 2024
25-006Statistics showing the number of Travel Assistance Program (TAP) and senior fare passengers on routes 1, 2 and 30 reported by month and by route, and the total funds received from the BC provincial government for these programs (time frame: July 22, 2021 to July 22, 2024).
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Individual$1612.50TBDCompletedOctober 23, 2024
25-005Foot passenger and total passenger stats for routes 2 and 30 broken down by sailing per day (or week or month?) from July 18, 2021 to July 18, 2024.
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Individual$135.00TBDCompletedAugust 27, 2024
25-004All audit reports written by the BC Ferries Internal Audit office between July 1, 2023 and July 8, 2024
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Media$15.00TBDCompletedDecember 9, 2024
25-003A copy of all Charter Contracts completed by BC Ferries between 2003 and 2012.IndividualTBDTBDDiscontinuedJuly 11, 2024
25-002Records showing the allocations of reservations on Route 9 on May 20, 2024 and the total number of reservations issued for this sailing, broken down by Pender Island, Mayne Island and Galiano Island.IndividualTBDTBDDiscontinuedJuly 11, 2024
25-001A copy of the contract to operate Route 55 that begins on April 1, 2024 and terminates on March 31, 2028.
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Media$7.50TBDComplete July 11, 2024
24-039A copy of the current BC Ferries Purchasing Policy, and a report showing total payment over $75,000 made to vendors/suppliers between January 01, 2020 and March 21, 2024.
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Individual$22.50TBDPhase 1 - Completed

Phase 2 - Completed
November 4, 2024
24-038Records relating to operating cost information for the Garibaldi II.IndividualTBDTBDOpenApril 4, 2024
24-037The risk assessment attributed to community engagement, and specifically, FAC meetings (FRA-HO-22741).
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OtherTBDTBDComplete April 19, 2024
24-036Historical BCF menus, clam chowder recipe card and communication releases regarding the transition to White Spot.
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IndividualTBDTBDComplete March 12, 2024
24-035Documents related to plans for building larger ferries to address both current and projected increases in traffic, particularly along the Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen route. (Timeframe: February 12, 2022, to February 12, 2024.)Individual$1,852.50TBDDiscontinuedJuly 11, 2024
24-034Records relating to the recruitment and selection process for the five named employees. Date range: January 1, 2016 to January 6, 2024Individual$375.00TBDDiscontinuedApril 19, 2024
24-033Records related to BC Ferries' preparedness and response to electric vehicle fires on its main routes between the mainland and Vancouver Island.Individual$668.70TBDOpenFebruary 21, 2024
24-032Statistics regarding the number of people travelling as foot passengers on Routes 2 and 30. Time frame: January 1, 2023 to January 11, 2024.
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Individual$49.80TBDComplete March 12, 2024
24-031Information on the habitat restoration at the Thetis Island (Preedy Harbour) terminal in partnership with the Penelakut First Nation.IndividualTBDTBDDiscontinuedMarch 12, 2024
24-030A copy of the most recent 30-60-90 report or priority report (January 1, 2023 to December 13, 2023)
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Individual$7.50TBDComplete February 13, 2024
24-029Reports that discuss bargaining unit and executive compensation, market wage comparators and models. Time frame: January 1, 2022 to December 6, 2023BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)TBDTBDDiscontinuedFebruary 13, 2024
24-028Legal costs attributed to labour grievances and arbitrations. (Time frame: June 7, 2022 to December 7, 2023)
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$37.50TBDComplete February 21, 2024
24-027All submissions and emails to the Ferry Commissioner, Ferry Board Chair and BC Ferry employees regarding wage increases for bargaining unit and exempt personnel at BCFS. (Time frame: June 6, 2022 to December 6, 2023)BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$52.50TBDDiscontinuedMarch 12, 2024
24-026The total number of pay queries submitted to the pay office by BU employees in the last year over discrepancies in pay. (Time frame: December 6, 2022 to December 6, 2023)BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)TBDTBDDiscontinuedFebruary 13, 2024
24-025All documents regarding current ownership and organization model of BC Ferries, including privatization and outsourcing, held by the CEO or CFO. (Time frame: March 1 to October 3, 2023)
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Individual$7.50TBDComplete February 21, 2024
24-024Any records of complaints or concerns regarding the availability of free menstrual products in vessel and terminal restrooms. (Time frame: January 1, 2013 to October 1, 2023)
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Individual$0.00$0.00Complete December 20, 2023
24-023Copies of the MV Centurion VII's (route #55) Canadian Steamship Inspection Periodic Inspection reports for April and September 2023.
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Individual$15.00TBDComplete February 13, 2024
24-022Records relating to usage amounts and conversion factors used with fuels on the ferries.Stand Research Group$487.50TBDPhase 1 - Complete
Phase 2 - Discontinued
February 21, 2024
24-021Records relating to waste water disposal and permits.IndividualTBDTBDDiscontinuedNovember 21, 2023
24-020Records relating to what went wrong with the MAK-DIESEL Electrics on the Coastal Renaissance.BFF Marine Surveys$2,789.90TBDDiscontinuedDecember 8, 2023
24-019Records relating to LNG and fuel consumption for fiscal year 2023.
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Stand Research Group$15.00TBDComplete November 21, 2023
24-018All records that informed the BSC Review Report released in May 2023, and any emails regarding the report. (Time frame: January 1 to September 7, 2023)
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Individual$345.00TBDComplete December 8, 2023
24-017Records showing a cost breakdown of repairs to the Coastal Renaissance and Coastal Celebration vessels since January 1, 2023.CBC$157.50TBDDiscontinuedNovember 21, 2023
24-016Records regarding concerns about the design and construction of the Coastal Class ferries between BC Ferries and the company that built the ferries.IndividualTBDTBDDiscontinuedOctober 26, 2023
24-015Records regarding a meeting attended by Premier David Eby and BC Ferries senior leadership team on July 23, 2023.
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Individual$9.00TBDComplete October 11, 2023
24-014A copy of all board meeting agendas and minutes from December 31, 2022 to July 28, 2023.
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Individual$11.50TBDComplete October 20, 2023
24-013The invoice and manifest provided by the Lady Rose Marine group to BC Ferries for July 1, 2021 to July 24, 2023IndividualTBDTBDDiscontinuedOctober 11, 2023
24-012Most recent vending contract with Ryan Vending.
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Individual$15.00TBDComplete October 26, 2023
24-011Historical traffic statistics for Route 8, Bowen Island, prior to 2015.
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Tourism Bowen Island Association$15.00TBDComplete September 20, 2023
24-010List of employees who stayed in an accommodation between March 1, 2017 and March 31, 2020.
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Individual$12.30TBDComplete July 12, 2023
24-009Records relating to the online food ordering platform trial on Route 1.BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$420.00TBDDiscontinuedAugust 31, 2023
24-008Records relating to business comparable for Horseshoe Bay to Langdale ferry for May to July 2022 and May 2023.The Cedars Inn GibsonsTBDTBDDiscontinuedAugust 11, 2023
24-007A copy of the consultant report that was indicated in the Baynes Sound Connector Review Report released in May 2023.IndividualTBDTBDDiscontinuedAugust 11, 2023
24-005Records regarding the May 22, 2023 website, app and phone system outage.
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The Breaker$37.50TBDComplete July 6, 2023
24-004Records relating to the tax treatment of an executive's expenses from March 2017 to March 2020.
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Individual$15.00TBDComplete June 14, 2023
24-003Records relating to any waivers granted to an employee under the BC Ferries Code of Business Conduct and Ethics ("the Code") and relating to the most recent presentation to the Board of Directors on waivers granted under the Code.
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$7.50TBDComplete June 3, 2023
24-002Total number of trailers shipped and rebates given to Commercial Services customers on sailings to and from Tsawwassen and Duke Point and Swartz Bay.
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Individual$52.50TBDComplete July 6, 2023
24-001Records relating to the current CEO's employment agreement, former executive compensation and BC Ferries' applications to Mediacorp  for BC's Top Employer.
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Individual$92.50TBDComplete May 31, 2023
23-038Records relating to payments made to new employees for moving expenses. Date range: March 15, 2021 to March 15, 2023.
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$145.00TBDComplete May 16, 2023
23-037Specified records regarding a 2022 "Environmental Scan" related to Employee Relations and Crewing at Departure Bay in Nanaimo.
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$0TBDComplete April 6, 2023
23-036Records regarding employment of those paying union dues, including cadet contracts, that offer relocation support in exchange for 36-month commitments.
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$109.50TBDComplete July 12, 2023
23-035Copies of all Transport Canada, Declaration of the Authorized Representative forms 82-0787E (2211-04) and supporting documentation for assessments made for knowledge of official language and maritime law.
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$22.50TBDComplete April 25, 2023
23-034Communications with BCF Services Operational Managers and Executive Management of regarding contraventions of Canada Shipping Act 2001, Part 3, Personnel, Section 82 (2). Date range: March 1, 2022 and Feb 21, 2023.
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$7.50TBDComplete May 3, 2023
23-033Specified personal information relating to named third parties.
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Individual$58.10TBDComplete April 13, 2023
23-032Copies of agreements with Airbnb in relation to advertising on BC Ferries facilities or ships. Timeframe: January 1, 2017 to February 1, 2023evoLink Law$0$0DiscontinuedApril 6, 2023
23-031Costs in relation to the Northern Sunshine Coast route.
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Individual$15.00TBDComplete April 25, 2023
23-030Copy of a report from a marine consultant regarding the safety factors and environmental/wind speed limits for the reduced cable diameter on the Baynes Sound Connector. Timeframe: Spring 2022.
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Individual$7.50TBDComplete May 10, 2023
23-029Communications with the Ferries Commissioner and engineering reports regarding the reduction of the maximum wind speed allowed for safe operation of the Baynes Sound Connector from January 1, 2022 to January 4, 2023
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Individual$172.50TBDComplete May 10, 2023
23-028Operational directives concerning the Baynes Sound Connector issued from July 1, 2021 to January 3, 2023.
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Individual$15.00$298.03Complete March 21, 2023
23-027The bridge logbook entries from the Baynes Sound Connector and the Kahloke relating to weather-related cancellations on December 9, 2022.
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Individual$15.20$269.93Complete February 2, 2023
23-026Records related to the selection of the image for the BC Ferries signage pertaining to masking policy from September 2020 to December 2022.CBC$0.00$0.00DiscontinuedMarch 21, 2023
23-025All records related to the environmental analysis of liquid human waste removed from B.C Ferry vessels, from January 2020 to December 2022.CBC$75.00$0.00DiscontinuedMarch 21, 2023
23-024Total fuel consumption and total payroll for Routes 21 and 22 for FY 2009/2010 to 2021/2022.
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Individual$75.00$317.60Complete February 13, 2023
23-023Records of correspondence relating to and expenses paid to newly-hired licensed deck and engineering personnel for 2021-2022.BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$0.00$0.00DiscontinuedFebruary 28, 2023
23-022A monthly breakdown of how many nights was the Baynes Sound Connector out of service for emergency responseJTF Security$0.00$0.00DiscontinuedFebruary 2, 2023
23-021Information about the budgeted and real costs associated with the Baynes Sound Connector
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Individual$127.50$766.35Complete February 28, 2023
23-020Sailing and cancellation information for routes departing from Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen from 2017-2022Individual$0.00$0.00DiscontinuedJanuary 9, 2023
23-019Salary and expense information for Senior Masters on Northern routes and Marine Superintendents from 2020-2022BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$727.50$0DiscontinuedApril 6, 2023
23-018Report on the feasibility of continued operation of Baynes Sound Connector on Route 21
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Individual$0.00$0.00Complete November 17, 2022
23-017A copy of all board meeting agendas and minutes from January 1, 2022 to September 1, 2022Individual$15.00$0.00DiscontinuedJanuary 9, 2023
23-016Current and older editions of the BC Ferries branding guidelines for BC Ferries
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Individual$30.00$793.60Complete November 2, 2022
23-015A copy of the latest version of Mr. Mark Collins' employment contract and a copy of the termination agreement signed between Mr. Mark Collins and BC Ferries.
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Individual$30.00$448.81Complete November 9, 2022
23-014Records relating to the Baynes Sound Connector business case
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Individual$7.50$335.01Complete February 28, 2023
23-013Historical paperwork relating to an existing subdivision between the BC Ferries Vesuvius Terminal parking lot and the property above the terminal
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Individual$0.00$218.34Complete October 4, 2022
23-012Studies, analyses, plans, or feasibility reviews concerning the Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove route
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Individual$294.00$780.20Complete October 4, 2022
23-011A copy of historical fare rates for the Tsawwassen to Southern Gulf Island route and the Otter Bay to Swartz Bay return route from October 2004 to July 2006Individual$0.00$133.43DiscontinuedOctober 4, 2022
23-010The name, position, remuneration and expenses for all staff earning more than $75,000 for the 2019-20 fiscal year or the 2020 calendar yearIndividual$0.00$97.04DiscontinuedOctober 4, 2022
23-009Information about the necessary modifications to extend the length of the Baynes Sound Connector deck space and information about suitability of the present C18 engines for the heavier ferry
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Individual$137.40$2,146.94Complete January 19, 2023
23-008Specified records and communications regarding the funding and implementation of BC Ferries Island Class Electrification ProgramNational Observer$54.90$0DiscontinuedApril 6, 2023
23-007Statistics regarding the number of people travelling as foot passengers and in vehicles on Routes 2 (Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay) and 30 (Tsawwassen-Duke Point) for the years of 2015-2022. Also include statistics for the same routes and timeframe regarding whether passengers live on Vancouver Island or on the Mainland
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H Fox Associates$12.38$291.12Complete July 12, 2022
23-006Communications between BC Ferries and Denman Island representatives of Denman-Hornby FAC regarding using Quinitsa on Route 22 in summer 2022, including, but not exclusively, between Brian Anderson and FAC Chair, Frank Frketich. Communications may include: minutes, transcripts, emails and other possible info ( ie involvement of the Marine Superintendent). Timeframe is January 1, 2022 to June 24, 2022
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Individual$24.40$241.90Complete July 27, 2022
23-005Records showing ticket sales and ridership levels on a monthly basis for the Horseshoe Bay - Snug Cove route for the years 2000 to 2022.
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Individual$12.30$199.80Complete July 14, 2022
23-004A copy of the contract between BC Ferries and the Lady Rose Marine Group
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Individual$0.00$363.90Complete June 14, 2022
23-003Contract between BC Ferries and the Lady Rose Marine Group
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Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District$0.00$363.90Complete June 14, 2022
23-002All records of any exemptions or waivers granted under the Corporate Code of Conduct and EthicsBC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$0.00$0.00DiscontinuedNovember 17, 2022
23-001Specified employee training costs for fiscal 2012 to 2020
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$15.25$824.84Complete June 8, 2022
22-028The agreement between Akzo Nobel/International/Devoe Coatings and BC Ferries on the supply of Protective Coatings, Paints and Services for the supply of maintenance coatings for all vessels and port facilities, and the total gallons usage report for all paint products [January 1 to April 26, 2022].
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Sherwin Williams$0.00$557.98Complete June 29, 2022
22-027The number of employees placed on leave without pay ("LWOP") due to their vaccination status as of February 7, 2022.  The number of those employees on LWOP who are engineers.Individual$15.00$72.78DiscontinuedMay 17, 2022
22-026Copies of any correspondence, agreements, etc. between BC Ferries, and Deep Water Recovery Ltd. And/or Union Bay Industries Ltd. Date range: Between Jan 1, 2016 to December 18, 2021.
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Individual$0.00$591.94Complete February 9, 2022
22-025Specified procurement-related documents regarding the Queen of Burnaby.
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Individual$10.30$711.79Complete May 30, 2022
22-024The Queen of Burnaby was removed from service and sold as scrap at auction. I require the name(s) of the successful bidder, assessment of purchaser for legitimacy, and environmental requirements.
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Individual$0.00$210.09Complete January 20, 2022
22-023The total number of hours in 2020 that all capable BC Ferries’ ships ran on electricity only.
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Individual$0.00$97.04Complete December 7, 2021
22-022All correspondence [within the] last 3 years regarding foreign recruitment of employees.
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$9.00$291.12Complete December 22, 2021
22-021All correspondence [within the] last 3 years regarding payment of recruitment bonuses for recruiting outside licensed employees.
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BC Ferry & Marine Workers Union (BCFMWU)$8.50$363.90Complete December 22, 2021
22-020The name, position, remuneration [and expenses] for all staff earning more than $75,000 for the 2019-20 fiscal year or the 2020 calendar year.Vancouver Sun$0.00$230.47DiscontinuedJanuary 20, 2022
22-019With respect to the Ahousaht and Penelakut nations, any of the following:
  • Records of negotiation, engagement, agreement(s) or subsidy(ies)
  • Memorandum of understanding
  • Letter of understanding
Date span for Ahousaht Nation is 2000 to September 27, 2021; date span for Penelakut Nation is 1985 to September 27, 2021.
Individual$0.00$188.26DiscontinuedJanuary 20, 2022
22-018Records relating to the development of the 2021 "Underwater Radiated Noise Mitigation plan".Individual$0.00$113.05DiscontinuedJanuary 20, 2022
22-017Amount of annual salary and expenses paid to all licensed deck officers and exempt masters for the year 2020 from the Tsawwassen & Swartz Bay point of assembly.Individual$0.00$315.38DiscontinuedJanuary 20, 2022
22-016Records of the sailings and capacities from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo on September 13 and from Nanaimo to Tsawwassen on the 14th.
Capacity levels for all sailings - September 13th (Tsawwassen to Duke Point) and 14th (return on same route).
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Better rate Corporation / Belterra$351.77$776.32Complete October 14, 2021
22-015how much space was allocated for reservations on each sailing on each route for the year 2021Individual$0.00$43.67DiscontinuedJanuary 20, 2022
22-014the equation BC ferries uses to decide what percentage of each sailing is set aside for reservations.
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Individual$0.00$60.65Complete October 14, 2021
22-013Records pertaining to the agreement between BC Ferries and Fortis BC related to the installation of a large promotional billboard for Fortis LNG on the Comox to Powell River ferryIndividual$0.00$97.04DiscontinuedJanuary 20, 2022
22-012Route 3 reservations from 2018 to presentIndividual$0.00$84.91DiscontinuedJanuary 20, 2022
22-011Specified documents regarding routing changes for the Sunshine Coast and inter-island. (December 1, 2020 to July 22, 2020)Individual$0.00$327.51DiscontinuedJanuary 20, 2022
22-010Specified documents regarding a restriction on fare increases.
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Individual$0.00TBDComplete September 9, 2021
22-009Specified records regarding the delay to the implementation of the Horseshoe Bay Terminal Development Plan.
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Individual$0.00TBDComplete August 11, 2021
22-008
  • Any overloads or on time performance.
  • Commercial traffic statistics from/to Salt Spring Island
  • Statistics on the tourism packages bought by people to visit Salt Spring Island
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Individual$0.00$271.71Discontinued January 20, 2022
22-007Motorcycle-specific statistics on the three ferries servicing the Sunshine Coast.
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Individual$0.00$30.00Complete August 4, 2021
22-006Copy of Bid Contract for BC Ferries and Unisync Corporation announced June 9, 2021.Individual$0.00$72.78DiscontinuedSeptember 9, 2021
22-005How much fuel the Island Discovery, and the Island Aurora have taken on at each fueling over the last 3 months, and the interval between fuelings (weekly?).Individual$0.00$223.19DiscontinuedSeptember 9, 2021
22-004For routes 1, 2 and 30, for 2015-2020, a breakdown for:
a.    Walk-on passengers (including bikes and motorbikes) and single occupancy vehicles; and
b.    Dual and high-occupancy vehicles.
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Macro Insights & Credit Ratings Advisory$60.75TBDComplete June 10, 2021
22-003With regard to the 2021 Vending RFQ, the contract between the winning vendor and BC Ferries.
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Individual$0.00TBDComplete May 11, 2021
22-002Any reports, briefing notes, or presentations relating to a ferry between Colwood and Victoria, or associated infrastructure (e.g. terminals).
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Capital Daily$0.00$747.21Discontinued January 20, 2022
22-001The percent of passengers that are walk-ons and the percent of passengers that use ferry cards on the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale route (both directions), from 2018-present.IndividualTBDTBDOpenMay 11, 2021
21-025Amount of annual salary and expenses paid to all exempt senior masters and exempt masters for the year 2020.Individual$0.00$1,188.74DiscontinuedMay 13, 2021
21-024Specified information regarding RFP-09-06-2020Compass GroupTBDTBDOpenApril 14, 2021
21-023Fiscal 2020 fuel consumption for each route
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Individual$7.80$286.27Complete May 13, 2021
21-022Specified information relating to the then-possibility of employee layoffs and the decision of layoffs between the dates of March 27, 2020 and April 4, 2020.
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Individual$1,013.04$4,585.14Complete July 12, 2021
21-021Underwater Radiated Noise (URN) measurements for BCF's Baynes Sound Connector, Quinitsa and Kahloke, and or any underwater sound measurements available for each of the three vessels.
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Individual$0.00$72.78Complete February 23, 2021
21-020Data regarding service disruptions from September 2019 and June 2020 between Campbell River and Quathiaski Cove, whether for mechanical reasons or foul weather.Individual$0.00$72.78DiscontinuedFebruary 25, 2021
21-019The annual consumption of LNG by the BCFS vessel Spirit of British Columbia for the 2019 fiscal year.
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Individual$0.00$145.56Complete January 14, 2021
21-018Specified information regarding the assumptions used to create the current Gabriola Island schedule.
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Individual$0.00$218.34Complete January 14, 2021
21-017All records, including emails, concerning a March 10, 2020 event in which a commercial whale-watching vessel attempted to contact the Spirit of British Columbia about southern resident orcas in Active Pass.
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Natural Resources Defense Council$0.00$1,067.44Complete March 18, 2021
21-016A copy of all customer complaints about BC Ferries' mask policy from March 1, 2020 to October 31, 2020 and any response provided by BC Ferries to the complaint.Individual$0.00$412.42DiscontinuedFebruary 25, 2021
21-015The current operating contract between BC ferries and Kona Winds yacht charters for the operation of the Langdale, Keats Island, Gambier routeKeith's Island Moorage Association$0.00$48.52DiscontinuedFebruary 11, 2021
21-014Please provide information about the net passenger inflow and outflow each day from April 1st until September 30th for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 for Route 22.
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Individual$31.20$206.21Complete October 22, 2020
21-013Specified records mentioning decisions allowing/barring passengers to remain in lower decks
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The Tyee$39.99$2,090.40Complete January 28, 2021
21-012Specified information regarding Project 91143 Bear Cove Floating Lead replacement.
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Individual$12.33$230.47Complete October 22, 2020
21-011
  • On-time sailings and late departures for route 19, including scheduled sailings and actual arrivals /departures from both terminals; and
  • The sailing times and dates where overloads were experienced on Route 19.
Individual$0.00$72.78DiscontinuedFebruary 25, 2021
21-010Any and all records including photographs and CAD drawings for the induction loops on BC Ferries or any other boats in Canada with induction loops.Hearing Access & Innovations$0.00$570.11DiscontinuedSeptember 9, 2020
21-009The operating contract for route 13 between BC Ferries and Kona Winds.  In addition, a copy of any email or written communications between the public and BC Ferries regarding the wake and wash for safe operation of either of the storm away vessels.
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Travelers Mobile$19.03$2,117.52Complete February 11, 2021
21-008Any refit documents, maintenance information, and inspection information for the North Island Princess for years 2015 to 2020Individual$40.00$181.95DiscontinuedFebruary 25, 2021
21-007Any and all Documents, Records, and Communications relating to the Island Class vessels minimum Safe Manning, vessel crew profiles, emergency response, drills, and maintenance.BC Ferry & Marine Workers' UnionTBDTBDOpenAugust 17, 2020
21-006Board and committee minutes related to Catamaran Ferries International and Vancouver Shipyards from 23 May 1996 to 30 March 2000IndividualTBDTBDOpenAugust 17, 2020
21-005Copy of the current (and most recent) contract between Western Pacific Marine and BC Ferries/Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, for the ferry route between French Creek and Lasqueti Island, Route 55. View details Individual$10.30TBDComplete September 9, 2020
21-004Winning bid awarded for RFQ 02-02-2020 for the large format LED sign for Duke Point. View details 10net Managed Solutions Ltd.$0.00$473.77Complete November 5, 2020
21-003Traffic statistics on how many people traveled on the following routes both directions: Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay, Tsawwassen and Duke Point, and Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay on April 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2019 and April 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2020.Individual$0.00TBDDiscontinuedAugust 17, 2020
21-002Specified records pertaining to the number of exempt (non-bargaining unit) employees laid off between March 1 and April 8, 2020. The scope of this request is to include all departments, subsidiaries, locations, and points of assembly of exempt staff.Individual$0.00TBDDiscontinuedJuly 6, 2020
21-001Copies of all correspondence leading up to the decision to suspend service on the route between Horseshoe Bay and Departure Bay. Individual$0.00$1,282.66DiscontinuedAugust 17, 2020
20-031All e-mail communications from the President & CEO that mentions or refers to the coronavirus, COVID-19, nCoVD, between March 1-30, 2020.CHEK News$0.00$97.04DiscontinuedJuly 6, 2020
20-030All correspondence and records dealing with decision in 2017 to require passengers to exit vehicles on lower decks.
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The Tyee$347.91$4,427.45Complete February 12, 2021
20-029The total number of BC Ferries scheduled sailings and the total number of sailing cancellations due to adverse weather conditions per annum from 2003 through 2019. View details Individual$22.75$799.14Complete February 26, 2020
20-028The total number of passengers that travelled on BC Ferries under the provincial Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) for each fiscal year ending 2015 through 2019. View details Individual$7.60$460.07Complete February 26, 2020
20-027Specified records related to the Northern Expedition between 2011 and the present. View details Individual$239.79$2,108.69Complete February 27, 2020
20-024
  1. Dates the 8:00 a.m. sailing from Denman West to Buckley Bay was overloaded during the work week from the launch of Hornby Island priority loading project to November 12, 2019.
  2. Gross revenue from ticket sales on the Baynes Sound Connector from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. View details
Individual$22.60$238.56Complete January 14, 2020
20-021Regarding the Baynes Sound Connector :
  1. From February 2016 to October, 2019, dates, times and reasons for cancellation of scheduled sailings or departures delayed by more than 30 minutes.
  2. Dates and times when sailings were disrupted by debris or logs picked up by the cables or conflict with other vessels.
  3. Dates and times when the vessel was not available for emergency sailings due to repairs and maintenance. View details
Individual$58.90TBDComplete January 21, 2020
19-016Copies of any documents, emails, letters, telephone logs, diary/journal/ daily planner entries, meeting minutes, committee agendas, briefing notes, financial statements, spreadsheets or any other correspondence or record that mention or pertain to Non-Disclosure Agreements and or the value of any payments of a settlement, for cash or other considerations, in the possession of BC Ferries and its employees and or management, between January 01 2013 - December 31 2018.IndividualTBDTBDOpenApril 8, 2019


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