A Liberal backbench MLA took $14,500 worth of trips to China and Korea, the NDP's environment critic travelled to Denmark on a union's tab and a Liberal MLA from the Peace River attended the Olympic gold medal women's hockey game courtesy of Encana Corporation.

The gifts are recorded in the annual public disclosure statements vetted by Conflict of Interest Commissioner Paul Fraser and released Dec. 17.

Harry Bloy, who represents Burnaby-Lougheed for the Liberals, declared the greatest value of gifts. Bloy made four separate trips to China, with money coming from the cities he visited, the Canada Asia Business Network, the government of Korea and his riding association.

Public Eye website has analysis and Bloy's comments here.

The NDP's Rob Fleming traveled to the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark in December, 2009. The flight and accommodation were paid for by the United Steelworkers Union and the Blue-Green Alliance.

And Peace River North MLA Patt Pimm and a guest enjoyed the women's gold medal game, which Canada won, a gift from Encana worth $650.

Many of the MLAs also received gifts of Olympic clothing—jackets,tuques and shirts--from VANOC and its CEO John Furlong, the declared value of which ranged from $375 to $500.

The complete financial disclosure statements are available here and highlights of gifts given to MLAs follow:

Harry Bloy, Liberal, Burnaby-Lougheed:

“Trip to China City of Nanning in October 2009, valued at $3,500, and donated by the City of Nanning.”

“Trip to China City of Ningbo in June 2010, valued at $3,000, and donated by Canada Asia Business Networking. Riding Association paid $700.”

“Trip to Korea in June 2010, valued at $4,000, and donated by the government of Korea. Riding Association paid half of airfare in the amount of $1,800.”

“Trip to Mianyang, China, September 17-27, 2010, valued at $4,000, and donated by the City of Mianyang.”

“Honorary Social (non-playing) Membership to Vancouver Gold Club given by the Club to elected MLA of the area.”

“Olympic Torch, received in April 2010, valued at $400, and donated by James Ho.”

“Two tickets to the Olympic Opening Ceremonies in February 2010, valued at $1,500, and donated by O'Canada Travel.”

“Two tickets to an Olympic Hockey Game in February 2010, valued at $1,500, and donated by Scotia Bank.”

Rob Fleming, NDP, Victoria-Swan Lake:

“Flight and accommodation, valued at $4,300 US to attend UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 13, 2009, donated by United Steelworkers Union/Blue-Green Alliance.”

Pat Pimm, Liberal, Peace River North:

“Two tickets to the Women's Olympic gold medal hockey game, total value of $650, received on February 25, 2010, and donated by Encana Corporation.”

Stephanie Cadieux, Liberal, Surrey-Panorama:

“Two tickets to Premier's Dinner, total value of $700, received on June 11, 2010, and donated by CP Rail.”

“Tickets to Arthritis Gala, valued at $250, received on September 24, 2010, and donated by Roche.”

Colin Hansen, Liberal, Vancouver-Quilchena:

I.G. Image Group, a business owned by Hansen's wife Laura Hansen sold goods to the following public bodies: BC Hydro, BC Innovation Council, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Provincial Health Services Authority, BC Lottery Corporation, Justice Institute, Fraser Health Authority, Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, BC Pavilion Corp., Partnerships BC and Public Guardian and Trustee.

Bill Bennett, Independent, Kootenay East:

“Meals and guided helicopter hikes, total value of $2,000, received on August 23-26, 2010, and donated by Canadian Mountain Holidays.”

Spencer Herbert, NDP, Vancouver-West End:

“Hospitality received from River Rock Casino Resort/Great Canadian Gaming, no commercial value, received on April 26, 2010.”

“Dinner and tickets to Ballet BC's Ignite, total value of $500, received on September 30, 2009 and donated by Ballet BC.”

Bruce Ralston, NDP, Surrey-Whalley:

“Hospitality received from River Rock Casino Resort on April 26, 2010, no commercial value.”

Jenny Kwan, NDP, Vancouver-Mount Pleasant:

“Hospitality received from River Rock Casino Resort/Great Canadian Gaming Corporation on April 26, 2010, no commercial value.”

Gordon Hogg, Liberal, Surrey-White Rock:

“Surey golf tournament registration, valued at $625, received on July 15, 2010 and donated by Terasen.”

Rob Howard, Liberal, Richmond Centre:

“Ticket to Richmond Olympic Oval Legacy Lounge, valued at $350, received on February 21, 2010, and donated by the City of Richmond.”

“Two ticket so Richmond Olympic Oval Legacy Lounge, total value of $700, received on February 27, 2010, and donated by the City of Richmond.”

“Three passes to Richmond Ozone Host Lounge, total value of $150, received on February 23, 2010, and donated by the City of Richmond.”

Kevin Krueger, Liberal, Kamloops-South Thompson:

“First Nations drum, valued at $450, received on January 18, 2010 and donated by Aboriginal Tourism BC.”

Richard Lee, Liberal, Burnaby North:

“Chinese painting on eagle, value unknown, received on October 4, 2010 and donated by the Artist Wang Shuping.”

“(Spouse) Chinese painting on lotus, value unknown, received on October 4, 2010 and donated by the Artist Wang Shuping.”

Norm Letnick, Liberal, Kelowna-Lake Country:

“Membership in Union Club of BC, no commercial value, received in June 2009, and donated by the Union Club of BC.”

Mary McNeil, Liberal, Vancouver-False Creek:

“Vancouver 2010 Replica Olympic torch, valued at $295, received in April 2010, and donated by VANOC.”

Don McRae, Liberal, Comox Valley:

“Signed Canucks Luongo hockey jersey, valued at $350, received on February 27, 2010 and donated by John Watson who received the jersey from Sage Hills.”

“Ticket to an Olympic speed skating event, valued at $350, received on February 27, 2010, and donated by the City of Richmond.”

Mary Polak, Liberal, Langley:

“Two tickets to Gala Event at annual awards dinner, valued at $450, received on April 24, 2010 and donated by Consulting Engineers of BC.”

Ralph Sultan, Liberal, West Vancouver-Capilano:

“Tickets to Olympic events, valued at $1,500, received in February 2010, and donated by VANOC.”

“2010 Olympic duties hockey games (2), ice skating, valued at $350, received in January 2010, and donated by VANOC.”

Andrew MacLeod is The Tyee’s Legislative Bureau Chief in Victoria. Reach him here.