Lobbying Activity Report

6430-51022

Designated Filer name: Michael McDonald
Client: Forum Asset Management Inc.
Associated registration: 11909-6430-2
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-28
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2026-05-08

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Tyann Blewett, Director of Policy
Residential Tenancy Branch, Housing and Municipal Affairs

Leah Smith, Executive Director
Residential Tenancy Branch, Housing and Municipal Affairs

John Thomson, Assistant Deputy Minister
Building, Governance and Innovation, Housing and Municipal Affairs
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Introduction to Forum Asset Management Inc's student housing portfolio and current activity with universities within various municipalities in the province, discussing the need for student housing within the province, ownership models, and potential private sector investment.

Advocate for changes to Residential Tenancy Act to enable new purpose-built student housing and broadening definition of affordable housing to include student housing.

Advocate for the development of coherent policy around the approvals and fees associated with developing purpose-built student housing as a private developer and operator - including guidance to municipalities on Development Cost Charges (DCCs), Community Amenity Contributions (CACs) and permitting fees.
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
Advanced Education, Economic Development and Trade, Housing, Infrastructure, Municipal Affairs, Taxation and Finance

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