Lobbying Activity Report

529-51388

Organization: British Columbia Real Estate Association
Would you like to identify any other entity with a direct interest in the outcome of this lobbying activity that worked together for the purpose of lobbying on any or all of the listed lobbying topics? No
Associated registration: 8744-529-72
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-04-30
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2026-05-14

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Trevor Hargreaves
Brenna Friesen
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Garry Begg, MLA for Surrey-Guildford
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Harman Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Rosalyn Bird, MLA for Prince George-Valemount
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Jennifer Blatherwick, MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Jagrup Brar, MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Susie Chant, MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Brent Chapman, MLA for Surrey South
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Sheldon Clare, MLA for Prince George-North Cariboo
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Mandeep Dhaliwal, MLA for Surrey North
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Sunita Dhir, MLA for Vancouver-Langara
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Lorne Doerkson, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Reann Gasper, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Trevor Halford, MLA for Surrey-White Rock
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Sharon Hartwell, MLA for Bulkley Valley-Stikine
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Linda Hepner, MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Kristina Loewen, MLA for Kelowna Centre
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Macklin McCall, MLA for West Kelowna-Peachland
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Larry Neufeld, MLA for Peace River South
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Amna Shah, MLA for Surrey City Centre
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Bryan Tepper, MLA for Surrey-Panorama
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Terry Yung, MLA for Vancouver-Yaletown
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Amendments to the Strata Property Act are made thoughtfully and with the long term in mind, with the objective of improving strata transparency. Require documents related to strata transactions be made available with the listing.
  • Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
  • Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
 Housing, Insurance
Ensure fairness for the Speculation and Vacancy Tax.
Increase the First-Time Home Buyers’ Program Property Transfer Tax exemption threshold
Expand the foreign buyers’ Property Transfer Tax exemption to all foreign residents with work permits.
Index the Property Transfer Tax thresholds
Ensure the Property Transfer Tax accurately reflects the dynamic nature of the real estate market.
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
 Economic Development and Trade, Housing
Implement policies to ensure that renters, first-time and move-up buyers have appropriate, affordable housing options.
  • Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
 Housing
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Trevor Koot
 
The above name is that of the most senior paid officer who is responsible for filing a Lobbying Activity Report for the organization (the Designated Filer), whether that person participated in this lobbying activity or not.
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