Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
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Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications
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Intended Outcomes
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Associated Subject Matters
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Implement policies to ensure that renters, first-time and move-up buyers have appropriate, affordable housing options.
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- 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
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Housing
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• 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.
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- Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade, Housing
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