Lobbying Activity Report

529-6066

Organization: British Columbia Real Estate Association
Associated registration: 1568-529-27
Lobbying Activity date: 2021-01-29
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2021-02-12

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Trevor Hargreaves
Matthew Mayers
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Mike Bernier, Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing
Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing Footnote1

Heather Wood, Deputy Minister of Finance and Secretary to Treasury Board
Finance
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
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
• 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
 
Senior officer who filed this Lobbying Activity Report: Darlene Hyde
 
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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