Lobbying Activity Report

529-957

Organization: British Columbia Real Estate Association
Associated registration: 1568-529-20
Lobbying Activity date: 2020-06-26
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2020-07-15

In-house lobbyists who participated in the lobbying activity: Matthew Mayers
Darlene Hyde
Trevor Hargreaves
Norma Miller
Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Shirley Bond, MLA - Prince George-Mount Robson
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Stephanie Cadieux, MLA - Surrey Panorama
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Carole James, Minister of Finance
Finance

Kaye Krishna, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Municipal Affairs and Housing

Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Municipal Affairs and Housing

Todd Stone, MLA - Kamloops-South Thompson
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Lori Wanamaker, Deputy Minister of Finance
Finance
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Create a sensible, comprehensive anti-money laundering regime.
Demonstrate that the real estate sector takes their concern around money laundering seriously.
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
 Justice and Law Enforcement
Ensure the Property Transfer Tax accurately reflects the dynamic nature of the real estate market. Ensure fairness for the Speculation and Vacancy Tax. Urge the federal government to review and reconsider the current mortgage underwriting "stress test," as well as reinstate 30-year amortizations for federally insured mortgages.
  • 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
 Taxation and Finance
Implement policies to ensure that renters, first-time and move-up buyers have appropriate, affordable housing options.
Develop a consistent process to remediate buildings used in drug production to ensure they are safe.
Improve the energy efficiency of existing homes through voluntary measures and incentives for property owners.
Balancing private property rights with public policy on the Agricultural Land Reserve
Ensure COVID-19 measures balance the needs of renters, homeowners and the business sector.
  • 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
Amendments to the Strata Property Act are made thoughtfully and with the long term in mind. Amend the Form B Information Certificate to require proof of insurance, including premiums, deductibles, coverage and expiry date. Footnote1
  • 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 Footnote1
 
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.
 
  1. Footnote1  Indicates new information that was added through a Lobbying Activity Report.
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