Association of Interior Realtors
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications | Intended Outcomes | Associated Subject Matters |
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Anti-money laundering / Cullen Commission
Create a sensible, comprehensive anti-money laundering regime.
Demonstrate that the real estate sector takes its concern around money
laundering seriously.
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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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Industry
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Collaborate with Legislative Assembly Members to find ways to protect strata owners from significant insurance rate increases, educate strata owners on their responsibilities and risks, and assist with making thoughtful changes to the Strata Property Act to support strata owners and corporations.
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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, 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
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Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Housing, Insurance, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization
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Energy efficiency and existing homes
Improve the energy efficiency of existing homes through voluntary
measures and incentives for property owners.
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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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Housing
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Ensure COID-19 measures are balanced with the needs of homeowners and tenants together with the real estate sector.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Health, Industry, Small Business
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In collaboration with Legislative Assembly Members to review the Real Estate Services Act, the Real Estate Services Regulation, and the Real Estate Council of BC rules to separate public policy for operational processes using the practical knowledge of the real estate sector.
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, 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
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Industry
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In collaboration with the British Columbia Real Estate Association to inform legislative assembly members about the need to amend the Real Estate Services Act to create a Professional Standing Committee. The real estate profession can provide practical knowledge to assist in the drafting of meaningful legislation which could include the establishment of licensing qualifications, competence, and conduct requirements to better serve the public.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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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Industry
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Market housing affordability
Implement policies to ensure that renters, first-time and move-up buyers
have appropriate, affordable housing options.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Housing
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Sent email communication to our MLAs regarding briefs developed in collaboration with our provincial association containing information on Energy Efficiency labelling of homes and, Market Housing Affordability.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Energy, Housing
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Strata properties (insurance)
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.
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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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Housing, Insurance
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