Association of Interior Realtors
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Advocacy to amend provincial short term rental regulations to address unintended consequences of the legislation in interior communities.
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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, 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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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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Balance the private property rights with public policy on the Agricultural Land Reserve to increase 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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Agriculture, Housing
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Bring attention to issues related to obtaining strata documents. Have the Strata Property Act and supporting regulations be updated and amended to reflect the digital age, current market realities, and provide fairness for Realtors and consumers alike. This includes improving fairness in what can be charged for rush and other fess when obtaining strata documents, ensuring that the delivery of strata documents is reasonably timely, and have the Strata Property Act and other supporting legislation and regulations updated to reflect contemporary digital document delivery methods.
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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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Housing, 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 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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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 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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COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Health, Industry, Small Business
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Implement a permanent housing roundtable.
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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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Housing
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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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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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Housing
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In collaboration with British Columbia Real Estate Association to bring in a pre-offer period in place of the homebuyer recission period to enhance consumer protection and ensure fairness in the homebuying process.
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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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Housing
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In collaboration with British Columbia Real Estate Association to make policy proposals and recommendations regarding the proposed cooling off period and other consumer protection and affordability issues in the housing market.
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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, 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, Industry
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In collaboration with British Columbia Real Estate Association to make policy proposals and recommendations regarding the proposed cooling off period and other consumer protection and affordability issues in the housing market.
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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, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, 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, Industry
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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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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, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly
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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 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, 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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Policy recommendation to ensure that their is adequate access to secondary suites in smaller/rural municipalities
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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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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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