Registration - Organization

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board / Baldev Gill, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Organization name: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
Senior Officer Name: Baldev Gill, Chief Executive Officer
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 6577-3334

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 13

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 0

Version 8 of 23 (2020-12-15 to 2021-01-14)

Registration versions:

Version 8 of 23 (2020-12-15 to 2021-01-14)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Amend the Real Estate Services Act to create a Professional Standing Committee to establish licensing qualifications - including professional competence and conduct - and to provide practical insights into all proposed changes to real estate practice.	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	Industry
Amend the residential tenancy restrictions implemented as part of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure they support tenants as well as landlords.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Housing
Development of ways to protect owners from significant increase in insurance, help strata owners to understand their risks and responsibilities and keep rising strata insurance costs from undermining affordability.	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	Consumer Issues, Housing
Ensure COVID-19 measures balance the needs of renters, homeowners and the business sector.	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	COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Industry, Small Business
Further enhance the availability of housing for people who wish to live in the community in which they work, by encouraging municipalities to: * streamline and fast-track their development processes to meet pent-up demand by reviewing the ideas suggested in the BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s 2019 Development Approvals Process Review ; * support more residential development near public transit, K-12 and post-secondary educational institutions, and employment and recreational opportunities; and * provide incentives to developers to build the types of homes that more consumers are looking for as commuting patterns and working arrangements evolve due to COVID-19, which may include alternatives to single family homes and homes which accommodate residents who would like to work from home.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Housing
Housing, taxes, consumer issues	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 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	Housing
Introduce a program in partnership with the federal government to fund residential and commercial landlords who have accrued rent deficits as a result of COVID-19.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Housing
Make more affordable housing available for rent by following through on the Rental Housing Task Force’s 2018 recommendation to the provincial government to: * Increase the availability of currently empty strata housing by eliminating a strata corporation’s ability to ban owners from renting their own strata units.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Consumer Issues, Housing
Provide a clear plan and date for lifting and transitioning out of the residential tenancy restrictions related to COVID-19 to provide certainty to landlords, tenants, Realtors and potential buyers and sellers of rental properties.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Housing
Recognize and reduce the burden of risk on landlords during COVID-19 by offering financial assistance and support to landlords (as well as tenants) who may also be facing difficulties covering their expenses during COVID-19.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Housing
Review the Real Estate Services Act, the Real Estate Services Regulation, and RECBC Bylaws and Rules to separate public policy from operational policy, with input from licensees.	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 Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Industry
Separate the issue of the provincial state of emergency from the issue of residential tenancy restrictions, especially as far as the dates go for both respectively. Given that the state of emergency and the residential tenancy restrictions seem intertwined, the issues appear to be muddled. Clearly separating the two issues and being crystal clear on their start and end dates will reduce confusion and will lead to more considered decision making on the issue of the residential tenancy restrictions.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Housing
Within the BC Financial Services Authority, give the real estate licensing function the authority to make rules and operational policies.	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 Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Industry

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

BC Financial Services Authority
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Real Estate Council of British Columbia

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Baldev Gill, Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board

Address:
15463 104 Avenue
Surrey, BC V3R 1N9
Canada

Telephone number: 604-930-7600
Fax number: 604-588-0325

Description of Activities

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board is an association of over 3,500 real estate professionals who live and work in the BC communities of North Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, and Mission. The FVREB will mark its 100-year anniversary in 2021.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

British Columbia Real Estate Association
- 1425 1075 West Georgia Street
  Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9
  Canada

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Larry Anderson
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No