Registration - Organization

British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada / Christina Bhalla, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Organization name: British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada
Senior Officer Name: Christina Bhalla, Chief Executive Officer
Initial registration start date: 2020-05-04
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 7142-3610

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 25

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 1

Version 5 of 11 (2022-02-10 to 2022-03-01)

Registration versions:

Version 5 of 11 (2022-02-10 to 2022-03-01)

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
Advocacy for real estate data, particularly reducing or eliminating cost and access barriers for appraisers to Land Title and Survey Authority and BC Assessment data to allow the mechanisms of finance for commercial and residential real estate to service the needs of public.	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	COVID-19, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Housing, Information Technology, Municipal Affairs, Privacy, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
Advocacy for working with appraisers, along with other professionals and stakeholders, in its development of policy and legislation of strata depreciation and reserve fund studies in British Columbia.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Municipal Affairs, Regional Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
Advocacy for working with appraisers, along with other real estate professionals and stakeholders, in its continued analysis and development of long-term planning housing initiatives to successfully provide affordable housing to British Columbians.	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	Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Municipal Affairs, Regional Development, Taxation and Finance
Advocacy regarding recommendations and/or changes to mortgage underwriting policy, valuation fundamentals, and overall anti-money-laundering and public protection.	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	Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Housing, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
Discussions and recommendations related to the COVID-19 situation and its impacts on the real estate industry across the province. This may include but is not limited to economic recovery, development, lending, construction, housing, taxation, and climate change.	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 Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Housing, Information Technology, Municipal Affairs, Regional Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
Policy and program recommendations to assist in the pandemic economic recovery through: • providing incentives to retrofit buildings, • encouraging the use of energy-efficient building materials, and • supporting skilled trades training.	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	COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Labour/Labour Relations, Municipal Affairs, Taxation and Finance
Recommend COVID-19 economic recovery recommendations designed to: • prevent bankruptcies and insolvencies that result in job loss, lost government revenue and greater demand for taxpayer-backed government assistance, • allow British Columbians to keep their homes through tough times and remain in their communities, • help more British Columbians find and afford safe, appropriate housing to either rent or own, and • support the broader economic recovery of BC	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	COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Environment, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Justice and Law Enforcement, Taxation and Finance

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
BC Assessment Authority
BC Financial Services Authority
Citizens' Services
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations, and Rural Development
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Real Estate Council of British Columbia
Real Estate Foundation of BC
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Transportation and Infrastructure
University of British Columbia

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Christina Bhalla, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada

Address:
1130 - 1090 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7
Canada

Telephone number: 604-284-5515
Fax number: 604-284-5514

Description of Activities

The Appraisal Institute of Canada – British Columbia (AIC-BC) is the provincial association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) within British Columbia and Yukon Territory. Established in 1973, AIC-BC represents approximately 1,200 members and delivers AIC’s member programs and services within the region. AIC-BC’s objective is to serve the profession and the public by implementing policies and programs to ensure the appraisal profession is advanced and the public is protected.

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

British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Appraisal Institute of Canada
- 403 - 200 Catherine Street
  Ottawa, ON K2P 2K9
  Canada

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Christina Bhalla
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No