Lobbying Information
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities
Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
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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:
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Yes
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Energy Efficiency and Homes
We're offering the following recommendations that will impact more buildings and result in more British Columbians reducing their carbon footprints:
1. Consult with real estate sector stakeholders and homeowners before requiring energy assessments on existing homes.
2. Ensure that an energy assessment tool is available to owners of all existing homes.
3. Coordinate an energy assessment tool with other programs.
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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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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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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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Consumer Issues, Environment, Housing
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Improving Housing Supply
We recommend the provincial government take the following actions:
1. Empower Official Community Plans (OCPs) to reduce unnecessary public hearings - implementing the following opportunities outlined in DAPR will ensure community input and local government effectiveness:
- conduct a provincial policy review to consider trying development approvals to housing targets;
- provide local governments with best practices for writing, adopting and amending OCPs, and
- provide training and a best practices guide on how and when to hold public hearings.
2. Leverage transportation funding and OCPs to encourage local governments to increase gentle densification - diversity in housing stock helps residents find appropriate homes they can afford, and diversity includes more affordable family-friendly alternatives such as duplexes, triplexes, secondary suites and laneway/coach homes. This is important throughout the province, particularly in neighbourhoods accessible to transit.
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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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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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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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Consumer Issues, Housing
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Regulatory reform - OSRE, RECBC, the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) and Ministry of Finance are working on changes to the Real Estate Services Act and integrating OSRE and RECBC into the BCFSA. Please include Realtors to help decision making in this new structure. They understand the industry and can prevent expensive delays and issues for consumers.
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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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Consumer Issues, Housing
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Strata Insurance - the sudden rising cost of strata insurance has negatively impacted housing affordability for local homeowners. Transparency is needed around proof of insurance, including premiums, deductibles, coverage and expiry date for potential home buyers and sellers within the real estate transaction. Strata corporations need to be provided and provide owners with adequate notice before renewal of policies and in the event of changes to coverage, premiums and deductibles so that they may adapt and adjust to changes in the agreements and mitigate potential financial hardships for owners.
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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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Consumer Issues, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Insurance, Taxation and Finance
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Taxation adds to the high cost of housing and can be a barrier for first time home buyers. Consider raising the Property Transfer Tax first time home buyers exemption to better reflect the market realities in Metro Vancouver (to $750,000 and reviewed annually).
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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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Consumer Issues, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Taxation and Finance
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BC Ministries/Provincial Entities
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Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing
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Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
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Municipal Affairs
Organization Details
Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration
Brad Scott,
Chief Executive Officer
Organization Contact Information
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (dba Greater Vancouver REALTORS®)
Address:
2433 Spruce Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 4C8
Canada
Telephone number:
604-730-3029
Fax number:
604-730-3101
Description of Activities
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) is a member-based, not-for-profit professional trade association of more than 13,700 REALTORS® who live and work in communities from Whistler to Maple Ridge to Tsawwassen and everywhere in between. Our members are experts in the real estate profession, including specialties like residential, commercial, investment, industrial, land development, rental property management, and strata management.
Our services to our membership include: education, communications, professional standards, business practices, government relations, and information technology (i.e. Multiple Listing Service®).
Gifts or benefits provided by the organization
Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
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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
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver is not a coalition member.
Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome
Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver 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
The activities of Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver 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
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Lobbyist
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Contributions
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Taylor Biggar
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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Eileen Day
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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Sara Gordo
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
No
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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Harriet Permut
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct:
Yes
Former Public Office Holder in BC:
No
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Lobbied a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization on or after 2020-09-21 and before 2024-09-21:
Yes
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Political:
No
Sponsorship:
No
Recall:
No
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