This version of the registration was submitted prior to the Lobbying Transparency Act coming into force on May 4, 2020. Due to different information requirements at that time, the registration is presented in the following format.
Registration ID: 125589
Submitted by lobbyist on: August 4, 2011 09:53:26 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: August 4, 2011 11:27:12 AM
Designated Filer Information
| Laing, Robert |
| 1420 - 701 West Georgia Street PO Box 10123, Pacific Centre | |
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Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1C6
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604-742-2787 |
| Canada |
Organization Information
| British Columbia Real Estate Association |
| BCREA represents the interests of 11 real estate boards and their approximately 18,000 REALTOR members on all provincial issues. Services include an extensive communications network, required licensing and continuing education courses, economic analysis, standard forms and government relations. |
| 1420 - 701 West Georgia Street PO Box 10123, Pacific Centre | |
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Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1C6
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604-742-2787 |
| Canada |
Relevant Affiliates
Government or Government Agency Funding
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
Active Registration Period
| August 4, 2011 | |
| March 6, 2012 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Housing
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Amend strata legislation to provide more information in the Form B Information Certificate, clarify procedural matters and provide for an alternative dispute resolution. Develop centralized, consistent processes for disclosure of property history information and for remediation of buildings used in drug operations.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister of Energy and Mines | August 4, 2011 |
| MLA | Simpson, Shane | Vancouver-Hastings | August 4, 2011 |
Non-Profit Organization
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Introduce the BC Real Estate Association
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | August 4, 2011 |
Taxation and Finance
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Increase the 1% PTT threshold from $200,000 to $525,000, with 2% applying to the remainder of the fair market value. Index the 1% PTT threshold of $525,000 using Statistics Canada¿s New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Clark, Christy | Premier | December 6, 2011 |
| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister of Energy and Mines | December 6, 2011 |
| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Finance | August 4, 2011 |
| MLA | Barisoff, Bill | Penticton | December 6, 2011 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | December 6, 2011 |
| MLA | Ralston, Bruce | Surrey-Whalley | December 6, 2011 |
| MLA | Simpson, Shane | Vancouver-Hastings | December 6, 2011 |
| Public Agency | Finance | December 6, 2011 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Taxation and Finance
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Increase the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold from $200,000 to $525,000, with 2% applying to the remainder of the fair market value. Index the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold of $525,000 using Statistics Canada¿s New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Clark, Christy | Premier | December 6, 2011 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | December 6, 2011 |
| MLA | Simpson, Shane | Vancouver-Hastings | December 6, 2011 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Agriculture
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Development of a bylaw standard for local governments regarding residential uses on Agricultural Land Reserve properties.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Agriculture | August 4, 2011 | |
| Public Agency | Agricultural Land Commission | August 4, 2011 |
Energy
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Understand government direction on energy labelling of existing homes.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Energy and Mines | August 4, 2011 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Energy and Mines | August 4, 2011 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Floodplain mapping should be a provincial government responsibility, and the maps should be updated every ten years. The scope of the Flood Protection Program should be expanded to include technical studies (for use in the short term, while maps are updated). The Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines should be updated and reviewed annually, and should provide advice for local governments dealing with multi-jurisdictional situations.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | September 1, 2011 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | December 6, 2011 |
Environment
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
- Floodplain mapping should be a provincial government responsibility, and the maps should be updated every ten years. - The scope of the Flood Protection Program should be expanded to include technical studies (for use in the short term, while maps are updated). - The Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines should be updated and reviewed annually, and should provide advice for local governments dealing with multi-jurisdictional situations.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | October 5, 2011 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | December 6, 2011 |
Housing
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Discussion of impending changes to the Strata Property Regulation and recommendations for further amendments to the Strata Property Act. Discussion about developing centralized, consistent processes for disclosure of property history information and remediation of buildings used in drug operations.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Housing and Social Development | August 4, 2011 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Energy and Mines | August 4, 2011 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Energy and Mines | August 4, 2011 | |
| MLA | Simpson, Shane | Vancouver-Hastings | August 4, 2011 |
| Public Agency | Energy and Mines | December 6, 2011 |
Non-Profit Organization
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Introduce the BC Real Estate Association
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Premier | August 4, 2011 | |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | August 4, 2011 |
Taxation and Finance
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Increase the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold from $200,000 to $525,000, with 2% applying to the remainder of the fair market value. Index the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold of $525,000 using Statistics Canada¿s New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Public Agency | Finance | December 6, 2011 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Taxation and Finance
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Increase the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold from $200,000 to $525,000, with 2% applying to the remainder of the fair market value. Index the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold of $525,000 using Statistics Canada¿s New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Finance | December 6, 2011 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Agriculture
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Development of a bylaw standard for local governments regarding residential uses on Agricultural Land Reserve properties.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Agriculture | August 4, 2011 | |
| Public Agency | Agricultural Land Commission | August 4, 2011 |
Energy
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Understand government direction on energy labelling of existing homes.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Energy and Mines | August 4, 2011 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister of Energy and Mines | August 4, 2011 |
Taxation and Finance
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Increase the 1% PTT threshold from $200,000 to $525,000, with 2% applying to the remainder of the fair market value. Index the 1% PTT threshold of $525,000 using Statistics Canada¿s New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of Minister | Minister of Finance | August 4, 2011 | |
| Minister | Clark, Christy | Premier | December 6, 2011 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | December 6, 2011 |
| Public Agency | Finance | December 6, 2011 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Housing
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Feedback regarding the Ministry of Agriculture's document: Bylaw Standard for Residential Uses in the Agricultural Land Reserve: A Discussion Paper.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | McRae, Don | Minister of Agriculture | August 4, 2011 |
| MLA | Popham, Lana | Saanich South | August 4, 2011 |
| Public Agency | Agricultural Land Commission | August 4, 2011 |
Taxation and Finance
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Increase the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold from $200,000 to $525,000, with 2% applying to the remainder of the fair market value. Index the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold of $525,000 using Statistics Canada¿s New Housing Price Index, and make adjustments annually.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Clark, Christy | Premier | December 6, 2011 |
| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Finance | August 4, 2011 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | December 6, 2011 |
| MLA | Ralston, Bruce | Surrey-Whalley | August 4, 2011 |