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: 1327509 Submitted by lobbyist on: May 25, 2010 12:00:00 AM Accepted by Registrar on: May 25, 2010 10:05:35 AM
Designated Filer Information
Laing, Robert
BC Real Estate Association 1420 - 701 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1C6
604-742-2787
Canada
Organization Information
British Columbia Real Estate Association
BCREA represents the interests of 12 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.
BC Real Estate Association 1420 - 701 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC, V7Y 1C6
604-742-2787
Canada
Relevant Affiliates
The client has no relevant affiliates.
Government or Government Agency Funding
The organization does not receive any funding from a government or government agency.
Other Controlling or Directing Interests
The organization has no other controlling or directing interests.
Active Registration Period
May 25, 2010
December 28, 2010
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
Name:
Laing, Robert
May 25, 2010
Inactivation Date:
January 5, 2011
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Taxation and Finance
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
Raise the HST threshold on new homes to $525,000 and index the threshold.
Raise the PTT 1% threshold to $525,000 to match HST and index the threshold.
Will energy labelling for homes be mandatory by 2012?
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Staff of Minister
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
May 25, 2010
Minister
Hansen,
Colin
Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier
May 25, 2010
Name:
Miller, Norma
July 5, 2010
Inactivation Date:
January 5, 2011
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
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
Staff of Minister
Minister of Energy
July 5, 2010
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.
Target Contacts
Target Type
Name
Title or Constituency
Date Added
Staff of MLA
Fort Langley-Aldergrove
July 5, 2010
Staff of Minister
Minister of Housing and Social Development
September 1, 2010
Name:
Stathonikos, Damian
July 5, 2010
Inactivation Date:
January 5, 2011
BC Public Office Background
This individual has not held any public office positions in BC.
Lobbying Activities
Energy
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
Understand government direction on energy labelling of existing homes.
