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: 192222
Submitted by lobbyist on: March 16, 2012 09:42:54 AM
Accepted by Registrar on: March 26, 2012 03:25:19 PM
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
| March 16, 2012 | |
| October 20, 2012 |
Organization's In-House Lobbyists
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Housing
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
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 | Bond, Shirley | Minister of Justice and Attorney General | May 2, 2012 |
| Minister | Chong, Ida | Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development | May 2, 2012 |
| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister Responsible for Housing | March 26, 2012 |
| MLA | Farnworth, Mike | Port Coquitlam | May 2, 2012 |
| MLA | Krog, Leonard | Nanaimo | May 2, 2012 |
| MLA | Lali, Harry | Fraser-Nicola | May 2, 2012 |
| MLA | Routley, Bill | Cowichan Valley | May 2, 2012 |
| MLA | Simpson, Shane | Vancouver-Hastings | March 16, 2012 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | July 31, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Minister Responsible for Housing | June 4, 2012 |
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 | March 16, 2012 |
| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister Responsible for Housing | March 26, 2012 |
| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Finance | March 16, 2012 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | March 16, 2012 |
| MLA | Krog, Leonard | Nanaimo | May 2, 2012 |
| MLA | Ralston, Bruce | Surrey-Whalley | March 16, 2012 |
| MLA | Routley, Bill | Cowichan Valley | May 2, 2012 |
| MLA | Simpson, Shane | Vancouver-Hastings | March 16, 2012 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | October 1, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Finance | March 16, 2012 |
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 | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Finance | October 1, 2012 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Housing
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
- develop a centralized, consistent process for disclosure of property history information - develop a centralized, consistent process for remediation of buildings used in drug operations - implement the above recommendations through existing BC provincial legislation
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| MLA | Krog, Leonard | Nanaimo | May 2, 2012 |
| MLA | Routley, Bill | Cowichan Valley | May 2, 2012 |
Taxation and Finance
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
- increase the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold - index the 1% Property Transfer Tax threshold and make adjustments annually
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| MLA | Krog, Leonard | Nanaimo | May 2, 2012 |
| MLA | Routley, Bill | Cowichan Valley | May 2, 2012 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Housing
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
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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| MLA | van Dongen, John | Abbotsford South | June 4, 2012 |
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 | March 16, 2012 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | March 16, 2012 |
| MLA | Simpson, Shane | Vancouver-Hastings | March 16, 2012 |
| MLA | van Dongen, John | Abbotsford South | June 4, 2012 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
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 | March 16, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | March 16, 2012 |
Housing
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
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. Discussions about Pay-As-You-Save BC and energy efficiency of homes.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Staff of MLA | Port Moody-Coquitlam | October 1, 2012 | |
| Staff of Minister | Minister Responsible for Housing | March 26, 2012 | |
| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister Responsible for Housing | March 26, 2012 |
| MLA | Simpson, Shane | Vancouver-Hastings | March 16, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Homeowner Protection Office | March 16, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | Justice | July 31, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | Minister Responsible for Housing | June 4, 2012 |
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 | March 16, 2012 |
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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 | March 16, 2012 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
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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| Public Agency | Finance | March 16, 2012 |
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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 | March 16, 2012 |
| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister Responsible for Housing | March 26, 2012 |
| Minister | Falcon, Kevin | Minister of Finance | March 16, 2012 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | March 16, 2012 |
| MLA | Ralston, Bruce | Surrey-Whalley | March 16, 2012 |