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: 257596
Submitted by lobbyist on: October 23, 2012 01:51:59 PM
Accepted by Registrar on: October 24, 2012 09:03:37 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
| October 23, 2012 | |
| May 24, 2013 |
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 | October 23, 2012 |
| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister Responsible for Housing | October 23, 2012 |
| MLA | Bennett, Bill | Kootenay East | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | February 1, 2013 |
| MLA | James, Carole | Victoria-Beacon Hill | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Krog, Leonard | Nanaimo | October 23, 2012 |
| MLA | Ralston, Bruce | Surrey-Whalley | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Reid, Linda | Richmond East | March 4, 2013 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | October 23, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Minister Responsible for Housing | October 23, 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 | October 23, 2012 |
| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister Responsible for Housing | October 23, 2012 |
| Minister | de Jong, Mike | Minister of Finance | October 23, 2012 |
| MLA | Bennett, Bill | Kootenay East | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | October 23, 2012 |
| MLA | James, Carole | Victoria-Beacon Hill | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Ralston, Bruce | Surrey-Whalley | October 23, 2012 |
| MLA | Reid, Linda | Richmond East | March 4, 2013 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | October 23, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Finance | October 23, 2012 |
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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
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 | Clark, Christy | Premier | March 4, 2013 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | February 1, 2013 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | February 1, 2013 |
Taxation and Finance
Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy or decision
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 4, 2013 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | October 23, 2012 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | February 1, 2013 |
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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
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 | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | February 1, 2013 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | February 1, 2013 |
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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| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | October 23, 2012 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | February 1, 2013 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Environment
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
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. - Existing floodplain maps need to be updated and made available to the public.
Target Contacts
| Target Type | Name | Title or Constituency | Date Added |
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| Minister | Bennett, Bill | Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development | November 29, 2012 |
| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister Responsible for Housing | November 29, 2012 |
| Minister | Lake, Terry | Minister of Environment | November 29, 2012 |
| Minister | Thomson, Steve | Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | November 29, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations | October 23, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | Justice | October 23, 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 23, 2012 | |
| Minister | Clark, Christy | Premier | March 4, 2013 |
| Minister | Coleman, Rich | Minister Responsible for Housing | October 23, 2012 |
| MLA | Bennett, Bill | Kootenay East | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | February 1, 2013 |
| MLA | James, Carole | Victoria-Beacon Hill | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Ralston, Bruce | Surrey-Whalley | November 29, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Homeowner Protection Office | October 23, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | Justice | October 23, 2012 | |
| Public Agency | Justice Institute of British Columbia | March 4, 2013 | |
| Public Agency | Minister Responsible for Housing | October 23, 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 4, 2013 |
| MLA | Bennett, Bill | Kootenay East | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | February 1, 2013 |
| MLA | James, Carole | Victoria-Beacon Hill | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Ralston, Bruce | Surrey-Whalley | November 29, 2012 |
| Public Agency | Finance | October 23, 2012 |
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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
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 | Clark, Christy | Premier | May 7, 2013 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | May 7, 2013 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | May 7, 2013 |
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 | May 7, 2013 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | May 7, 2013 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | May 7, 2013 |
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BC Public Office Background
Lobbying Activities
Housing
Introduction, modification or repeal of legislation, a bill or regulation
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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| Minister | Clark, Christy | Premier | March 4, 2013 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | February 1, 2013 |
| MLA | James, Carole | Victoria-Beacon Hill | February 1, 2013 |
| MLA | Ralston, Bruce | Surrey-Whalley | February 1, 2013 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | February 1, 2013 |
| Public Agency | Justice | May 7, 2013 |
Taxation and Finance
Arranging meeting between an individual and a public office holder for purpose of lobbying
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 4, 2013 |
| MLA | Bennett, Bill | Kootenay East | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Dix, Adrian | Vancouver-Kingsway | February 1, 2013 |
| MLA | James, Carole | Victoria-Beacon Hill | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Ralston, Bruce | Surrey-Whalley | November 29, 2012 |
| MLA | Trasolini, Joe | Port Moody-Coquitlam | February 1, 2013 |
| Public Agency | Finance | October 23, 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 | October 23, 2012 |