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Posts tagged with “Government Relations”

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BC Organizations Call for a Full Legislative Review of the Strata Property Act

The Strata Property Act has not undergone a comprehensive review since its inception.

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Another Year, No Action: Foreign Buyer Ban Continues to Leave BC Ski Areas Out in the Cold

Several BC ski communities require exemptions from the Foreign Buyer Ban.

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BCREA Press Conference Drives Increased Attention on Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable Initiative 

BCREA and its coalition partners have garnered significant media attention for their Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable initiative.

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UBCM Endorses Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable Resolution

BCREA and local leaders are calling on the new BC Housing Minister to champion collaborative policy development.

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BCREA Calls on Next Government of Canada to Lower Development Charges and Fund Municipal Infrastructure

To help address the need for a significant increase in housing, BCREA is calling on the next Government of Canada to repurpose the Housing Accelerator Fund.

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BCREA Launches National Housing Policy Information Page Ahead of Federal Election

Check out BCREA’s key housing policy positions ahead of the federal election on April 28, 2025.

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Premier David Eby Pivots on Real Estate Investment

At BCREA’s 2025 Government Liaison Days conference, BC Premier David Eby said his government will aim to harness the investor spirit to further their affordable housing goals.

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BC REALTORS® Advocate for Housing Taxation Review

BCREA’s 2025 Government Liaison Days conference featured calls for housing taxation review and a permanent housing roundtable of experts.

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Introducing BCREA’s Government Relations Quarterly Newsletter

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, BCREA launched Government Relations Quarterly (GRQ), a quarterly newsletter to be sent directly to BC REALTORS®.

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How to Find BCREA Open Letters to Government and Consultations

BCREA often writes open letters to government and participates in consultations. Here’s where you can find that work.

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BCREA Petitions BC Government to Adopt Province-Wide Drug Home Remediation Standards

In the wake of a newly published study on drug home remediation practices in British Columbia, BCREA has petitioned the BC Government, recommending a slate of province-wide remediation standards.

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BCREA Highlights Five Critical Housing Issues as BC Election Approaches

The lead-up to the BC election is officially underway and BCREA would like to outline the details of the pre-election campaign we are launching.

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BCREA Launches Housing Policy Resource Hub for 2024 BC Election

Ahead of the 2024 Provincial General Election, BCREA has launched a housing policy resource hub intended to help British Columbians make informed decisions at the polls.

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BCREA Hosts Government Liaison Days 2023 in Victoria

Next week, BCREA and representatives from each of BC’s eight real estate member boards will gather in Victoria for our annual Government Liaison Days conference.

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2022 Advocacy Year-in-Review

With 2022 now in the rear-view mirror, BCREA’s Government Relations department reflects on a busy and eventful year.

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REALTORS® Call for the Establishment of a Permanent National Housing Roundtable

At the 2022 Political Action Committee Days conference in Ottawa last week, we met with members of Parliament from communities across BC to discuss policies that promote a vibrant and sustainable real estate sector.

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British Columbians Face Diverse Housing Challenges in Northern and Island Communities

In advance of the 2022 General Local Elections, BCREA discussed housing challenges faced by mayors and community stakeholders in several of BC’s unique municipalities.

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2021 Advocacy Year-In-Review

This year was full of significant changes for the real estate sector in BC. Here’s a recap of significant actions and interventions by the BC Government this year.

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PODCAST: Episode 11 – What the Provincial Election Means for BC Real Estate

Featuring a conversation with BCREA VP Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement Trevor Hargreaves.