12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Victoria Real Estate Board / David Corey, Executive Officer

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2023-03-17

Who is lobbying?

Victoria Real Estate Board (Address & business activities)

David Corey, Executive Officer

Government Funding

Did Victoria Real Estate Board request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Victoria Real Estate Board is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Victoria Real Estate Board does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Victoria Real Estate Board are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of Victoria Real Estate Board:

What is being lobbied?

Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activities

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below:

Yes

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Implement policies to ensure that renters, first-time and move-up and downsizing buyers have appropriate, attainable housing options.	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing
Improve the energy efficiency of existing homes through voluntary measures and incentives for property owners.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Energy, Environment, Housing
Regulatory reform - BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) is working on changes to the Real Estate Services Act and the integration of OSRE and RECBC into the BCFSA. Please include Realtors to help decision making in this new structure. They understand the industry and can prevent expensive delays and issues for consumers.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Consumer Issues, Housing
Strata Insurance - the sudden rising cost of strata insurance has negatively impacted housing affordability for local homeowners. Transparency is needed around proof of insurance, including premiums, deductibles, coverage and expiry date for potential home buyers and sellers within the real estate transaction. Strata corporations need to be provided and provide owners with adequate notice before renewal of policies and in the event of changes to coverage, premiums and deductibles so that they may adapt and adjust to changes in the agreements and mitigate potential financial hardships for owners.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Consumer Issues, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Insurance, Taxation and Finance

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Cooling-off period and other consumer protection. The VREB has submitted a paper to the BC Financial Services Authority to strongly recommend against a cooling-off period. A cooling-off period is not what the VREB's more than 1,500 professional, licensed Realtors recommend to improve consumer protection, they do have recommendations on alternate solutions that would not put more pressure on pricing and that would improve both sides of the transactions (buyers and sellers) protection and experience.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Consumer Issues, Housing

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Gifts or Benefits Provided to Public Officer Holders
Name	Gift or Benefit Description	Circumstance	Date Promised	Value Promised	Date Given	Value Given
No Records

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

BC Financial Services Authority
Finance
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Real Estate Council of British Columbia

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Attorney General and Minister responsible for Housing

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

David Corey
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Karen Dinnie-Smyth
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Denise Hogue
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Graden Sol
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: No

Lobbyists in previous versions

In-house Lobbyists
Lobbyist	BC Former Public Office Holder Positions	Contributions
David Langlois	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No

Registration number: 6735-3411
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Lobbying Activity Reports

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

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Date Modified:: 2023-11-22

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12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Victoria Real Estate Board / David Corey, Executive Officer

Who is lobbying?

Victoria Real Estate Board (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

What is being lobbied?

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Who is being lobbied?

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Who are the lobbyists?

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?

12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Victoria Real Estate Board / David Corey, Executive Officer

Victoria Real Estate Board (Address & business activities)

Government Funding

Coalition Members Information

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Other Affiliates

Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Ministries/Provincial Entities

Victoria Real Estate Board - Address & business activities

Victoria Real Estate Board / David Corey, Executive Officer