12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada / Christina Bhalla, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2025-10-01

Who is lobbying?

British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (Address & business activities)

Christina Bhalla, Chief Executive Officer

Government Funding

Did British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Other Entities (working together for the purposes of lobbying) Information

British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada is not working together with any other entity for the purpose of lobbying.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada has the following affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities:

Appraisal Institute of Canada (Address information)

Other Affiliates

The activities of British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada 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 British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada:

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
Advocacy for government-funded appraisal research to ensure accurate data is available for making important decisions related to housing policies and affordable housing projects.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly 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 Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Municipal Affairs, Regional Development, Taxation and Finance
Advocacy for including appraisers in all government consultations and decision-making on real estate, housing, and financial policies.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly 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	Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Municipal Affairs, Regional Development, Taxation and Finance
Advocacy for real estate data including government support in collaborations with real estate data providers so that appraisers can complete accurate valuations to help keep the real estate market stable.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly 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	COVID-19, Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Housing, Information Technology, Municipal Affairs, Privacy, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
Advocacy regarding funding support and incentives for strata education requirements and programs for strata council members and owners to ensure the reduction of valuation risk and to improve market confidence.	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	Emergency Preparedness, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Municipal Affairs, Taxation and Finance
Advocacy regarding recommendations and/or changes to mortgage underwriting policy, valuation fundamentals, and overall anti-money-laundering and public protection.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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	Finances and Budgets, Financial Institutions, Housing, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
Advocacy regarding the creation of a permanent housing roundtable, comprised of real estate appraisers and other carefully-selected organizations (including but not limited to market, non-market, indigenous, rural and urban communities, as well as public and private organizations) across the housing market.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Finances and Budgets, Housing

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Advocacy for working with appraisers, along with other professionals and stakeholders, in its development of policy and legislation of strata depreciation and reserve fund studies in British Columbia.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of 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 Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, Housing, Municipal Affairs, Regional Development, Small Business, Taxation and Finance

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 Assessment Authority
BC Financial Services Authority
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Citizens' Services
Energy and Climate Solutions
Finance
Housing and Municipal Affairs
Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Infrastructure
Labour
Langara College
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities
Office of the Premier
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Real Estate Foundation of BC
Social Development and Poverty Reduction
Transportation and Transit
University of British Columbia

Ministries/Provincial Entities in previous versions
- Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Housing
- Justice Institute of British Columbia
- Municipal Affairs
- Transportation and Infrastructure

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Christina Bhalla
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 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Andy Pham
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 2024-09-21: Yes

Political: No
Sponsorship: No
Recall: No

Lobbyists in previous versions

In-house Lobbyists
Lobbyist	BC Former Public Office Holder Positions	Contributions
Sandra Behm	Former Public Office Holder in BC: No	Contributions: No

Registration number: 7142-3610
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Lobbying Activity Reports

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

What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?
Date	Arranging a Meeting	Lobbyists	Senior Public Office Holder, Position Title \| Ministry/Provincial Entity	Subject Matters
2025-10-09	No	Andy Pham , Christina Bhalla	Jessica Brooks, Executive Director, Planning and Land Use Management \| Housing and Municipal Affairs Hon Chan, MLA for Richmond Centre \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Sharon Hartwell, MLA for Bulkley Valley-Stikine \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Linda Hepner, MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Tiffany Norman, Executive Director \| Financial and Corporate Sector Policy, Finance Tejindar Parhar, Assistant Deputy Minister \| Housing and Land Use Policy, Housing and Municipal Affairs Jody Toor, MLA for Langley-Willowbrook \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Chad Vandermolen, Director \| Finance	View
2025-01-17	No	Christina Bhalla	Linda Hepner, MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly Kristina Loewen, MLA for Kelowna Centre \| Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly	View

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British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada - Address & business activities

Address:

Suite 720 - 999 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K5
Canada

Contact information in previous versions
- Suite 1000 - 355 Burrard Street
  Vancouver, BC V6C 2G8
  Canada
- 1130 - 1090 West Georgia Street
  Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7
  Canada
  
  Fax number: 604-284-5514

Description of Activities:
British Columbia Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC-BC) is the provincial association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) within British Columbia and Yukon Territory. Established in 1973, AIC-BC represents approximately 1,200 members and delivers AIC’s member programs and services within the region. AIC-BC’s objective is to serve the profession and the public by implementing policies and programs to ensure the appraisal profession is advanced and the public is protected.

Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:
- The Appraisal Institute of Canada – British Columbia (AIC-BC) is the provincial association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC) within British Columbia and Yukon Territory. Established in 1973, AIC-BC represents approximately 1,200 members and delivers AIC’s member programs and services within the region. AIC-BC’s objective is to serve the profession and the public by implementing policies and programs to ensure the appraisal profession is advanced and the public is protected.

Date Modified:: 2025-11-05

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