12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization

Association of Interior Realtors / sonja Harkness, Interim CEO

Registration Summary

Currently active - Last Updated: 2024-04-04

Who is lobbying?

Association of Interior Realtors (Address & business activities)

sonja Harkness, Interim CEO

Senior Officer in previous versions
- George Greenwood, Chief Executive Officer

Government Funding

Did Association of Interior Realtors request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? No

Coalition Members Information

Association of Interior Realtors is not a coalition member.

Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity

Affiliates

Association of Interior Realtors does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Affiliates

The activities of Association of Interior Realtors 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 Association of Interior Realtors:

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 to amend provincial short term rental regulations to address unintended consequences of the legislation in interior communities.	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	Housing
Anti-money laundering / Cullen Commission Create a sensible, comprehensive anti-money laundering regime. Demonstrate that the real estate sector takes its concern around money laundering seriously.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Industry
Balance the private property rights with public policy on the Agricultural Land Reserve to increase housing options.	Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before 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	Agriculture, Housing
Bring attention to issues related to obtaining strata documents. Have the Strata Property Act and supporting regulations be updated and amended to reflect the digital age, current market realities, and provide fairness for Realtors and consumers alike. This includes improving fairness in what can be charged for rush and other fess when obtaining strata documents, ensuring that the delivery of strata documents is reasonably timely, and have the Strata Property Act and other supporting legislation and regulations updated to reflect contemporary digital document delivery methods.	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	Housing, Industry
Collaborate with Legislative Assembly Members to find ways to protect strata owners from significant insurance rate increases, educate strata owners on their responsibilities and risks, and assist with making thoughtful changes to the Strata Property Act to support strata owners and corporations.	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, Insurance, Municipal Affairs, Non-Profit Organization
Energy efficiency and existing homes 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	Housing
Ensure COID-19 measures are balanced with the needs of homeowners and tenants together with the real estate sector.	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	COVID-19, Consumer Issues, Health, Industry, Small Business
Implement a permanent housing roundtable.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Housing
Implement policies to ensure that renters, first-time and move-up buyers have appropriate, affordable 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	Housing
In collaboration with British Columbia Real Estate Association to bring in a pre-offer period in place of the homebuyer recission period to enhance consumer protection and ensure fairness in the homebuying process.	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	Housing
In collaboration with British Columbia Real Estate Association to make policy proposals and recommendations regarding the proposed cooling off period and other consumer protection and affordability issues in 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	Housing, Industry
In collaboration with British Columbia Real Estate Association to make policy proposals and recommendations regarding the proposed cooling off period and other consumer protection and affordability issues in 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 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, Industry
In collaboration with Legislative Assembly Members to review the Real Estate Services Act, the Real Estate Services Regulation, and the Real Estate Council of BC rules to separate public policy for operational processes using the practical knowledge of the real estate sector.	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	Industry
In collaboration with the British Columbia Real Estate Association to inform legislative assembly members about the need to amend the Real Estate Services Act to create a Professional Standing Committee. The real estate profession can provide practical knowledge to assist in the drafting of meaningful legislation which could include the establishment of licensing qualifications, competence, and conduct requirements to better serve the public.	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	Industry
Market housing affordability Implement policies to ensure that renters, first-time and move-up buyers have appropriate, affordable housing options.	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation	Housing
Policy recommendation to ensure that their is adequate access to secondary suites in smaller/rural municipalities	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	Housing
Sent email communication to our MLAs regarding briefs developed in collaboration with our provincial association containing information on Energy Efficiency labelling of homes and, Market Housing Affordability.	Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly	Energy, Housing
Strata properties (insurance) Amendments to the Strata Property Act are made thoughtfully and with the long term in mind. Amend the Form B Information Certificate to require proof of insurance, including premiums, deductibles, coverage, and expiry date.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing, Insurance

Subject matter details in previous versions

Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications	Intended Outcomes	Associated Subject Matters
Implement policies to ensure that renters, first-time and move-up buyers have appropriate, affordable housing options.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing
Implement a permanent housing roundtable.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing
Balancing private property rights with public policy on the Agricultural Land Reserve to create more housing	Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly	Agriculture, 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 Assessment Authority
BC Financial Services Authority
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
Finance
Housing
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits

Who are the lobbyists?

In-house Lobbyists

Lobbyist

Contributions

Sonja Harkness
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No