Lobbying Activity Report

6430-49559

Designated Filer name: Michael McDonald
Client: Forum Asset Management Inc.
Associated registration: 11909-6430-1
Lobbying Activity date: 2026-03-02
Arranged a meeting: No
Posted date: 2026-03-06

Senior Public Office Holders who were lobbied in this activity: Jessica Brooks, Executive Director, Planning and Land Use Management
Housing and Municipal Affairs

John Thomson, Assistant Deputy Minister
Building, Governance and Innovation, Housing and Municipal Affairs
 
Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters
Introduction to Forum Asset Management Inc's student housing portfolio and current activity with universities within various municipalities in the province and discussing the need for student housing within the province. The development of coherent policy around the approvals and fees associated with developing purpose-built student housing as a private developer and operator - including guidance to municipalities on Development Cost Charges (DCCs), Community Amenity Contributions (CACs) and permitting fees; standardized criteria for waivers/reductions for qualifying projects, and alignment with BC Housing/BC Builds program requirements.
  • Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
 Advanced Education, Economic Development and Trade, Housing, Infrastructure, Municipal Affairs, Taxation and Finance
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