Subject Matter of the Lobbying Activity
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Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications
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Intended Outcomes
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Associated Subject Matters
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Amendments to the Strata Property Act are made thoughtfully and with the long term in mind, with the objective of improving strata transparency. Require documents related to strata transactions be made available with the listing.
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- 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
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Housing, Insurance
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Ensure fairness for the Speculation and Vacancy Tax.
Increase the First-Time Home Buyers’ Program Property Transfer Tax exemption threshold
Expand the foreign buyers’ Property Transfer Tax exemption to all foreign residents with work permits.
Index the Property Transfer Tax thresholds
Ensure the Property Transfer Tax accurately reflects the dynamic nature of the real estate market.
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- Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade, Housing
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Implement policies to ensure that renters, first-time and move-up buyers have appropriate, affordable housing options.
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- 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
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Housing
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