Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC
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"Impacts of wildfires on insurance policies required to complete construction projects.
CHBA BC Priority Recommendations from the Canada-B.C. Expert Panel Opening Doors Housing Supply Report
CleanBC Buildings and Communities GHG Targets and Minister's Mandate"
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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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Environment, Housing
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Budget 2022 and PST related to fossil feul combustion systems. Legistation related to Cooling Off Periods for Residential Real Estate and other Consumer Protection Measures
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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, 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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Finances and Budgets
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CleanBC, amendment to Demand-Side Measures (DSM) Regulation, under the Utilities Commission Act, and impact on future housing construction and affordability.
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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, 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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Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Environment, Housing
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Discussion on challenges residential construction members are facing with permits that require MOTI approval, its impact on future housing projects, and future opportunities to address the situation.
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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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Housing, Transportation
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Discussion on current government interests and position on legislation related to prompt payment
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, 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
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Housing
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Discussion on growing challenges with building officials shortages across muncipalities, impact on residential construction projects, and potential tools and ideas on short-term and long-term solutions that can be undertaken by the province, municipalities, and industry.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Housing
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Discussion on supports that are needed for the industry as a result of the flooding, and alternatively what kind of supports can be provided to the government during the emergency period.
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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, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Emergency Preparedness, Energy, Housing
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Discussion on the Professional Governance Act and how its implementation and forthcoming regulation could impact professionals that are involved in the home building process, and the speed and cost of housing supply.
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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
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Discussions about potential adoption of legislation to address timelines payment for construction contractors, ensuring awareness of the differing needs of small residential projects in contrast to large infrastructure projects, and consultation on unintended consequences of measures which may introduce redundancy and additional costs.
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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, 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
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Housing, Small Business, Taxation and Finance
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Discussions on mandatory education, licensing and home warranty requirements for licensed residential builders in British Columbia.
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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
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Housing
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Discussions on skilled trades training and promotion in British Columbia, including compulsory trades and training for energy-efficient building.
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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 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
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Advanced Education, Housing
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Discussions on the BC Energy Step Code from the perspective of builders and energy advisors, including costs, meeting the technical requirements, administrative procedures, climate zones, and implementation timelines.
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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, 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
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Energy, Environment, Housing
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Discussions regarding safety for employers/employees on residential construction sites, including the Workers' Compensation Act and WorkSafeBC regulations. CHBA BC wants to ensure premium costs are affordable for employers.
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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, 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 of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Labour/Labour Relations
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Follow-up, industry focused meeting on province's consultation on Strata Legislation, the potential changes to required contribution levels to contingency reserve funds, and what impacts that might have to new development.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, 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
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Housing
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Follow-up discussion on current housing supply challenges that present opportunities for immediate, simple action to speed up processes and support the overarching objectives of the Development Approvals Process Review.
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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, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Employment and Training, Housing
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Follow up discussion on industry work and current focus of Ministry of Municipal affairs
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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, 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, Municipal Affairs
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Follow up discussion on industry work including upcoming direction from members on undertaking more reserach reports that would provide helpful information to gov't and the public
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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, 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, Municipal Affairs
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Follow-up discussions on continued challenges associatedthe Water Sustainability Act and Riperian Areas Protection Regulation, particularly with compliance at the local municipal level and process implications when provincial staff are involved.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, 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
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Housing
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Housing supply and measures to reduce red tape, increase municipal accountability, and reduce costs.
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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, 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
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Impacts of wildfires on insurance policies required to complete construction projects. To provide information on how insurance providers are responding to wildfires with policy changes that have resulted in difficulties in securing course of construction insurance for builders. To discuss and explore potential supports and ways to manage the situation in a way that continues to manage risks but allow housing projects to move forward.
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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
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Environment, Housing, Insurance
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Introduction to CHBA BC organization and discussion on interest and possible future engagement on Minister's future work as it relates to their mandate letter and the residential construction industry
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Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, 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, 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
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Introduction to CHBA BC organization and discussion on interest and possible future engagement on Minister's future work as it relates to their mandate letter and the residential construction industry
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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, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, 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
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Emergency Preparedness, Housing, Transportation
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Participation in a housing tour of Whistler Housing Authority Project in the Cheakamus Crossing Neighbourhood, to understand the lessons learned in delivering workforce housing and what kind of cross-sector partnerships are needed.
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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, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Housing
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Permit approval timelines and staffing capacitie with Forestry, specifically as it relates to the Water Sustainability Act and Riperian Area Protection Regulation Act
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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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Housing
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Providing information on the COVID-19 situation and its impacts on home builders, renovators, and suppliers across the province. This includes site safety protocols, potential impacts to contracts booked in 2020, sick day protocols, and recovery ideas for new construction activity in 2020 and 2021.
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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, 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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COVID-19, Housing, Municipal Affairs
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Providing input on the strata insurance issue from home builders to ensure British Columbians have access to affordable strata insurance in new construction and housing affordability.
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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, 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
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Housing, Taxation and Finance
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Roundtable discussion with CHBA BC's local association executive officies and member-leadership on varying pressures the residential construction sector faces, its impacts to housing supply and affordability, and potential opportunities to address issues in collaboration with the industry.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly
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Housing, Municipal Affairs
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Supporting the implementation of opportunities in the Development Approvals Process Review Report, to speed up development approvals and deliver needed housing across B.C.
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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, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, 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, Municipal Affairs
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Update on National Building Code harmonization, Step Code and Building Official challenges in the province.
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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, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, 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
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Update on work the Ministry of Finance is currently doing that CHBA BC has a mutual interest in, including the upcoming Budget 2022 discussions and the development of the long term economic framework. Discussion was also provided on work CHBA BC is doing across Ministries to support priorities around housing supply, affordability, skilled trades certification and streamlining processes.
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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, 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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Economic Development and Trade, Finances and Budgets, Housing
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