Registration - Organization

British Columbia Real Estate Association / Trevor Koot, Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Organization name: British Columbia Real Estate Association
Senior Officer Name: Trevor Koot, Chief Executive Officer
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2010-05-25
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 8744-529

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 157

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 2

Version 52 of 59 (2023-02-06 to 2023-03-13)

Registration versions:

Version 52 of 59 (2023-02-06 to 2023-03-13)

Lobbying Information

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
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 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, Insurance
Amend the Real Estate Services Act to create a Professional Standing Committee to establish licensing qualifications - including professional competence and conduct - and to provide practical insights into all proposed changes to real estate practice. Review the Real Estate Services Act, the Real Estate Services Regulation, and RECBC Bylaws and Rules to separate public policy from operational policy, with input from licensees.Within the BC Financial Services Authority, give the real estate licensing function the authority to make rules and operational policies. Revise the managing broker structure so that it is attractive to managing brokers and provides adequate supervision for representatives. Reduce the harms caused by the ban on limited dual agency.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Industry
Balancing private property rights with public policy on the Agricultural Land Reserve	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
Create a sensible, comprehensive anti-money laundering regime. Demonstrate that the real estate sector takes their 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	Justice and Law Enforcement
Develop a consistent process to remediate buildings used in drug production to ensure they are safe.	Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Cannabis, Health, Housing
Develop robust evidence-based policy that will enhance consumer protection and confidence within the BC residential real estate 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	Housing
Have the provincial government provide leadership, working with local and federal governments, to update floodplain maps around the province. Ensure sufficient provincial government expertise and capacity to implement flood mitigation initiatives.	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	Environment
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, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity	Housing
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	Energy, Environment
• 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.	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, Housing

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

Agriculture and Food
BC Financial Services Authority
Environment and Climate Change Strategy
Finance
Health
Housing
Labour
Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly
Municipal Affairs
Office of the Premier
Public Safety and Solicitor General
Transportation and Infrastructure

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Trevor Koot, Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

British Columbia Real Estate Association

Address:
1425-1075 Georgia St W
Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9
Canada

Telephone number: 604-683-7702

Description of Activities

The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) is the professional association for about 24,000 REALTORS® in BC, focusing on provincial issues that impact real estate. Working with the province's 8 real estate boards, BCREA provides continuing professional education, advocacy, economic research and standard forms to help realtors provide value for their clients.

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

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

No government funding was requested or received within the preceding 12 months.

Coalition Members Information

British Columbia Real Estate Association is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

British Columbia Real Estate Association does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of British Columbia Real Estate Association are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.

Lobbyists Details

Lobbyists Employed by this Organization

Lobbyist

Contributions

Anthony Bastiaanssen
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No