Registration - Organization

Association of Interior Realtors / sonja Harkness, Interim CEO

Registration Information

Organization name: Association of Interior Realtors
Senior Officer Name: sonja Harkness, Interim CEO
Senior Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 2021-01-01
Registration status: Active
Projected end date: No date provided
Registration number: 10187-3975

Associated Lobbying Activity Reports

Total number of Lobbying Activity Reports: 28

Lobbying Activity Reports - last 6 months: 4

Version 3 of 15 (2021-10-28 to 2022-03-08)

Registration versions:

Version 3 of 15 (2021-10-28 to 2022-03-08)

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
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
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
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
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

BC Ministries/Provincial Entities

BC Assessment Authority
BC Financial Services Authority
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
Finance
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits

Ministries/Provincial Entities added through a Lobbying Activity Report

Member(s) of the BC Legislative Assembly

Organization Details

Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

George Greenwood, Chief Executive Officer

Organization Contact Information

Association of Interior Realtors

Address:
112-140 Commercial Drive
Kelowna East Central, BC V1X 7X6
Canada

Telephone number: 250-878-0212

Description of Activities

Non-Profit Real Estate Association representing Realtors and providing products and services related to their profession. Formerly the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board and the South Okanagan Real Estate Board. The two former associations merged on December 31, 2020.

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

Association of Interior Realtors is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Association of Interior Realtors 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 Association of Interior Realtors 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

Lynn Ainsworth
Subscribes to a Code of Conduct: No
Former Public Office Holder in BC: No

Lobbied or plans to lobby a member of the Legislative Assembly, including a Minister or Premier, on behalf of this organization, on or after 2020-09-21: Yes