At the provincial level, we advocate for policies that will increase the supply of housing while making homeownership more affordable. Some examples of the housing affordability measures we advocate for include: reducing tax for homeowners and increasing tax incentives for first-time home buyers. We also actively engage on legislative and regulatory matters such as advertising, licensing, education and regulatory requirements with member input.
Some recent successes include:
The Minister of Service Alberta has advised RECA of a review to examine governance & operations.
Volunteers & staff met with MLAs & other officials to discuss the value mortgage brokers play in B.C.
FSCO releases new forms for brokerages dealing with non-qualified syndicated mortgages
We have provided a submission to FSCO as a response to its Draft 2018 Statement of Priorities
Feedback to the B.C. government’s Financial Institutions Act & Credit Union Incorporation Act Review.
Our response to the proposed amendments to syndicated mortgage exemptions.
We are pleased to respond to the Real Estate Council of Alberta’s (RECA) consultation paper.
Recent action taken by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) against Fortress Real Estate Developments Inc.
Bill 148, also known as Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 includes a number of changes to both the Employment Standards Act, 2000, the Labour Relations Act, 1995, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
For Members Only: Jared Dreyer, Past Chair, and BC Directors Dustan Woodhouse and Dan Pultr present an informative and engaging webinar to help you prepare for the new FICOM guidelines.
Brokers, Insurers and Lenders Convene to Inform Government on Impact of Rule Changes
An overview of a comprehensive package of housing reforms released by the Ontario government to address over-heating markets.
