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We were pleased to participate in national housing discussions on common messaging to government.
A delegation of volunteers held meetings with MPs and Opposition Leader, Andrew Sheer to raise awareness of our industry and its economic impact as well as housing affordability, and rule changes to younger Canadians.
In our continued efforts to lobby government in support of assistance to first-time homebuyers and middle-class Canadians, we were pleased to have provided testimony at a 2019 pre-budget consultation process earlier this fall.
We are engaged with Ontario’s new independent regulatory agency FSRA (Financial Services Regulatory Authority). They have posted a Notice and Request for Comment on assessments and fees which we will be reviewing and providing comment on behalf of the membership.
Following the Ministry of Finance consultation in the spring of this year, the B.C. government has announced their intention to update the structure of FICOM. Legislation to update the structure of FICOM to make it an independent Crown agency will be introduced in the spring of 2019.
Meetings were held with MPs and officials on the importance of our industry and rule change concerns.
Discussing mortgage rules ahead of the 2019 budget during the Standing Committee on Finance.
Report finds homeownership is the affordable alternative as rent costs continue to soar.
FSCO releases new forms for brokerages dealing with non-qualified syndicated mortgages
We were pleased to provide feedback to the B.C. government’s Financial Institutions Act & Credit Union Incorporation Act Review.
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.
In mid-June, CEO Paul Taylor met with senior politicians across the region to discuss affordable housing supply for first-time buyers as well as the negative impacts of federal mortgage rule changes on local markets. We will continue open discussions with politicians across the country in order to bring member concerns to the forefront and ensure Canadians have access to affordable financing options.
We are pleased to respond to the proposed amendments to syndicated mortgage exemptions under the jurisdiction of the CSA, supporting stronger consumer protections and increased regulatory oversight for syndicated mortgage activity.
Our response to the proposed amendments to syndicated mortgage exemptions.
We were pleased to once again participate at the annual Parliament Hill reception which allowed CEO, Paul Taylor and Manager of Government and Policy, Samuel Duncan to meet with Hill staff, MPs, senators and decision makers in an informal setting.
We are pleased to respond to the Real Estate Council of Alberta’s (RECA) consultation paper.
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We are pleased to introduce a letter writing campaign that allows Ontarians to send a message directly to their local candidate about the need for a strong and stable housing market. The initiative was designed to maximize our efforts to help implement policies that improve housing supply and provide assistance to those aspiring to enter the market. For more information, visit tellyourmpp.ca.
CEO Paul Taylor participated in the Mortgage Alternatives panel at the 7th Annual RPS Property Summit, discussing the new mortgage landscape, and also provided an overview on the changing options and alternatives available to consumers.
Recent action taken by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) against Fortress Real Estate Developments Inc.
