CHBA BC is excited to travel to Victoria on March 9-10 where member-delegates from all eight of our local associations will meet with a number of key MLAs and Ministers.
This slate of events, which will include a meeting with Premier David Eby and roundtable with Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle, will be an opportunity to discuss what matters most to our members and to advocate for our policy priorities.
On February 17, CHBA BC was in Victoria for the BC Budget “lock-up” to preview the budget before the documents were tabled in the Legislative Assembly.
CHBA BC has developed a memorandum and summary of key updates for CHBA BC members on this matter, previously circulated to our members on February 17, 2026.
The Social Housing Energy Savings Program (SH-ESP), launched Feb. 19, 2026, offers up to $40,000 for feasibility studies and up to $800,000 for capital upgrades such as heat pumps and electrification projects to help non-profit housing providers reduce emissions.
CMHC reports further slowing of housing starts with no turnaround in sight.
Experts say 2026 mortgage renewals in B.C. should be manageable.
Court upholds discipline of B.C. engineer who approved faulty crane foundation.
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