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Advocacy Update #19 - August 12, 2025 |
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CHBA BC, UDI Present Prompt Payment Concerns to B.C. Ministers |
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CHBA BC, in partnership with the Urban Development Institute (UDI), sent a joint letter to Attorney General Niki Sharma and Housing and Municipal Affairs Minister Christine Boyle detailing shared concerns with proposed prompt payment legislation.
The letter outlines member feedback, highlighting that the proposed 28-day payment timeline does not align with the accounting, lending, and approval processes of the construction industry. To address these concerns, we shared practical recommendations, including more realistic payment timelines.
Our recommendations include:
The letter reinforced CHBA BC and UDI’s commitment to working with the BC Government on prompt payment solutions that reflect the real-world timelines of housing delivery and payment processes. |
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Updated List of Regional Contacts from BC Hydro |
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If you experience challenges with new service connections, BC Hydro has shared an up-to-date list of Regional Contacts who can assist in escalating your concern. We encourage members to keep these contacts handy and reach out directly when additional support is needed. The table below outlines the contact for each region. |
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Member Survey on the Energy and Zero Carbon Step Codes |
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CHBA BC is gathering member feedback through a short survey to help shape discussions at the upcoming Energy Step Code Council (ESCC) meeting in September. The ESCC is an informal advisory body to the Construction Standards and Digital Solutions Branch (under the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs), providing direct feedback on policy development and the implementation of the BC Energy and Zero Carbon Step Codes.
CHBA BC holds two seats on the ESCC and is collecting member feedback on key issues for discussion at the September meeting, amid the independent review of CleanBC.
Click here to complete the member poll. |
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Final Call for Building Innovation Task Group Members |
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Want to be involved in advancing innovative housing solutions like single stair buildings for the residential construction industry?
The newly established Building Innovation Task Group will explore innovative housing solutions and practices that enhance housing affordability, quality and performance. Composed of volunteer members from each of CHBA BC’s local HBAs, this group seeks diverse perspectives, evidence, input, and/or research on housing solutions for the province.
If this group sounds like the right fit for you, please submit an Expression of Interest to Pauline Rupp, Director, Technical and Building Innovation.
Click to read the Terms of Reference for the Building Innovation Task Group. |
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Third consecutive hold from the Bank of Canada: Here’s how major banks are responding.
Vancouver developers push for Foreign Buyer Ban changes to spark presales.
New C.D. Howe Institute report shows building reform is key to solving the housing crisis.
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This newsletter is exclusive for Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC (CHBA BC) members. If a colleague would like to subscribe, please have them update their contact information with their local association. For questions, feel free to contact Jenny Scott, Director of Policy and Government Relations, or Pauline Rupp, Director of Technical and Building Innovation. |
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