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Advocacy Update #37- May 20, 2026 |
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In this issue:
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Upcoming Consultation on Regulations for Prompt Payment |
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The BC government is expected to begin consultation with stakeholders soon on the Construction Prompt Payment Act, which received Royal Assent in November 2025.
This consultation will guide the development of associated regulations, education and awareness campaigns, and the timeline for when the Act will be brought into force.
CHBA BC previously developed a position paper upon the introduction of this legislation. In the upcoming consultation, we will urge government to:
If you have any questions or concerns in regards to the Construction Prompt Payment Act, please contact mahsa@chbabc.org. |
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Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project Consultation Update (HCATP) |
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CHBA BC is now engaged in the latest stage of consultation on the HCATP, following the government’s March 2026 update and CHBA BC’s submission of its response on April 23, 2026.
If you have any questions or concerns in regards to the Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project (HCATP), please contact jenny@chbabc.org. |
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Implementation of the Pay Transparency Act is Coming in November |
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By November 1, 2026 all employers with 50 employees in B.C. or more must complete a pay transparency report, in accordance with the Pay Transparency Act.
More information on these new requirements and resources to help employers comply, are available on the Pay Transparency webpage, including the Pay Transparency Report guidance document. |
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First Public Review Opens for 2030 National Model Codes |
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The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has published the first public review of the 2030 code cycle.
The proposed changes to the National Model Codes in this public review address several topics, including: the certification of prefabricated buildings, modules, and panels; prescriptive energy efficiency requirements for demonstrating compliance with Energy Performance Tier 2; and the following:
The public review runs from April 27 to June 22, 2026. Those interested can submit comments on the proposed changes here.
The public review gives Canadians and interested organizations a chance to help shape the National Model Codes. After the review, comments will be assessed by the relevant code development committees and recommendations on the proposed changes will be made to the CBHCC. Approved changes will be included in the 2030 editions of the Codes, which provinces and territories may adopt or adapt into their regulation.
For more information, please contact the CBHCC at CBHCCSecretary-SecretaireCCHCC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
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CRA offering GST/HST Rebate Information Session for Builders and Developers on May 20
CMHC has published its Spring 2026 Residential Mortgage Industry Report
“Housing starts” suggest Canada's residential construction sector moving toward stabilisation in April
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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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