Description

Industry Advocacy Update: Housing Policy and Government Action Needed to Support Residential Construction 

This breakfast session will provide an update on current advocacy efforts aimed at addressing barriers to housing supply across municipal, provincial, and federal levels of government. A panel of industry leaders will outline key policy priorities and recommendations being advanced by the residential construction sector to help bring housing projects back online and improve overall housing supply.

Panelists will discuss issues such as development approvals, building code and regulatory requirements, infrastructure constraints, taxation and development cost charges, financing challenges, and labour availability. Participants will gain an understanding of the policy changes and government actions the industry is advocating for in order to support the viability of new housing projects.

The session will also include an opportunity for builders and industry professionals to provide feedback on these advocacy priorities and share insights on the challenges they are experiencing in the current market. This discussion will help inform ongoing industry advocacy and strengthen collaboration between professionals working to address housing supply challenges.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand current barriers impacting residential construction and housing supply in British Columbia.
• Identify key policy changes and advocacy priorities being advanced with municipal, provincial, and federal governments.
• Examine how regulatory, financial, and infrastructure factors influence housing project viability
• Provide industry feedback to inform advocacy efforts aimed at increasing housing supply.