This message was sent to [email protected] To advertise in this publication please click here April 29, 2021 CHBA BC continues discussions with province's Minister Responsible for Housing CHBA BC On April 22nd, CHBA BC President, Alex Tavuchis of Coast Construction, and Government Relations Committee Chair, Matt McCurrach of Homex Development Corporation, joined the association's Director of Policy and Government Relations, Carmina Tupe, and CEO, Neil Moody, for a meeting with the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, the Hon. David Eby. This meeting continues CHBA BC's discussions with the government on current barriers to housing supply, and simple measures that could easily be implemented to address immediate pressures facing home builders. Discussion included service capacity challenges with local municipal building officials and delays associated with permits requiring various ministerial sign-off. 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CPD: 7 points READ MORE UPDATE: Restrictions on Travel Within Province CHBA BC Since first learning about the government's intentions to impose these regional travel restrictions, CHBA BC has been ensuring that the essential work of the residential construction industry was considered and exempted by the Ministry of Public Safety, prior to any final decisions made. As outlined on the B.C. government's website, this order specifically targets travel for: Vacations, weekend getaways and tourism activities Visiting family or friends for social reasons Recreation activities The website also details a comprehensive list of what is considered reasons for essential travel. Of the essential reasons listed, work and carrying out work-related purposes (paid and unpaid) and the transportation of commercial goods, is identified. As a result of this exemption, CHBA BC believes its members and their related, necessary work to complete projects are not affected by this order. 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