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A Message from CHBA CEO, Neil Moody, Regarding UBCM Paper
CHBA BC
I want to take this opportunity to address the Union of British Columbia Municipality (‘UBCM’) paper Building BC: Housing Completions & Population Growth 2016-2021, released on March 23, which erroneously disputes evidence of our province’s housing supply crisis. Instead, this paper claims that housing supply is meeting demands and that local governments are not primarily responsible for the supply gap, and, concerningly, wholesale change to the approval process isn’t necessary given record construction activity.
Unfortunately, UBCM deflects responsibility by pointing to other issues, using misleading data and quoting a past CHBA BC submission out of context to support their message.
Against undeniable, mounting evidence of housing supply shortages, opinions from industry experts, and concerted action from higher levels of government to build more supply - UBCM stands alone in their position.
For CHBA BC, the need is straightforward: by 2041, we will see B.C.’s population increase by 1.3 million people who will need a place to call home. Scotiabank established that Canada has a structural housing shortage. The number of dwellings per capita in the country is lower than any other G7 country and has failed in right-sizing the number of homes relative to the population. An additional 1.8 million dwellings is needed to catch up.
While B.C. has done well in recent years by meeting the challenge of increasing supply with higher numbers of registered homes and housing starts, there are decades of supply shortages to make up for as we face a peak immigration period. The province still falls well below the G7 dwellings per capita average. Addressing the supply side of the housing equation has been dismissed for far too long, and demand for housing is here to stay. Therefore, we need to remain steadfast in our challenge to government at all levels to make the approval process of building homes and creating communities more streamlined, predictable, collaborative and, importantly, accountable.
Many issues are contributing to the complex housing challenges. Although labour and supply chain shortages impact construction timelines, if housing is not reviewed and approved first by governments, our members cannot build. Both the provincial and local governments share this responsibility. Yet, UBCM’s lack of acknowledgement of its role is concerning. CHBA BC and local HBAs continue to work to implement the Development Approval Process Review (DAPR) report recommendations to improve the process so more housing can be approved.
We need an approval system that allows the homes and jobs - needed today and in the future - to come forward. CHBA BC continues to advocate for policy measures that would see to this. Discussion in this regard continues to take place. Members are invited and encouraged to share their thoughts and experience with the local approval process with their HBA executive officer or directly with CHBA BC's Director, Policy and Government Relations, [email protected].
Thank you.
Neil Moody
CEO
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Upcoming Webinar: Building a Resilient Contracting Business
CHBA BC
Back by popular demand, our Building a Resilient Contracting Business webinar is coming up on Friday, April 22. As contractors, we are problem-solvers, adept at getting quick results. But what about your long-term success? The interactive workshop is focussed on three core areas to help you build a successful path to sustainable business growth:
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Build an Effective Management Structure - Learn about the 6 Pillars of Management that every business needs to sustainably grow, which include Financial Planning & Budgeting Management, Organizational Structure, Intentional Recruiting, Training Systems, Sales & Marketing and Goal Setting & Execution.
- Systemizing Your Workflow - Learn strategies to avoid spending time on low-priority projects and bring clear accountability to who does what in your business.
- Create an Effective Organizational Structure and reclaim 5 hours in your week! Whether you want to scale your business, or you’d like to refine your current operations, it’s crucial to have a well-defined organizational structure. Learn how to find extra time to work on your business instead of in your business; time to stop wearing 10 hats and grinding 60-80 hours every week!
April 22, 2022
3 CPD points
9am - 12pm
$149
CHBA BC members receive 25% off this session.
BONUS: You’ll be given the ready-to-go systems & templates to get a more productive organizational structure implemented in your business immediately, including sample employment agreements, example workflow processes and organizational structures, and an implementation checklist that outlines all the systems a healthy company needs.
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At Coast Capital, we’ve been member owned for over 80 years. So our dedicated business advisors take the time to learn what really matters to you and they’ll support your business every step of the way. Switch to Coast Capital and see the difference a real financial partner makes.
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Clarification on PST for Fossil Fuel Combustion Systems and Heat Pumps
BC Government
On Friday, April 1, the new PST rate of 12% on the purchase or lease price of fossil fuel combustion system systems will come into effect, while heat pumps will be exempt from PST
The BC government’s recent notice of the change, Notice 2022-003 - Provincial Sales Tax on Fossil Fuel Combustion Systems and Heat Pumps, was revised this week to:
- Add information about how parts and components are determined to be part of a fossil fuel combustion system or heat pump system
- Add a transitional situation where additional PST would be owing on a fossil fuel combustion system
- Add information to describe what is considered a heat pump
The revised notice includes numerous examples to assist in providing direction to how the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) will apply to fossil fuel combustion systems and heat pumps.
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Radon Environmental is the leading provider of advanced radon detection and mitigation solutions that are CCMC approved.
Indoor Air Quality has never been more important. New construction is built to reduce energy consumption, resulting in less ventilation of toxic soil gases.Building beyond the code, with advanced radon solutions from Radon Environmental, allows builders to achieve net zero goals, whist building a healthy home.
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Amendments to the Property Law Act and Creation of a new Homebuyer Protection Period
BC Government
Amendments to the Property Law Act introduced this week will allow for the creation of a Homebuyer Protection Period, also called a “right of recission” or “cooling off” period.
A new homebuyer protection period is one part of the Province’s efforts to protect people during the home-buying process. The parameters of this new tool, as well as any other new consumer protections to be implemented, will be informed by consultations undertaken by BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA), with stakeholders including CHBA BC.
BCFSA’s analysis of the consultation is expected this spring with the goal of having protection measures in place by summer.
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Employment Standards Act and Paid Sick Leave Legislation Amended
BC Government
Minister Harry Bains of Labour, has introduced changes to address two issues that have been raised since the five days of employer-paid sick leave came into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. The changes will be effective upon Royal Assent, which is expected before the end of the current legislative session, to ensure the paid sick leave entitlement applies to the 2022 calendar year.
Amendments made include:
- Amending the act to reference “calendar year” as opposed to “employment year” to standardize the annual entitlement period for all employees regardless of the start of employment. This is in response to concerns that the use of “employment year” instead of “calendar year” to establish an employee’s annual paid sick leave entitlement is cumbersome since it requires a separate date for each employee based on the start date of their employment.
- To respond to concerns that some employees were excluded from the full five paid sick days due to existing language in collective agreements, the clause that relates to collective agreements is being amended to ensure government’s intent that the paid sick leave entitlement is applied to all employees in B.C.
Details of the amendments are available here.
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Exhibit at the Skills Canada National Competition!
Skills Canada
The Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) is the only national, multi-trade and technology competition for students and apprentices in the country. Highlight your company’s strength, commitment, and identity by effectively promoting skilled trade and technology careers to youth and their communities. Register today!
Dates: May 26 - 27
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC
Event Highlights:
- Approximately 5,000 student visitors
- Over 40 Try-A-Trade® and Technology activities
- Over 35 skill competitions representing six sectors: Construction; Employment; Information Technology; Manufacturing and Engineering; Transportation; Service
- Watch on-site Post-Secondary competitions and virtual Secondary competitions
- Watch the Team Canada Selection competitions on-site to see who will represent Canada at the upcoming WorldSkills competition
- Tie-in to the importance of the nine Skills for Success in skilled trade and technology careers
- Skills for Success stage: partners highlight their trade or technology through interactive demonstrations during the two-day competition
- Over 40 industry/educational exhibitors will demonstrate their brand or trade through interactive activities
- Networking events attended by corporate sponsors, educators, national and provincial industry partners, labour and government stakeholders
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