VICTORIA – BC NDP MLA George A.G. Anderson sent a letter today asking the the Select Standing Committee on Private Bills and Private Members’ Bills to conclude consideration of bill M 216, Professional Reliance Act, and issued the following statement:
“I welcome the Province’s commitment to continue work on the core principles behind Bill M216, the Professional Reliance Act, and examine how we can reduce unnecessary delay in housing approvals while maintaining strong standards of safety and accountability.
“I brought Bill M216 forward to help build housing faster for British Columbians. Young people should see a future for themselves in the communities they love. Families should be able to put down roots with confidence. Seniors should be able to age in place in the neighbourhoods they helped build, and renters should be able to find an affordable place to call home. Today, the most expensive material in construction is delay and my bill aimed to ensure the costs associated with delay were not passed down to British Columbians looking for an affordable place to live.
“I want to thank the local governments, organizations, professionals and individuals who engaged with this bill. Their input helped strengthen this discussion and will matter as this work continues.
“My goal remains clear: deliver results that help young people, families, seniors, renters, and generations after me to realistically aspire to own a home again. I remain committed to working collaboratively with Minister Boyle and partners across the province as we advance solutions that help deliver the housing British Columbians need.”