MAPLE RIDGE– New Democrat MLAs Lisa Beare and Bob D’Eith say local governments will receive funding that will help them implement new provincial legislation to build more homes for people faster. “Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are growing, and we know …
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NDP MLA says funding will help local governments to deliver housing faster in New Westminster
NEW WESTMINSTER – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Whiteside says local government will receive funding that will help them implement new provincial legislation to build more homes for people faster. “This investment in housing reflects our dedication to delivering more homes …
NDP MLAs say funding will help local governments to deliver housing faster in Richmond
RICHMOND – New Democrat MLAs Kelly Greene, Aman Singh and Henry Yao say local government will receive funding that will help them implement new provincial legislation to build more homes for people faster. “The immediate demand for more homes calls …
NDP MLA Bailey says funding will help local government to deliver housing faster in Vancouver
New Democrat MLA Brenda Bailey says local governments will receive funding that will help them implement new provincial legislation to build more homes for people faster. “Housing is the number one issue in Vancouver and top of mind for almost …
NDP MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard says expansion of Speculation and Vacancy Tax will open more homes for people in Courtenay and Comox
COMOX – NDP MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard says that the recent announcement of the expansion of the Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) to Courtenay and Comox will help more people in the region find homes to live in. “People in Courtenay and …
Falcon’s BCUP continues to oppose the Speculation and Vacancy Tax
While David Eby takes on wealthy investors by expanding the speculation and vacancy tax, BCU Party MLA Renee Merrifield is doubling down on the party’s opposition to the tax. “This is a ridiculous tax that does absolutely nothing to increase …
Falcon’s BCUP votes against working past 6 pm to pass housing legislation
This afternoon, the BCUP voted against a motion for the legislature to sit past 6 pm in order to pass Bill 47, which will build urgently-needed housing around transit hubs. In response to the government proposal to sit beyond the …
Falcon opposes Eby’s action on housing (yes, again)
Kevin Falcon continues to oppose all of David Eby’s actions to tackle housing availability and costs for people, siding again with real estate investors and speculators who benefit from high prices. Yesterday, Falcon said he will vote against three pieces …
Eby takes action to turn short-term rentals into housing as Falcon sides with real estate investors (again)
Today, David Eby’s bill to turn standalone short-term vacation rentals like Airbnbs into homes for people passed the legislature, with Kevin Falcon’s BCUP voting against. Falcon’s MLAs spent much of the week attempting to create loopholes in Eby’s Short-Term Rental …
Falcon’s amendments put investors ahead of people who need housing
Last week, Premier David Eby announced legislation to turn standalone short-term rentals like Airbnbs into much-needed long-term housing for people. Today, Kevin Falcon proposed amendments that would allow investors to operate standalone short-term rentals and would exempt massive geographic areas, …