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Oct 2024
1h 10m

VREP #442 | This BC Election Could Chang...

Adam and Matt Scalena
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The British Columbia provincial election is upon us & the choices for premier & party are stark. This October 19th election will shape our province in profound ways for years to come. So how do the candidates stack up in regards to arguably the most important issue facing British Columbians - housing?

This week BCREA's Senior Vice President of Government Relations, Research, Marketing and Communications Trevor Hargreaves sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss how the parties stack up on critical housing issues.

From affordability measures to zoning reforms, residential tenancy changes to the crackdown on short term rentals, we grade the major parties' platforms and predict how their proposed policies - or lack thereof - might impact BC's real estate landscape. Don't miss this essential pre-election breakdown that could help inform your vote and your future in British Columbia.

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