Authors: Jennifer Williams and Anna Schlagintweit
On December 7, 2023, British Columbia passed a number of Orders in Council regarding the Housing Statutes (Transit-Oriented Areas) Amendment Act, 2023, S.B.C. 2023, c. … Read More
Authors: Jennifer Williams and Anna Schlagintweit
A new regulation in B.C. sets the minimum number of housing units allowed on each parcel of land in single-family zones – with higher density … Read More
Authors: Jennifer Williams and Anna Schlagintweit
The amendments introduced by Bill 44 and Bill 47 represent significant changes to British Columbia’s housing policy.
On November 30, 2023, Bill 44: Housing Statutes (Residential … Read More
Authors: Jennifer Williams and Anna Schlagintweit
Introduced as part of the provincial government’s housing strategy, Bill 46 aims to streamline the delivery of homes, services and infrastructure in high-growth communities.
On November … Read More
The federal government has announced that will invest an additional $15 billion in new rental housing development loans. Going forward, it is anticipated that these loans will make the Canadian … Read More
Authors: Jennifer Williams and Anna Schlagintweit
On November 22, 2023, the British Columbia government announced a potential expansion of the application of the Speculation and Vacancy Tax Act (British Columbia) (the … Read More
Authors: Saravan Veylan and Anna Schlagintweit
In British Columbia, the terms of a commercial lease are determinative in most circumstances; except where the Commercial Tenancy Act (British Columbia) or other legislation … Read More
Authors: Jennifer Williams and Anna Schlagintweit
Update: Bill 44 receives royal assent in British Columbia. Read our full update here.
On November 1, 2023, the Government of British Columbia made a significant … Read More
Authors: Jennifer Williams and Anna Schlagintweit
Update: Bill 47 receives royal assent in British Columbia. Read our full update here.
In a bid to encourage more transit-oriented housing, the Government of British … Read More
Authors: Saravan Veylan, Scott Bell, Dax Moir
Recently announced changes to Canada’s foreign-buyer ban on residential real estate provides new relief to certain non-Canadians looking to purchase a home in Canada.
In … Read More
