Housing Affordability & Industry Collaboration: A Critical Priority for BC’s Future

As the BC NDP government steps into its new mandate, one of the most pressing challenges remains addressing our province’s housing crisis.

For homebuilders and developers, the path forward requires a government and Housing Minister focused on solutions where policy and regulation are proactive in creating the right conditions for increasing supply.

Consultation with industry must be central to the conversation. As builders, we have a front-row seat to the real-world impacts of fees, zoning and permitting delays, and construction regulations.

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC’s voice is vital in shaping policies that are effective and realistic, helping to balance the needs for affordability with the sustainability of the housing market.

The next steps are clear:

➡️ Streamlined approvals
➡️ Smart density solutions
➡️ Strategic partnerships

We need continued industry-government collaboration to ensure the right type of housing gets built — fast. With thoughtful, experienced leadership and a commitment to industry consultation, we call on the government to move the needle on housing affordability for all British Columbians.

CHBA BC looks forward to working with the Housing Minister when the new BC Cabinet is sworn in on November 18.