Wendy McNeil, Author at Homebuilders Association Vancouver

A STEP FORWARD BUT THE WORK ISN’T DONE …

Last week’s announcement by the Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, proposing amendments to the Development Cost Charge (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) (Installments) Regulation, marks a…

CANARY IN THE COAL MINE …

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

Industry Layoffs Underscore the Urgency for Action Building on last week’s Monday Briefing discussion about policy innovation and legislative reform in both BC and Ontario—focused on accelerating housing delivery—it’s becoming increasingly clear…

Asking the Questions and Looking at Answers …

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

In Saturday’s edition of the Government Relations Update (GRU), we included a link to a TVO Today discussion of Ontario’s leading housing professionals asking the question “Why Can’t Housing Developers…

THE NEW MINISTER OF HOUSING HAS A FAMILIAR FACE…

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced his cabinet on May 13, consisting of 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, 24 of which are new faces in cabinet, including 13 first-time Members of…

Federal Election: What Does It Mean For Us?

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

First, let’s examine what is happening in the world of judicial recounts based on razor-thin vote margins across the country in four separate electoral ridings. Will the recounts change anything?…

NOW IT’S TIME TO GET TO WORK…

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals pulled off an election result that was reminiscent of a classic [North] Hollywood underdog story – a federal party recording some of their…

IT’S ELECTION DAY – GET OUT AND VOTE…

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

Canadians head to the polls today, and with a record-setting 7.3 million people casting their vote during advance polls, it will be interesting to see the numbers going to the polls today.…

VANCOUVER’S TWO NEW CITY COUNCILLORS: NOT ABC …

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

As highlighted in Saturday’s GRU, the City of Vancouver’s byelections took place on Saturday. The byelection saw record advanced turnout and high interest, leaving many voters frustrated as they waited hours…

OFF TO THE RACES ….

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

Week One of the federal election campaign is behind us and let’s see how things are playing out. As of March 30th, Ipsos have the Liberals leading over Conservatives with…

And it is Official! …

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

Over the next 36 days, we will take a dive into what a federal election means for Canadians, for British Columbians, for the housing industry, and will keep a close…

KEEPIN’ UP WITH THE CHANGES …

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

As mentioned in HAVAN’s GRU newsletter that went out this past Saturday, there have been a flurry of new actions, initiatives, and guidance documents that have been released by the Province and…

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT …

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT HAVAN shared the BC Budget overview in a special notice to members last Tuesday. 1 IN 5 UNITS: ADAPTABLE DWELLINGS; SEISMIC IN EFFECT In an announcement…

SPECIAL MEMO TO MEMBERS: TARIFFS & BC BUDGET

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Dear HAVAN Members, Like all of you, we are disappointed – although not surprised – that U.S. President Donald Trump re-instated the 25% tariffs on imported goods coming from Canada, and 10%…

BC THRONE SPEECH: LACKLUSTER FOCUS ON HOUSING …

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

Last Tuesday, Lieutenant Governor Wendy Cocchia delivered her first Speech from the Throne, outlining Premier David Eby’s government’s priorities for the upcoming year. It is no surprise that in the face of the…

IT’S ABOUT TIME…

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

With increased media attention, industry backlash, and public scrutiny over its well-documented infrastructure project cost overruns, out-of-touch DCC hikes and lucrative paydays, Metro Vancouver will be asking the Province to…

NOT WITHOUT A FIGHT …

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

Today’s late edition of Monday Morning Briefing has been waiting to share the good news (at least for now) that President Trump will be holding off on the tariffs for at least 30…

WHAT’S NEXT? THE MANDATE LETTERS …

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

After the election and last week’s release of Ministerial Mandates, what’s next for the provincial government? With the Throne Speech scheduled for February 18th and Budget Day on March 4th,…

HERE WE GO AGAIN …

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

This morning, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of American, and the world is closely watching the implications of his leadership. Trump’s re-election…

Consistency is Key…

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

As HAVAN and its members continue to provide feedback to 21 municipalities and the Metro Vancouver Regional District regarding developer fees and charges, HAVAN is in the process of submitting…

NEW YEAR, NEW LIBERAL LEADER …

CEO MMB BlogBy Wendy McNeil

Happy New Year! I hope you had a chance to disconnect over the holiday season and are ready for a healthy and prosperous 2025. The big news to kick off…

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