“Trudeau made a lot of big promises on housing during the election, it’s time he stuck to them. New Democrats will keep fighting to help families find a place to live.”

New data released by BC Housing shows a record number of new homes registered in British Columbia in 2021.

Registered new homes data is collected at the beginning of a project, before building permits are issued, making it a leading indicator of housing activity in B.C.

Fueled by the consumer response to the COVID-19 pandemic along with historically low interest rates, total property sales in the Fraser Valley in 2021 shattered the previous annual record last set in 2016.

More than three-quarters of B.C. construction businesses are experiencing supply chain challenges, according to the results of a survey of Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) member companies.

Safe Surrey Coalition-led City Council holds line for taxpayers while making huge community investments

People in B.C. communities will benefit from legislative amendments that give local governments more powers to simplify and speed up their development approvals processes, helping to get the homes people need built faster.

B.C.’s maximum allowable rent increase amount for 2022 is being set at 1.5%, based on inflation.

Market activity in the Fraser Valley – both sales and new listings – softened in July, however buyers continued to significantly outnumber sellers resulting in inventory reaching the lowest for the month since 1981.

Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home.