On Tuesday, CHBA members from across the country gathered in Ottawa for productive discussions on housing supply and affordability, holding a total of 62 meetings with government officials.
The day concluded with a well-attended reception attended by MPs and government officials, including Katie Telford, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada, and Scott Aitchison, Conservative Shadow Minister for Housing. Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities, also addressed the gathering.
This annual event provided CHBA members with the opportunity to directly engage with parliamentarians on housing issues, reflecting CHBA's ongoing dialogues with the government.
The following day, CHBA members reflected on their meetings during a Board of Directors session, considering the day a success.
Looking forward, CHBA is eager to continue collaborating with government officials to address the housing crisis.
Representing CHBA Central Interior are:
From left to right: CHBA CEO Kevin Lee, Conservative Shadow Minister for Housing, Scott Aitchison, CHBA National President Sue Wastell, CHBA Past President Miles Kohan and CHBA National 1st VP Matt McCurrach
From left to right: CHBA Past President Miles Kohan, CHBA CEO Kevin Lee, Conservative Shadow Minister for Finance and Middle Class Prosperity Jasraj Singh Hallan, CHBA National President Sue Wastell, and CHBA National 1st VP Matt McCurrach
MP Frank Caputo, Kamloops -Thompson - Cariboo, British Columbia - He currently serves as the Associate Shadow Minister for Justice and Attorney General and sits on the the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights
MP Dan Albas, Central Okanagan -Similkameen - Nicola, British Columbia - He currently is the Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change
MP Tako Van Popta Langley - Aldergrove, British Columbia - He is currently the Shadow Minister for Pacific Economic Development
MP Richard Cannings - South Okanagan - West Kootenay, British Columbia
MP Brad Vis - Mission - Matsqui - Fraser Canyon - He is currently the Shadow Minister for Small Business Recovery and Growth
Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities
For more on how all levels of government can help unlock the door to homeownership, visit CHBA’s national advocacy campaign:
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