BOMA BC meets with the Minister of Finance

Monday, May 30, 2022
BOMA BC meets with the Minister of Finance On May 30th, 2022, BOMA BC met with BC’s Minister of Finance, the Honourable Selina Robinson for a wide-ranging discussion on important issues impacting the commercial real estate industry. BOMA BC used th… Read more

Vancouver City Council Passes Zero-Emissions Strategy

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
On May 17th, 2022, Vancouver City Council passed regulations to set annual carbon pollution limits for existing commercial buildings. (Come to the BOMA BC June Luncheon on June 23rd, 2022, to learn all about the new regulations directly from the City… Read more

Consultation on Changes to Pesticide Legislation

Thursday, May 5, 2022
On May 4th, 2022, the Province of British Columbia launched a public consultation on proposed regulatory changes to ban the widespread sale and use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs). Although SGARs have become a common form of r… Read more

City of Vancouver existing building greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits

Sunday, April 10, 2022
In March and April 2022, BOMA BC facilitated two consultations and a webinar between the City of Vancouver and BOMA BC members to review Vancouver’s draft regulations that will set carbon pollution limits for existing commercial buildings.  City… Read more

Modernizing the Zoning and Development By-law

Saturday, April 9, 2022
The City of Vancouver is modernizing the Zoning and Development By-law to make it easier to use and understand. The modifications will involve improvements to the format, organization, and wording through clearer rules, more diagrams, and consolidati… Read more

BC Budget 2022: Stronger Together – Fighting Climate Change with CleanBC

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Update 2: Mar 3/22 Clean Building Tax Credit Update: The Province has now released eligibility criteria including eligible buildings, qualifying retrofits and how to claim the credit. Further details on how to certify the retrofit will be availabl… Read more

Meet our new Director of Government Relations!

Tuesday, January 11, 2022
We’re thrilled to welcome a new face to the BOMA BC team. Zach Segal started as our new Director of Government Relations on Monday. He will be leading our advocacy efforts, working closely with members to understand the impact legislative and regulat… Read more

Season's Greetings from BOMA BC!

Wednesday, December 22, 2021
As the year ends, we thank our members and sponsors for their enthusiasm – without this presence and support, the success of our advocacy efforts and events would not have been possible. With 2022 on the horizon, we will continue to be your voice wit… Read more

City of Vancouver makes changes to permitting process to support commercial buildings

Friday, October 15, 2021
On October 14th, 2021, BOMA BC attended a public hearing on permitting and licensing procedures for commercial renovations. On behalf of our Board of Directors, BOMA Director of Government Affairs and Communications, Muneesh Sharma, presented to Vanc… Read more

BOMA BC hosts Western Canada’s first 2030 District

Tuesday, January 12, 2021
BOMA BC along with 10 major property managers, the City of Victoria, and the District of Saanich have officially launched the Greater Victoria 2030 District. The 2030 District’s vision is to become a hub of high performing buildings, transforming the… Read more