اجتماع وكلاء العقارات في عاصمة كندا: دعوة لتوفير السكن للجميع!

The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) recently held its annual Political Action Committee (PAC) Days from October 20 to 22, 2024, gathering over 400 REALTORS® from across Canada on Parliament Hill. The event focused on discussions surrounding Canada’s housing crisis and featured a variety of speakers and panels.
Highlights from the Event:
Day 1:
- The event kicked off with a traditional welcome by Elder Claudette Commanda of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation.
- Former Premiers Jason Kenney and Kathleen Wynne shared their insights on the current state of the federation.
- Eddie Sheppard from Abacus Data presented alarming statistics about young Canadians delaying major life events due to housing unaffordability.
- A media panel featuring prominent journalists provided a non-partisan discussion on the political landscape.
Day 2:
- This day was marked by extensive meetings between PAC representatives and Members of Parliament (MPs), advocating for three key REALTOR® recommendations:
1. Stimulating supply through innovative offsite construction technologies.
2. Establishing a national housing secretariat for better policy coordination.
3. Providing HST/GST relief for non-profit-built affordable ownership housing.
- Minister Sean Fraser addressed delegates regarding government efforts to tackle the housing crisis, followed by keynote speaker Rick Wilson discussing potential impacts of the upcoming U.S. election on Canadian politics.
Day 3:
- MPs discussed deteriorating civil discourse in politics, emphasizing collaboration across party lines.
- Attendees visited Maisons usinées Côté in Chelsea, Quebec, to observe innovative offsite construction practices firsthand.
The event concluded with comedian Shaun Majumder sharing his humorous experiences related to real estate and personal finance.
For those interested in participating next year during CREA’s milestone anniversary or seeking updates on federal affairs, further information is available at REALTORActionNetwork.ca.The recent PAC Days event highlighted significant discussions and activities surrounding Canada’s housing crisis, featuring a range of speakers and panels. Here are some key highlights from the event:
Day 1 Highlights
- The media panel included prominent journalists such as Chantal Hébert, Robert Russo, Susan Delacourt (English panel), and Joël-Denis Bellavance, Hélène Buzzetti (French panel), providing insights into the current political landscape.
Day 2 Highlights
- Delegates engaged in over 100 meetings with Members of Parliament (MPs) to advocate for REALTOR® recommendations.
- Representatives from various organizations discussed inclusive solutions to the housing crisis.
- The PAC Awards were presented:
- Outstanding PAC Team Award (Large Board): Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® and Windsor-Essex County Association of REALTORS®.
– Outstanding PAC Team Award (Small Board): Guelph and District Association of REALTORS®.
- Minister Sean Fraser addressed delegates about government efforts to tackle the housing crisis.
- Keynote speaker Rick Wilson shared insights on U.S. politics and its potential impact on Canada ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
Day 3 Highlights
- MPs from different parties discussed concerns regarding deteriorating civil discourse in politics.
- Attendees learned about innovations in housing construction during a site visit to Maisons usinées Côté in Chelsea, Quebec.
The event concluded with Canadian comedian Shaun Majumder sharing his humorous experiences related to real estate.
For those interested in participating next year for the 40th anniversary or seeking updates on federal affairs, they are encouraged to connect with their local board or visit REALTORActionNetwork.ca for more information.