May Dinner Meeting

Description

📅 When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
📍 Where: Colombo Lodge – 814 Lorne St
🤝 Networking & Registration: 5:30 PM
🎤 After-Dinner Speaker: Jordan Bateman - VP Communications and Advocacy, Independent Contractors and Business Association

What’s Ahead for Housing in BC

Join us for a timely discussion on the current and future state of housing in British Columbia, and what it means for builders on the ground.

This session will explore:

• The evolving housing landscape in BC
• Policy and economic factors shaping housing
• Cost pressures impacting projects
• Key challenges and opportunities ahead
• What builders should be paying attention to moving forward

Expect a practical, straightforward look at where things are headed.

About the Speaker

Jordan Bateman is the Vice President of Communications and Advocacy at the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), representing more than 4,500 member companies across British Columbia and Alberta.

A leading voice on construction and housing policy in Western Canada, Jordan has spent years advocating for practical solutions to housing affordability and supply challenges. His work spans legislative advocacy, media commentary, and stakeholder engagement.

He previously served as the B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, where he focused on lower taxes, government accountability, and fiscal policy.