2026 CHBA BC Day at the Legislature-Victoria

Victoria, BC - March 10, 2026 - Representatives from the Canadian Home Builders' Association Central Interior (CHBA Central Interior) joined industry leaders from across British Columbia today for CHBA BC’s annual Day at the Legislature, bringing together 26 CHBA delegates to meet with Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Ministers to discuss housing supply and the challenges facing the residential construction industry.

Representing CHBA Central Interior were Tom Calne, Past President; Rose Choy, Executive Officer; and Brian Charlton, Cranbrook builder and Chair of the CHBA BC Technical Research Committee. The delegation met with government and opposition representatives to advocate for policies that support housing affordability, increase housing supply, and help address the challenges impacting home construction across the province.

Throughout the day, CHBA delegates participated in 23 meetings with 51 MLAs and Ministers, discussing the current housing market and the importance of creating conditions that allow the industry to continue delivering much-needed housing for British Columbians.

Key issues raised during the meetings included:

• The need to reduce barriers and costs that impact housing affordability.
• Streamlining development approvals and permitting timelines.
• Creating greater stability in building requirements, including Step Code and Zero Carbon regulations.
• Expanding in-stream protections for projects already in the approval process.

These conversations highlighted the importance of collaboration between government and industry to develop practical solutions that support housing delivery, improve affordability, and create a more predictable environment for residential construction.

Premier David Eby with members of the CHBA BC delegation during Day at the Legislature. Tom Calne represented the Central Interior. 

Tom Calne meeting with the Hon. Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

CHBA BC delegates meeting with Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops Centre; Ward Stamer, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson; and Scott McInnis, MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke during Day at the Legislature.

Tom Calne speaking with Linda Hepner, Housing Critic, during a fireside chat.

Rose Choy speaking with Hon. Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, during Day at the Legislature.

Meeting with Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie, and Sharon Hartwell, MLA for Bulkley Valley-Stikine.

Meeting with Hon. Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs.

Meeting with Emily Cronin, Executive Director, and Kaitlyn Gorman, Senior Advisor, from the Office of the Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.  

Following Day at the Legislature meetings, Ryan Kurzac and Rose Choy joined Tom Calne at the CHBA BC Board meeting in Victoria. During the meeting, Tom Calne was appointed as the Presidential Appointee representing the Central Interior on the CHBA BC Board. We thank Tom for stepping up to represent our region at the provincial level.

Media Contact:

Rose Choy
Executive Officer
Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior
E: info@chbaci.ca | www.chbaci.ca