Victoria Residential Builders Association

08/24/2026

Excellent article: "Here’s how Canadian policymakers should respond to Trump’s tariffs" by Jock Finlayson & Steven Globerman at Fraser Institute. https://www.fraserinstitute.org/commentary/heres-how-canadian-policymakers-should-respond-trumps-tariffs Jock will have more to say at VRBA's General Meeting lunch Wed Sept 9 at Gorge Vale Golf Club. www.vrba.ca

08/20/2026

2026 UBCM Resolutions Take Province’s Over-Regulation to Task: Spallumcheen asks BC govt to ensure natural gas remains viable energy option & Oak Bay says over-regulated soil testing drives up costs. Both issues often raised by VRBA. Read

08/18/2026

CMHC reports housing starts down 30% in Greater Victoria. Alarm bells should be going for politicians. There is an opportunity to change the political landscape on BC's municipal Election Day October 17.

Last month, we were concerned housing starts declined 20% Jan to June 2026 in Greater Victoria. This month it's worse. According to CMHC, year- to-date, (Jan to July 2026) Greater Victoria has posted 2,038 new homes, a 30% decrease from the 2,920 last year (Jan to July 2025). Year to…

08/18/2026

CMHC reports total housing starts for Victoria declined 30% Jan to July 2026 vs 2025. Mostly multis. Single family up 2%. Specific municipal data to follow shortly. Canada's starts down 5%. https://cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-newsroom/news-releases/2026/housing-starts-construction-data-july-2026 https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-newsroom/news-releases/2026/housing-starts-construction-data-july-2026

July 2026 housing starts data for Canada.

08/13/2026

Employer's Advisers Office Fall 2026 Seminar Schedule is now available incl Hazard Identification, Claims Management, Incident Investigation

This seminar touches on the fundamentals of the workers compensation system to help employers develop an appropriate claims management process

08/13/2026

VRBA's Sept Lunch Meeting - Wed Sept 9 at Gorge Vale Golf Club features Jock Finlayson, Chief Economist, ICBA speaking on BC's housing economy. Join VRBA & enjoy the benefits!

Victoria Residential Builders Association - Canada's leaders in green sustainable West Coast home building, renovations and design. Online quotes available.

08/13/2026

2026 CARE Awards Finalists - https://www.vrba.ca/news/vrba-announces-2026-care-awards-finalists/ Watch for the People’s Choice Award contest Aug 31 - Sept 13 at Hillside Centre & http://careawards.ca

08/13/2026

"2,928% increase in the tax bill has also greatly outpaced the increase in the Consumer Price Index (946%) which measures the avg price that consumers pay for food, shelter, clothing, transportation, health & personal care, education..."

Study August 13, 2026 | EST. READ TIME 1 MIN. Average Canadian family spent 42% of income on taxes—more than on housing, food and clothing combined By: Grady Munro and Jake Fuss Share Link Copied! Taxes versus the Necessities of Life: The Canadian Consumer Tax Index, 2026 EditionThe Canadian Consu...

08/13/2026

Our column in Wednesday's : Built Green for Your Family & the Planet https://www.vrba.ca/blog/built-green-for-your-family-and-the-planet-2/https://www.vrba.ca/wp-content/uploads/Built-Green-for-Your-Family-and-the-Planet-2026.pdf Now is the time to use our Expression of Interest for a new home or renovation

08/11/2026

Budget 2027 Consultation Report: "Victoria Residential Builders Association recommending broadening access to trades by enabling university students to take skilled-trade elective courses noting this would help reduce youth unemployment & fill trades shortages"

Committee content from the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.