ADVOCACY PRIORITIES
BILD Alberta advocates on provincial issues that matter most to members. Our goal is to engage with ministries ensuring industry is always in the forefront when policy and regulations are developed or amended. The intention of the association's advocacy is to ensure members have the ability to develop and build affordable, efficient, innovative homes in liveable communities that serve the needs of all Albertans.
BILD Alberta Association's top priorities are reflected in this document. As we continue to advocate on provincial issues that impact housing and land development, further updates will be provided. If you would like more information on BILD Alberta's advocacy initiatives, contact the Director of Policy and Government Relations, Saheb Dullet.
Our province is recognized as a national leader in housing affordability, which is largely attributed to effective collaboration between government and industry. However, we must remain vigilant and proactive to avoid the deterioration of our housing affordability and attainability.
Facing unprecedented population growth and the corresponding housing demand, industry has responded with rapid and record levels of new housing construction, including historic levels of purpose-built rentals. Despite this, housing has been outpaced by population growth. Should this continue, the gap between supply and demand will grow, along with housing prices.
Builders and developers are working to increase housing supply, but better coordination between municipal, provincial, and federal governments is needed to streamline processes and drive further construction of new housing and purpose-built rentals. This will build on important work, legislative changes, and policy choices the Government of Alberta has already made. The most effective way to address the challenges we face is through collaboration, BILD Alberta stands ready to support government in developing solutions.
A province-wide approach is necessary to ensure housing remains affordable and attainable long-term while ensuring industry has the capacity and resources to increase housing supply. More can be done and it is critical that the Government of Alberta continue its determined approach to preserving housing markets that are attainable to current, new and future Albertans.
This action plan serves as a strategic framework for collaborating with the Government of Alberta to overcome obstacles, identify imminent threats to the housing market and inventory and develop policies that empower the industry to consistently deliver attainable housing for all Albertans.
