Keeping it Real
Meet Jacquie McCarnan your host for Keeping it Real, the Vancouver and area residential real estate podcast that aims to demystify all things real estate in our crazy market.
Jacquie has been a licensed Realtor since 2016 and, in that time, has come across just about every scenario you can think of in our residential market. From hoarder homes to those for sale by owners to crazy strata situations and more, Jacquie provides real stories to help you navigate real estate in Vancouver and surrounding areas.
Each episode of Keeping it Real is short and to the point and provides you with great information about the topic discussed. Jacquie is always available to answer more in-depth questions and is happy to feature your own experience in future episodes.
Episodes also contain additional, non-real estate info about local businesses, experiences, and hidden gems around town that will make you sound like a local expert!
If you live in Vancouver or surrounding areas you know that the #1 thing people talk about is real estate (then the weather) if you want to sound knowledgeable and up to date on the real estate part listen weekly to hear topical issues that affect our market. We try to pick the most interesting and current issues to demystify each week and eagerly anticipate your input.
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Keeping it Real
15. Government Policies
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In this episode of the Keeping it Real podcast, join Jacquie McCarnan as she delves into the complex world of affordable housing and the ongoing housing crisis in Canada. She explores the historical context behind the housing crisis, tracing it back to the shift in responsibility from federal to provincial governments. She dissects the recent federal housing policies implemented since 2017 and their implications on provincial and municipal levels.
Jacquie highlights key aspects of the federal housing policy, such as the Canadian Secondary Suite Loan Program and the Public Transit Fund, which aim to increase housing supply and improve infrastructure. She also touches on recent provincial legislation, such as Bill 44, and the Housing Supply Act, and its implications for property development and zoning regulations.
Tune in for a deep dive into the intricacies of housing policy, and stay informed about the ongoing developments shaping the real estate landscape!
Government of Canada Housing Plan: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/housing-logement/housing-plan-report-rapport-plan-logement-eng.html
Province of British Columbia Housing Plan: https://strongerbc.gov.bc.ca/housing/
District of North Vancouver Plan for Housing (not updated yet): https://www.dnv.org/community-environment/housing
City of North Vancouver Housing Action Plan: https://www.cnv.org/community-environment/housing/housing-action-plan
BACKPACK BUDDIES: https://www.backpackbuddies.ca/
What was covered:
(00:57) The housing crisis in Canada and federal involvement history.
(02:53) Overview of the federal housing policy and its impact on provincial and municipal policies.
(05:07) The provincial legislation, Bill 44, and its implications for housing supply.
(08:50) Mention of the public transit fund and Canadian infrastructure fund in federal proposals.
(10:13) Explanation of the Housing Supply Act and its impact on property zoning.
(13:06) Addressing the costs and challenges faced by developers in the housing market.
(14:42) The deadline for new bills and its impact on development applications.
(16:12) The support for Backpack Buddies and the North Vancouver nonprofit.
(16:55) Recommendation of the book "China" by Edward Rutherford.
