On March 30, 2026, CMBA-BC delegates proudly represented the voice of B.C.’s mortgage brokers at the provincial legislature in Victoria. With a full day’s agenda, we had the honour of attending productive meetings with key decision-makers, including members of the B.C. NDP, Conservative, and Green Party caucuses, as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and from the Ministry of Housing.
We took the opportunity to highlight the vital role mortgage brokers play in the housing market, emphasizing how their personalized guidance through financing, refinancing, and renewals helps homebuyers and homeowners navigate an increasingly complex landscape.
Discussions focused on essential issues affecting the industry, including:
- Property transfer tax: We outlined concerns with the existing structure and discussed how it could be reformed to support affordability and improve access to homeownership.
- Implementation of the Mortgage Services Act: We emphasized the continued need for clarity on requirements, expectations, and how new rules will be applied in practice for mortgage brokers.
- Indigenous land title & housing market certainty: We noted that recent developments have introduced uncertainty within the housing market, and encouraged clear, consistent government guidance to support confidence in financing, property transactions, and title security.
- A housing roundtable: We reiterated the need for continued government engagement directly with mortgage brokers, as this helps ensure that policy decisions are informed by on-the-ground insights and supports the development of practical, balanced solutions.
We are happy to share that the day’s meetings were positive and productive. We reinforced our commitment to equipping members of government with the insights needed to shape policies and promote homeownership opportunities for British Columbians. During the afternoon’s question period, we were welcomed and acknowledged by three different representatives — an encouraging sign of the recognition and engagement our advocacy continues to build.
Most importantly, we were present, and policymakers heard our voice. We reaffirmed our role as trusted advisors and expressed our willingness to participate in discussions on important matters before they result in legislative changes.
The government appreciated our insights and contributions, and ministry senior advisors will be following up to continue the conversation and explore further opportunities for consultation.
Published April 2, 2026