ICYMI: BC has paused the planned PST expansion to professional and other services. BCNPHA will continue advocating for a non-profit exemption as the Province considers next steps.

ICYMI: BC has paused the planned PST expansion to professional and other services. BCNPHA will continue advocating for a non-profit exemption as the Province considers next steps.
118 new social housing units are coming to Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside through a partnership that will also create new community and educational spaces.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/ulAw50ZRUUO
Indigenous development is an important part of Chilliwack’s housing supply. A recent roundtable explored the hurdles First Nations face in developing housing and opportunities for greater collaboration.
"You can't solve the affordability crisis on your own, but focus on the specific tools that you do have."
ICYMI: BCNPHA CEO Jill Atkey discusses new Housing Central polling and local action on housing.
Do you know what to expect from a CRA GST audit or examination?
Join BCNPHA on Oct. 6 for a free session with the Canada Revenue Agency exploring GST/HST compliance processes, audits, examinations and record-keeping requirements.
Register: https://ow.ly/nx0O50ZOXvw
Public land can be a powerful tool for creating more housing.
Trail is studying how city-owned downtown properties could support new housing and mixed-use development, an early step in unlocking their potential.
ICYMI: Local governments have a role to play in creating affordable housing.
BCNPHA’s Jill Atkey, AHMA’s Margaret Pfoh and CHF BC’s Thom Armstrong outline the opportunities for local action.
With B.C.’s local elections approaching, housing is firmly on the agenda.
“Every level of government has a role to play, but it's not the same role,” says BCNPHA CEO Jill Atkey.
Read more: https://ow.ly/FSZn50ZOXfr
What will it take to build a stronger non-profit housing workforce in B.C.?
BCNPHA’s new report explores labour challenges and sector-driven solutions for recruitment, retention, and training.
Today is the final day to register for the last RENT of 2026. Join us in Nanaimo Sept. 10 for learning, ideas, and connections with B.C.’s non-profit housing sector.
Register: https://rent.bcnpha.ca/RENT/VI/VIRent