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Appointment of Real Estate Council Members

Nine New Members of Council Appointed

Today, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced the appointment of nine public-interest members to the Real Estate Council of British Columbia. The newly-appointed Council members bring a diverse range of skills and knowledge, including regulatory experience, legal expertise, and knowledge of the real estate industry.

“On behalf of the staff of the Council, I wish to welcome the newly-appointed Council members,” said Council Executive Officer, Robert O. Fawcett. “We look forward to working with each of you to protect the public interest and ensure that regulation and enforcement of real estate licensee conduct is effective, transparent, and fair.”

Robert D. Holmes, Q.C., has been appointed as Chair of the Council. Mr. Holmes is an experienced litigator and arbitration lawyer, and has previously served as President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C., as president of the BC Civil Liberties Association and on Provincial Council of the B.C. branch of the Canadian Bar Association.

The appointment of Council members by government is intended to protect real estate consumers and safeguard the public interest, ensuring that the Real Estate Council includes a majority of public representation.

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This information is provided to you by the Real Estate Council of British Columbia (RECBC).

Your feedback is always welcome and can be sent to info@recbc.ca.

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