Resources

Below are a series of articles and background information. The Coalition does not accept liability for decisions made by yourself as a result of information provided. Ultimately, you may have to seek legal advice pertinent to your particular case.

June 2021: the city of Vancouver Vacancy Tax Compliance Policy Manual, (otherwise referred to as the audit manual) is available after a 3 year battle for release by the Unjust Property Tax Coalition. It can be obtained from the City of Vancouver on request at : https://vancouver.ca/your-government/make-a-freedom-of-information-request.aspx

BC Supreme Court Weighs In on City of Vancouver’s Approach to Assessing Empty-Home Tax on Redevelopment Properties

Letter to Revenue Canada re proposed 1% tax on foreign-owned properties dated Sept1/2021

Letter to Mayor Councillors & Director of Planning Gil Kelly re city resilience and seniors dated Feb 9,2021

http://gellersworldtravel.blogspot.ca/2017/01/some-more-thoughts-on-whats-wrong-with.html

http://www.vancourier.com/opinion/outlook-does-not-look-good-for-vancouver-renters-in-2017-1.6242806

http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/residents-with-secondary-homes-raise-concerns-about-vancouvers-empty-home-tax

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/real-estate/toronto/what-can-governments-do-to-cool-torontos-housing-market/article34637684/

http://www.theprovince.com/news/local+news/questions+over+fairness+merits+vancouver+empty+homes/13311225/story.html

Lawyer Barbara Bulmer’s presentation to Vancouver City Council. This is her personal research, not a paid opinion. This information is not legal advice, but for informational purposes only.

Coalitions’ proposal to Vancouver City Council for Vacancy Tax Amendment

This is the city’s response to the above amendment Vacancy Tax Letter City Response

These are questions that the Coal Harbour Residents Assoc. gave to the city, and the city’s responses. Coal Harbour Residents Assoc. questions to City

Public Domain: https://www.lawsonlundell.com/media/news/566_Vancouver%20Introduces%20Empty%20Homes%20Tax.pdf (not all legal opinions would agree with the interpretation of it being OK to register two principal residences).

Response from (new NDP) BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing BC Gov response

Andrew Weaver’s comments about the Speculation tax.

Lawyer Noah Sarna’s comments about the primary residence exemptions in the Speculation tax.

Lawyer Noah Sarna’s comments about audit susceptibility.

BC Government page to get updates on the Speculation Tax.