On January 10, the government announced it would be increasing the Home Owner Grant threshold from $1.2 million to $1.6 million. My colleague, David Eby, Opposition Spokesperson for Housing responded: B.C. government increases homeowner grant threshold to $1.6 million January …
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My property assessment has increased dramatically, how will this affect my property taxes?
Property taxes are a relative tax. If your property assessment went up 30% and the average assessment of properties in your community also went up 30% then your taxes would only go up by the increase put in place by …
Evergreen Line finally open – over budget and late, contrary to the government’s claim
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Dec. 2, 2016 Evergreen Line finally opening – over budget and late, contrary to the government’s claim COQUITLAM – The members of New Democrat Official Opposition are happy to see the Evergreen Line finally open, but …
Fall 2016 Constituency Report
Selina’s Constituency Report aired on Shaw Cable at the end of October. For anyone who missed it, here is Selina speaking about her activities in the community and at the legislature:
October 2016 Newsletter
In the Community 55+ BC Games The Coquitlam 55+ BC Games were a tremendous …
The government’s processing delays threaten sports and cultural organizations in Vancouver
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Oct. 20, 2016 The Government’s processing delays threaten sports and cultural organizations in Vancouver VANCOUVER – Hundreds of community organizations that rely on provincial grants, including 78 in Vancouver, are feeling the pinch thanks to this government dropping …
Housing affordability crisis getting worse for seniors
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Oct. 17, 2016 Housing affordability crisis getting worse for seniors BURNABY – The affordability crisis is hitting seniors in metro Vancouver especially hard, and it’s getting worse, say the New Democrat Official Opposition. …
September 2016 Newsletter
September 2016 E-Newsletter The days are beginning to shorten and the air is cooler in the mornings as I head out to the constituency office. It’s hard to believe that the summer already has come and gone. I hope you had …
Debate on Bill 28 – Metro Vancouver foreign buyer property tax
Selina Robinson debates Bill 28, the Miscellaneous Statutes (Housing Priority Initiatives) Amendment Act, 2016 and speaks about the lack of affordable housing and its impact on her constituents of Coquitlam-Maillardville. This piece of legislation does the following: introduces a 15% property transfer tax …
July 2016 Newsletter
July 2016 E-Newsletter I am so glad the summer weather has finally found its way to Coquitlam. While I had hoped things would have slowed down this month, that hasn’t quite been the case. Here’s a bit of what I …