Government Liaison Days
Join us at Government Liaison Days (GL Days), BCREA’s annual event bringing together REALTORS® from all over BC to delve into crucial government relations issues and engage with local MLAs.
Advocating for Housing Policies
GL Days is an annual event hosted by BCREA where REALTORS® from across BC learn about pertinent government relations issues and meet with local MLAs. GL Days is an important tool to drive forward smart policy and build strong relationships with politicians.
During GL Days, delegates get exposure to key federal and provincial political officials, learn about pressing housing sector issues, and have the opportunity to meet with their Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to advocate for better housing policy. If you are interested in becoming involved in Government Relations and related events such as GL Days, please contact your local real estate board or association government relations representatives.
BCREA Senior VP Trevor Hargreaves speaks with Premier David Eby during GL Days 2024.
Registration
GL Days first took place in 1988 in Victoria. The most recent event was held March 10-12, 2024, at the Hotel Grand Pacific. Registration details and more information for GL Days 2025 will be posted here once available.
During previous GL Days events, all delegates were invited to attend our annual Provincial Advocacy Awards Delegate Reception.
The recipients of the GL Days 2024 Real Estate Board GR Committee Award pose at the Steamship Grill & Bar Provincial Advocacy Awards Delegate Reception.
Lobbying Focus
GL Days 2024’s lobbying focused on two issues:
- Establish a permanent provincial housing roundtable.
- Implement a Pre-Offer Period instead of the Home Buyer Rescission Period.
Professional Development Program (PDP) Hours
GL Days 2024 attendance could be reported for a total of six self-directed PDP hours.
Resources
Below are resources for GL Days 2024.
- 2024 GL Days Program (PDF)
- 2024 GL Days Schedule (PDF)
- Permanent Provincial Housing Roundtable Brief (PDF)
- Pre-Offer Period Brief (PDF)
- Advocacy Meeting Best Practices (PDF)
- 2024 GL Days Q&A (PDF)
- 2023-11-24 Sample Meeting Request (Word doc download)
- 2024 GL Days Expense Policy (PDF)
- MLA Report Form template (Word doc download)
Training Video for Delegates:
Effective MLA meetings, Trevor Hargreaves