BC Housing

Our mandate
The British Columbia Housing Management Commission (BC Housing) was created in 1967 through an Order-in-Council under the Housing Act to fulfill the government's commitment to the development, management and administration of subsidized housing. 

Our vision
Housing solutions for healthier futures.

Our mission
Creating the best system of housing and support for vulnerable British Columbians.

Our core values
The following values are reflected in all aspects of our performance:

• Integrity - We are open, fair and honest in our decisions and interactions with clients, government, the public and each other.
• Respect - We treat all people with respect and dignity. BC Housing respects community leadership and relies on local expertise to find solutions to serve those in need.
• Commitment - We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others by ensuring that BC Housing employees are professional and engaged.
• Service - We provide accessible, equitable and responsive service to our clients, housing partners and colleagues by responding to their individual needs.
• Accountability - We are conscious of how we spend taxpayers' dollars. We work to ensure accountability to clients, government and the public through effective and efficient delivery of programs and services.
  

Capital Region Housing Corporation

The Capital Region Housing Corporation was established in 1982 by the Capital Regional District to build and manage housing for low and moderate income families, seniors and persons with special needs.   Working in partnership with the federal, provincial and municipal governments and the private sector the Corporation has built over 1,200 units during the past twenty-one years.   The majority of the buildings are located within the City of Victoria and the Municipality of Saanich ; however, we also have buildings in North Saanich , Sidney , Esquimalt , View Royal and Langford.

In addition to managing our own buildings , the Corporation also provides assistance to other non-profit housing societies who are interested in developing housing to meet their specific clientele's requirements.   Staff provides assistance with the development of funding proposals through to the development and management of a completed project.

Housing Corporation staff work with other non-profit housing providers and community groups to advocate at all levels of government for additional funding for affordable housing in the Capital Region.   As one of the founding members of the Housing Affordability Partnership (HAP), the Corporation played an advisory role in the development of the Regional Housing Affordability Strategy (RHAS) ­ part of the Regional Growth Strategy currently being developed at the Capital Regional District for the member municipalities and electoral areas.

Community Council

Mission/Business

The Community Council provides leadership that brings the community together to create a sustainable quality of life for everyone in BC's Capital Region by:

• convening and supporting collaborative initiatives
• conducting community-based research
• communicating reliable information.

Mandate

The purpose of the Society is to improve the quality of life for everyone in British Columbia’s Capital Region, particularly the people who are disadvantaged due to poverty and distress. The work includes the advancement of factors influencing quality of life, including social well-being, community health and education and the alleviation of poverty and its related elements. In furtherance of and without limiting the forgoing, the Society will:

• Be a catalyst and leader in bringing people together to create a just and vibrant community
• Develop and enhance programs for public participation and collaboration that address trends and issues related to quality of life and social planning in our region
• Disseminate knowledge to the public about trends and issues related to social planning and quality of life in our region through such activities as public events and the publication and distribution of educational literature and materials.
  

Canadian Home Builders Association - Victoria

Our Mission:
To be the voice of the residential construction industry in Canada; to achieve an environment in which our members can operate profitably; and to promote affordability and choice in housing for all Canadians.

The Canadian Home Builders' Association is "the voice of Canada's residential construction industry", representing more than 6,800 member firms across Canada. CHBA members represent every area of Canada's housing industry- new home builders and renovators, land developers, trade contractors, product and material manufacturers, building product suppliers, lending institutions, insurance providers, service professionals and others.

For over fifty years, the CHBA has worked to build a strong and professional housing industry in Canada. Our activities are centred in three areas:

1.        Working to achieve a stable business environment for our members. The CHBA is committed to a fair and competitive marketplace, where all members have the opportunity to operate their business profitably.

2.       Working to promote and protect the interests of consumers. The CHBA believes that all Canadians have the right to decent, safe and appropriate housing. We also believe that all Canadians have the right to a reasonable opportunity to own a home.

3.       Working to support the professionalism of our members.
We believe that skills, experience and integrity are the cornerstones of professionalism. CHBA provides members with opportunities to learn, grow and take pride in what they do. We believe that the CHBA logo is the sign of Canada's home building professionals.

City of Victoria

This intimate, sophisticated seaside City is the vacation capital of Canada and the premiere tourist spot in the Pacific Northwest. Victoria is situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and sparkles in one of Canada's mildest climates. This area is the sunniest spot in the province and the gentlest in the country in terms of climate, environment, and lifestyle. Victoria's unique character is deeply rooted in its 150-year history -- a history full of colourful people and fascinating tales. The city's British colonial heritage is still very much in evidence, but contemporary Victoria has a distinctly Pacific northwest flavour. Today, Victoria is best known as the capital city of British Columbia, and as a world-renowned tourism destination. One of the most visitor-friendly cities anywhere, Victoria is also one of Canada's favourite places to call home. Greater Victoria and its outlying areas now have a population of 300,000, and the one-time colonial outpost is alive with cosmopolitan dining, superb shopping, a colourful nightlife and a full complement of cultural offerings.

Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency. Established as a government-owned corporation in 1946 to address Canada’s post-war housing shortage, the agency has grown into a major national institution. CMHC is Canada’s premier provider of mortgage loan insurance, mortgage-backed securities, housing policy and programs, and housing research.

CMHC works to enhance Canada's housing finance options, assist Canadians who cannot afford housing in the private market, improve building standards and housing construction, and provide policymakers with the information and analysis they need to sustain a vibrant housing market in Canada.

Coast Capital Savings Credit Union

Our Vision, Mission & Values

Vision: Yes from Coast to Coast

Our vision reflects what we do and aspire to do in the future.

Yes...we will do our best to find a way to say "yes" by working with our members to find solutions to their needs.

From Coast to Coast...Coast Capital Savings will say "yes" across the country – from "Coast (Coast Capital Savings) to Coast (eastern and western coasts)". Our long-term vision is to serve communities across Canada and to be the first choice for financial services and products, financial planning advice, and solutions to financial challenges.

Mission: Simple financial help

Our mission is who we want to be today so that we can realize our dreams for the future.

Simple...we will provide you with solutions that are easy to understand.

Financial...we are inspired to deliver financial products and services that set us apart from others.

Help...Q: How can we help you? A: By providing you with understandable, meaningful solutions that deliver results.

Values

Customer-centric...we put our customers’ needs first, and honour them with exceptional service and simple help—whether the customer comes from outside or inside Coast Capital Savings.

Citizenship...we are responsible citizens in thought and in deed. We act with purpose to benefit customers, fellow employees, company, and community alike.

Spirit...we do everything with spark. Everyday

M'Akola Group of Societies

The ‘Victoria Native Indian Housing Society’ was incorporated on February 6, 1984 as a non-profit society. The name was changed to the M’akola Housing Society on April 5, 1988.

The Society was originally established to provide safe, affordable housing for families of First Nations ancestry who were in core need of housing in urban centres on Vancouver Island. Since that time the Society and its mandate have expanded into what is now the M’akola Group of Societies.

Mission Statement

To provide safe, affordable housing for Aboriginal families in core need of housing in urban centres on Vancouver Island.

Vision Statement

To improve living conditions for Aboriginal families while encouraging and reinforcing traditional practices and cultural beliefs.

Rental Owners & Managers Society BC

Dedicated to providing services, products and representation which helps our Members succeed as rental owners, ROMS BC serves and represents over 1,600 members who collectively manage more than 35,000 residential rental units throughout British Columbia.

Our Members benefit from a broad range of services including:

• instant legal and operating advice
• credit checks on tenancy applicants
• educational seminars
• trade shows
• forms which meet government and business requirements
• comprehensive bi-monthly news magazine
• group medical/dental/life insurance program
• residential rental insurance program, designed exclusively for ROMS BC Members
• lobbying to all levels of government

Our 100 Associate Members provide preferential prices to our Members, including major discounts on heating fuel and property insurance.

Our membership ranges from people who rent a secondary suite in their homes to large corporations and property management companies, managing hundreds of units. It also includes affiliate associations in Kelowna, Prince George and Nelson as well as the Mobile Home Park Owners Alliance of BC.

We serve all residential landlords, whether public or private sector, urban or rural, owners of one secondary suite or managers of several hundred units, and all subscribe to the ROMS BC Code of Ethics.
We welcome new Members every week.

Urban Development Institute

The Urban Development Institute is a national non-profit association (with international affiliations) of the development industry and its related professions. The 400 corporate members of UDI Pacific represent thousands of individuals involved in all facets of land development and planning, including: developers, property managers, financial lenders, lawyers, engineers, planners, architects, appraisers, real estate professionals, local governments and government agencies. Since 1972, the Pacific Region has been dedicated to fostering effective communication between the industry, government, and the public; and aims to improve both housing and job opportunities for all British Columbians. UDI Pacific also serves as the public voice of the real estate development industry, communicating with the media on a number of issues. UDI concentrates its activities in three primary areas: government relations, professional development and education, and research.

As a Partner in Community Building, the Urban Development Institute is committed to working with communities and governments to create and achieve the vision of balanced, well-planned and sustainable communities. The Urban Development Institute, a non-profit association of the development industry in British Columbia, promotes wise and efficient urban growth, good planning and good development practices, affordable housing and high quality commercial and industrial developments.

Vancity Savings Credit Union

As Vancity grows and changes, there are some things that will never change –our purpose and values. Vancity’s Statement of Values and Commitments was createdin consultation with our members, staff and communities and provides a frameworkfor how we do business. It will guide our business decisions and strategiesensuring that we stay true to the values that have made us strong.

our mission
To be a democratic, ethical, and innovative provider of financial services to our members.Through strong financial performance, we serve as a catalyst for the self-reliance and economicwell-being of our membership and community.

our purpose
Working with people and communities to help them thrive and prosper.

our values
Integrity: We act with courage, consistency and respect to do what is honest, fair and trustworthy.
Innovation: We anticipate and respond to challenges and changing needs with creativity, enthusiasmand determination.
Responsibility: We are accountable to our members, employees, colleagues and communities for theresults of our decisions and actions.

our commitments
We make the following commitments in order to live our purpose and values in how we do business.Our aim is to strengthen Vancity’s long-term business while contributing to the well-being of our members,staff, communities and the environment.

Vancouver Island Health Authority

The Vancouver Island Health Authority recognizes the critical importance of safe and affordable housing to the health of the residents of our region. Mental Health and Addictions Services, in the Victoria area alone, supports more than 700 residential units and expects to increase this number by at least 100 this year

Through a network of hospitals, clinics, centres, health units, and residential facilities, the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) provides health care to approximately 716,000 people on Vancouver Island, on the islands of the Georgia Strait, and in the mainland communities north of Powell River and south of Rivers Inlet.

Victoria Real Estate Board

Our Mission Statement

The Victoria Real Estate Board is a not-for-profit association of Greater Victoria area REALTORS®. Its mission is to promote and enhance the use of the real estate services that its members provide to the public. The Board serves the interests of its members by:

• providing continuing education, technological tools and other services while encouraging and maintaining a high level of professionalism;
  
• providing strong leadership in the real estate industry and the community while protecting the public interest; and
  
• adhering to the Quality of Life principles of ensuring economic vitality; providing housing opportunities; preserving our environment; protecting property owners; and building better communities.