Little to no progress on B.C. NDP’s election promise to end ‘no pet’ rentals
The province says it is still exploring options as advocates cite about 1,000 pet surrenders a year tied to housing limits.
- Two years after the NDP pledged to ban no pet clauses for purpose-built rental buildings in their 2024 election platform, little progress has been made on the commitment.
- Sarah Herring, the SPCA's senior officer for government relations, noted that housing constraints force families to surrender healthy pets, contributing to approximately 1,000 surrenders annually.
- Ontario is currently the only province in Canada where regulations prohibit no pet clauses; France and Belgium also have such regulations, and the Union of Municipalities passed a 2023 resolution supporting pet-friendly housing.
- A Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs spokesperson said the ministry is exploring options while acknowledging concerns related to property damage, noise, health and safety.
- Herring encourages British Columbians to contact elected officials, emphasizing that while implementation requires significant engagement, the SPCA hopes the government will follow through soon.
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Little to no progress on B.C. NDP’s election promise to end ‘no pet’ rentals - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Getting rid of “no pet” clauses for purpose-built rental apartment buildings was a pledge in the 2024 election platform made by the B.C. NDP, but little to no progress has been made in the two years since the party was elected. According to a Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs spokesperson, the ministry is “exploring options” but also “acknowledge the concerns raised related to property damage, noise, health and safety.” “The Residential …
Little to no progress on B.C. NDP’s election promise to end ‘no pet’ rentals - Grand Forks Gazette
Getting rid of “no pet” clauses for purpose-built rental apartment buildings was a pledge in the 2024 election platform made by the B.C. NDP, but little to no progress has been made in the two years since the party was elected. According to a Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs spokesperson, the ministry is “exploring options” but also “acknowledge the concerns raised related to property damage, noise, health and safety.” “The Residential …
Little to no progress on B.C. NDP’s election promise to end ‘no pet’ rentals - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Getting rid of “no pet” clauses for purpose-built rental apartment buildings was a pledge in the 2024 election platform made by the B.C. NDP, but little to no progress has been made in the two years since the party was elected. According to a Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs spokesperson, the ministry is “exploring options” but also “acknowledge the concerns raised related to property damage, noise, health and safety.” “The Residential …
Little to no progress on B.C. NDP’s election promise to end ‘no pet’ rentals - Northern Sentinel
Getting rid of “no pet” clauses for purpose-built rental apartment buildings was a pledge in the 2024 election platform made by the B.C. NDP, but little to no progress has been made in the two years since the party was elected. According to a Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs spokesperson, the ministry is “exploring options” but also “acknowledge the concerns raised related to property damage, noise, health and safety.” “The Residential …
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Little to no progress on B.C. NDP’s election promise to end ‘no pet’ rentals
Getting rid of “no pet” clauses for purpose-built rental apartment buildings was a pledge in the 2024 election platform made by the B.C. NDP, but little to no progress has been made in the two years since the party was elected. According to a Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs spokesperson, the ministry is “exploring options” but also “acknowledge the concerns raised related to property damage, noise, health and safety.” “The Residential …
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