Friday, January 30, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Swans Pub (open in Google Maps)
Presented by BC Innovation Coalition
Host: Chris Fernando
Hosted by the BC Innovation Coalition, this working session gathered public-sector leaders to examine opportunities in housing delivery across BC. It was the second event in a three-part series: an October 2025 session captured the industry lens on cost drivers, this January session focused on the government lens, and a March 2026 solutions lab will connect validated barriers to solution providers. An earlier convening surfaced four themes: regulatory fragmentation across municipalities, permitting opacity with 12 to 18 month timelines, data silos, and design iteration waste, which industry estimates add 15 to 25% to project costs. Under Chatham House rules, two panels with federal, provincial, and municipal representation discussed building systems and innovation, and data, codes, and process. The session aimed to produce a validated list of priority barriers, identify pilot-ready municipalities, and build a cross-sector partnership network.
Anu's Take
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Published Friday, January 30, 2026 by Anu Jolliffe on LinkedIn