12-Month Lobbying Summary - In-house Organization

The Canadian Real Estate Association / L'association Canadienne de L'immeuble - Address, activities & membership

Address:

200 Catherine Street
6th Floor
Ottawa, ON  K2P 2K9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-564-8090

Fax number: 613-567-6726  

• Contact information in previous versions

  • 200 Catherine Street
    6th Floor
    Ottawa, ON  K2P 2K9
    Canada
    
    Telephone number: 613-237-7111
    
    Fax number: 613-234-2567  
    
    
  • 200 Catherine Street
    Suite 600
    Ottawa, ON  K2P 2K9
    Canada
    
    Telephone number: 613-237-7111
    
    Fax number: 613-234-2567  
    
    
  • 344 Slater Street
    Suite 1600
    Ottawa, ON  K1R 7Y3
    Canada
    
    Telephone number: 613-237-7111
    
    Fax number: 613-234-2567  
    
    
  • 1600 - 344 SLATER STREET, CANADA BUILDING
    OTTAWA, ON  K1R 7Y3
    Canada
    
    Telephone number: 613-237-7111
    
    Fax number: 613-234-2567  
    
    
  • 2100 - 320 QUEEN STREET, PLACE DE VILLE, TOWER A
    OTTAWA, ON  K1R 5A3
    Canada
    
    Telephone number: 613-237-7111
    
    Fax number: 613-234-2567  
    
    

Description of the organization's activities:
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is one of Canada's largest single-industry associations, representing more than 136,000 REALTORS(R), working through 80 Real Estate Boards and Associations. CREA owns the MLS® trademark and has a proprietary interest in the REALTOR® trademark. The REALTOR® trademark is an assurance of integrity used by members of CREA who accept and respect a strict Code of Ethics. The real estate database systems operated by our member boards and associations under the MLS® trademark provide an ongoing inventory of available properties and ensure maximum exposure of properties listed for sale. The association also operates the mls.ca and icx.ca property listing website.

• Descriptions of the organization's activity in previous versions:

  • The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is one of Canada's largest single-industry trade associations, representing more than 100,000 REALTORS(R), 100 real estate boards, 10 provincial associations and one territorial association. CREA owns the MLS® trademark and has a proprietary interest in the REALTOR® trademark. The REALTOR® trademark is an assurance of integrity used by members of CREA who accept and respect a strict Code of Ethics. The real estate database systems operated by our member boards and associations under the MLS® trademark provide an ongoing inventory of available properties and ensure maximum exposure of properties listed for sale. The association also operates the mls.ca and icx.ca property listing website.
  • The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is one of Canada's largest single-industry trade associations, representing more than 80,000 real estate brokers/agents and salespeople working through 100 real estate boards, 10 provincial associations and one territorial association. CREA owns the MLS® trademark and has a proprietary interest in the REALTOR® trademark. The REALTOR® trademark is an assurance of integrity used by members of CREA who accept and respect a strict Code of Ethics. The real estate database systems operated by our member boards and associations under the MLS® trademark provide an ongoing inventory of available properties and ensure maximum exposure of properties listed for sale. The association also operates the mls.ca and icx.ca property listing website.
  • The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is one of Canada's largest single-industry trade associations, representing more than 80,000 real estate brokers/agents and salespeople working through 100 real estate boards, 10 provincial association and one territorial association. CREA owns the MLS® trademark and has a proprietary interest in the REALTOR® trademark. The REALTOR® trademark is an assurance of integrity used by members of The Canadian Real Estate Association who accept and respect a strict Code of Ethics. The real estate database systems operated by our member boards and associations under the MLS® trademark provide an ongoing inventory of available properties and ensure maximum exposure of properties listed for sale. The association also operates the mls.ca and icx.ca property listing websites.
  • The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is one of Canada's largest single-industry trade associations, representing more than 80,000 real estate brokers/agents and salespeople working through 100 real estate boards, 10 provincial association and one territorial association.CREA owns the MLS® trademark and has a proprietary interest in the REALTOR® trademark. The REALTOR® trademark is an assurance of integrity used by members of The Canadian Real Estate Association who accept and respect a strict Code of Ethics. The real estate database systems operated by our member boards and associations under the MLS® trademark provide an ongoing inventory of available properties and ensure maximum exposure of properties listed for sale.The association also operates the mls.ca and icx.ca property listing websites.
  • THE CDN REAL ESTATE ASSN (CREA) PURSUES VARIOUS OBJECTIVES. 1. MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE WHICH USES THE RESOURCES OF VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL STAFF. 2. PROMOTE, PROTECT & SAFEGUARD ALL DESIGN MARKS & CERTIFICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CREA. 3. MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO MONITOR & INFLUENCE ALL PUBLIC POLICY MAKING PROCESSES WHICH AFFECT THE INDUSTRY. 4. COLLECT, ANALYZE & DISSEMINATE DATA ON SIGNIFICANT MARKET, ECONOMIC, DEMOGRAPHIC & TECHNICAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE HOUSING & REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. 5. REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF CREA TO KEY INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS & GROUPS IN PURSUIT OF CREA'S MISSION & OBJECTIVES. 6. FOSTER CONSISTENT PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF BUSINESS PRACTICE, INTEGRITY & CONDUCT WITH CREA MEMBERS. 7. SUPPORT ADVANCEMENT & PROFESSIONAL QUALITY OF MEMBERS. 8. DELIVER SERVICE & PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE MEMBERS ABILITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR BUSINESS PERFORMANCE. 9. PROVIDE AN INTERACTIVE FORUM FOR THE ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION OF INDUSTRY ISSUES, TRENDS AND ASSOCIATION BENEFITS.
  • THE CDN REAL ESTATE ASSN (CREA) PURSUES VARIOUS OBJECTIVES.1. MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE WHICH USES THE RESOURCES OF VOLUNTEERATIO N LEADERSHIP & PROF. STAFF. 2. PROMOTE, PROTECT & SAFEGUARD ALL DESIGN MARKS & CERTIFICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CREA. 3. MAINTAIN A RELATIONSH I WITH THE FED. GOV'T TO MONITOR & INFLUENCE ALL PUBLIC POLICY MAKING PROCESSES WHICH AFFECT THE INDUSTRY. 4.COLLECT, ANALYZE & DISSEMINATE DATA ON SIG. MARKET, ECONOMIC,DEMONGRAPHIC & TECH.CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE HOUSING & REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. 5.REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF CREA TO KEY IND. ORGS & GROUPS IN PURSUIT OF CREA'S MISSION & OBJ. 6FOSTER CONSISTENT PROF. STANDARDS OF BUS. PRACTICE, INTEGRITY & CONDUCT WITH CREA MEMBERS. 7 SUPPORT ADV. & PROF. QUAL. OF MEMBERS 8DELIVER SERVIC E & PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE MEMBERS ABILITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR BUS. PERFOR M. 9. PROVIDE AN INTERACTIVE FORUM FOR THE ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION OF INDUSTRY ISSUES, TRENDS AND ASSOCIATION BENEFITS. NB:
  • THE CDN REAL ESTATE ASSN (CREA) PURSUES VARIOUS OBJECTIVES.1. MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE WHICH USES THE RESOURCES OF VOLUNTEERATION LEADERSHIP & PROF. STAFF. 2. PROMOTE, PROTECT & SAFEGUARD ALL DESIGN MARKS & CERTIFICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CREA. 3. MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHI WITH THE FED. GOV'T TO MONITOR & INFLUENCE ALL PUBLIC POLICY MAKING PROCESSES WHICH AFFECT THE INDUSTRY. 4.COLLECT, ANALYZE & DISSEMINATE DATA ON SIG. MARKET, ECONOMIC,DEMONGRAPHIC & TECH.CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE HOUSING & REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. 5.REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF CREA TO KEY IND. ORGS & GROUPS IN PURSUIT OF CREA'S MISSION & OBJ. 6FOSTER CONSISTENT PROF. STANDARDS OF BUS. PRACTICE, INTEGRITY & CONDUCT WITH CREA MEMBERS. 7 SUPPORT ADV. & PROF. QUAL. OF MEMBERS 8DELIVER SERVICE & PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE MEMBERS ABILITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR BUS. PERFORM. 9. PROVIDE AN INTERACTIVE FORUM FOR THE ANALYSIS AND COMMUNICATION OF INDUSTRY ISSUES, TRENDS AND ASSOCIATION BENEFITS. NB:

Organization's membership or classes of membership:
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has a membership of more than 136,000 REALTORS®. These include real estate brokers/agents and salespeople who also hold membership in 80 local boards, 10 provincial associations and one territorial association. The majority of members are residential practitioners involved in the purchase and sale of homes. However, a significant number are specialists in the fields of industrial, commercial and investment real estate.

• Organization's memberships or classes of memberships in previous versions:

  • The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has a membership of more than 100,000 REALTORS®. These include real estate brokers/agents and salespeople who also hold membership in 100 local boards, 10 provincial associations and one territorial association. The majority of members are residential practitioners involved in the purchase and sale of homes. However, a significant number are specialists in the fields of industrial, commercial and investment real estate.
  • The Canadian Real Estate (CREA) has a membership of approximately 80,500 REALTORS®. Approximately 98% of these are real estate brokers/agents and salespeople who also hold membership in 102 local boards, 10 provincial associations and one territorial association. Other members of the association include appraisers, property managers, financial institutions, government agencies, and others who have a direct interest in Canada's real estate industry. The majority of members are residential practitioners involved in the purchase and sale of homes. However, a significant number are specialists in the fields of industrial, commercial and investment real estate.
  • The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has a membership of approximately 80,500 REALTORS®. Approximately 98% of these are real estate brokers/agents and salespeople who also hold membership in 102 local boards, 10 provincial associations and one territorial association. Other members of the association include appraisers, property managers, financial institutions, government agencies, and others who have a direct interest in Canada's real estate industry. The majority of members are residential practicioners involved in the purchase and sale of homes. However, a significant number are specialists in the fields of industrial, commercial, and investment real estate.
  • THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) HAS A MEMBERSHIP OF 66,464 REALTORS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 103 LOCAL BOARDS, 10 PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA 'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACTIONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE.
  • THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) HAS A MEMBERSHIP OF 65,177 REALTORS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 102 LOCAL BOARDS, 10 PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA 'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACTIONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE.
  • THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) HAS A MEMBERSHIP OF 62,717 REALTORS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 103 LOCAL BOARDS, 10 PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA 'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACTIONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE.
  • THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) HAS A MEMBERSHIP OF 63,678 REALTORS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 106 LOCAL BOARDS, 10 PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA 'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACTIONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE.
  • THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) HAS A MEMBERSHIP OF 65,000 REALTORS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 113 LOCAL BOARDS, 10 PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA 'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACTIONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE.
  • THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) HAS A MEMBERSHIP OF OVER 65,000 REALTORS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 113 LOCAL BOARDS, 10 PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA 'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACTIONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE.
  • THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) HAS A MEMBERSHIP OF OVER 66,500 REALTORS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 115 LOCAL BOARDS, 10 PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA 'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACTIONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE.
  • THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) HAS A MEMBERSHIP OF OVER 69,700 REALTORS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 115 LOCAL BOARDS, 10 PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA 'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACTIONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE.
  • DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF 1997, THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) REPORTED A MEMBERSHIP OF 69,680 REALTORS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 115 LOCAL BOARDS, 10 PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA 'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACTIONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FIELDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE.
  • AS OF SEPTEMBER, 1995, THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) HAD 74,802 MEMBERS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 115 LOCAL BOARDS 10 PROVINCIA L ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE A SSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS FINANCIAL INSTITUTION S, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA 'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACT IONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFIC ANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FILEDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE.
  • AS OF SEPTEMBER, 1995, THE CANADIAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (CREA) HAD 74,802 MEMBERS. ABOUT 98% OF THESE ARE REAL ESTATE BROKERS/AGENTS AND SALESPEOPLE WHO ALSO HOLD MEMBERSHIP IN 115 LOCAL BOARDS 10 PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ONE TERRITORIAL ASSOCIATION. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDE APPRAISERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHERS WHO HAVE A DIRECT INTEREST IN CANADA'S REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY. THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ARE RESIDENTIAL PRACTIONERS INVOLVED IN THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF HOMES, HOWEVER, A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER ARE SPECIALISTS IN THE FILEDS OF INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE.

The Canadian Real Estate Association/L'association Canadienne de L'immeuble / MICHAEL BOURQUE, Chief Executive Officer

Communication techniques that have been used or are expected to be used in the course of the undertaking:

• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Grass-roots communication

List of Public Offices Held

Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Stakeholder and Caucus Tour Advisor Parliament of Canada, Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition	January 2018 to December 2019	Not a designated office
Member’s Assistant Parliament of Canada, House of Commons	April 2016 to December 2017	Not a designated office

No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.