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January 6, 2026 Published by North Alberta Chapter - By Katy Campbell

Government Advocacy Report – January 2026

Provincial Advocacy. It has now been one full year since Bill 30 was passed, with the legislation yet to be proclaimed. We recognize that significant work has been taking place behind the scenes...

Provincial Advocacy

It has now been one full year since Bill 30 was passed, with the legislation yet to be proclaimed. We recognize that significant work has been taking place behind the scenes to prepare for the implementation of these changes, including substantial groundwork related to the establishment of the tribunal. At this time, no official timelines have been announced for proclamation or implementation. However, we anticipate that further clarity and updates may emerge in 2026.

CCI North Alberta remains committed to advocating for these important legislative changes to come into force. As more information becomes available, we will continue to support our members by offering free educational sessions to explain what these changes will mean in practice. Members are encouraged to stay connected through our communications channels for updates, news, and announcements as they arise.

Municipal Advocacy – City of Edmonton

Municipal elections were held across Alberta on October 20, 2025. We extend our congratulations to both newly elected and returning municipal representatives throughout the province, and we thank them for their dedication to public service in what is often a challenging and demanding role.

During this election cycle, CCI North Alberta was particularly active in engaging with City of Edmonton candidates to raise ongoing concerns related to waste

collection for condominium communities. We had many productive and informative conversations with candidates across the city, helping to increase awareness of the challenges condo corporations are facing under the current waste collection framework.

Now that the newly elected councillors have had time to settle into their roles, we plan to re-engage with City Council in early 2026 to advocate for concrete action on this issue. Our goal is to ensure that municipal waste collection policies reflect the operational realities and diverse needs of condominium communities.

Member participation is essential to strengthening this advocacy work. We encourage our members to share their experiences with waste collection in their condominium communities. Whether the transition has been smooth or problematic, your input helps us build a clearer picture for city council of what is happening on the ground. Members are invited to complete our multi-family waste collection survey to contribute to this effort.

The survey closes on Monday, February 9—thank you for your participation.

Hot Topic Issue: Condominium Document Review Services

In late September, CCI North Alberta hosted a highly engaged member session focused on condominium document review services. Participation and feedback made it clear that document review is a critically important service within our condominium community, particularly for purchasers, owners, boards, and industry professionals who rely on accurate and thorough information.

At the same time, it became evident that there are growing concerns within the industry regarding inconsistencies in service quality and professional practices. These inconsistencies can create confusion and risk for consumers navigating condominium purchases.

This is a complex issue that warrants further discussion and thoughtful exploration, including consideration of potential best practices, consumer protections, and possible policy or industry-led solutions. CCI North Alberta views this as an emerging advocacy area and welcomes continued member feedback to help inform next steps. Member insights will be essential as we consider how best to support consistency, transparency, and consumer confidence in condominium document review services.

Acknowledgements

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all members of the Government Advocacy Committee for their dedication, expertise, and countless volunteer hours throughout 2025. Their commitment continues to play a vital role in advancing the interests of condominium communities across Alberta, and we are deeply grateful for their ongoing contributions.

We would also like to recognize and thank our outgoing Government Advocacy Co-Chair, Anand Sharma, for his many years of exceptional leadership and service. Anand has been instrumental in the committee’s accomplishments and has played a key role in helping to drive meaningful legislative change for the condominium sector. His insight, persistence, and collaborative approach have left a lasting impact on our advocacy efforts. Anand is stepping down from this role following his recent election to RECA’s Industry Council, and we congratulate him on this achievement while wishing him every success in his new endeavours.

At the same time, we are pleased to welcome Rosanna Fischer of KDM Management as the new Government Advocacy Co-Chair. We look forward to working with Rosanna and are excited for the experience, perspective, and leadership she brings to the committee as we continue our advocacy work into the coming year.

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Katy Campbell, CCI North Alberta