BURSTPremier David Eby said that before the current four-year term ends, his government still intends to introduce legislation to end ‘no pet’ clauses in purpose-built rental housing.
The premier’s comments were directed at media, following a keynote address at Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference on Wednesday, June 3.
“It’s part of our commitment over the four years to deliver this and we will deliver it,” Eby said.
Previously, in an e-mail on May 13, a Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs spokesperson stated that the ministry is “exploring options” but also “acknowledge the concerns raised related to property damage, noise, health and safety.”
But according to the premier, his government remains committed to following through on his party’s election commitment.
“We have a number of campaign commitments that are still a priority for government and some of that work, unfortunately, was interrupted by the trade war that was started by the United States and re-prioritized some of our efforts,” Eby said, “but whether it’s pets in rentals, or other priorities people have, we remain committed.”