The Homeowners Protection Act New Tools for Consumer Protection

Ken Cameron joined the Homeowner Protection Office as the Chief Executive Officer in September 2004 after 26 years in senior planning and management positions in local government in the Greater Vancouver area, most recently as Manager of Policy and Planning with the Greater Vancouver Regional District. In addition to his role at the HPO, Ken is the Past Chair of the International Centre for Sustainable Cities, a member of the Board of the Residential Construction Industry Training Organization and Chair of Simon Fraser University’s Urban Studies Program. With former Premier Mike Harcourt and local writer Sean Rossiter, Ken is the author of a book titled “City-Making in Paradise : Nine Decisions that Saved Vancouver,” which was published by Douglas and McIntyre in September 2007.

Presentation Topic: “The Homeowner Protection Act – New Tools for Consumer Protection.” This presentation by Ken Cameron, CEO of the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) will focus on important legislative changes that came into force on November 19, 2007. These changes represent a major milestone for everyone committed to strengthening consumer protection for new homebuyers and enhancing the standard of residential construction in BC. Find out about new licensing requirements for builders and developers, including owner builders, and other obligations and provisions contained in the new Act . Ken will also provide an update on major HPO initiatives.

Seminar Presentation:

THE HOMEOWNERS PROTECTION ACT – NEW TOOLS FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION

Ken Cameron Home Protection Office

Feb 2008