Annual Report: 2022-23 at REFBC

We would like to express our gratitude for the people, organizations, and partners who bring to life our vision of a healthy environment and thriving, resilient, liveable communities.

In this year’s annual report, we are happy to share stories of change, learning, and impact related to our work in support of sustainable, equitable, and socially just land use and real estate practices across BC. We are particularly pleased to share insightful words from several of our valued partners.

2022-23 Highlights

In 2022-23, we:

• Strengthened our commitment to upholding the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in our work by establishing an UNDRIP Fellowship, held by Tara Marsden/Naxginkw; creating an Indigenous Grants Stream, directed by an Indigenous Community Leaders Circle; and prioritizing funding for Indigenous-led projects.
• Granted over $6.8 million to support more than 80 projects benefiting communities across BC.
• Celebrated the remarkable people and projects involved in the Healthy Watersheds Initiative and their work to restore rivers, lakes, and wetlands, as well as a $100-million investment by the Government of BC in a Watershed Security Fund to be co-developed with First Nations.
• Saw the passage of legislation that alters the composition of our Board of Governors (transferring one appointment from the Government of BC to the BC Non-Profit Housing Association), restores our status as an organization operating at arm’s length of government, and improves our ability to partner with diverse communities and organizations.
• Honoured inspiring leaders in land use and real estate at the 2022 Land Awards Gala in New Westminster.

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2022-23 Annual Report

2022-23 Financial Statements