What we do for housing providers
Government
Relations Updates
Your board is actively advocating on your behalf in critical conversations with government, municipal leaders, and policy advisors. Here's a snapshot of recent actions and key issues we’re tackling:
Property Tax Reform
Active Representation
We remain actively engaged in the provincial property tax review through ongoing meetings with government officials. In 2026, a province wide tax freeze was implemented. We continue to advocate for long term structural reform that reflects the realities of rental housing providers.
Residential Tenancies Tribunal
Collaboration
We are working with government consultants to improve the Residential Tenancies Tribunal’s TRLO digital system. Our focus: efficiency, transparency, and functionality for both housing providers and tenants.
Government Relations
& Advocacy
We maintain direct communication with the Premier, the Minister of Housing, the Minister of Finance, and Service New Brunswick. Our advocacy addresses taxation, administrative burden, and tribunal processes, grounded in firsthand operational experience.
Bi-Weekly
Board Governance
Our Board meets every two weeks to monitor developments, respond to emerging issues, and advance active advocacy files.
This structure ensures disciplined oversight and timely action.
Property tax
system review
We joined a stakeholder session with the Finance and Treasury Board and Service New Brunswick. Our key message: The system must be fair, transparent, and reflect local realities.We appreciated being included and found the session constructive.
Strengthening ties
with UMNB
We met with Dan Murphy (Executive Director) and Mayor Brittany Merrifield (President) of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick. We agreed on the value of open communication and collaborative policy work that benefits both property stakeholders and municipalities.
Consulting with
IPTP
We shared input with Paul Sanderson, President of the International Property Tax Institute, retained by the province to review the tax system. IPTI is gathering feedback and will recommend reforms. We ensured your concerns are part of the conversation.
Residential Tenancies
Act Review
We met with Lisa Hrabluk, an independent consultant leading a review of the Act. We provided feedback on how the legislation can better serve both landlords and tenants.
Key issues we're
Advocating for
We’re encouraged by the openness of the discussions below and remain committed to strong advocacy. We make it a goal to keep you informed as this work continues in real time.
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Eliminating Dual Taxation.
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Removing the provincial portion of the property taxes on residential rental properties will lessen the burden on tenants and rental housing providers and make us comparable to the rest of Atlantic Canada.
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Fix the Assessment Backlog.
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Spike protection is currently misapplied—covering most properties instead of rare spikes. This has led to repeated 10% tax increases. We’re pushing to restore spike protection to its original purpose and clear the backlog.
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Link Assessments to Rates Transparently. Assessments and tax rates must work together in a transparent system that prevents future tax shocks.
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Ensure Assessment Fairness. "Comparable” properties must be genuinely comparable. Equity must be a core requirement.
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Allow Classification Appeals. Property owners should have the right to appeal their property classification decisions.
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Rethink Residential Tax Reliance. The system leans too heavily on residential property taxes, driving up housing costs and hurting affordability.
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