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flag B.C. developer urges premier to appoint housing czar to speed approvals amid construction slump.

flag Developer Bob Rennie urged B.C. flag Premier David Eby to appoint a "real estate czar" to cut red tape and speed up housing approvals, citing lengthy permitting processes, strict building rules, and rising costs as major barriers. flag Industry leaders echoed concerns, noting a 7,600-job loss in B.C.’s construction sector in July and a sharp drop in new multi-family projects. flag Despite provincial reforms, Eby did not commit to the czar role, stressing continued industry collaboration.

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