The Board of Directors is composed of three members of the public appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta, and four licensees, one appointed from each of the four Industry Councils from among their members. The purposes of the Board are to set the strategic direction and ensure the effective operation of Council, to protect against, investigate, detect and suppress fraud as it relates to the business of licensees and to protect consumers, to provide, or support the provision of, services and other things that facilitate the business of licensees, as provided for in the Real Estate Act Regulations, and to administer the Real Estate Act, the Regulations, the Bylaws, and the Rules. An administrative staff, led by the executive director, assists council in fulfilling its duties.
Board members are appointed for 3-year terms, and can serve 2 terms consecutively. Section 6 of the Real Estate Act outlines the composition of the Board.
RECA 2021-2022 Business and Financial Plan
On December 1, 2020, the Real Estate Amendment Act 2020 came into force, creating a new governance model for RECA, including a Board of Directors and four industry-specific Industry Councils.
RECA continues to perform its core regulatory functions, including licensing, education, investigations, and practice reviews.
Informing RECA’s Strategic Direction
The Board is responsible for RECA’s overall strategic direction, and is seeking stakeholder feedback on the issues, concerns, and trends affecting all stakeholders. The feedback will inform the strategic planning process that RECA will undergo later in 2021, resulting in a comprehensive and informed Strategic Plan for the coming years.
To directly provide your thoughts on RECA’s future strategic direction, go to our Strategic Planning page and let us know what you think!
COMPLETE – Online Engagement Session – April 14, 2021 – 9 a.m. MT
The Board hosted an online engagement session on April 14, 2021. This session was hosted by the Board Chair and held on Zoom.
Board Email
An email address has been created for stakeholders to contact the Board of Directors. By sending emails to board@reca.ab.ca, stakeholders can reach out to the Board outside of specific consultations or other formal engagement opportunities.
Consultations and Focus Groups
The Board may direct RECA to consult on certain topics prior to making decisions. Stakeholders will be notified of all consultation opportunities through direct email, the Regulator newsletter, social media, and the RECA website.
The Industry Councils will also host Broker Forums and other informal groups to discuss the latest regulatory issues they are seeing day-to-day.
Stakeholder Engagement Policy
Stakeholder engagement is a clear priority for RECA. At its March 5 meeting, the Board approved a Stakeholder Engagement Policy that sets the framework for why, how, and with whom RECA engages. Engagement will be timely, consistent, equal, meaningful, and transparent. This policy is to ensure you have the opportunity to have your voice heard by the Board and Industry Councils, and directly participate in the regulation of your industry.
David James, (board chair, interim)
Appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta
Jai Parihar, MBA, CFA, ICD.D
Appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta from the public
Gregory Walter, LLB
Appointed by the Minister of Service Alberta from the public
Bill Briggs
Appointed by the Residential Real Estate Broker Industry Council
Laura Sharen
Appointed by the Commercial Real Estate Broker and Commercial Property Manager Industry Council
Carrie Plett
Appointed by the Residential Property Manager Industry Council
Paul Bojakli
Appointed by the Mortgage Broker Industry Council
RECA Building Purchase Investigation Report
After receiving serious allegations concerning the 2018 purchase of RECA’s office building, the Board undertook an independent, legally privileged review (investigation). The investigation found no evidence of impropriety and no merit to the allegations. The Board considers the matter closed. The Minister of Service Alberta has also communicated to the Board that he considers the matter closed. The Board encourages all stakeholders to review the Report from Bennett Jones LLP and the Letter from the Minister.
Report on the Investigation into RECA’s 2018 Office Building Purchase
For the most up-to-date decisions, see RECA’s Board of Directors updates from the Chair in The Regulator (RECA’s quarterly newsletter).
The Regulator also includes updates from the Industry Councils, in-depth articles on some governance issues, as well as regulatory compliance advice for licensees.
| May 11, 2022 | Agenda | |
| February 11, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 22, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 3, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 10, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 28, 2021 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 24, 2021 (special meeting) | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 29, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 7, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 22, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 31, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 28, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 5, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 26, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 20, 2021 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 21, 2020 | Agenda | Minutes |
Regular Council meeting agendas and minutes from before December 1, 2020 are posted on this page in the interest of openness and transparency with stakeholders, and in accordance with Council policy at the time.
Council as a whole was responsible for reviewing and approving Council meeting minutes. Upon Council’s approval of meeting minutes, the Executive Director provided the approved minutes to RECA Communications staff for posting to the RECA website. Council meeting minutes were redacted in accordance with RECA’s Redaction Policy.
| July 17, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 17, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 23, 2019 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 17, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 18, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 11, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 24, 2018 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 25, 2018 | Minutes | |
| June 5, 2018 | Minutes | |
| June 6, 2018 | Minutes | |
| December 13, 2018 | Minutes | |
| January 4, 2019 | Minutes | |
| January 29, 2019 | Minutes |
Council approved numerous policies regulating their meetings, conduct, and how they interact with stakeholders.
