Engagement Opportunities with the Board of Directors

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.

Members of RECA’s Board of Directors

Elan MacDonald, ICD.D
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

George Bamber
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

Elena Russell
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.

Minutes of meetings are approved at the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors. As outlined in the Real Estate Act, minutes are posted below within 7 days of being approved.

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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.

Special Council Meetings

Board-approved numerous policies regulating their meetings, conduct, and how they interact with stakeholders.

Diversity Policy

Consultation Policy

Privacy Policy

Role of RECA Spokesperson

Stakeholder Engagement Policy

Stewardship Reporting Policy