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Date:
March 1, 2022
BC Housing purchased nine properties in Vancouver and Victoria in 2020 and 2021 to provide temporary housing to people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The properties represented a significant public investment – totalling $221 million – that had to be secured quickly during the emergency.
This audit examined whether BC Housing’s property purchases followed relevant approvals, policies and procedures.
Audit at a Glance: