Stakeholder Engagement at RECA
RECA recognizes that engaging with stakeholders is critical for fostering constructive relationships, enhancing decision-making, and achieving better regulatory outcomes. Stakeholders are identified based on their interest and potential impact, and prioritized according to their significance to RECA’s mission.
RECA’s Board approved an updated Stakeholder Engagement Policy in July 2025.
The Stakeholder Engagement Reporting Guideline is a companion document to the Stakeholder Engagement Policy that describes how Board and Industry Council members will report their various types of stakeholder engagement.
Our Stakeholders
Stakeholders play an important role in RECA’s regulatory environment. They represent the individuals and groups who are impacted by RECA’s decisions, policies, and activities, and whose perspectives help inform effective, balanced regulation.
Stakeholders include:
- Consumers
- Licensees
- The Alberta government
- Industry associations
- Other regulators and agencies
- Employees
- Advocacy groups
Guiding Principles
RECA’s stakeholder engagement is guided by these key principles:
- Inclusivity – We actively seek input from diverse stakeholders, ensuring representation across industries, perspectives, and interests.
- Meaningfulness – Engagement activities are responsive and meaningful, aiming to build consensus where possible while prioritizing consumer interests.
- Transparency – All stakeholders are kept informed through open communication about decisions, processes, and performance.
- Consistency – Stakeholders are treated equally, with transparent, agenda-driven meetings focused on regulatory issues.
- Effectiveness – Engagement activities maximize participation while minimizing costs.
Stakeholder Consultations
RECA regularly consults with stakeholders on regulatory strategy, standards of practice, and other issues affecting the real estate (commercial, rural, residential, property management), mortgage, and condominium management industries. As a leader in Alberta and across Canada, RECA also participates in consultations led by other bodies, including the Alberta government.
To view current and upcoming consultations, please visit this section regularly.