Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43 (SPA), an AGM is the mandatory yearly meeting of strata lot owners at which the strata corporation approves the annual budget, elects the strata council, and votes on other resolutions. The SPA and Strata Property Regulation set out the notice, quorum, voting, and procedural requirements. Every strata corporation must hold an AGM within two months of its fiscal year-end unless an exemption applies (verify current details with a BC lawyer or notary before acting).

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation, a strata corporation must give owners written notice of the AGM at least two weeks before the meeting date (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current). The notice must include the date, time, location (or electronic meeting details if permitted), and an agenda identifying the business to be conducted. Verify the current minimum notice period and any special circumstances with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

The Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, requires the AGM to include approval of the annual budget, election of the strata council, and consideration of any business identified in the notice. The corporation must also present financial statements and audited or review engagement reports if required by the bylaws or a resolution. Verify your strata's specific bylaw requirements with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation, a strata corporation may hold the AGM by electronic means (such as videoconference or teleconference) if the bylaws permit it or if the owners consent. The regulations set out procedural safeguards for electronic meetings, including ensuring all participants can hear and be heard. Verify your strata's bylaws and the current SPA and Regulation provisions with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the standard Schedule of Standard Bylaws, quorum for an AGM is typically one-third of the strata lots (as of 2026-07-27 — verify current). However, individual strata corporations may adopt different quorum rules in their bylaws. If quorum is not met, the meeting is adjourned to a date at least one week later, and at the adjourned meeting those present constitute quorum (verify current details with a BC lawyer or notary).

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, each strata lot is entitled to one vote at the AGM unless the bylaws provide otherwise (for example, unit entitlement voting). Owners may vote in person or by proxy if the bylaws permit proxies. Tenants do not have voting rights unless the owner has assigned the vote in writing as permitted by the SPA (verify current details with a BC lawyer or notary).

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, failure to hold the mandatory AGM within the required timeframe is a breach of the statute. Owners may apply to the BC Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) or the Supreme Court of British Columbia for an order compelling the strata corporation to hold the meeting or for other remedies. Verify the current enforcement and remedy options with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation, owners may typically nominate candidates for strata council at the AGM, and the bylaws may permit owners to submit resolutions for consideration. However, certain resolutions (such as those requiring a three-quarter vote) must be included in the notice of the meeting. Verify your strata's bylaw provisions and the SPA requirements with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, and the Strata Property Regulation, the strata corporation must prepare and retain minutes of the AGM, including all resolutions passed and votes taken. Owners are entitled to inspect the minutes and may request copies; the strata may charge a reasonable copying fee. Verify current record-keeping and access rules with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.

Under the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c. 43, a strata corporation generally cannot waive the AGM requirement, but emergency orders or specific statutory amendments may temporarily modify timelines (for example, COVID-19 pandemic orders). The strata may postpone the AGM to a later date within the statutory window if procedural requirements are met. Verify current statutory timelines and any applicable emergency orders with a BC lawyer or notary before acting.