Letter to The Honourable Mike Ellis

 As the Government of Alberta's official statistics agency, the OSI collects and manages economic, population, social and geographic statistics and provides other statistical links and resources. 

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 The Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) has been the source for education, resources, information and membership for real estate management professionals for more than 70 years. An affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, IREM is the only professional real estate management association serving both the multi-family and commercial real estate sectors. With 82 U.S. chapters, seven international chapters, and several other partnerships around the globe, IREM is an international organization that serves as an advocate on issues affecting the real estate management industry. 

 As the professional provincial body, the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) represents the interests and concerns of more than 10,000 Alberta REALTORS®, from the 10 local real estate Board/Associations. We provide strategic leadership and advance the Alberta real estate profession through member-centric services, advocacy and professional development. 

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 The Southern Alberta Shopping Centre Association (SASCA) is a non-profit association made up of Shopping Centre Managers, Developers, Leasing Representatives, Maintenance Personnel, Retailers, Marketing and Design professionals. The Association has a membership of over 130 members and interacts on a regular basis through networking, educational and social events.