How to Pass a Strata Budget in BC
For strata councils across British Columbia, passing the annual operating budget is one of the most important governance tasks of the year. The budget determines how…
Fiona Therrien is the Managing Broker at C&C Property Group and a recognized leader in Vancouver’s strata management industry. Before joining C&C in 2023, she spent five years as Managing Broker at Tribe Management and another five at First Service Residential, two of BC’s largest firms. Fiona also served as a Board Director with the Professional Association of Managing Agents (PAMA) from 2018 to 2022, dedicating her time to the Education Committee to raise standards across the profession.
At C&C, Fiona heads a boutique team that manages over 100 strata communities throughout Greater Vancouver. Her “Goldilocks” approach blends the expertise of a big company with the personal touch of a smaller firm. When not helping strata councils thrive, Fiona loves hitting the road for adventures in her Sprinter van.
For strata councils across British Columbia, passing the annual operating budget is one of the most important governance tasks of the year. The budget determines how…
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