CRD Watch

February 8, 2025

BC Housing estimates charging an outrageous $1768.50 combined, for 3 Freedom of Information Requests to do with basic financial and other information regarding payments to a registered lobbying organization that represents development and real estate interests.

BC Housing estimates charging an outrageous $1768.50 combined, for 3 Freedom of Information Requests to do with basic financial and other information regarding payments to a registered lobbying organization that represents development and real estate interests. By Sasha Izard Feb… Continue reading

February 4, 2025

CUFCA Applauds Decision not to Spray Pesticides for the Spongy Moth in 2025

CUFCA Applauds Decision not to Spray BC Communities with Pesticides for Spongy Moth in 2025 CUFCA Victoria, BC — February 5, 2025 For decades, the province of British Columbia has conducted aerial and ground pesticide spraying (Foray 48B) to combat… Continue reading

February 1, 2025

The BC Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) Refuses to Search the District of Sooke’s Records to Determine if Information Regarding its Communications with and about a Registered Lobbying Organization for Development and Real Estate (the UDI) were Purged and/or Withheld from a Freedom of Information Request.

The BC Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) Refuses to Search the District of Sooke’s Records to Determine if Information Regarding its Communications with and about a Registered Lobbying Organization for Development and Real Estate (the UDI) were… Continue reading

January 31, 2025

Crystal Pool Referendum: Vote YES! to a retrofit. Vote NO! to a replacement. By Moira Walker

Crystal Pool Referendum: Vote YES! to a retrofit. Vote NO! to a replacement. By Moira WalkerJan 31, 2025 Some of the reasons to say NO to the demolition of Crystal Pool:  With 25% tariffs coming, the Globe & Mail… Continue reading

January 29, 2025

The federal department Public Services and Procurement Canada had (or still has) paid memberships in a lobbying organization for development and real estate interests.

The federal department Public Services and Procurement Canada had (or still has) paid memberships in a lobbying organization for development and real estate interests. The federal department Public Services and Procurement Canada has been and may still be a paying… Continue reading

January 4, 2025

Notes from UDI Exec

Notes from UDI Exec By Sasha Izard Jan 4, 2024 On November 10 2021, the Executive Director at the time, of the Office of Housing and Construction Standards (OHCS) which was under the Ministry of Attorney General and Ministry Responsible… Continue reading

January 3, 2025

It’s Official: B.C. Provincial Government entities are reimbursing government employees for expenses spent on a registered lobbying organization representing corporate interests, involved in development and real estate.

It’s Official: Provincial Government entities are reimbursing government employees for expenses spent on a registered lobbying organization representing corporate interests, involved in development and real estate. The questions are: 1. Why? 2. How on earth is this an appropriate use… Continue reading

January 1, 2025

Letter regarding Centennial Square over Christmas, and the foreboding lack of illumination over the Sequoia by Pam Harrison and Leo Polowich

Letter regarding Centennial Square over Christmas, and the foreboding lack of illumination over the Sequoia By Pam Harrison and Leo PolowichJan 1, 2025 My husband and I enjoyed a recent walk through Centennial Square in Victoria. The massed lighted metal… Continue reading

January 1, 2025

Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs: “conflict of interest rules under the Local Government Act and Community Charter do not apply to local government staff.”

Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs: “conflict of interest rules under the Local Government Act and Community Charter do not apply to local government staff.” The Local Government Act and the Community Charter were designed to provide legislation for local governments. By Sasha Izard… Continue reading

December 28, 2024

The development lobby’s idea of reconciliation: “First Nations will soon become the largest developers in the Province”.

The development lobby’s idea of reconciliation: “First Nations will soon become the largest developers in the Province”. By Sasha IzardDecember 28, 2024 On July 8, 2021 an email was sent (see excerpt above) from the Urban Development Institute (UDI) to… Continue reading

December 24, 2024

The Fate of one of the Last Surviving Garry Oak Groves in Cadboro Bay Hangs in the Balance: The District of Saanich Doesn’t Appear to Know What Will Happen to it.

The Fate of one of the last Surviving Garry Oak Groves in Cadboro Bay Hangs in the Balance: The District of Saanich Doesn’t Appear to Know What Will Happen to it. By Sasha IzardDec 12, 2024 A Garry Oak grove… Continue reading