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December 13, 2025

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) determined that $1768.50 combined, for 3 Freedom of Information Requests is a reasonable cost estimate – no reconsideration was allowed by the OIPC. The estimated cost is now up to $1,876.50.

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) determined that $1768.50 combined, for 3 Freedom of Information Requests is a reasonable cost estimate – no reconsideration was allowed by the OIPC. The estimated cost is now up to $1,876.50.… Continue reading

December 12, 2025

British Columbia Alliance of Neighbourhoods (BCAN) Calls for Urgent Action on Housing Legislation

British Columbia Alliance of Neighbourhoods (BCAN) Calls for Urgent Action on Housing Legislation Press Release by BCANDec 12, 2025 Vancouver, BC – Dozens of neighbourhood associations from across British Columbia have banded together to form BCAN. BCAN is the first… Continue reading

December 12, 2025

$10,000 a pop, and VIP Tables included: how BC Housing has been funnelling taxpayer money ($62,500 in less than 5 years) into the UDI, a registered lobbying organization for development and real estate, through $10K sponsorship agreements.

$10,000 a pop, and VIP Tables included: how BC Housing has been funnelling taxpayer money ($62,500 in less than 5 years) into the UDI, a registered lobbying organization for development and real estate, through $10K sponsorship agreements. Government Funding Received… Continue reading

December 11, 2025

Numerous Mayors pushing back against the Undemocratic Housing Bills, including Bill 44.

Numerous Mayors in British Columbia are pushing back against the undemocratic housing bills including Bill 44. View Royal Exploring Judicial Review regarding the legality of undemocratic housing legislation from the Province, that overrides Local Government powers. Invites other municipalities to… Continue reading

December 11, 2025

Presentation by Sasha Izard to the Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act

Presentation to the Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act Sasha IzardDec 11, 2025 Yesterday, on Dec 10, 2025 – I presented to the Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act, in the Parliament Building in Victoria BC.… Continue reading

December 10, 2025

Tax revenues and developers’ profits come before liveability, by Susan Kerschbaumer

Tax revenues and developers’ profits come before liveability The proposed development threatens mature Garry Oaks, and an underground stream, in the Oaklands area of Victoria BC. By Susan KerschbaumerDec 10, 2025 It seems that the City is far less interested… Continue reading

December 9, 2025

View Royal Exploring Judicial Review regarding the legality of undemocratic housing legislation from the Province, that overrides Local Government powers. Invites other municipalities to join.

View Royal Exploring Judicial Review regarding the legality of undemocratic housing legislation from the Province, that overrides Local Government powers. Invites other municipalities to join. By Sasha IzardDec 9, 2025 The Township of View Royal has announced that it is… Continue reading

December 9, 2025

The District of Saanich is hiding how much it paid the Procurement Law Office behind solicitor client privilege.

The District of Saanich is hiding how much it paid the Procurement Law Office behind solicitor client privilege. By Sasha IzardDec 9, 2025 Recently, I wrote the following article: District of Saanich: “I have determined that while the records concerning… Continue reading

December 9, 2025

The House that Mayor Dean Murdock built: Why was a UDI Director/UDI Capital Region Chair, appointed by Saanich’s Mayor, to the Saanich Housing Affordability Standing Committee?

The House that Mayor Dean Murdock built: Why was a UDI Director/UDI Capital Region Chair, appointed by Saanich’s Mayor, to the Saanich Housing Affordability Standing Committee? The Saanich Housing Affordable Standing Committee is a successor to the Mayor’s Standing Committee… Continue reading

December 8, 2025

CFIB, the latest lobby to push for Bill M216

CFIB, the latest lobby to push for Bill M216 By Sasha IzardDec 8, 2025 The support for proposed Bill M216 couldn’t be scarcer, with it seems only handful of lobbies advancing the bill. The latest lobby to support the proposed… Continue reading

December 7, 2025

Letter to Kelowna Mayor and Council, by the President of the Kelowna Citizens Safety Association, regarding the City’s Membership and Financial Relationship with the Urban Development Institute (UDI)

Letter to Kelowna Mayor and Council, by the President of the Kelowna Citizens Safety Association, regarding the City’s Membership and Financial Relationship with the Urban Development Institute (UDI) The following letter was written on November 24, 2025: To: Mayor Tom… Continue reading