accountability – CRD Watch Homepage

September 1, 2026

Why did the leadership of ‘Save Our Saanich’ hold a meeting with the Conservative Party of BC, without telling their membership?

Why did the leadership of ‘Save Our Saanich’ hold a meeting with the Conservative Party of BC, without telling their membership? By Sasha IzardSept 1, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— In July of this year, I wrote the following article: How did Save… Continue reading

July 24, 2026

The Corporatization of Governance in BC and What To Do About It

The Corporatization of Governance in BC and What To Do About It Systemic deregulation and privatization, have been driving cost of living increases, while quality of life and the environment are steadily degrading. This is how it has been happening,… Continue reading

July 12, 2026

When invisibility becomes consent: How a budget line with around 250 million dollars a year in Saanich’s approved 5-Year Financial Plan, is being interpreted by the CAO as constituting authorization to enter into a multi-year agreement to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars of public funds to an outside organization.

When invisibility becomes consent: How a budget line with around 250 million dollars a year in Saanich’s approved 5-Year Financial Plan is being interpreted by the CAO as constituting authorization to enter into a multi-year agreement to hand over hundreds… Continue reading

July 4, 2026

Petition launched: That the CRD be fully transparent in regard to its felling of trees by Elk/Beaver Lake:

Petition launched: That the CRD be fully transparent in regard to its felling of trees by Elk/Beaver Lake: By Sasha IzardJuly 4, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Readers of CRD Watch or the Creatively United for the Planet blog, will likely be familiar… Continue reading

June 16, 2026

Saanich Staff are attempting to enter into a multi-year agreement to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars to the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) under the guise of “delegated authority”.

Saanich Staff are attempting to enter into a multi-year agreement to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars to the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) under the guise of “delegated authority”. By Sasha IzardJune 16, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Recently, I wrote… Continue reading

June 6, 2026

Bill 9: The Death Knell of Freedom Information by the BC NDP

Bill 9: The Death Knell of Freedom Information by the BC NDP BC Rewrote the FOI Law at 4 AM. Here’s What It Does By Arthur McInnisJune 6, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The BC government has just pushed through a major rewrite… Continue reading

May 3, 2026

Save Our Saanich Cops Out on Subject of Amalgamation

Save Our Saanich Cops Out on Subject of Amalgamation The political organization, ostensibly dedicated to saving Saanich, has not taken a stance on the issue of amalgamation, which is set to be on the ballot in October of 2026. If… Continue reading

April 25, 2026

Why does SCAN (Saanich Community Associations Network) not have a website?

Why does SCAN (Saanich Community Associations Network) not have a website? By Sasha Izard,April 25, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The Saanich Community Associations Network (SCAN) is an umbrella network for the community associations of Saanich. SCAN is listed on the Community Associations… Continue reading

April 23, 2026

BC housing has handed out hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money to sponsor industry organizations including lobbies; refuses to reveal the full name of industry organization that it handed almost $100,000 of public money to in one payment.

BC housing has handed out hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money to sponsor industry organizations including lobbies; refuses to reveal the full name of industry organization that it handed almost $100,000 of public money to in one payment.… Continue reading

April 22, 2026

Vancouver Proves Exactly What Happens When A Council Abandons Its Legal Tools, by Arthur McInnis

Vancouver Proves Exactly What Happens When A Council Abandons Its Legal Tools When councils stop using and enforcing their legal tools, public input quietly disappears. Vancouver shows the endgame; Victoria is on the same path unless voters step up. .… Continue reading

April 21, 2026

Saanich councillors cost taxpayers close to $100,000 in off-island travel/conference expenses this term, according to FOI response.

Saanich councillors cost taxpayers close to $100,000 in off-island travel/conference expenses this term, according to FOI response. Over a quarter of the $93,577.83 spent by the District on off-island councillor costs, was by Councillor Zac De Vries, who cost the… Continue reading