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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

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

March 27, 2026

It’s Time Saanich Council Put The Brakes On! by Dave Secco

It’s Time Saanich Council Put The Brakes On! By Dave SeccoMarch 28, 2026 The 5000 condos for sale in Vancouver is a crisis. On a per capita basis, Victoria’s 600 condo listings are just as excessive and this number does… Continue reading

December 26, 2025

Ravi Kahlon’s Kitchen Table

Ravi Kahlon’s Kitchen Table The BC NDP’s doubletalk about ‘kitchen table issues’ as Eby issued massive salary raises to NDP MLAs, is perhaps contrasted best to what a table with Ravi Kahlon at the development lobby costs the taxpayer. In… Continue reading

December 24, 2025

Spending taxpayer money on development lobby social events, and other ethical conundrums faced by BC Housing employees.

Spending taxpayer money on development lobby social events, and other ethical conundrums faced by BC Housing employees. By Sasha Izard Dec 12, 2024 It’s Christmas Eve, which is a time for ethics, as many parents inform their children that Santa… Continue reading

December 18, 2025

UDI Capital Region newsletter from early 2024, shines more light on the UDI advertising “Project Support” from the UVic Real Estate Club to the UDI’s corporate members.

UDI Capital Region newsletter from early 2024, shines more light on the UDI advertising “Project Support” from the UVic Real Estate Club to the UDI’s corporate members. By Sasha IzardDec 18, 2025 BC Housing FOI 292-30-9925 has finally rolled in,… Continue reading

December 17, 2025

BC Housing’s out of control spending spree: $82,249 spent in only 3 and a half years, on costs related to a single lobby for real estate and development.

BC Housing’s out of control spending spree: $82,249 spent in only 3 and a half years, on costs related to a single lobby for real estate and development. By Sasha IzardDec 16, 2025 Recently, I wrote the following article about… Continue reading

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

$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

October 26, 2025

How is it that BC Housing’s Provincial Director of Redevelopment has simultaneously been the Director of a branch of BC’s most powerful lobbying organization for real estate and development interests? And why were they made administrator of BC Housing’s paid membership in that same branch of that same lobbying organization?

How is it that BC Housing’s Provincial Director of Redevelopment has simultaneously been the Director of a branch of BC’s most powerful lobbying organization for real estate and development interests? And why were they made administrator of BC Housing’s paid… Continue reading

September 25, 2025

Letter to Councillor Dell in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole

Letter to Councillor Dell in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole By Sasha Izard Sept 25, 2025 Hello Councillor… Continue reading