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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 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 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

November 29, 2025

Trust, But Deregulate: The Professional Reliance Act’s Return to Faith-Based Governance, by Arthur McInnis

Trust, But Deregulate: The Professional Reliance Act’s Return to Faith-Based Governance Arthur McInnisNov 29, 2025 By any other name, it would still smell of self-regulation. When George Anderson tabled Bill M 216 – 2025, the Professional Reliance Act, he might… Continue reading

November 28, 2025

Vancouver CityHallWatch: Update on Bill M216 (Professional Reliance Act). Public consultation extended to January 2026 amid rising opposition, including Union of BC Municipalities.

Vancouver CityHallWatch: Update on Bill M216 (Professional Reliance Act). Public consultation extended to January 2026 amid rising opposition, including Union of BC Municipalities. Nov 28, 2025 The CHW article can be read by clicking the following link: Update on Bill M216… Continue reading

November 27, 2025

Re: Bill M216, View Royal Mayor Calls Out Pattern of Legislation Reshaping Local Governance Without Consultation

Re: Bill M216, View Royal Mayor Calls Out Pattern of Legislation Reshaping Local Governance Without Consultation The letter, which strongly critiques the proposed legislation, also calls out and questions the role and influence of the UDI’s lobbying on Provincial housing… Continue reading

November 22, 2025

CRD Watch awarded the Grumpy Taxpayers Media Award at their Nov 22, 2025 AGM

CRD Watch awarded the Grumpy Taxpayers Media Award at their Nov 22, 2025 Annual General Meeting By Sasha IzardNov 22, 2025 It was with significant thanks, that I was able to accept today, the Grumpy Taxpayers Media Award, on behalf… Continue reading

November 21, 2025

Letter to select members of the Metro Vancouver Board by MLA, George Anderson, draws on Homes For Living, and the UDI for support of Bill M216.

Letter to select members of the Metro Vancouver Board by MLA, George Anderson, draws on Homes For Living, and the UDI for support of Bill M216. Nov 21, 2025By Sasha Izard BC NDP MLA, George Anderson who put forward Bill… Continue reading

November 19, 2025

Public consultation now open on Bill M216-2025 “Professional Reliance Act”

Public consultation now open on Bill M216-2025 “Professional Reliance Act” By Sasha IzardNov 19, 2025 The Province of British Columbia has opened public consultation on Bill M216. To submit input, you can click on the following link from the Province:… Continue reading

November 19, 2025

West Coast Environmental Law Opposing Bill M216, and UBCM is deeply concerned about the Bill’s implications, calls on Local Governments to Respond.

West Coast Environmental Law Opposing Bill M216, and UBCM is deeply concerned about the Bill’s implications, calls on Local Governments to Respond. By Sasha IzardNov 19, 2025 West Coast Environmental Law, and the Union of BC Municipalities have now both… Continue reading

November 17, 2025

Bill M216 Could Silence Local Communities — Here’s How, by Dan Horth

Bill M216 Could Silence Local Communities — Here’s How Dan Horth Nov 17, 2025 It seems our provincial government is busy behind closed doors with the recent creation and possible implementation of Bill M216. What is Bill M216? Bill M216,… Continue reading