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April 3, 2025

Public release of UDI March 10, 2022 presentation slides, agenda, and lobbying letters to David Eby.

Public release of UDI March 10, 2022 presentation slides, agenda, and lobbying letters to David Eby. By Sasha IzardApril 3, 2025 As revealed by Freedom of Information, below is the agenda, presentation slides and lobbying letters for David Eby on… Continue reading

March 7, 2025

The Government of British Columbia has repeatedly failed to post Freedom of Information response on its so-called “Open Information” catalogue regarding Housing Target Consultations that the Province made with Municipalities, after almost a year and a half since the FOI request was made.

The Government of British Columbia has repeatedly failed to post Freedom of Information response on its so-called “Open Information” catalogue regarding Housing Target Consultations that the Province made with Municipalities, after almost a year and a half since the FOI… Continue reading

February 23, 2025

The Urban Development Institute lobbied the Province of BC to implement what they called “Global Housing Targets”. The Province would deliver new Housing Bills in response.

The Urban Development Institute lobbied the Province of BC to implement what they called “Global Housing Targets”. The Province would deliver new Housing Bills in response. By Sasha IzardFeb 23, 2025 The Urban Development Institute (UDI) lobbied the Province of… Continue reading

February 20, 2025

Letter to Mayor Murdock regarding your Chairing at the Feb 11, 2025 Saanich Special Council Meeting

Letter to Mayor Murdock regarding your Chairing at the Feb 11, 2025 Saanich Special Council Meeting By Sasha IzardFeb 20, 2025 Hello Mayor Murdock, I am writing in regard to your Chairing at the Saanich Special Council Meeting that took… Continue reading

February 14, 2025

In March 2023, prior to the release of the BC Provincial Housing Targets for select municipalities, the Urban Development Institute (UDI), not only lobbied the Province on Enforceable Housing Targets, but also on an Advisor for municipalities “should they be appointed”.

In March 2023, prior to the release of the BC Provincial Housing Targets for select municipalities, the Urban Development Institute (UDI), not only lobbied the Province on Enforceable Housing Targets, but also on an Advisor for municipalities “should they be… 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

December 14, 2024

The Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) is a paying member of a registered lobbying organization for real estate and development.

The Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia (LTSA) is a paying member of a registered lobbying organization for real estate and development. This article is the latest installment in a series of articles covering Crown Corporations and statutory entities in… Continue reading

November 22, 2024

Freedom of Information reveals that the Province of B.C. was working to implement what the registered lobbying organization, the Urban Development Institute, had been pushing for. This culminated in the recent Housing Bills that override local government authority on zoning.

Freedom of Information reveals that the Province of B.C. was working to implement what the registered lobbying organization, the Urban Development Institute, had been pushing for. This culminated in the recent Housing Bills that override local government authority on zoning. … Continue reading

September 18, 2024

Beyond the Smoke: Rethinking Victoria’s Leadership by Arthur McInnis

Beyond the Smoke: Rethinking Victoria’s Leadership Arthur McInnis Sept 18, 2024 I am linking to a recent petition calling upon the Mayor to resign. While I support the call for the Mayor to resign, I cannot do so on the… Continue reading