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August 10, 2025

Pullman-gate: Government employee Edward Pullman is behind a series of spoof sites of Save Our Saanich.

Pullman-gate: Government employee Edward Pullman is behind a series of spoof sites of a concerned citizen’s group named Save Our Saanich. These include a full copycat website, a copycat petition, and a copycat Facebook page, all purporting to “Save Our… Continue reading

July 27, 2025

Ministry of Municipal Affairs Presentation from April 13, 2022 provides a glimpse on the processes that led up to the Housing Bills (Bills 44-47) that were put forward in the Fall of 2023.

Ministry of Municipal Affairs Presentation from April 13, 2022 provides a glimpse on the processes that led up to the Housing Bills (Bills 44-47) that were put forward in the Fall of 2023. The document was obtained through Freedom of… Continue reading

July 26, 2025

Video of the Save the Centennial Sequoia Rally (June 12, 2025)

Video of the Save the Centennial Sequoia Rally (June 12, 2025) The Save the Centennial Sequoia Rally was a hit, with an estimated 300 to 400 people in attendance. Speakers included Janet Simpson, Moira Walker, J.C. Scott, former City of… Continue reading

July 24, 2025

Motion for Basic Transparency by Councillor Chambers at the May 12, 2025 Saanich Council Meeting that all meetings between the District and groups of developers and other stakeholders be publicly posted on a calendar. The motion did not a receive a seconder from the rest of the council, including mayor Dean Murdock

Motion for Basic Transparency by Councillor Chambers at the May 12, 2025 Saanich Council Meeting that all meetings between the District and groups of developers and other stakeholders be publicly posted on a calendar. The motion did not a receive… Continue reading

July 12, 2025

Homes For Living (HFL) and other ‘YIMBY’-oriented groups’ Lobbying Letter to Premier Eby and Housing Minister Kahlon, Mirrors the UDI’s lobbying efforts, raising important questions about the relationship between the UDI and HFL, as they both press the Province for a practically identical development agenda, while simultaneously being treated as stakeholders by it.

Homes For Living (HFL) and other ‘YIMBY’-oriented groups’ Lobbying Letter to Premier Eby and Housing Minister Kahlon, Mirrors the UDI’s lobbying efforts, raising important questions about the relationship between the UDI and HFL, as they both press the Province for… Continue reading

June 12, 2025

The UDI lobbies the Federal Government via Gregor Robertson the new Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and the former Mayor of Vancouver

The UDI lobbies the Federal Government via Gregor Robertson the new Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and the former Mayor of Vancouver. The UDI “would be concerned if the Federal Government broadened its role as adirect developer of housing that… Continue reading

June 9, 2025

Eastern values in western trade alliance and how the way we do business does irreparable harm to our trade relations by Takuma Valcourt

Eastern values in western trade alliance and how the way we do business does irreparable harm to our trade relations. By Takuma ValcourtJune 1, 2025 As a proud person of Asian descent—of mixed heritage and deeply rooted in Shinto spirituality,… Continue reading

June 6, 2025

The Government of British Columbia had top figures in the most powerful lobbying organization for development and real estate interests in the province, sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) as they advised the Province on adopting mandatory/enforceable targets for municipalities and for other upcoming housing legislation to be able to override local government autonomy.

The Government of British Columbia had top figures in the most powerful lobbying organization for development and real estate interests in the province, sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) as they advised the Province on adopting mandatory/enforceable housing targets for municipalities and… Continue reading

May 29, 2025

BC Ministry of Housing violated Freedom of Information Legislation: Ministry’s non-responsiveness in delivering its completed FOI results regarding its dealings and communications with a registered lobbying organization (the UDI), was deemed a refusal to comply with the legislation, by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), which subsequently compelled the Ministry to deliver the results after.

BC Ministry of Housing violated Freedom of Information Legislation: Ministry’s non-responsiveness in delivering its completed FOI results regarding its dealings and communications with a registered lobbying organization (the UDI), was deemed a refusal to comply with the legislation, by the… Continue reading

May 15, 2025

“Statement from View Royal Mayor Sid Tobias on Bill 15 and Bill 7” “Secrecy, NDAs, and the Collapse of Trust”

“Statement from View Royal Mayor Sid Tobias on Bill 15 and Bill 7” “Secrecy, NDAs, and the Collapse of Trust” “Statement from Mayor Sid Tobias on Bill 15 and Bill 7 May 14, 2025 View Royal, BC – On May 1,… Continue reading

May 11, 2025

The Urban Development Institute (UDI) Pacific Region’s Constitution: A Society for “unselfish use of land”.

The Urban Development Institute (UDI) Pacific Region’s Constitution: A Society for “unselfish use of land”. By Sasha IzardMay 11, 2025 The UDI Pacific Region is the head branch of the UDI in British Columbia. The Urban Development Institute is a… Continue reading