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February 1, 2026

From Leaky Condos to Leaky Policy: BC’s New Housing Bills 44 and M216 Ignore History, by M. Rose Munro

From Leaky Condos to Leaky Policy: BC’s New Housing Bills 44 and M216 Ignore History By M. Rose Munro British Columbia has lived through one of the most expensive housing disasters in Canadian history – the leaky‑condo crisis of the… Continue reading

January 24, 2026

HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE HOUSING BLITZ, by M. Rose Munro

HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE HOUSING BLITZ M. Rose MunroJan 24, 2026 British Columbia’s sweeping housing reforms and land‑use overhaul were introduced and passed months before the Province publicly declared a “middle‑income housing crisis” in February 2024 with… Continue reading

January 1, 2026

“Innovative and Disruptive Thinking”: Impact Canada, a Federal Government Nudge Unit tied to the Prime Minister’s Office, was engaged in a several hundred million dollar program seeking ways to remove barriers to housing supply.

“Innovative and Disruptive Thinking”: Impact Canada, a Federal Government Nudge Unit tied to the Prime Minister’s Office, was engaged in a several hundred million dollar program seeking ways to remove barriers to housing supply. “Increasing the supply of housing requires… Continue reading

December 30, 2025

Oak Bay Developer turns NIMBY but still plans Saanich project that Neighbours Oppose (Letter by Dave Secco)

Oak Bay Developer turns NIMBY but still plans Saanich project that Neighbours Oppose Dave SeccoDec 30, 2025 If you click on the following link, it will take you to Oak Bay Municipality’s Monday, November 24, 2025 Council Meeting Agend: https://oakbay.civicweb.net/document/160466/… Continue reading

December 23, 2025

The Housing Crisis Playbook: How BC’s Development Lobby Wrote the Province’s Override Laws, by Arthur McInnis

The Housing Crisis Playbook: How BC’s Development Lobby Wrote the Province’s Override Laws An investigation by Sasha Izard revealed the hidden architecture of British Columbia’s housing reforms: non-disclosure agreements, inside access for lobbyists, delayed FOI releases, and publicly subsidised industry… Continue reading

December 14, 2025

The Fox in the Henhouse? Chair of Development/Real Estate lobby Chapter/lobby Director, now reappointed to Saanich Mayor’s Committee, voted in favour of phases 2 and 3 of the District’s Housing Strategy. Council followed suit unanimously.

The Fox in the Henhouse? Chair of Development/Real Estate lobby Chapter/lobby Director, now reappointed to Saanich Mayor’s Committee, voted in favour of phases 2 and 3 of the District’s Housing Strategy. Council followed suit unanimously. Mayor Murdock, has reappointed the… Continue reading

December 10, 2025

Tax revenues and developers’ profits come before liveability, by Susan Kerschbaumer

Tax revenues and developers’ profits come before liveability The proposed development threatens mature Garry Oaks, and an underground stream, in the Oaklands area of Victoria BC. By Susan KerschbaumerDec 10, 2025 It seems that the City is far less interested… Continue reading

December 9, 2025

The House that Mayor Dean Murdock built: Why was a UDI Director/UDI Capital Region Chair, appointed by Saanich’s Mayor, to the Saanich Housing Affordability Standing Committee?

The House that Mayor Dean Murdock built: Why was a UDI Director/UDI Capital Region Chair, appointed by Saanich’s Mayor, to the Saanich Housing Affordability Standing Committee? The Saanich Housing Affordable Standing Committee is a successor to the Mayor’s Standing Committee… Continue reading

December 7, 2025

Letter to Kelowna Mayor and Council, by the President of the Kelowna Citizens Safety Association, regarding the City’s Membership and Financial Relationship with the Urban Development Institute (UDI)

Letter to Kelowna Mayor and Council, by the President of the Kelowna Citizens Safety Association, regarding the City’s Membership and Financial Relationship with the Urban Development Institute (UDI) The following letter was written on November 24, 2025: To: Mayor Tom… Continue reading

November 27, 2025

From Sooke to the Province: Why Two Petitions Are Demanding a Fairer Funding Model for BC Cities, by S. Jones

From Sooke to the Province: Why Two Petitions Are Demanding a Fairer Funding Model for BC Cities By S. Jones,SookeNov 27, 2025 Sooke residents are not just talking about property taxes anymore, they’re organizing. What began as a local response… Continue reading

November 18, 2025

Director Hurley (Burnaby Mayor) lambasted the UDI’s stranglehold over Provincial housing policy at the Oct 17, 2025 Metro Vancouver Mayors Committee Special Meeting: “You got everything you wanted”.

Director Hurley (Burnaby Mayor) slammed the UDI’s stranglehold over Provincial housing policy at the Oct 17, 2025 Metro Vancouver Mayors Committee Special Meeting: “You got everything you wanted”. “All the changes that the province have made are the result of… Continue reading