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January 29, 2026

Grassroots or Astroturfing? A comparison of the Save Our Saanich EO Code of Conduct, and that of the BC Conservatives.

Grassroots or Astroturfing? A comparison of the Save Our Saanich EO Code of Conduct, and that of the BC Conservatives. The comparison of the two documents by AI, reveals that “It is highly likely that one document was based on… Continue reading

January 25, 2026

Bill 44: The Oversight‑Free Makeover, by M. Rose Munro

Bill 44: The Oversight‑Free Makeover By M. Rose Munro Bill 44 must be repealed because it represents a sweeping, top‑down restructuring of land‑use authority pushed through without public consultation and municipal partnership. It is, put simply, a governance bypass: a bill that… Continue reading

January 25, 2026

District of Saanich once again experiencing technical issues. Jan 19, 2026 Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan session at council still unavailable on video almost a week later.

District of Saanich once again experiencing technical issues. Jan 19, 2026 Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan session at council still unavailable on video almost a week later. This is no idle issue, council is likely to make a decision on the… Continue reading

January 16, 2026

I made an FOI request regarding the City Manager’s Office of the City of Victoria, with and regards, the UDI a registered lobbying group for corporate real estate and development interests. The City of Victoria estimates charging me over $700 for that information.

I made an FOI request regarding the City Manager’s Office of the City of Victoria, with and regards, the UDI a registered lobbying group for corporate real estate and development interests. The City of Victoria estimates charging me over $700… Continue reading

January 13, 2026

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), has concluded that the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) is not subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), has concluded that the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) is not subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Another major government transparency gap has been exposed. By… Continue reading

December 29, 2025

BC MLAs that are not Ministers, are not subject to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) requirements.

BC MLAs that are not Ministers, are not subject to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) requirements. The Offices of BC MLA’s (unless they are a Minister, member of Cabinet, or the Premier) are not subject to… Continue reading

December 19, 2025

Over $10,000 given away to students: The Business of the Founder of the UVic Real Estate Club

Over $10,000 given away to students: The Business of the Founder of the UVic Real Estate Club The UDI development/real estate lobby, advertised to its corporate members “Project Support UVic Real Estate Club & Student Housing Initiative“ The following excerpt… Continue reading

December 11, 2025

Presentation by Sasha Izard to the Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act

Presentation to the Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act Sasha IzardDec 11, 2025 Yesterday, on Dec 10, 2025 – I presented to the Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act, in the Parliament Building in Victoria BC.… Continue reading

December 9, 2025

The District of Saanich is hiding how much it paid the Procurement Law Office behind solicitor client privilege.

The District of Saanich is hiding how much it paid the Procurement Law Office behind solicitor client privilege. By Sasha IzardDec 9, 2025 Recently, I wrote the following article: District of Saanich: “I have determined that while the records concerning… Continue reading

November 30, 2025

Letter of reconsideration to the OIPC in regard to the governmental stance that UBCM is not subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:

Letter of reconsideration to the OIPC in regard to the governmental stance that UBCM is not subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: Sasha Izard Nov 30, 2025 Subject: ATTN: Manager of Case Review – Re:… Continue reading

November 30, 2025

Lack of Accountability: OIPC Case Review Officer, declined my Freedom of Information Request to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) on the basis that UBCM is immune from the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).

Lack of Accountability: OIPC Case Review Officer, declined my Freedom of Information Request to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) on the basis that UBCM is immune from the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). That UBCM… Continue reading