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October 11, 2025

Petition that Section 13 of British Columbia’s Freedom of Information Legislation FOIPPA be removed.

Petition that Section 13 of British Columbia’s Freedom of Information Legislation FOIPPA be removed. Petition link: https://www.change.org/p/that-section-13-of-british-columbia-s-freedom-of-information-legislation-foippa-be-removed Text of the petition: We the signed, in the interests of true transparency and democracy, call upon the Province of British Columbia to… Continue reading

September 25, 2025

Letter to Councillor Dell in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole

Letter to Councillor Dell in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole By Sasha Izard Sept 25, 2025 Hello Councillor… Continue reading

September 21, 2025

“Informal feedback” was used as justification to eliminate off-site Saanich Council Town Hall meetings. I made an FOI request to locate the “informal feedback”. The only feedback in this direction, that showed up in the FOI response, regarding the May 6, 2025 Town Hall meeting, was from Councillor Bondaroff.

“Informal feedback” was used as justification to eliminate off-site Saanich Council Town Hall meetings. I made an FOI request to locate the “informal feedback”. The only feedback in this direction, that showed up in the FOI response, regarding the May… Continue reading

August 24, 2025

Over 93% of the donors to the 3rd Party Election Advertising Sponsor Homes For Living during the 2022 Local Government Election, donated anonymously. Serious questions need to be raised with the Province over the lack of transparency surrounding local government election campaign financing.

Over 93% of the donors to the 3rd Party Election Advertising Sponsor Homes For Living during the 2022 Local Government Election, donated anonymously. Serious questions need to be raised with the Province over the lack of transparency surrounding local government… 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

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

April 14, 2025

The cost of recording a Town Hall plummets from previous estimation by Saanich’s Corporate Officer. Council rejects recording options anyway.

The cost of recording a Town Hall plummets from previous estimation by Saanich’s Corporate Officer. Council rejects recording options anyway. By Sasha IzardApril 14, 2025 On March 10, 2025 Saanich Council deliberated over Councillor Chambers’ Motion: “That Council direct that… Continue reading

March 16, 2025

According to Saanich’s Corporate Officer, Saanich staff researched and found the cost for holding a potential recorded town hall to be $6000-$8000 per meeting.

According to Saanich’s Corporate Officer, Saanich staff researched and found the cost for holding a potential recorded town hall to be $6000-$8000 per meeting. By Sasha Izard March 16, 2025 On March 10, 2025 Saanich Councillor Chambers’ motion that Council… Continue reading

December 11, 2024

The Mystery of Sooke’s Transitory UDI Communications Continues – Reveals Failure of the BC Freedom of Information System to Provide Transparency Around Lobbying

The Mystery of Sooke’s Transitory UDI Communications Continues – Reveals Failure of the BC Freedom of Information System to Provide Transparency Around Lobbying By Sasha IzardDec 11, 2024 In a previous article, I showed how the District of Sooke may… Continue reading

October 3, 2024

How Crown Corporation BC Assessment’s Paid Membership with the Urban Development Institute is Being Obscured

How Crown Corporation BC Assessment’s Paid Membership with the Urban Development Institute is Being Obscured BC Assessment Doubles Down on its Denial that it is a Member of the UDI. By Sasha Izard October 2, 2024 In a recent article,… Continue reading