lobbying
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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
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UDI Capital Region newsletter from early 2024, shines more light on the UDI advertising “Project Support” from the UVic Real Estate Club to the UDI’s corporate members.
UDI Capital Region newsletter from early 2024, shines more light on the UDI advertising “Project Support” from the UVic Real Estate Club to the UDI’s corporate members. By Sasha IzardDec 18, 2025 BC Housing FOI 292-30-9925 has finally rolled in,… Continue reading
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BC Housing’s out of control spending spree: $82,249 spent in only 3 and a half years, on costs related to a single lobby for real estate and development.
BC Housing’s out of control spending spree: $82,249 spent in only 3 and a half years, on costs related to a single lobby for real estate and development. By Sasha IzardDec 16, 2025 Recently, I wrote the following article about… Continue reading
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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
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$10,000 a pop, and VIP Tables included: how BC Housing has been funnelling taxpayer money ($62,500 in less than 5 years) into the UDI, a registered lobbying organization for development and real estate, through $10K sponsorship agreements.
$10,000 a pop, and VIP Tables included: how BC Housing has been funnelling taxpayer money ($62,500 in less than 5 years) into the UDI, a registered lobbying organization for development and real estate, through $10K sponsorship agreements. Government Funding Received… Continue reading
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Numerous Mayors pushing back against the Undemocratic Housing Bills, including Bill 44.
Numerous Mayors in British Columbia are pushing back against the undemocratic housing bills including Bill 44. View Royal Exploring Judicial Review regarding the legality of undemocratic housing legislation from the Province, that overrides Local Government powers. Invites other municipalities to… Continue reading
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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
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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
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CFIB, the latest lobby to push for Bill M216
CFIB, the latest lobby to push for Bill M216 By Sasha IzardDec 8, 2025 The support for proposed Bill M216 couldn’t be scarcer, with it seems only handful of lobbies advancing the bill. The latest lobby to support the proposed… Continue reading
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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
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Tavish Found: Over 3 years after the election, Victoria Councillor Matt Dell has now been compelled by Elections BC to finally submit Abstract CEO Tavish Rai’s full name as a campaign donor.
Tavish Found: Over 3 years after the election, Victoria Councillor Matt Dell has now been compelled by Elections BC to finally submit Abstract CEO Tavish Rai’s full name as a campaign donor. By Sasha IzardDec 5, 2025 In September of… Continue reading
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