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“No, we do not have minutes.” – The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) fails to document meetings that lead to resolutions.
“No, we do not have minutes.” – The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) fails to document meetings that lead to resolutions. Dialogue with UBCM’s Resolutions and Policy Analyst, who was previously Resolutions and Policy Analyst for the Greater Vancouver Real Estate… Continue reading
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Corporate welfare: How the Federal Government of Canada provided one lobby for development and real estate (the Urban Development Institute), hundreds of thousands of dollars in emergency response aid, during the pandemic.
Corporate welfare: How the Federal Government of Canada provided one lobby for development and real estate (the Urban Development Institute), hundreds of thousands of dollars in emergency response aid, during the pandemic. Time Magazine coverNov 9, 1998 ————————————————————————————————— By Sasha… Continue reading
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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
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The proposed “Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable” is an astroturfing effort by the Real Estate Lobby in BC, with the help of a complicit media in the province. Questions must be asked about close to $100 in value gifts to numerous MLAs.
The proposed “Permanent Provincial Housing Policy Roundtable” is an astroturfing effort by the Real Estate Lobby in BC, with the help of a complicit media in the province. Questions must be asked about close to $100 in value gifts to… Continue reading
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David Eby Before and After: How David Eby’s former criticisms of the political influence of the so-called ‘Condo King’ of Vancouver Bob Rennie, when Eby was a member of the opposition; turned once in power, to Eby becoming Rennie’s political follower.
David Eby Before and After: How David Eby’s former criticisms of the political influence of the so-called ‘Condo King’ of Vancouver Bob Rennie, when Eby was a member of the opposition; turned once in power, to Eby becoming Rennie’s political follower. By… Continue reading
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“Council shouldn’t pay to hear a sales pitch” (Letter in the TC By Gerry Anderson)
“Council shouldn’t pay to hear a sales pitch” (Letter in the TC By Gerry Anderson) Sept 27, 2025 “Council shouldn’t pay to hear a sales pitch Thanks to Victoria councillors Stephen Hammond and Marg Gardiner for following Saanich’s lead in… Continue reading
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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
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Sooke’s Director of Corporate Services denied that a document showing who was responsible for renewing the District’s UDI membership (in contravention of a council motion) was in the District’s custody and control. Now after much of the year has passed, I have a copy.
Sooke’s Director of Corporate Services denied that a document showing who was responsible for renewing the District’s UDI membership (in contravention of a council motion) was in the District’s custody and control. Now after much of the year has passed,… Continue reading
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Letter to Councillor Loughton 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 Loughton 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 IzardSept 17, 2025 Hello Councillor Loughton,… Continue reading
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Submission to the Province of British Columbia’s “Lobbyists Transparency Act Consultation” (Sept 14, 2025)
Submission to the Province of British Columbia’s “Lobbyists Transparency Act Consultation” Submissions can be accepted from the public by 2PM (Pacific Time) Sept 19, 2025. By Sasha IzardSept 14, 2025 “The Special Committee to Review the Lobbyists Transparency Act is… Continue reading
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Letter to Councillor Coleman 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 Coleman 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 IzardSept 13, 2025 Hello Councillor Coleman,… Continue reading
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