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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 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

December 5, 2025

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

November 24, 2025

The David Eby Confession: Premier Eby talking to the ‘Condo King’ Bob Rennie, finally spilled the beans in front of the camera, on how UDI lobbying played key role in the creation of the Provincial Housing Bills.

The David Eby Confession: Premier Eby talking to the ‘Condo King’ Bob Rennie, finally spilled the beans in front of the camera, on how UDI lobbying played key role in the creation of the Provincial Housing Bills. By Sasha IzardNov… Continue reading

November 21, 2025

Letter to select members of the Metro Vancouver Board by MLA, George Anderson, draws on Homes For Living, and the UDI for support of Bill M216.

Letter to select members of the Metro Vancouver Board by MLA, George Anderson, draws on Homes For Living, and the UDI for support of Bill M216. Nov 21, 2025By Sasha Izard BC NDP MLA, George Anderson who put forward Bill… Continue reading

November 19, 2025

Plane Flights and Helijets, where taxpayer dollars go from the City of Victoria, for Development Lobby Events

Plane Flights and Helijets, where taxpayer dollars go from the City of Victoria, for Development Lobby Events By Sasha IzardNov 19, 2025 Recently, in early September, City Councillors Hammond and Gardiner put forward a motion for the City of Victoria… Continue reading

November 16, 2025

The Usual Suspects: Big Business including aligned groups such as The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, the UDI lobby, and YIMBY pressure group Homes For Living, are pushing Bill M216 in British Columbia, which would override municipal sovereignty and the public voice, if passed.

The Usual Suspects: Big Business including aligned groups such as The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, the UDI lobby, and YIMBY pressure group Homes For Living, are pushing Bill M216 in British Columbia, which would override municipal sovereignty and the… Continue reading

October 17, 2025

“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

October 1, 2025

The Perils of Political Proximity: David Eby’s Reversal on Bob Rennie and UDI Influence

The Perils of Political Proximity: David Eby’s Reversal on Bob Rennie and UDI Influence Above: While a member of the opposition, MLA David Eby castigated Christy Clark and the BC Liberal Party for being under heavy political influence from Bob… Continue reading