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August 23, 2025

Deliberative Polling: Part of the toolbox of democracy, or part of the ever growing toolbox against democracy?

Deliberative Polling: Part of the toolbox of democracy, or part of the ever growing toolbox against democracy? “The idea is to determine not what public opinion is, but what it would be if people had time and the opportunity to… Continue reading

August 10, 2025

Pullman-gate: Government employee Edward Pullman is behind a series of spoof sites of Save Our Saanich.

Pullman-gate: Government employee Edward Pullman is behind a series of spoof sites of a concerned citizen’s group named Save Our Saanich. These include a full copycat website, a copycat petition, and a copycat Facebook page, all purporting to “Save Our… Continue reading

July 18, 2025

2 Sentence Constitution of the Homes For Living Foundation removes any doubt that Homes For Living (HFL) is a purpose-built pressure group designed to influence municipal politicians.

2 Sentence Constitution of the Homes For Living Foundation removes any doubt that Homes For Living (HFL) is a purpose-built pressure group designed to influence municipal politicians. “We want to take a data-driven approach and transparently cast a light on… Continue reading

July 17, 2025

Feb 2025 Dialogue with Jack Sandor of Homes for Living provides a fascinating window onto Homes for Living and described lobbying activities to MLAs. No Entry for the organization appears when searched on on the BC Lobbyists Registry.

Feb 2025 Dialogue with Jack Sandor of Homes for Living provides a fascinating window onto Homes for Living and described lobbying activities to MLAs. No Entry for the organization appears when searched on on the BC Lobbyists Registry. Homes For… Continue reading

July 12, 2025

Homes For Living (HFL) and other ‘YIMBY’-oriented groups’ Lobbying Letter to Premier Eby and Housing Minister Kahlon, Mirrors the UDI’s lobbying efforts, raising important questions about the relationship between the UDI and HFL, as they both press the Province for a practically identical development agenda, while simultaneously being treated as stakeholders by it.

Homes For Living (HFL) and other ‘YIMBY’-oriented groups’ Lobbying Letter to Premier Eby and Housing Minister Kahlon, Mirrors the UDI’s lobbying efforts, raising important questions about the relationship between the UDI and HFL, as they both press the Province for… Continue reading

July 9, 2025

Robertson at the Federal Helm Will not Deliver Housing Affordability to the People by David Todtman

Robertson at the Federal Helm Will not Deliver Housing Affordability to the People David Todtman July 2, 2025 Sink the Dinghy, Get the Captain’s Hat Someone recently asked if I thought Vancouver’s ex-mayor, Gregor Robertson, now Canada’s country’s Minister of… Continue reading

June 15, 2025

As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis. By Takuma Valcourt

As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis. By Takuma ValcourtJune 9, 2025 As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis — not when… Continue reading

June 12, 2025

The UDI lobbies the Federal Government via Gregor Robertson the new Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and the former Mayor of Vancouver

The UDI lobbies the Federal Government via Gregor Robertson the new Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and the former Mayor of Vancouver. The UDI “would be concerned if the Federal Government broadened its role as adirect developer of housing that… Continue reading

June 9, 2025

Eastern values in western trade alliance and how the way we do business does irreparable harm to our trade relations by Takuma Valcourt

Eastern values in western trade alliance and how the way we do business does irreparable harm to our trade relations. By Takuma ValcourtJune 1, 2025 As a proud person of Asian descent—of mixed heritage and deeply rooted in Shinto spirituality,… Continue reading

April 17, 2025

The UDI claims that it is nonpartisan, makes federal election scorecard with only 3 parties listed.

The UDI claims that it is nonpartisan, makes federal election scorecard with only 3 parties listed. By Sasha IzardApril 17, 2025 The Urban Development Institute (UDI) is a registered nonprofit organization (and also simultaneously a registered lobbying organization at only… Continue reading

April 12, 2025

“VibrantVictoria” claims it’s not media, is annoyed at being asked if it is connected to real estate – bans poster for questioning if that is really the case – then it turns out that it is run by Citified Media with ties to real estate sector.

“VibrantVictoria” claims it’s not media, is annoyed at being asked if it is connected to real estate – bans poster for questioning if that is really the case – then it turns out that it is run by Citified Media… Continue reading