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July 24, 2026

The Corporatization of Governance in BC and What To Do About It

The Corporatization of Governance in BC and What To Do About It Systemic deregulation and privatization, have been driving cost of living increases, while quality of life and the environment are steadily degrading. This is how it has been happening,… Continue reading

June 21, 2026

As Carney and Eby bail out reckless development industry with billions of dollars of public funds, WorkBC has retired its Cost of Living Calculator.

As Carney and Eby bail out reckless development industry with billions of dollars of public funds, WorkBC has retired its Cost of Living Calculator. By Sasha Izard June 21, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The news is in, and while the development industry… Continue reading

April 24, 2026

“From Policy to Practice: Regional Planning Perspectives” UDI luncheon held on April 16, 2026

“From Policy to Practice: Regional Planning Perspectives” UDI luncheon held on April 16, 2026 By Sasha IzardApril 24, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— As recent events in the Cowichan Valley have shown, a popular revolt against top down regional planning advancing a development… Continue reading

April 19, 2026

Community Association event featuring Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Diana Gibson, screens questions in advance, as Gibson advances bill that would limit access to information, if passed.

Community Association event featuring Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Diana Gibson, screens questions in advance, as Gibson advances bill that would limit access to information, if passed. Questions should be raised about controlled/stage-managed ‘community’ political events. By Sasha IzardApril 19, 2026… Continue reading

April 11, 2026

Law Society of BC opposes Bill 21 – the Legal Professions Act, Considers it Unconstitutional.

Law Society of BC opposes Bill 21 – the Legal Professions Act, Considers it Unconstitutional. The Law Society threatens litigation, if it is passed. CRD WatchApril 11, 2026 The Law Society of BC has announced that it opposes Bill 21… Continue reading

April 4, 2026

I asked AI: If there was corruption in the government of British Columbia, could it be hidden from the public using the mechanisms of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)?

I asked AI: If there was corruption in the government of British Columbia, could it be hidden from the public using the mechanisms of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)? April 4, 2026Question by Sasha Izard… Continue reading

March 27, 2026

Letter to Housing Minister Boyle and NDP MLAs regarding the committee on Bill M216, by Peter van der Velden

Letter to Housing Minister Boyle and NDP MLAs regarding the committee on Bill M216 Letter sent on March 26, 2026by Peter van der Velden Dear Mrs. Boyle and NDP member MLAs: 88% of responses to your committee, were negative. It’s… Continue reading

March 9, 2026

Inside the UDI scandal and why Victoria had to be pushed to cut ties with its own lobbyists, by Arthur McInnis

Inside the UDI scandal and why Victoria had to be pushed to cut ties with its own lobbyists. Arthur McInnis March 9, 2026 Victoria’s decision to end its membership in the Urban Development Institute (UDI) did not happen in a… Continue reading

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

November 17, 2025

BC Bill M216 passes 2nd Reading in Legislature. How did your MLA vote?

BC Bill M216 passes 2nd reading in Legislature. How did your MLA vote? By Sasha IzardNov 17, 2025 Today BC Bill M216 passed 2nd reading in the BC Legislature. The controversial bill will then go on to Committee of the… 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