separation of lobby and state
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The Development Industry promoted “Inclusionary Zoning” with “Missing Middle” housing. Once they got it from the politicians, the developments are being sold as “Exclusive” “Luxury” residences.
The Development Industry promoted “Inclusionary Zoning” with “Missing Middle” housing. Once they got it, the developments are being sold as “Exclusive” “Luxury” residences. By Sasha IzardMay 3, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— During the 2022 election, the narrative that took up almost the… Continue reading
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Letter by Elizabeth Borek to BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey: regarding BC Assessment’s paid membership in the UDI lobby.
Letter by Elizabeth Borek to BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey: regarding BC Assessment’s paid membership in the UDI lobby. Letter by Elizabeth BorekApril 24, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Subject: Are you responsible for the prudent and best use of taxpayer $? Minister… Continue reading
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“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
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The Ministry of Finance finally answers, after a year and a half, why BC Assessment is a paying member of the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a lobby for corporate interests involved in development and real estate.
The Ministry of Finance finally answers, after a year and a half, why BC Assessment is a paying member of the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a lobby for corporate interests involved in development and real estate. By Sasha IzardApril 20,… Continue reading
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Esquimalt Staff decided that they would not attend paid UDI events anymore.
Esquimalt Staff decided that they would not attend paid UDI events anymore. This marks a new departure, the first to be seen and one that should be emulated by other municipalities and branches of government for the full separation of… Continue reading
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All UDI Municipal Memberships on Vancouver Island Eliminated.
All UDI Municipal Memberships on Vancouver Island Eliminated. By Sasha IzardApril 14, 2026 On April 13, 2026 – Colwood City Council unanimously voted for the City to leave the Urban Development Institute (UDI), by approving a motion put forward by… Continue reading
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Eby achieves the goal lobbied to him by the UDI 4 years previously, by overriding West Vancouver’s local government autonomy on zoning.
Eby achieves the goal lobbied to him by the UDI 4 years previously, by overriding West Vancouver’s local government autonomy on zoning. The Eby Government continues to tyrannize local governments that don’t achieve the UDI’s agenda fast enough according to… Continue reading
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Exposing the “Shadow Planners”: Special Presentation for Metro Vancouver region (CRD Watch) with video and materials
Exposing the “Shadow Planners”: Special Presentation for Metro Vancouver region (CRD Watch) with video and materials Sasha IzardApril 4, 2027 Last week, I provided a presentation to the people of the Metro Vancouver area through Metro Vancouver CityHallWatch titled: How… Continue reading
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Content from BC Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs FOI, deemed a refusal by the OIPC, reveals that in May 2021, the BC government invited UDI lobbyists for confidential consultations about public hearings (reducing them) and delegating some local government decision-making from elected officials to staff.
Content from BC Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs FOI, deemed a refusal by the OIPC, reveals that in May 2021, the BC government invited UDI lobbyists for confidential consultations about public hearings (reducing them) and delegating some local government… Continue reading
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Setting the record straight with the Times Colonist, on Saanich Council’s refusal to write a letter to the Provincial Government asking for the removal of provincially mandated housing targets for the municipality.
Setting the record straight with the Times Colonist, on Saanich Council’s refusal to write a letter to the Provincial Government asking for the removal of provincially mandated housing targets for the municipality. By Sasha Izard March 18, 2026 Yesterday, I… Continue reading
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The District of North Vancouver has discontinued its UDI membership.
The District of North Vancouver has discontinued its UDI membership. The action marks the first time that a municipality in the Lower Mainland has been observed ending its membership in the lobbying organization. By Sasha IzardMarch 13, 2026 The District… Continue reading
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