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FOI reveals full page of former UDI heads, having a conversation between themselves on Saanich Mayor’s Committee in 2019.
FOI reveals full page of UDI heads, having a conversation between themselves on Saanich Mayor’s Committee in 2019. By Sasha IzardJan 31, 2026 Recently I wrote the following articles about a Chair of the UDI Capital Region serving on the… Continue reading
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I made an FOI request regarding the City Manager’s Office of the City of Victoria, with and regards, the UDI a registered lobbying group for corporate real estate and development interests. The City of Victoria estimates charging me over $700 for that information.
I made an FOI request regarding the City Manager’s Office of the City of Victoria, with and regards, the UDI a registered lobbying group for corporate real estate and development interests. The City of Victoria estimates charging me over $700… Continue reading
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If the City of Victoria renews its UDI development lobby membership in 2026, it will cost $1125 more than last year, an increase of 75% in one year.
If the City of Victoria renews its UDI development lobby membership, it will cost $1125 more than last year, a cost increase of 75% in one year. A council members motion put forth forward by Victoria City Councillors Hammond and… Continue reading
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“Innovative and Disruptive Thinking”: Impact Canada, a Federal Government Nudge Unit tied to the Prime Minister’s Office, was engaged in a several hundred million dollar program seeking ways to remove barriers to housing supply.
“Innovative and Disruptive Thinking”: Impact Canada, a Federal Government Nudge Unit tied to the Prime Minister’s Office, was engaged in a several hundred million dollar program seeking ways to remove barriers to housing supply. “Increasing the supply of housing requires… Continue reading
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The UDI’s Fight Club
The UDI’s Fight Club A UDI Boxing class attended by a BC Housing employee, was charged to the taxpayer. Dec 26, 2025By Sasha Izard Today is Boxing Day. As such, it is appropriate to write an article about, well boxing.… Continue reading
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Ravi Kahlon’s Kitchen Table
Ravi Kahlon’s Kitchen Table The BC NDP’s doubletalk about ‘kitchen table issues’ as Eby issued massive salary raises to NDP MLAs, is perhaps contrasted best to what a table with Ravi Kahlon at the development lobby costs the taxpayer. In… Continue reading
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Spending taxpayer money on development lobby social events, and other ethical conundrums faced by BC Housing employees.
Spending taxpayer money on development lobby social events, and other ethical conundrums faced by BC Housing employees. By Sasha Izard Dec 12, 2024 It’s Christmas Eve, which is a time for ethics, as many parents inform their children that Santa… Continue reading
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The Housing Crisis Playbook: How BC’s Development Lobby Wrote the Province’s Override Laws, by Arthur McInnis
The Housing Crisis Playbook: How BC’s Development Lobby Wrote the Province’s Override Laws An investigation by Sasha Izard revealed the hidden architecture of British Columbia’s housing reforms: non-disclosure agreements, inside access for lobbyists, delayed FOI releases, and publicly subsidised industry… Continue reading
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Over $10,000 given away to students: The Business of the Founder of the UVic Real Estate Club
Over $10,000 given away to students: The Business of the Founder of the UVic Real Estate Club The UDI development/real estate lobby, advertised to its corporate members “Project Support UVic Real Estate Club & Student Housing Initiative“ The following excerpt… Continue reading
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UDI Capital Region newsletter from early 2024, shines more light on the UDI advertising “Project Support” from the UVic Real Estate Club to the UDI’s corporate members.
UDI Capital Region newsletter from early 2024, shines more light on the UDI advertising “Project Support” from the UVic Real Estate Club to the UDI’s corporate members. By Sasha IzardDec 18, 2025 BC Housing FOI 292-30-9925 has finally rolled in,… Continue reading
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BC Housing’s out of control spending spree: $82,249 spent in only 3 and a half years, on costs related to a single lobby for real estate and development.
BC Housing’s out of control spending spree: $82,249 spent in only 3 and a half years, on costs related to a single lobby for real estate and development. By Sasha IzardDec 16, 2025 Recently, I wrote the following article about… Continue reading
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