Grant Anderson
Elizabeth Anderson
James Barth
Michelle Blendell
Alyssa Bradley
Bill Buholzer
Gregg Cockrill
Nick Falzon
Alexandra Greenberg
Reece Harding
Kathleen Higgins
David Loukidelis
Timothy Luk
Carolyn MacEachern
Sukhbir Manhas
Michael Moll
Amy O'Connor
Guy Patterson
Mike Quattrocchi
Joe Scafe
Sarah Strukoff
Julia Tikhonova
Barry Williamson
Recent Publications
2021
Update on Significant Amendments to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Significant changes to British Columbia’s freedom of information and privacy law came into force on November 25, 2021. As our previous...
2021
What’s New in the World of Freedom of Information?
The law and procedure surrounding freedom of information (“FOI”) is in a constant state of flux. Its state of play continues to be altered...
2021
Government Tables Significant Updates to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
The provincial government has revealed the most significant changes to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) in...
2020
Report Writing: The Dos and Don’ts
Effective report writing is an essential skill that every local government official must have. This session provides an overview of the law...
2020
Newsletter Volume 31, Number 3 - UBCM Conference Issue
In this UBCM Conference issue:No Liability in Mistaken Up-Zoning Case - Joe ScafeCity Liable after Tenant's Illegal Backyard Fire - Amy...
2020
2020
Cyberattacks on the rise with COVID-19
Cybercrime is on the rise as we all grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and local governments are not immune to this...
2020
Province suspends limitation periods for court actions and more
In the latest response to legal implications of the pandemic emergency, the BC government has suspended all limitation periods for court...
2020
Province allows disclosure of personal information outside Canada so local governments can continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency
Local governments can now temporarily use remote working tools such as video conferencing services to help maintain their operations during...
2020
Extension of Time for Responding to Freedom of Information Requests
The public health emergency in British Columbia has prompted clients to ask us about their responsibility under the Freedom of Information...
2019
Privacy and FOI Update
Quite a lot of water has gone under the bridge since our last update on privacy and freedom of information. Our goal here is to highlight...
2019
BC expands opportunities for cloud-based services for public bodies
Bill 35 received royal assent yesterday, October 31, amending the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to relax some of the...
2016
The 911 on What to do Before the OIPC Calls
This year marks a significant year for local governments and their relationship with the Office of the Information and Privacy...
2016
Newsletter Volume 27, Number 3 - UBCM Conference Issue
In this UBCM Conference issue: The Building Act: Unrestricted Matters Revealed - Bill Buholzer Assessor of Area #01 - Capital et al v....
2016
Newsletter Volume 27, Number 2 - LGMA Conference Issue
In this LGMA Conference issue: Win for North Saanich on Ability to Tax Nav Canada for Airport Lands is a Win for All Local Governments...
2015
FOI and Privacy Update
Access to information and privacy cases are making headlines in British Columbia. This year, from investigations into the use of employee...
