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
Amy O'Connor
Guy Patterson
Mike Quattrocchi
Joe Scafe
Sarah Strukoff
Julia Tikhonova
Barry Williamson
Recent Publications
2022
Newsletter Volume 33, Number 1
In this issue: Let's Talk About Tax Sales - Michael Moll & Elizabeth AndersonRecent Decisions on Employers COVID-19 Vaccination...
2022
Grievance Dismissed – COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Upheld
An Ontario Arbitrator recently dismissed grievances filed by the Power Workers’ Union (PWU) on behalf of 12 employees who were placed on an...
2021
Caselaw Update
This paper examines 4 recent court decisions of particular interest to local government: (i) a Supreme Court of Canada decision on snow...
2021
Supreme Court Attempts to Clarify Policy/Operational Analysis
The Supreme Court of Canada has released its highly anticipated reasons for judgement in Nelson (City) v. Marchi. The Marchi case stems...
2021
Newsletter Volume 32, Number 3 - UBCM Conference Issue
In this UBCM Conference issue:Conflict of Interest or Community of Interest? Court Interprets the "Electors Generally" Exception - Julia...
2021
Local Governments Get Ability To Regulate Single-use Plastics
On July 26, 2021, the Province made Ministerial Order No. M309, which amends the Spheres of Concurrent Jurisdiction - Environment and...
2021
Court Upholds City’s Censure of Councillor
On April 21, 2021, the BC Supreme Court released reasons for judgment in Dupont v. Port Coquitlam (City). Councillor Dupont had commenced a...
2021
Anti-Maskers and Human Rights: Does the Code Protect Me?
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) has received a significant number of complaints since October 2020 alleging...
2021
Severance Agreements Withheld on Basis of Settlement Privilege
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (“OIPC”) recently released a decision confirming that...
2021
Newsletter Volume 32, Number 1
In this issue: Is our New "Home Office" a Zoning Contravention - Guy PattersonMunicipal Employers Should be Cautious if Considering...
2021
Bill C-21: Municipal Bylaws and Regulation of Firearms
Gun violence is a significant issue. Currently, pursuant to section 8(5) of the Community Charter, a municipal council may, by bylaw,...
2021
Face Coverings (COVID-19) Order and Protective Measures (COVID-19) Order
On January 8, 2021, the Province made Ministerial Order No. M012/2021 – Face Coverings (COVID-19) Order and Ministerial Order No. M013/2021...
2021
Campaign Contributions, In-Stream Development Applications and Conflicts
In Allan v. Froese, 2021 BCSC 28, released on January 11, 2021, the BC Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking the removal of the mayor...
2020
How are the Courts Approaching the Duty of Care in Negligence Claims Against Local Governments?
Recent decisions indicate that the courts are more reserved in their approach to the question of whether local governments owe a duty of...
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...
