Grant Anderson
Jordan Adam
Elizabeth Anderson
James Barth
Michelle Blendell
Alyssa Bradley
Lianna Chang
Gregg Cockrill
Nick Falzon
David Giroday
Alexandra Greenberg
Serge Grochenkov
Reece Harding
Jacob Lewin
Timothy Luk
Carolyn MacEachern
Sukhbir Manhas
Sophie Marshall
Emma McCann
Amy O'Connor
Guy Patterson
Mike Quattrocchi
Nate Ruston
Joe Scafe
Amanda Scott
Lynda Stokes
Julia Tikhonova
Jack Wells
Barry Williamson
Recent Publications
2025
Newsletter Volume 36, Number 2 - LGMA Conference Issue
In this issue:Whose Stairs are They Anyway? Permit Issuance Issues for Local Governments - Serge Grochenkov, Timothy Luk & Elizabeth...
2025
Newsletter Volume 36 Number 1
In this issue:Arbitrator Awards Union $30,000 for District's Discrimination Against Union President, Interference in the Administration of...
2025
OIPC Issues New Recommendations on Disclosure of Records – Investigation Report 25-01
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia (“OIPC”) released a new Investigation Report (the “Report”)...
2023
FOI & Privacy Law Update
The legal landscape around freedom of information (“FOI”) and privacy in British Columbia was altered significantly in late 2021. The...
2023
Newsletter Volume 34, Number 3 - UBCM Conference Issue
In this UBCM Conference issue: Delegations to Council - A Charter Right - Bill BuholzerThe Growing World of First Nations Heritage...
2023
Newsletter Volume 34, Number 1
In this issue:Best Practices for C2C Meetings - Amy O'Connor Riparian Area Protection Powers Rolled Back by the Court of Appeal - Bill...
2023
New Requirements for Local Governments: Privacy Management Programs and Privacy Breach Notifications
Local governments are now required to develop privacy management programs and to report privacy breaches that could be expected to result...
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...
2021
Mandatory Vaccines: Guidance for Employers
The provincial and federal governments, as well as several private corporations, have recently announced new requirements for masks,...
2021
Newsletter Volume 32, Number 2 - LGMA Conference Issue
In this LGMA conference issue:WHADDAYAMEAN? - A Ramble Through the BC Interpretation Act - Bill BuholzerCourts Confirm Local Government...
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
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...
2020
Ministry of Health Not Required to Disclose Location of COVID Cases
A decision last week by BC’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael McEvoy, confirms that the positive duty to disclose information...
2020
Mandatory Face Coverings in Indoor Public Spaces
On November 24, 2020, the Province passed Ministerial Order No. M425/2020 requiring face coverings to be worn in “indoor public spaces” as...
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
Minimum Wage Increased to $14.60
As of June 1, 2020, the hourly minimum wage rate in British Columbia was increased to $14.60 per hour. All local government employees must...
2020
Newsletter Volume 31, Number 2 - LGMA Conference Issue
In this LGMA conference issue:BC Court of Appeal Upholds Whistler Tourist Accommodation Bylaws - Alyssa BradleyContractual Obligations and...
2020
Working from Home – Employer Responsibilities
Although the province has announced plans to reopen businesses in a phased approach, many local government employees will be working from...
2020
Presumption for COVID-19 WorkSafeBC Claims
WorkSafeBC announced on April 30th that COVID-19 will be added to the list of “occupational diseases” in Schedule 1 of the Workers...
2020
Benefits Available For Laid Off Local Government Employees
With so many employees out of work during this COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of benefits and financial programs are continuously...
2020
New Extension to COVID-19 Related Temporary Layoffs
On May 4, 2020, the provincial government passed Order in Council No. 219, which adds an “Exclusions during COVID-19 emergency” section to...
2020
Ministerial Order M094 – Protection of Liability
On April 2, 2020, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General issued an order under section 10 of the Emergency Program Act...
2020
Changes to the Employment Standards Act in response to the Covid-19 Crisis
On Monday March 23, 2020, the provincial government held an emergency sitting of the legislature in response to the COVID-19 public health...
2020
Newsletter Volume 31, Number 1
In this issue:BC Supreme Court Upholds New Westminster Renoviction Bylaw - Nick FalzonWho, in Law, is "Government"? - Bill BuholzerDrug...
2020
COVID-19 Update for Local Government Employers
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has been the cause of an outbreak of respiratory infections, and while the risk to Canadians is currently low,...
2020
BC AGLG Office to be Closed
On February 24, 2020, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Selina Robinson announced to Postmedia News, as reported by the Vancouver...
2019
Caselaw Update and Other Legal News
Recently, there have been a number of significant legislative updates and court decisions that affect local governments. In this paper, we...
2019
Newsletter Volume 30, Number 3 - UBCM Conference Issue
In this UBCM Conference issue: Tender "Reprisal Clause" Not Constitutionally Invalid - Joe ScafeCourt of Appeal Reconsiders Dangerous Dog...
