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Sukhbir Manhas

Recent Publications

17Aug
2023
Client Bulletins

Well wishes for Kathleen Higgins, on her retirement

After 5 years of practicing local government law at Young, Anderson, initially as a partner and most recently as associate counsel,...

28Feb
2023
Client Bulletins

Well wishes for David Loukidelis, KC, on his retirement

After 7 years of practicing freedom of information and privacy law as associate counsel at Young, Anderson, David has decided to retire...

16Nov
2022
Seminar Papers

Land Use Regulation: Selected Topics

Many planners are familiar with the term “Euclidean” zoning, and will almost instinctively equate it with a kind of rigid, unimaginative,...

20Jun
2022
Newsletter

Newsletter Volume 33, Number 2 - LGMA Conference Issue

In this LGMA conference issue:Recitals ≠ Reasons - Barry WilliamsonBuilding Permit Requires Tenant in Common's Consent - Elizabeth...

16Mar
2022
Blog

COVID-19 – LATEST UPDATES (updated Mar 16)

From this page, you will be able to access all information that Young, Anderson has posted in relation to COVID-19. In addition to...

14Mar
2022
Newsletter

Newsletter Volume 33, Number 1

In this issue: Let's Talk About Tax Sales - Michael Moll & Elizabeth AndersonRecent Decisions on Employers COVID-19 Vaccination...

25Nov
2021
Seminar Papers

Meetings: Selected Topics

At the most fundamental level, the powers, duties, and functions of a municipality are to be exercised and performed by the elected...

22Sep
2021
Client Bulletins

Timeline for Upcoming Changes to Electronic Meetings

Next week, two important dates will come up for local governments in relation to the holding of meetings through electronic means. On...

20Sep
2021
Client Bulletins

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Young, Anderson’s office will be closed on September 30th in recognition of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. In June, the federal...

16Mar
2021
Newsletter

Newsletter Volume 32, Number 1

In this issue: Is our New "Home Office" a Zoning Contravention - Guy PattersonMunicipal Employers Should be Cautious if Considering...

26Nov
2020
Seminar Papers

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...

25Nov
2020
Seminar Papers

Contracts: What’s New (and Old) for Local Governments

For the old, COVID-19 has created a lot of buzz around the concepts of frustration of contract, the operation of contractual “force...

16Jul
2020
Client Bulletins

City of Surrey Appoints Ethics Commissioner

The City of Surrey has taken the bold move of creating an Office of Ethics Commissioner for the benefit of its Mayor and Council, and its...

26Mar
2020
Client Bulletins

Ministerial Orders Under the Emergency Program Act

All local governments should be aware of the following three Ministerial Orders made by the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General...

19Mar
2020
Client Bulletins

Revenue Anticipation Borrowing - Being Prepared

This is generally the time when local governments are busy finalizing consultation with the public in relation to their financial plan and...

17Mar
2020
Client Bulletins

Here To Serve You - Young, Anderson Response to COVID-19

Young, Anderson is committed to ensuring the health and safety of every member of our team, their families and our clients. We want to...

22Nov
2019
Seminar Papers

Judicial Review: What You Need To Know

Judicial review is the mechanism by which the courts supervise those who exercise statutory powers to ensure that they do not overstep...

22Nov
2019
Seminar Papers

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...

24Nov
2018
Seminar Papers

Expropriation 201

In this paper, we go beyond the general process to be followed by local governments when exercising their expropriation powers and...

20Dec
2017
Client Bulletins

The Honourable Madam Justice Marzari

It is with honour that we advise that our partner, colleague, and friend, Francesca Marzari, was appointed as a Justice of the British...

28Nov
2017
Seminar Papers

Assessment Appeals: What is the Role for Local Government?

This paper explores the following: 1. Legislation Overview; 2. Considerations on Getting Involved; 3. How to get Involved; and 4....

28Nov
2016
Seminar Papers

The A to Z of Local Government Procurement

As we all know, local governments are significant consumers of both goods and services. Local governments purchase a vast array of goods,...

26Sep
2016
Newsletter

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....

22Jun
2016
Newsletter

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...

05Apr
2016
Newsletter

Newsletter Volume 27, Number 1

In this Issue: Edmonton's Uber-Friendly Bylaw - Michael Moll Reminder: Judgements on Title Must be Renewed Every 2 Years - Don...

30Nov
2015
Seminar Papers

Anatomy of a Workplace Investigation

You have received a complaint of bullying and harassment in the workplace. What do you do? The first step is to review the complaint and...

01Dec
2014
Seminar Papers

Defamation: What Are Your Rights?

Unlike the officers and employees of a private corporation, as an officer or employee of a local government, you are often in the public...

12Jun
2014
Newsletter

Newsletter Volume 25, Number 2 - LGMA Conference Issue

In this LGMA Conference issue: The Land Conservancy Selling Heritage Properties to Pay Debts - Francesca MarzariBill 17: Sweeping...

02Dec
2013
Seminar Papers

Medical Marihuana Update

The issues surrounding the growing and distribution of medical marihuana have been of particular interest to local governments over the...

15Sep
2013
Newsletter

Newsletter Volume 24, Number 3 - UBCM Conference Issue

In this UBCM Conference issue:BCSC Upholds Local Government Authority to Regulate Long-Term Moorage - Barry WilliamsonCourt Confirms...

20Jan
2012
Client Bulletins

Supreme Court of Canada Upholds North Cowichan Tax Rates Bylaw

On January 20, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered unanimous Reasons for Judgment in Catalyst Paper Corp. v. North Cowichan...

18Jan
2012
Blog

Supreme Court of Canada - Catalyst Paper v. District of North Cowichan - Reasons

The Reasons for Judgment in Catalyst Paper Corporation v. Corporation of the District of North Cowichan, heard in the Supreme Court of...

02May
2011
Newsletter

Newsletter Volume 22, Number 1 - LGMA Conference Issue

In this LGMA Conference Issue: How much is that doggie in the window? He’s not for sale anymore, Between a rock and a hard place: Court...

09Mar
2011
Client Bulletins

The Constitutional Duty to Consult First Nations

In Reasons for Judgment delivered yesterday in the case of Adams Lake Indian Band v. British Columbia, the British Columbia Supreme Court...

03Dec
2010
Seminar Papers

Construction Projects: From Start to Finish

In this paper, we will provide you with techniques in managing risk in contractual relationships for construction projects. The...

29Apr
2010
Client Bulletins

Court of Appeal Upholds North Cowichan Tax Rates Bylaw

On April 22, 2010, the British Columbia Court of Appeal delivered Reasons for Judgment in Catalyst Paper Corporation v. North Cowichan...

01Mar
2010
Newsletter

Newsletter Volume 21 Number 1

In this Issue: "Curious" tender clause unenforceable, Tax bylaws not land use planning tools, Catalyst update: Vancouver Island tax...

27Nov
2009
Seminar Papers

Public Hearings

We are all very familiar with the requirement of section 890 of the Local Government Act that local governments hold a public hearing...

01Jun
2009
Newsletter

Newsletter Volume 20 Number 2

In this Issue: Provincial consultation with local governments - a matter of principle? Consultation failure invalidates Island bylaws,...