Grant Anderson
Jordan Adam
Ayesha Ali
Elizabeth Anderson
Aidan Andrews
James Barth
Michelle Blendell
Alyssa Bradley
Bill Buholzer
Gregg Cockrill
Nick Falzon
Christopher Gallardo-Ganaban
Alexandra Greenberg
Serge Grochenkov
Reece Harding
Eman Jeddy
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Amy O'Connor
Guy Patterson
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Recent Publications
2023
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,...
2023
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...
2022
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,...
2022
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...
2022
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...
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...
2021
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...
2021
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...
2021
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...
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...
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
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...
2020
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...
2020
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...
2020
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...
2020
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...
2019
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...
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...
2018
Expropriation 201
In this paper, we go beyond the general process to be followed by local governments when exercising their expropriation powers and...
2017
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...
2017
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....
2016
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,...
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...
2016
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...
2015
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...
2014
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...
2014
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...
2013
Medical Marihuana Update
The issues surrounding the growing and distribution of medical marihuana have been of particular interest to local governments over the...
2013
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...
2012
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...
2012
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...
2011
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...
2011
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...
2010
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...
2010
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...
2010
Newsletter Volume 21 Number 1
In this Issue: "Curious" tender clause unenforceable, Tax bylaws not land use planning tools, Catalyst update: Vancouver Island tax...
2009
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...
2009
Newsletter Volume 20 Number 2
In this Issue: Provincial consultation with local governments - a matter of principle? Consultation failure invalidates Island bylaws,...
