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Client Bulletins

14Sep
2023

BC Controlled Substances Exemption Restricted at Playgrounds, Water Parks, Skate Parks

Following advocacy by many local governments, British Columbia’s controlled substance possession exemption has been further restricted,...

07Sep
2023

Court of Appeal Affirms Zoning Decision on Stalled Development

Onni Wyndansea Holdings Ltd. v. Ucluelet (District), 2023 BCCA 342 In 2004, in exchange for promises of various community amenities...

17Aug
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,...

18May
2023

Pay Transparency Legislation Enacted

On May 11, 2023, the Pay Transparency Act (the “Act”) received Royal Assent and became law in British Columbia. It enacts new requirements...

10May
2023

BCCA Clarifies Test for Family Status Discrimination

Local government employers will want to take note of the BC Court of Appeal’s recent decision in British Columbia (Human Rights Tribunal)...

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