Client Bulletins
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,...
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...
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
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...
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)...
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...
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...
2023
Court of Appeal Scales Back Riparian Area Protection Powers
In a decision that will likely come as a shock to many clients who have been attempting to carry out the mandate in the Riparian Areas...
2022
Bill 43 - Housing Supply Act
On November 24, 2022, Bill 43 – 2022 the Housing Supply Act received Royal Assent, and will come into force by regulation. This legislation...
2022
Proposed Changes to the Workers' Compensation Act
On October 31, 2022, the provincial government introduced Bill 41 – 2022: Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 (the...