Seminar Papers
27Nov
2020
2020
Municipal and Provincial Conflicts: Inconsistency or Concurrent Authority?
How far can a local government go before it intrudes on the Province’s jurisdiction? This session delves into the often-litigated and...
27Nov
2020
2020
Public Hearings: A New Era?
For decades, public hearings have been a reliable source of work for litigators acting against local governments in British Columbia. The...
27Nov
2020
2020
Local Government Assistance
COVID-19 has placed unprecedented pressure on business. As a consequence, businesses have approached local governments for accommodations...
27Nov
2020
2020
How are the Courts Approaching the Duty of Care in Negligence Claims Against Local Governments?
Recent decisions indicate that the courts are more reserved in their approach to the question of whether local governments owe a duty of...
26Nov
2020
2020
Governance: Conflicts, Codes of Conduct, and Beyond
This session will first delve into council and board member ethical obligations under the Community Charter, with a focus on conflicts of...