Author: Devin Buchanan
Experienced and unflappable, Devin brings common sense, sharp analysis, and attentive service to each challenge he takes on, whether for local governments, individuals or business clients. Devin’s practice includes local…
In Michetti v. Pouce Coupe (Village) 2022 BCSC 472, the BC Supreme Court confirmed that a municipal Council owes a duty of procedural fairness to individual Council members (including the…
CLICK to download the PDF Yesterday, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in the City of Nelson snow clearing case (Nelson (City) v. Marchi, 2021 SCC 41) in
CLICK to download the PDF In The Redeemed Christian Church of God v. New Westminster (City) 2021 BCSC 1401, the court declared that the City of New Westminster infringed a…
Ordinarily there is a two-year limitation period to file a lawsuit, from the date you discovered your loss. COVID-19 Response – Limitation Periods Temporarily Suspended The Province suspended limitation periods…
On June 20, 2018, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Cannabis Act would take force and legalize non-medical cannabis use on October 17, 2018, though it officially received Royal…
The Yukon Court of Appeal in Mega Reporting Inc. v Yukon (Government of), 2018 YKCA 10 recently reinforced the ability of governments (including local governments) to rely on a waiver…
The BC Supreme Court in Coffey v Fraser Valley (Regional District), 2018 BCSC 959 recently ruled on an alleged breach of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms arising from…
The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently upheld a trial decision in which the City of Salmon Arm was found liable in negligence for failing to follow its policy with…
The Province Releases Draft Cannabis Legislation The Province of BC released draft legislation today for the regulation of the distribution, sale and use of non-medical cannabis, affirming public health and…
Introduction Global warming has altered the world climate to the extent that we are now seeing the real effects of climate change. More rain and flooding, larger forest fires and…
In another in a long line of decisions dealing with the law of tendering, the BC Court of Appeal’s decision in Maglio Installations Ltd. v Castlegar (City) 2018 BCCA 80…
The Province of BC announced plans for the regulation of the sale and use of non-medical cannabis today. As expected retail cannabis sales will occur along the same lines as…
Klonteig v. West Kelowna (District), 2018 BCSC 124 Introduction The British Columbia Supreme Court recently released a decision confirming that local governments should proceed with caution when considering whether to…
Green Dragon Medicinal Society v. Victoria (City) 2018 BCSC 116 Introduction The British Columbia Supreme Court has recently upheld the City of Victoria’s decision to deny a rezoning application submitted…
Wu v. Vancouver (City), 2017 BCSC 2072 Case Summary On November 14, 2017, the British Columbia Supreme Court released its decision in Wu v Vancouver (City), 2017 BCSC 2072: (“Wu”),…