PUBLICATIONS
January 22, 2024. Kenward Development Law Corporation is pleased to publish its Commentary
The Local Government Act and British Columbia’s housing supply problem
How the statute has contributed to the problem,
and the Province’s recent amendments that seek to address it
The Commentary reviews
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the magnitude of British Columbia's housing supply problem,
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how the Local Government Act regime that governs municipal decisions has contributed to the problem,
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the impact of the change that has taken place since the late 2000s in how the Courts review municipal decisions,
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the changes the Province has made through its Housing Statutes to address the housing supply problem, including
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a description of the changes,
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an analysis of the changes relative to the other options the Province had available, and
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a conclusion as to whether the Housing Statutes are a good fit for addressing housing supply and affordability, and
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changes to the Local Government Act's grandparenting provisions that should be considered as part of the solution.
The Commentary provides an overview and is not intended as legal advice to any individual or organization as regards any specific circumstance, and must not be relied on as such.