Municipal Law Update 2011
Course Date: March 3, 2011
Course Date: March 3, 2011
Welcome and Introduction
William A. Buholzer — Young Anderson, Vancouver
Wading Into Federal Waters: Local Governments and the Division of Powers
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regulating navigable waters: understanding paramountcy
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aeronautics and land use: understanding interjurisdictional immunity
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sex, drugs, and cell phone towers: what’s the test?
Francesca V. Marzari — Young Anderson, Vancouver
Networking Break
The Open Meeting Rule
- what is the definition of “meeting”?
- what are the exceptions?
- what are the implications of failure to comply with an open meeting?
Kathleen T. Higgins — Bull, Housser & Tupper LLP, Vancouver
Trade Agreements and Local Government Procurement
- how do interprovincial trade agreements affect local government procurement practices?
- can local governments give preference to local suppliers?
- do local governments have complete autonomy in procurement practices?
- how do recent developments in tendering law affect local governments?
William A. Buholzer — Young Anderson, Vancouver
Gregg H. Cockrill — Young Anderson, Vancouver
Lunch (on your own) and Optional Session
The Charter of Rights and Municipal Public Places
- does the Charter create a constitutional right to occupy and use public property for exclusive benefit of an individual or organization?
- Victoria (City) v. Adam
- Vancouver (City) v. Zhang
- R. v. Breeden
Tomasz M. Zworski — City Solicitor, City of Victoria, Victoria
Networking Break
Municipalities and the Treaty Process
- what are the key elements of the ratified treaties and related agreements as they affect local governments?
- treaty implementation—how can local governments participate?
Frances M. Statham, QC (Man.) — Legal Services Branch, Aboriginal Law Group, Ministry of Attorney General, Vancouver
Geraldine J. Hutchings — Legal Services Branch, Ministry of Attorney General, Victoria
Recent Developments in Bylaw Enforcement
- alternatives for local regulations—the bylaw forum
- search powers—Arkinstall, Bichel, and the warrant process
- remedial action orders—self-help remedies in court
Grant J. Murray — Legal Services Department, City of Vancouver, Vancouver
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