“New” Proposed Local Government Act
December 7, 2015Announcements
Following a process of consolidation and revision of the Local Government Act, a new and updated version of that important statute has been prepared by the Province and is now available to be viewed on the Provincial government website: http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/policy_research/revised_lga.htm A Table of Concordance to find the way from the “old” statute to the “new” […]
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Labour and Employment Law Update for Vancouver Island LGMA
October 22, 2015Announcements
On November 19, 2015 Susan Beach will be providing a Labour and Employment Law Update for the Vancouver Island LGMA in Nanaimo, BC.
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Upcoming Capilano University (Parksville Campus) Presentations
October 22, 2015Announcements
On November 20, 2015 Colin Stewart and Kathryn Stuart will be in Parksville as instructors for the Capilano University diploma program in local government. Colin Stewart will be addressing conflict of interest and bias and Kathryn Stuart will be presenting a session on administrative law.
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Upcoming Capilano University Presentations
October 21, 2015Announcements
On October 23, 2015 Michael Hargraves and Susan Beach will be presenting sessions in Parksville for the Capilano University diploma program in local government administration as part of the local government law program. Michael Hargraves will be lecturing on real property law and Susan Beach will conduct a session on labour and employment law.
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September 22, 2015Announcements
On October 22, 2015 Colin Stewart will be lecturing in Vancouver for the Pacific Business and Law Institute on Local Governments and Health and Criminal Regulation.
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UBCM Convention – September 21 to 25
September 17, 2015Announcements
The partners at Stewart McDannold Stuart will be attending the annual convention of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities next week. As in years past we are proud to sponsor the UBCM Daily News. We look forward to meeting with our clients and colleagues over the course of the convention.
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New Associate Joins the SMS Team
September 15, 2015Announcements
Madelaine Campbell has joined the solicitor’s department at Stewart McDannold Stuart as our newest associate. Madelaine brings with her valuable experience in planning, development, and local government law, which she gained at a national law firm. She is excited to join the SMS team, and to focus her skills and energy on providing outstanding legal […]
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UVic Local Government Law Course (ADMN 452)
September 9, 2015Announcements
Kathryn Stuart and Peter Johnson begin teaching the Local Government Law course at the University of Victoria’s School of Public Administration the week of September 7, 2015. This online course offers students an introduction into the legal authority of local governments; basic concepts of administrative law; legal reasoning and how to recognize potential legal problems […]
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September 9, 2015Announcements
Sean Smith, a UVic law student, has joined Stewart McDannold Stuart for a three month term as a law co-op student, having previously worked as a student in a large local government organization. This is a great way for law students to dip their toes into the legal profession (and hopefully not get frightened off!). […]
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LGMA Presentations You Do Not Want to Miss – Thursday, June 18
June 9, 2015Announcements
The Local Government Management Association annual conference is scheduled for June 16 – 19 in Prince George. Colin Stewart will be presenting a legal update on matters of interest to municipalities and regional districts. Susan Beach will be presenting on how to accommodate disabilities in the workforce and reduce liability for human rights complaints. We […]
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