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In its September 15, 2026 decision in Cambie Corridor Neighbourhood Association v. Vancouver (City), 2026 BCSC 1744, the BC Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to quash Vancouver City Council’s approval of a rezoning proposal for lands at West 29th Avenue and Ash Street. The proposal contemplated increased density to allow for approximately 230 secured […]

A recent 2:1 decision of the Court of Appeal for Ontario raises an important constitutional question that could have implications beyond Ontario: how far can a provincial legislature go in shielding governments and public officials from civil liability for unlawful or bad-faith conduct? In Minotar Holdings Inc. v. Ontario (Municipal Affairs and Housing), released August 28, 2026, […]

SMS Law is proud to congratulate Jeff Locke on his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Since joining our firm in 2017, Jeff has made an extraordinary impact through his leadership, mentorship, and dedication to both clients and colleagues. A trusted litigator and advisor, Jeff has served local governments across […]

In Telus Communications Inc. v. Federation of Canadian Municipalities, 2025 SCC 15 (“Telus”) the Supreme Court of Canada considered whether the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has the authority to grant telecommunications carriers access to install modern wireless infrastructure, specifically, 5G small cell antennas, on public lands without local government consent. The court concluded […]

In Columbia Shuswap (Regional District) v Jones, 2018 BCSC 1776 the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) recently obtained a judgment from the B.C. Supreme Court granting declaratory and injunctive relief against property owners in a case involving a zoning bylaw enforcement and “home occupation” matter. Josh KrusellJosh Krusell is the Managing Partner of Litigation with […]