Eby reintroduces anti-SLAPP legislation killed by BC Liberals May 15, 2018 Civil Liberties, Front Page, Government 1 Comment By ThinkPol Staff British Columbians will soon be able to once again speak up against big corporations on important issues without the fear of being silenced by …
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B.C. introduces anti-SLAPP legislation to protect public interest debates
May 15, 2018 Vancouver Sun. As quoted in the article: VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has introduced legislation that would prevent lawsuits used to silence critics with unfair or costly legal action. Attorney General David Eby says the bill …
Quebec-style inquiry on B.C. realty money laundering only way to get truth: lawyer
As quoted in the article: Criminal cashflow expert and Attorney-General weigh in on B.C. investigation into into housing-crime links David Eby, NDP MLA for Vancouver Point Grey and B.C.’sAttorney-General. (JENNIFER GAUTHIER / FOR STARMETRO) By DAVID P. BALLStarMetro Vancouver Sun., May 6, 2018 VANCOUVER—One …
The School Tax increase on homes valued over $3M-some factual information
Q: Where can I read more about this issue? I would like to understand the bigger picture. A: Here are some news articles and radio programs explaining the tax (es) in budget 2018 and the bigger picture on why we want …
‘It’s a crisis’: B.C. attorney general responds to report linking drugs, money laundering, real estate
April 19, 2019. Global News. By Simon Little: https://globalnews.ca/news/4155822/vancouver-model-david-eby-money-laundering/ As quoted in the article: B.C.’s attorney general is clear-eyed about the magnitude of the money laundering problem the province and Canada are facing. David Eby said as much on CKNW’s The …
B.C. beefs up regulators’ powers to enforce fines against investor fraud
Justine Hunter/ Globe and Mail PUBLISHED APRIL 16, 2018 As quoted: The B.C. government is giving two regulators more teeth to tackle some white-collar crimes in the province, bringing in the power of the courts to enforce fines against investor …
Here’s the next weapon in the battle for BC Housing Affordability
March 30, Vancouver Sun. By Douglas Todd: http://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/douglas-todd-heres-the-next-weapon-in-the-battle-for-b-c-housing-affordability As quoted in the article: Douglas Todd: Here’s the next weapon in the battle for B.C. housing affordability Attorney General David Eby is working on new rules to close the so-called bare …
David Eby appears before House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, regarding Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act.
Testimony, House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance regarding Proceeds of Crime and Terrorist Financing Act
David Eby slams ‘colossal failure’ of money-laundering law enforcement during Ottawa appearance
As quoted in the article: Bethany Lindsay · CBC News · Posted: Mar 27, 2018 4:31 PM PT | Last Updated: March 27 B.C.’s attorney general presented recommendations for improvement to a federal finance committee Attorney General David Eby travelled to Ottawa to speak to …
MLA David Eby heading to Ottawa to talk money laundering
Vancouver Sun, March 22, 2018 By Jennifer Saltman. As quoted in the article: Attorney General David Eby is hoping to raise awareness of the transnational money laundering issues plaguing B.C. and ask for federal support when he is in Ottawa …