Lidstone & Company Law Corporation is a local government law firm with offices in British Columbia and Alberta. Each of our lawyers has specialized knowledge and particular expertise in areas of municipal law, and collaborates closely with local government officials. We act as if we are In-House Counsel, in terms of response times and care and concern. Lidstone & Company has a reputation for successful litigation - defending claims, defending bylaws, and enforcing bylaws. This is because we have dedicated litigation lawyers, and not just municipal lawyers who litigate when necessary.
Lidstone & Company is pleased to announce that Christopher Davis will be joining the firm as Senior Counsel starting February 2, 2026. Christopher is a municipal and regulatory lawyer with more than 35 years of experience advising local governments, developers, and public bodies. He was called to the Alberta Bar in 1985 and brings a rare combination of extensive in-house and private practice experience.
Sara Dubinsky Successfully Defends Remedial Action Resolution on Judicial Review
In Ferstel v. Nanaimo (Regional District), 2026 BCSC 291, the BC Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging a remedial action resolution (“RAR”) requiring the demolition of buildings declared hazardous and unsafe by the Regional District’s Board. Although the Petitioner had undertaken efforts to address the buildings’ condition, the Court held that the Board’s decision on reconsideration to uphold the RAR was reasonable. The Court further confirmed that a lack of unanimity among Board members does not render a decision unreasonable in law.
Bill M216–2025, the Professional Reliance Act, has recently been introduced in the provincial legislature (First Reading October 21 and Second Reading November 17). If enacted, the law would impact local government powers, responsibilities, and liability, as summarized below.
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