Remember Richmond mayor Malcolm Brody on the Cowichan decision his outrage over threat to private property?
Brody: “Property owners in Richmond and throughout the province can no longer rely on their title confirming a fee simple interest as conclusive evidence of absolute ownership of their land”
Was it a calculated move to push prejudice and racism for political gain?
This week Richmond announces it will expropriate the land it leases to operate an aquatic center.
“The City of Richmond plans to expropriate the land it leases where Watermania is located..
James Carpick, a retired lawyer who is working .. for the property owner cited a Supreme Court of Canada decision: "To take all or part of a person's property constitutes a severe loss and a very significant interference with a citizen's private property rights," “
https://www.richmond.ca/city-hall/news/2025/appealsruling04sep2025.htm