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Episode 112: Matt and Taylor are joined by Thomas Isaac. Tom is an Aboriginal Law Lawyer & Partner at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP from Vancouver, BC. Tom is a nationally recognized authority in the area of Aboriginal law, advising clients across Canada on Aboriginal legal matters and related environmental assessments, negotiations, and regulatory and constitutional issues affecting major projects. His litigation practice is national in scope and focuses on representing clients in Aboriginal related matters.

Tom has represented industry and government clients before the Supreme Court of Canada, Federal Court of Canada, Ontario Court of Appeal, Ontario Divisional Court, British Columbia Court of Appeal, British Columbia Supreme Court, Northwest Territories Supreme Court, Yukon Supreme Court, National Energy Board, Ontario Energy Board, and the British Columbia Environmental Appeal Board.

Tom is here to discuss: → The Cowichan Tribes v. Canada ruling setting a major province-wide precedent, where else in BC is there assertion of Aboriginal title, and if the case will escalate to Canada's supreme court. → The inherent conflict between Aboriginal and indefeasible title, the difference between reserve land and Aboriginal title, and how this is impacting BC's real estate market. → Why the BC government needs to act, what's at stake for BC's future, and how we can move forward in reconciliation.

Government of BC Indigenous Relations Website: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/indigenous-relations-reconciliation

Treaty Commissioner Website: www.otc.ca

Crown-Indigenous Relations Website: www.canada.ca/crown-indigenous-relations

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Website: www.cassels.com

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP Instagram: @cassels_law

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP LinkedIn: @CasselsBrock&BlackwellLLP

Thomas Isaac LinkedIn: @ThomasIsaac

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Episode 111: Matt and Taylor are joined by Doug Gilchrist. Doug is the City Manager, also known as Chief Administration Officer (CAO), for the City of Kelowna from Kelowna, BC. Doug has worked for the city since 2004, and became the City Manager in 2018. The City of Kelowna is unique in it's low reliance on property taxation, which makes up only 20% of the city's billion dollar operational budget for 2026.

Doug is here to discuss: → The billion-dollar 2026 Kelowna city budget, how it's funded, and it's top priorities including public safety & infrastructure. → Plans for changes to short-term rentals, the growing imbalance between the development of rental & fee simple product, and the plans for the property around the marina and the Clement extension. → Major city events driving Kelowna's economic development, the health of Kelowna's economy, and the 9% traffic increase of Kelowna's airport, which is the largest municipal-owned in the country. → Investing in solutions for the unhoused, the legalities of tent cities, and why we need to look at bringing back the approach of mandatory care.

City of Kelowna Website: www.kelowna.ca

City of Kelowna Instagram: @cityofkelowna

City of Kelowna LinkedIn: @CityofKelowna

City of Kelowna YouTube: @cityofkelowna

Doug Gilchrist's LinkedIn: @DougGilchrist

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Episode 110: Matt and Taylor are joined by Paula Quinn. Paula is the Executive Director of the Downtown Kelowna Association from Kelowna, BC, who's lived here for almost 20 years after moving to Canada 25 years ago from London, England. Also A board member of WeBC, COEDC, and the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Paula was awarded the 2025 Kelowna Women in Business "Women of the Year", and is a tireless advocate for local businesses, women entrepreneurs, and inclusive economic development.

The Downtown Kelowna Association (DKA) is responsible for marketing, promotion, furthering trade and commerce, and providing programs and services to local businesses that will assist them to thrive and grow in the Downtown core. Employing a unique approach, the DKA runs the third largest holistic safety and cleanliness initiative in British Columbia, including early morning cleanup teams and safe evening walks to cars for workers.

Paula is here to discuss: → Her career so far, why she loves living downtown, and getting involved in the Downtown Kelowna Association. → What the DKA does, their unique, holistic approach to safety & community, and how they're involved in community events & initiatives like Meet Me on Bernard. → The current state of downtown Kelowna, if adding fast-food restaurants is a good idea, and the barriers we need to overcome to attract more people to the city's core. → How important downtown is to Kelowna's overall economy, the mindset shifts that need to happen among downtown businesses, and the projected doubling of those living downtown by 2040.

Downtown Kelowna Association Website: www.downtownkelowna.com

Downtown Kelowna Association Instagram: @downtownkelowna

Downtown Kelowna Association LinkedIn: @DowntownKelownaAssociation

Downtown Kelowna Association YouTube: @downtownkelowna7882

Paula Quinn's Email: executivedirector@downtownkelowna.com

Paula Quinn's LinkedIn: @PaulaQuinn

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