There will be a Judicial Review coming up in the BC Supreme Court in March. involving Smart Centres and the City of Salmon Arm, from March 19th to 23rd. The Judicial Review has been brought forward by the Neskonlith Indian Band (NIB) because of a lack of consultation over the development of the SmartCentres shopping centre.

In a Judicial Review, a judge is asked to set aside a decision made by a government body – in this case, the City’s decision to grant SmartCentres a Development Permit. The NIB has stated repeatedly that they were not adequately consulted about the impact of this development on their adjacent land, most particularly with respect to flooding. No penalty or money is sought – simply a reconsideration, and a turning back, of the City’s decision.

A copy of the Neskonlith petition is available here that provides and in-depth understanding of the issues – Supreme Court Petition (#10285)

For a history of the issue visit: wa-ter.ca