In a decision not to grant an injunction to prevent clearance of a homeless encampment, the Supreme Court of British Columbia gave tacit approval to the City’s use of a trespass notice under the Trespass Act. Nonetheless, in light of the Charter infringements alleged by the petitioner, the Court imposed demanding conditions on how the City must carry out the removal to mitigate impacts on individuals with disabilities and substance abuse disorders.
Sonia Sahota
Partner
Sonia Sahota is a founding partner of the firm. She practises in the areas of procurement, construction and land development, with a particular focus on tendering law, procurement fairness and construction contracting. Sonia practised as a professional engineer for 10 years and worked on civil and geotechnical design and construction projects in northern British Columbia, the United States, northern Africa and South America. She provides legal advice with practical insight by drawing upon her unique professional understanding of construction and engineering projects. She routinely provides advice on structuring and administering public tenders and competitive RFPs, managing contractor performance and lien issues and securing land tenure. Sonia has advised on, drafted and negotiated complex contracts for construction, professional services and operational services, in respect of public projects including a multi-use recreational complex, district energy facility, new school sites, stormwater management, waste handling and environmental remediation. Sonia presents regularly on legal topics of interest to members of the local government and engineering communities, such as the Municipal Engineers Division of Engineers and Geoscientists of BC and the Public Works Association (BC).
T604.358.7167Esonia@civiclegal.cavCard
Education & Year of Call
- 2006 – Admitted to the British Columbia Bar
- 2005 – LL.B., University of British Columbia
- 1990 – Ap.Sc. (Civil), University of British Columbia