The following is a statement from the mayors of Burnaby, Kamloops, Nanaimo, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Saanich and Victoria in support of the City of Vancouver's application to Health Canada to decriminalize simple possession: Mayors from across British...Read More
I support the City of Vancouver's application to decriminalize the simple possession of drugs and support a health-focussed approach to tackling the overdose crisis.
I hope @JustinTrudeau @PattyHajdu: approve this health exemption, stop stigma & save lives with #drugdecrim.
Today, as part of an ongoing and iterative process, the City of Vancouver announced that the final proposal for the “Vancouver Model” of decriminalization of simple possession has been submitted...Read More
“Confirmation of the bodies of 215 children at Kamloops Indian Residential School, buried unceremoniously and away from their families, culture, and lands, is yet another immeasurable tragedy stemming from Canada’s...Read More
Mayor Kennedy Stewart applauded the provincial government and public health officials today following the release of B.C.’s detailed and evidence-based restart plan. “With over 63 per cent of eligible residents...Read More
The following is a statement from Mayor Kennedy Stewart regarding the wrongful handcuffing and detention of Justice Selwyn Romilly. I am appalled by how Vancouver Police officers wrongfully detained and...Read More
Today, I am proud to report that Vancouver is making progress in tackling the housing crisis by approving a record number of new homes in 2020. Just four years into...Read More