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New Poll: A majority of Canadians support decriminalization of all drugs

Mayor Kennedy Stewart was pleased to see new data released by Angus Reid that shows that Canadians understand the overdose crisis's severity and want governments to take action. Encouragingly, a...Read More
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March 01, 2021

New shelter spaces opening for people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver

More people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver, including those sleeping at Strathcona Park, will soon have access to a safe, warm and secure place to stay with 24 hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week support....Read More
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February 22, 2021

Must Read: Mayor Kennedy Stewart's response to the BC Coroner’s 2020 Overdose Report

Today, Mayor Kennedy Stewart responded to the BC Coroner’s 2020 Overdose Report that represents a tragic loss in Vancouver. 408 people died from, poisoned drugs in 2020 and more than one person...Read More
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February 11, 2021

Health Canada agrees to begin formal discussions on decriminalization

Mayor Kennedy Stewart today issued this statement following confirmation from Canada’s Minister of Health that Health Canada will begin formal discussions on Vancouver’s plan to decriminalize simple possession of all illicit drugs.
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January 27, 2021

Majority of Vancouverites back Making HOME

A recent poll by Research CO. indicates that a majority of Vancouverites back Making HOME, Mayor Kennedy Stewart's plan to make owning a home a reality again for the middle...Read More
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December 22, 2020

Vancouver on track to exceed 2020 rental and social housing targets

Despite COVID-19, Mayor Kennedy Stewart says Vancouver is on track to exceed 2020 rental and social housing targets, with nearly 5,000 new homes approved as of September.
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December 16, 2020

Mayor Stewart continues process of decriminalizing simple possession of illicit drugs with formal request to federal government

Vancouver, BC– Mayor Kennedy Stewart’s plan to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs moved one step further following the December 8 submission of a letter to federal Minister of Health Patty...Read More
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December 09, 2020

Statement from Mayor Stewart on passage of Vancouver’s 2021 COVID-19 response budget

Mayor Kennedy Stewart today issued the following statement following the successful passage of Vancouver’s 2021 COVID-19 response budget: “Budget 2021 is a direct response to the challenges COVID-19, focusing on...Read More
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December 08, 2020

Statement on COVID-response 2021 Budget

COVID-19 has hit our city hard. We can see it in our struggling businesses. We can see it in the streets and in our parks. We can see it in...Read More
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December 07, 2020
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