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Mar 01, 2021

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...

Feb 22, 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....

Feb 11, 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...

Jan 27, 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.

Dec 22, 2020

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...

Dec 16, 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.

Dec 09, 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...

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

Dec 08, 2020

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The Latest

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

New shelter spaces opening for people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver

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

Health Canada agrees to begin formal discussions on decriminalization

Majority of Vancouverites back Making HOME

Vancouver on track to exceed 2020 rental and social housing targets

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

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

Statement on COVID-response 2021 Budget

Mayor Stewart and Dr. Patricia Daly mark Buy Local Week by encouraging residents to safely support local businesses

City Ownership of the Regent and Balmoral Hotels

Mayor Stewart follows through on promise to triple Empty Homes Tax