Green Party of Vancouver releases 71-page platform as Pete Fry runs for mayor
The party's full election platform sets out housing, transport, parks and public safety commitments ahead of the October 17 vote.
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The Green Party of Vancouver published its 71-page election platform on September 29, 2026, covering housing affordability, transportation, parks and public safety, Daily Hive reported. Pete Fry, the party's mayoral candidate and a sitting city councillor first elected in 2018, is seeking to replace Mayor Ken Sim ahead of the October 17 vote.
The party is running 10 candidates across the four races: Fry for mayor, four candidates for City Council, three for Park Board, and two for School Board.
Housing
The platform says the party would set housing affordability targets at 30 per cent of median household income, according to Daily Hive. The party proposes a municipal housing bond program to raise investor financing for publicly-owned affordable housing, and a fund to purchase rental buildings at risk of redevelopment or sale.
The party also says it would restore a Renters' Office to help tenants navigate City processes, monitor the loss of rental homes and displacement, and track landlords and problem properties. Daily Hive reports the previous version of this office handled 370 inquiries per year, about one call per day.
Transportation
The platform commits to converting at least 11 per cent of Vancouver roads from vehicle use to pedestrian, cycling and green space, the party says. It calls for dedicated bike lanes on Broadway during subway construction and a binding timeline to extend the SkyTrain Millennium Line to UBC.
Parks and environment
The platform calls for $6 million to be returned to the Park Board's annual budget and for the City-funded share to reach 50 per cent, according to Daily Hive. The party says it would apply a "3-30-300" approach to green space: every household should have a view of three trees, every neighbourhood should have 30 per cent tree-canopy coverage, and every resident should live within 300 metres of a park or green space.
Public safety
The party would launch a 24/7 Community Response Outreach Workers team, called CROW, to handle non-emergency calls without police, according to the platform as reported by Daily Hive. The party also proposes an Office of Community Safety and more supportive housing.
Ranked ballots
For future civic elections, the party's platform says it would pursue ranked ballots for choosing a mayor, allowing voters to list candidates in order of preference.
Daily Hive notes the platform does not provide an overall cost estimate, a year-by-year financial plan, or a property tax impact figure.
Voters can read about the Green Party of Vancouver at /parties/green-party-of-vancouver and find advance voting dates and locations at /where-to-vote. Election day is October 17, 2026.
Questions this story answers
What is the Green Party of Vancouver's full platform?
The Green Party of Vancouver released a 71-page election platform on September 29, 2026, according to Daily Hive. The party says the platform sets out commitments on housing affordability, transportation, environment, public safety, parks and arts. The platform names Pete Fry, who first won a city council seat in 2018, as the party's mayoral candidate. You can read more about Pete Fry on his candidate page at /candidates/pete-fry.
What does the Green Party say about housing affordability?
According to the platform as reported by Daily Hive, the Green Party would set housing affordability targets at 30 per cent of median household income. The party also proposes a municipal housing bond program to raise investor financing for publicly-owned affordable housing, and a fund to buy rental buildings at risk of being redeveloped or sold for higher-end use. The party also says it would restore a dedicated Renters' Office to help tenants, monitor rental home losses, and track landlords and problem properties.
What transportation changes does the Green Party propose?
The party's platform, as reported by Daily Hive, says it would convert at least 11 per cent of Vancouver roads from vehicle use to pedestrian, cycling and green space. It calls for bike lanes to be installed on Broadway while subway construction is underway, and for a binding timeline to extend the SkyTrain Millennium Line to UBC. The party also proposes expanding dedicated bus lanes and late-night transit service, and continuing 30 km/h speed limits on residential streets and some arterial roads.
What does the Green Party say about parks and the Park Board budget?
The platform calls for $6 million to be returned to the Park Board's budget, and for the City-funded share of the Park Board to reach 50 per cent, according to Daily Hive. The party is fielding three Park Board commissioner candidates in the October 17 election. You can see all Park Board candidates at /nominations.
What does the Green Party say about public safety?
According to the platform as reported by Daily Hive, the Green Party would launch a 24/7 Community Response Outreach Workers team, known as CROW, to handle calls that do not require police. The party would also create an Office of Community Safety and expand supportive housing and small shelter villages. These proposals are presented as the party's own commitments, and no cost figure has been published for them.
What does the Green Party say about ranked ballots?
The platform commits to pursuing ranked ballots for choosing a mayor in future civic elections, allowing voters to list candidates in order of preference, according to Daily Hive. This commitment is for future elections, and the October 17, 2026 vote will use the current system.
How many candidates is the Green Party running in 2026?
The Green Party of Vancouver is running 10 candidates across the four races: Pete Fry for mayor, four candidates for City Council, three for Park Board, and two for School Board, according to Daily Hive's coverage of the platform release. You can see the full list at /nominations.
Where can a voter find more information about the Green Party platform?
The platform was covered in detail by Daily Hive on September 29, 2026. Voters going to the polls on October 17, 2026 can read about the Green Party of Vancouver at /parties/green-party-of-vancouver, and find advance voting dates and locations at /where-to-vote. Candidate profiles for the party's nominees are at /nominations.
Sources
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- Daily Hive Vancouver: Pete Fry's Green Vancouver platformdailyhive.com
- Green Party of Vancouvervoche.me
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