--- title: "TrueBlue Vancouver on Miscellaneous Topics: 4 commitments | Vancouver 2026 | voche.me" canonical_url: "https://voche.me/parties/trueblue-vancouver/2026-platform/miscellaneous-topics" last_updated: "2026-10-10T04:00:51.585Z" meta: description: "The last section of TrueBlue Vancouver's 2026 platform would defend lawful speech and peaceful protest in civic spaces, put existing residents first in spe..." "og:description": "The last section of TrueBlue Vancouver's 2026 platform would defend lawful speech and peaceful protest in civic spaces, put existing residents first in spe..." "og:title": "TrueBlue Vancouver on Miscellaneous Topics: 4 commitments | Vancouver 2026" "twitter:description": "The last section of TrueBlue Vancouver's 2026 platform would defend lawful speech and peaceful protest in civic spaces, put existing residents first in spe..." "twitter:title": "TrueBlue Vancouver on Miscellaneous Topics: 4 commitments | Vancouver 2026" --- ** TrueBlue Vancouver · Vancouver 2026 # TrueBlue Vancouver on free expression, small business and City Hall priorities The last section of TrueBlue Vancouver's 2026 platform would defend lawful speech and peaceful protest in civic spaces, put existing residents first in spending decisions, cut red tape and protect parking for small businesses, and focus City Hall on core services. See the 1 chapters [The whole 2026 Full Election Platform](https://voche.me/parties/trueblue-vancouver/2026-platform) [**3**Candidates](https://voche.me/parties/trueblue-vancouver/candidates) [**8/10**Issues with published policy](https://voche.me/parties/trueblue-vancouver/platform) [**7**Sources on file](https://voche.me/parties/trueblue-vancouver/money) **8**Questions answered CITY COUNCIL · PAGES 46 TO 48 ## The aim of Miscellaneous Topics, in the party's words > TrueBlue Vancouver's approach to misc. topics is organized around the following commitments. The last section of TrueBlue Vancouver's 2026 platform, which the party titles "Misc. topics", is on pages 46 to 48. It covers free expression, putting Canadians and Vancouverites first, small business, and what the party calls ideological city politics. TrueBlue would defend lawful speech, peaceful protest and open debate in public and civic spaces, and put existing residents first when the city decides on spending, services and infrastructure. It would cut red tape and protect commercial parking for local businesses, and focus City Hall on core services. The platform closes on page 49 by asking voters to judge the party on these commitments and repeating its slogan, "Take Back Our Vancouver". Council could act on each of these points. It sets the rules for civic spaces, approves the budget, issues business licences and sets licence and permit fees. **1**Chapters **4**Commitments **0**Need another government or a regional body 1 CHAPTERS ## Every chapter in Miscellaneous Topics [

Free Expression, Residents First, Small Business and City Politics

TrueBlue Vancouver on free speech, small business and residents-first spending - Protect free expression - Canadians and Vancouverites first - Support small businesses4 commitmentsPages 47 to 48Read the chapter](https://voche.me/parties/trueblue-vancouver/2026-platform/miscellaneous-topics/free-expression-residents-and-small-business) WHO WOULD HAVE TO ACT ## Who holds the power for these 4 commitments Each chapter page names the body for every commitment and gives the reason in one sentence. City Council4 ON THE BALLOT ## The TrueBlue Vancouver candidates behind this ### City Council [154**Naomi Chocyk**Ballot 154](https://voche.me/candidates/naomi-chocyk) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ## Questions about Miscellaneous Topics
What else is in TrueBlue Vancouver's platform? TrueBlue Vancouver's last section would defend lawful speech and peaceful protest, put existing residents first in city spending decisions, cut red tape for small businesses and focus City Hall on core services (platform, pages 47 to 48).
What is TrueBlue Vancouver's small business policy? TrueBlue would cut what it calls unnecessary red tape, protect commercial parking and make Vancouver easier and less expensive for local businesses (platform, page 48).
Does TrueBlue Vancouver support the right to protest? Yes. The party would defend lawful speech, peaceful protest and open debate in Vancouver's public and civic spaces (platform, page 47).
What does TrueBlue Vancouver mean by "Take Back Our Vancouver"? It is the party's slogan, on the cover and the last page of its platform. The closing page asks voters to judge the party on safer public spaces, disciplined spending, lower barriers to housing and business, practical transportation and accountability (platform, pages 1 and 49).
Could Vancouver City Council carry out these TrueBlue policies? Yes. Council sets the rules for civic spaces, approves the budget, issues business licences and sets licence and permit fees and parking rules (platform, pages 47 to 48).
## Sources Every commitment on this page comes from the party's own material, marked SAYS SO ITSELF. It proves what the party says it would do. Who holds each power is our own addition, from the sources listed after it. 1. [TrueBlue Vancouver 2026 Full Election Platform, 49-page PDF ](https://truebluevancouver.com/downloads/trueblue-vancouver-2026-full-platform.pdf#page=46)SAYS SO ITSELFTrueBlue Vancouver · pages 46 to 48 · checked September 30, 2026 ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/sitemap.md) for all pages.