--- title: "Vancouver Liberals Kareem's Plan for a Better Vancouver: all 66 commitments by chapter | voche.me" canonical_url: "https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform" last_updated: "2026-10-10T04:00:53.991Z" meta: description: "Every commitment in the Vancouver Liberals' 2026 plan, from their issues page, their parks plan and their intimate partner violence policy, sorted by topic..." "og:description": "Every commitment in the Vancouver Liberals' 2026 plan, from their issues page, their parks plan and their intimate partner violence policy, sorted by topic..." "og:title": "Vancouver Liberals Kareem's Plan for a Better Vancouver: all 66 commitments by chapter" "twitter:description": "Every commitment in the Vancouver Liberals' 2026 plan, from their issues page, their parks plan and their intimate partner violence policy, sorted by topic..." "twitter:title": "Vancouver Liberals Kareem's Plan for a Better Vancouver: all 66 commitments by chapter" --- ** Vancouver Liberals · Vancouver 2026 # The Vancouver Liberals' 2026 plan for Vancouver, topic by topic Every commitment in the Vancouver Liberals' 2026 plan, from their issues page, their parks plan and their intimate partner violence policy, sorted by topic, with the government that would have to act on each one. Covers City Council, Park Board and School Board matters. Browse the six sections [The party's own pages ](https://www.vancouverliberals.com/issues) [**19**Candidates](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/candidates) [**9/10**Issues with published policy](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/platform) [**9**Sources on file](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/money) **9**Questions answered THE DOCUMENT ## What is in the Vancouver Liberals Kareem's Plan for a Better Vancouver **3**Party documents and web pages read **66**Commitments, each linked to the party page it comes from **13**Chapters across six sections **7**Commitments that need the province, Ottawa or a regional body to act The Vancouver Liberals publish their 2026 platform as a web page called "Kareem's Plan for a Better Vancouver," named for their mayoral candidate, Kareem Allam. The page says it was last updated on August 19, 2026, and that the party will add to it as it consults residents. It links to two short PDFs: a two-page plan for parks and recreation, and a one-page policy on intimate partner violence. The Vancouver Liberals are a municipal party, separate from the federal Liberal Party of Canada. These pages follow the party's own topics: affordability and accountability, public safety, jobs and the economy, transit, health and the environment, and parks and recreation. Each topic is split into chapter pages that list every commitment in the party's words, with a link to the page or PDF it comes from. We added one thing the party does not give: which government would have to act for each commitment, and why. Commitments covered here include hiring 400 unionized front-line city workers, cancelling what the party calls an $800 million second city hall, dropping the Vancouver Building Code, banning Bitcoin ATMs, making the SkyTrain to UBC the top transit priority, and keeping the elected Park Board with a larger share of the city budget. ### This is the party describing its own plans The Kareem's Plan for a Better Vancouver is a campaign document, last updated by the party on August 19, 2026. We checked it on September 30, 2026. Every page in this section reports what the party says it would do, links each chapter to the party page it comes from, and adds who would have to act. voche.me wrote these pages. The party did not write or approve them. SIX SECTIONS ## The platform, section by section [

Affordability and Accountability

"The Vancouver Liberals believe Vancouver deserves leadership focused on accountability, affordability, public safety, and delivering results people can actually see in their communities."City Council2 chapters14 commitmentsRead the section](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability) [

Public Safety

"Vancouver needs stronger action against the financial networks enabling crime in our communities."City Council3 chapters14 commitmentsRead the section](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety) [

Jobs and Economy

"After years of rising taxes, growing frustration, and a City Hall that has lost its way, Vancouver Liberals are fighting for a new direction focused on affordability, accountability, public safety, jobs, and long-term growth."City Council2 chapters7 commitmentsRead the section](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/jobs-and-economy) [

Transit and Transportation

"Completing the UBC SkyTrain extension will connect Western Canada’s largest research centre with Western Canada’s largest employment hub, improving mobility for students, workers, and families."City Council1 chapter4 commitmentsRead the section](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/transit-and-transportation) [

Health and Environment

"Our city streets and parks are covered with animal and human poop, a clear sign of how City Hall is failing to do its basic job."City Council2 chapters8 commitmentsRead the section](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/health-and-environment) [

Parks and Recreation

"The Vancouver Liberals are committed to rebuilding a strong, independent, and well-supported Vancouver Park Board that has the tools, budget stability, and modern facilities needed to serve residents."Park Board3 chapters19 commitmentsRead the section](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation) WHO WOULD HAVE TO ACT ## Which government each commitment depends on The platform does not say which government holds each power. We added it for every commitment. City Council, the Park Board and the School Board are the three bodies on the October 17 ballot. Where a commitment needs the province, the federal government or a regional body, the party can only ask. City Council29 City, with others27 Province4 School Board2 Federal government2 Park Board1 Regional body1 ALL 66 COMMITMENTS ## Search every commitment Search the commitments Showing all 66 commitments, grouped by chapter ### [Spending, Services and Housing Approvals](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/spending-services-and-housing-approvals)Affordability and Accountability - [Hire 400 unionized front-line workers](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/spending-services-and-housing-approvals#commitments) - [Cancel the $800 million second city hall](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/spending-services-and-housing-approvals#commitments) - [Luxury yacht tax on boats over 40 feet](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/spending-services-and-housing-approvals#commitments) - [Ban foreign travel for councillors and staff](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/spending-services-and-housing-approvals#commitments) - [Auditor General investigation into the Art Gallery project](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/spending-services-and-housing-approvals#commitments) - [Remove the Vancouver Building Code](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/spending-services-and-housing-approvals#commitments) - [Merge twelve housing approval departments into one](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/spending-services-and-housing-approvals#commitments) ### [Transparency and Governance](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/transparency-and-governance)Affordability and Accountability - [Create a city lobbyist registry](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/transparency-and-governance#commitments) - [Reduce freedom of information costs](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/transparency-and-governance#commitments) - [Strengthen the Integrity Commissioner's office](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/transparency-and-governance#commitments) - [Independent external review of the Integrity Commissioner's office](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/transparency-and-governance#commitments) - [Strengthen the Code of Conduct for elected officials](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/transparency-and-governance#commitments) - [Cryptocurrency disclosure for politicians](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/transparency-and-governance#commitments) - [A citizens' assembly on a ward system](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/affordability-and-accountability/transparency-and-governance#commitments) ### [Money Laundering and Organized Crime](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/money-laundering-and-organized-crime)Public Safety - [Ban Bitcoin ATMs](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/money-laundering-and-organized-crime#commitments) - [Gradually eliminate unchecked currency exchanges](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/money-laundering-and-organized-crime#commitments) - [Replace money marts and payday loan shops with trusted institutions](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/money-laundering-and-organized-crime#commitments) - [Stop heating pools with bitcoin servers](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/money-laundering-and-organized-crime#commitments) - [Go after criminals at the top of the crime pyramid](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/money-laundering-and-organized-crime#commitments) ### [Firefighters, Methamphetamine and School Safety](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/firefighters-meth-and-school-safety)Public Safety - [Proper staffing, long-term funding and deployment planning for firefighters](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/firefighters-meth-and-school-safety#commitments) - [A long-term methamphetamine strategy for Vancouver and BC](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/firefighters-meth-and-school-safety#commitments) - [Keep the School Liaison Officer Program](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/firefighters-meth-and-school-safety#commitments) ### [Intimate Partner Violence Policy](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/intimate-partner-violence)Public Safety - [Declare intimate partner violence a public health and public safety crisis](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/intimate-partner-violence#commitments) - [Support a victim-survivor led action plan](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/intimate-partner-violence#commitments) - [A Police Board strategic plan for a more responsive Intimate Partner Violence Unit](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/intimate-partner-violence#commitments) - [Support the policy actions of Battered Women Support Services](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/intimate-partner-violence#commitments) - [Press the Province on Dr. Kim Stanton's review](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/intimate-partner-violence#commitments) - [Ask other governments for child care and housing for people facing violence](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/public-safety/intimate-partner-violence#commitments) ### [Jobs, Industrial Land and Small Business](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/jobs-and-economy/jobs-and-industrial-land)Jobs and Economy - [Bring young people back with jobs and affordable housing](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/jobs-and-economy/jobs-and-industrial-land#commitments) - [Establish an Industrial Land Reserve](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/jobs-and-economy/jobs-and-industrial-land#commitments) - [Modernize zoning and business rules for small businesses](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/jobs-and-economy/jobs-and-industrial-land#commitments) - [Vancouver as home of a CANZUK headquarters](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/jobs-and-economy/jobs-and-industrial-land#commitments) ### [Creative Spaces and AI](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/jobs-and-economy/artists-and-ai)Jobs and Economy - [An Artist Land Reserve in four locations](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/jobs-and-economy/artists-and-ai#commitments) - [No AI data centres on Vancouver's costly land](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/jobs-and-economy/artists-and-ai#commitments) - [Align with the Province and BC Teachers' Federation on student AI chatbot accounts](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/jobs-and-economy/artists-and-ai#commitments) ### [SkyTrain to UBC, Business Support and YVR](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/transit-and-transportation/skytrain-to-ubc-and-yvr)Transit and Transportation - [Make the SkyTrain to UBC the top transportation priority](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/transit-and-transportation/skytrain-to-ubc-and-yvr#commitments) - [Cut property taxes 50% for businesses during SkyTrain construction](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/transit-and-transportation/skytrain-to-ubc-and-yvr#commitments) - [Incentives for landlords who lower rent for affected businesses](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/transit-and-transportation/skytrain-to-ubc-and-yvr#commitments) - [Rename YVR as Terry Fox International Airport](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/transit-and-transportation/skytrain-to-ubc-and-yvr#commitments) ### [Public Washrooms and Supportive Housing](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/health-and-environment/washrooms-and-supportive-housing)Health and Environment - [Build new public washrooms across the city](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/health-and-environment/washrooms-and-supportive-housing#commitments) - [24-hour public bathrooms and showers in new supportive housing](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/health-and-environment/washrooms-and-supportive-housing#commitments) - [Reverse the ban on new supportive housing on day one](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/health-and-environment/washrooms-and-supportive-housing#commitments) ### [Clinics, Libraries, Wi-Fi, Rats and Recycling](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/health-and-environment/clinics-libraries-and-city-services)Health and Environment - [Cut property taxes in half for family doctors and walk-in clinics](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/health-and-environment/clinics-libraries-and-city-services#commitments) - [Free public Wi-Fi in the Downtown Eastside](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/health-and-environment/clinics-libraries-and-city-services#commitments) - [Oppose cuts to the Vancouver Public Library](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/health-and-environment/clinics-libraries-and-city-services#commitments) - [An expert panel on rats](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/health-and-environment/clinics-libraries-and-city-services#commitments) - [Open more recycling depots](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/health-and-environment/clinics-libraries-and-city-services#commitments) ### [An Elected Park Board and a Better Budget Process](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/park-board-governance-and-budget)Parks and Recreation - [Fight all efforts to remove the elected Park Board](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/park-board-governance-and-budget#commitments) - [Repeal the Mayor's motion to abolish the Park Board](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/park-board-governance-and-budget#commitments) - [Create a Joint Budget Advisory Committee](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/park-board-governance-and-budget#commitments) - [Earlier access to accurate financial forecasts](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/park-board-governance-and-budget#commitments) - [A jointly issued annual pre-budget outlook](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/park-board-governance-and-budget#commitments) - [Match service levels to approved funding](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/park-board-governance-and-budget#commitments) - [Clear reporting in line with Auditor General guidance](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/park-board-governance-and-budget#commitments) - [Restore Park Board funding from 7.9% to 9% of the city budget](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/park-board-governance-and-budget#commitments) - [A three-year rolling budget for the Park Board](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/park-board-governance-and-budget#commitments) ### [Facility Oversight and Capital Renewal](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/facilities-and-capital-renewal)Parks and Recreation - [Make clear the Park Board runs parks and recreation facilities](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/facilities-and-capital-renewal#commitments) - [Repeal the central REFM facilities structure](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/facilities-and-capital-renewal#commitments) - [A capital plan for new energy-efficient recreation centres](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/facilities-and-capital-renewal#commitments) - [Build one new community centre each capital cycle](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/facilities-and-capital-renewal#commitments) - [Renew three more community centres each capital cycle](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/facilities-and-capital-renewal#commitments) ### [Pools, Parking, Festivals and the PNE](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/pools-parking-festivals-and-the-pne)Parks and Recreation - [$1.35 billion for parks, recreation and pools](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/pools-parking-festivals-and-the-pne#commitments) - [50-metre pools at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/pools-parking-festivals-and-the-pne#commitments) - [Remove parking meters at beaches and community centres](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/pools-parking-festivals-and-the-pne#commitments) - [An auditor general investigation into the PNE](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/pools-parking-festivals-and-the-pne#commitments) - [Make policing affordable for festivals and community events](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/2026-platform/parks-and-recreation/pools-parking-festivals-and-the-pne#commitments) ON THE BALLOT ## The Vancouver Liberals candidates behind this ### Mayor [56**Kareem Allam**Ballot 56 · Political strategist and former mayoral chief of staff](https://voche.me/candidates/kareem-allam) ### City Council [107**Victoria Jung**Ballot 107 · Vancouver School Board trustee](https://voche.me/candidates/victoria-jung) [118**Jessica Walton**Ballot 118](https://voche.me/candidates/jessica-walton) [125**Armor Valor**Ballot 125](https://voche.me/candidates/armor-valor) [128**Devin Clemens**Ballot 128](https://voche.me/candidates/devin-clemens) [134**John Coupar**Ballot 134](https://voche.me/candidates/john-coupar) [139**Moira Stilwell**Ballot 139](https://voche.me/candidates/moira-stilwell) [145**Michael Wu**Ballot 145](https://voche.me/candidates/michael-wu) ### Park Board [208**Mark Halyk**Ballot 208](https://voche.me/candidates/mark-halyk) [211**Shayla Bird**Ballot 211](https://voche.me/candidates/shayla-bird) [220**Scott Jensen**Ballot 220 · Vancouver Park Board commissioner](https://voche.me/candidates/scott-jensen) [221**Amanda Bains**Ballot 221](https://voche.me/candidates/amanda-bains) [223**Amir Bajehkian**Ballot 223](https://voche.me/candidates/amir-bajehkian) [229**Tricia Barker**Ballot 229](https://voche.me/candidates/tricia-barker) ### School Board [300**Darren Boidman**Ballot 300](https://voche.me/candidates/darren-boidman) [308**Isabel Ochoa Prieto**Ballot 308](https://voche.me/candidates/isabel-ochoa-prieto) [313**Noosha Mehdian**Ballot 313](https://voche.me/candidates/noosha-mehdian) [326**Ishi Dinim**Ballot 326](https://voche.me/candidates/ishi-dinim) [329**Joshua Cameron**Ballot 329](https://voche.me/candidates/joshua-cameron) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ## Questions about the Kareem's Plan for a Better Vancouver
What is in the Vancouver Liberals' 2026 platform? The Vancouver Liberals' platform, "Kareem's Plan for a Better Vancouver," covers affordability and accountability, public safety, jobs and the economy, transit, health and the environment, and parks and recreation. A separate parks plan and an intimate partner violence policy add detail. This site has a page for each part.
Who are the Vancouver Liberals candidates in the 2026 Vancouver election? Kareem Allam is the Vancouver Liberals' candidate for mayor. Armor Valor, Devin Clemens, Jessica Walton, John Coupar, Michael Wu, Moira Stilwell and Victoria Jung are running for City Council. Amanda Bains, Amir Bajehkian, Mark Halyk, Scott Jensen, Shayla Bird and Tricia Barker are running for Park Board, and Darren Boidman, Isabel Ochoa Prieto, Ishi Dinim, Joshua Cameron and Noosha Mehdian for School Board.
When was the Vancouver Liberals platform last updated? The party's issues page says it was last updated on August 19, 2026. The page also says the platform will be added to as the party consults Vancouver residents before the October 17, 2026 election.
Are the Vancouver Liberals part of the federal Liberal Party? The Vancouver Liberals are a municipal party running candidates for Vancouver's mayor, City Council, Park Board and School Board. The federal Liberal Party of Canada is a separate organization. Their registered name, according to the party's website, is the Vancouver Liberal Electors Association.
Where can I read the Vancouver Liberals' platform? The platform is the Issues page on vancouverliberals.com, which links to the party's parks and recreation plan and its intimate partner violence policy as PDFs. Each commitment on these pages links back to the party source it comes from.
Could the Vancouver Liberals carry out their whole platform if they win? Some commitments are within the power of City Council, the Park Board or the School Board. Others, such as the SkyTrain to UBC, a meth strategy for BC or renaming YVR, depend on TransLink, the Province or the federal government, and the party could only press them. Each commitment on these pages is labelled with the body that would have to act.
Who wrote these pages about the Vancouver Liberals platform? voche.me, an independent guide to the 2026 Vancouver election, wrote these pages from the party's own web page and PDFs. The Vancouver Liberals did not write or approve them. Every commitment is reported as something the party says it would do.
## Other parties We build a section like this for any party on the Vancouver ballot that publishes a full platform document. Every party is also covered on the same ten issues, side by side, so a shorter platform is compared on equal terms. [Compare all parties ](https://voche.me/parties/compare) [Vancouver Liberals on the ten issues](https://voche.me/parties/vancouver-liberals/platform) ## 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. [Kareem's Plan for a Better Vancouver (Issues page) ](https://www.vancouverliberals.com/issues)SAYS SO ITSELFVancouver Liberals · checked September 26, 2026 2. [Vancouver Liberals: Our Plan for Parks and Recreation Facilities (PDF) ](https://assets.nationbuilder.com/vancouverliberals/pages/233/attachments/original/1787255366/Vancouver_Liberals_Park_Plan.pdf?1787255366)SAYS SO ITSELFVancouver Liberals · checked September 26, 2026 3. [Vancouver Liberals: Intimate Partner Violence Policy (PDF) ](https://assets.nationbuilder.com/vancouverliberals/pages/233/attachments/original/1789599508/Vancouver_Liberals_IPV_Policy.pdf?1789599508)SAYS SO ITSELFVancouver Liberals · checked September 30, 2026 ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](/sitemap.md) for all pages.