Economy and small business

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Ken SimABC Vancouver · Mayor9of 10 marks

We haven't seen the city this excited and alive since the 2010 Olympics, and we want to keep this energy going throughout the summer

8 candidates for 1 seat. Council issues business licences, sets licence and permit fees, zones commercial and industrial land and approves business improvement areas under the Vancouver Charter. Employment law, sales taxes and income taxes are provincial and federal.

1. 1Ken SimABC Vancouver9of 10

   We haven't seen the city this excited and alive since the 2010 Olympics, and we want to keep this energy going throughout the summer

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   • 1 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issuePassed by Council; reported by CBC, July 2, 2026.
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2. 2Kareem AllamVancouver Liberals6of 10

   The Vancouver Liberals will establish an Industrial Land Reserve, keeping jobs in the city and surrounding them with affordable housing so that people can build their careers and keep their families in our city.

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3. 3Pete FryGreen Party of Vancouver5of 10

   Complete a comprehensive Economic Resilience and Local Procurement Strategy that prioritizes Vancouver and Canadian suppliers wherever legally and financially feasible.

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   • 1 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueCouncil motion; campaign reports unanimous approval, February 11, 2025.
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4. 4Rebecca BlighVote Vancouver5of 10

   Rebecca will create a Small Business Concierge: one place to get help with permits, regulations, and City processes.

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   • 1 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueMotion introduced; outcome not read by voche.me, February 5, 2021.
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5. 5Scott GilbertIndependent5of 10

   I will make it easier to open a useful business and harder to leave a viable storefront idle indefinitely.

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6. 6Amauri CalimanIndependent4of 10

   Create one clear, predictable path through City Hall for businesses to understand and complete licences, permits, inspections and approvals.

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7. 7Colleen HardwickTEAM for a Livable Vancouver3of 10

   This is one of the reasons why I’m pushing and continue to push hard for diversification of our local economy.

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   • 1 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueCouncil motion approved 9 to 0; reported by Daily Hive, June 16, 2022.
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8. 8Muhammad AhmadBright Future Vancouver2of 10

   We will focus on reducing unnecessary barriers, supporting small businesses, and creating more opportunity for residents.

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56 candidates for 10 seats. Council issues business licences, sets licence and permit fees, zones commercial and industrial land and approves business improvement areas under the Vancouver Charter. Employment law, sales taxes and income taxes are provincial and federal.

1. 1Sarah Kirby-YungABC Vancouver9of 10

   I think that a referral to July 14th, which is just literally days before this is scheduled to end, would effectively kill the opportunity to extend this for everybody in the city through to the end of summer and through the end of Labour Day.

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   • 1 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueCarried unanimously in committee, May 29, 2024.
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2. 2Lucy MaloneyOneCity8of 10

   A living wage is about dignity, security and the ability to raise a family here in the community you serve

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   • 1 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueDefeated, January 21, 2026.
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3. 3Mike KlassenABC Vancouver7of 10

   I was also pleased that Council approved my motion to explore a flagship technology innovation hub for Vancouver.

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   • 1 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueCarried at committee on July 15, 2026, July 15, 2026.
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4. 4Peter MeisznerABC Vancouver7of 10

   continue our work to build a vibrant city that attracts investment and well-paying jobs, particularly for young people

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   • 1 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueSign approved 10 to 1 and his amendment approved, as reported by Daily Hive and CBC, May 21, 2025.
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5. 5Sean OrrCOPE6of 10

   Using Major Events Tax Revenue to Support Hotel Workers Affected by the FIFA World Cup

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   • 1 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueVote reported by CBC and recorded in the public hearing minutes, April 14, 2026.
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6. 6John JonesIndependent4of 10

   Support making permits easier and more affordable for local businesses

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7. 7Devyani SinghCOPE4of 10

   piloting city owned supermarkets

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8. 8Bilal KhanBright Future Vancouver4of 10

   whether that's from home through fast-tracked permitting, or through a pop-up storefront, sandbox permit, or City-backed micro-loan for young entrepreneurs just getting started

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9. 9Chloe LeslieCOPE4of 10

   fight to strengthen our local economy

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10. 10Armor ValorVancouver Liberals4of 10

    Local governments should be doing whatever they can to reduce red tape to support local businesses, and supporting young people in taking the initiative of starting a business that serves their community

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11. 11Bridget BurnsGreen Party of Vancouver4of 10

    She also believes City Hall should be a partner to local businesses and community organizers, helping them succeed rather than creating unnecessary barriers.

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12. 12Parris J. WilliamsIndependent4of 10

    This will be the first city ran grocery store in Vancouver.

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13. 13Caitlin StockwellOneCity4of 10

    I’m talking about listing vacant commercial spaces with all the deets on the uses they are already approved for

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14. 14Solomon Yi-KieranCOPE4of 10

    I want to scrap business license fees for co-ops so that worker-run businesses have a fighting chance against wealthy monopolies.

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15. 15Geoff TeoliVote Vancouver3of 10

    Geoff is running for Vancouver City Council to reduce red tape, improve transparency, and foster an environment where businesses can grow.

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    • 1 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueReported by CBC News and the Canadian Press; a City memo refers to the trip, March 31, 2023.
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16. 16Patrick SauriolTEAM for a Livable Vancouver3of 10

    We need to broaden our opportunities and our job base beyond tourism and real estate

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    • 1 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueReported by the Times Colonist on the day it opened, May 4, 2016.
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17. 17Jarrett HagglundOneCity2of 10

    We will work with City staff to see that contracts are awarded to local businesses or Canadian companies.

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18. 18Joyce GillespieABC Vancouver2of 10

    Joyce will press to keep small business taxes down and Vancouver's storefronts full.

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19. 19Steve JedreicichVote Vancouver2of 10

    Before requiring this much retail space, the City should validate that there is demand.

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20. 20Iona Bonamis (陶思穎)OneCity2of 10

    @onecityvan.bsky.social’s Youth Jobs Vancouver policy wouldn’t only benefit our youth.

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21. 21Rebecca HasdellVote Vancouver2of 10

    And I want to make it easier for businesses to get off the ground, creating good local jobs that strengthen our economy.

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22. 22Jessica WaltonVancouver Liberals2of 10

    She also wants to support other small business owners, who drive our economy in Vancouver and across the country.

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23. 23Arezo ZarrabianABC Vancouver2of 10

    She has collaborated with several Business Improvement Associations (BIA) and is a strong advocate for small business owners.

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24. 24John BoychukVote Vancouver2of 10

    He believes Vancouver can grow in a way that’s both sustainable and livable, while supporting local businesses that bring energy and character to our neighbourhoods.

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25. 25Lisa DominatoABC Vancouver2of 10

    Since being elected, Lisa has championed fiscal responsibility, affordable housing, safe neighbourhoods, quality city services, small business, and child care.

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26. 26Moira StilwellVancouver Liberals2of 10

    A thriving city that attracts people to come here should be a jobs generator.

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27. 27Andy LinBright Future Vancouver2of 10

    markets and businesses should serve people, not exploit them

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28. 28Michael WuVancouver Liberals2of 10

    He believes Vancouver needs practical leadership at City Hall that supports small businesses, encourages economic growth, and creates opportunities for the next generation.

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    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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29. 29Frances BulaOneCity2of 10

    I'm forever out shopping and supporting small independent businesses, supporting the arts, and making sure that people have whatever mode of transportation that they can use to get around the city and feel that it's easy.

    • 2 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsStated by the candidate.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo instrument the office controls is named.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo number for what would exist or change.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo cost or funding source.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo date or term milestone.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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30. 30Guy DubéIndependent2of 10

    Stop them from being built

    • 2 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsStated by the candidate.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo instrument the office controls is named.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo number for what would exist or change.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo cost or funding source.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo date or term milestone.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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31. 31Annette ReillyGreen Party of Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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32. 32Keerit JutlaVote Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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33. 33Victoria JungVancouver Liberals0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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34. 34JZJob ZhaoIndependent0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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35. 35Amanda BogganTEAM for a Livable Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of September 25, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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36. 36Bhavna SoleckiVote Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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37. 37Yadwinder MangatBright Future Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of September 25, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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38. 38Charles KellyTEAM for a Livable Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of September 25, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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39. 39Camil DumontGreen Party of Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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40. 40Judith KasiamaBright Future Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of September 25, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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41. 41Kathleen LarsenTEAM for a Livable Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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42. 42Jonathan WeismanTEAM for a Livable Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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43. 43Devin ClemensVancouver Liberals0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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44. 44Lorraine Lowe (刘黛明)ABC Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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45. 45Raj MundraTEAM for a Livable Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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46. 46ROLLERGIRLIndependent0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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47. 47John CouparVancouver Liberals0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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48. 48Eric RedmondAffordable Housing0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of September 26, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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49. 49David GrewalABC Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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50. 50Lenny Zhou (周楠)ABC Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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51. 51Stephanie SmithGreen Party of Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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52. 52Ibrahima CisseBright Future Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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53. 53Josh GordonTEAM for a Livable Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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54. 54Mohadeseh Gharib P. ArasiBright Future Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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55. 55Noi SoudarackIndependent0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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56. 56Naomi ChocykTrueBlue Vancouver0of 10

    • 0 of 2A position in the candidate’s own wordsNo position found by voche.me as of October 3, 2026.
    • 0 of 2Names a mechanism the office controlsNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 2States a measurable targetNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a cost or funding sourceNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1States a timelineNo statement to read.
    • 0 of 1A dated, sourced action on the issueNo dated public action on this issue found.
    • 0 of 1Answered the voche.me question on the issueThe questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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How a mark on this issue is earned

The score counts how complete and checkable the published plan on this issue is. Whether the plan would work is a separate question, left to the reader.

• A position in the candidate’s own words2 marks

  Two points for a statement on the issue that names the candidate as the person who will act. One point when only the party’s platform covers the issue and the candidate is not quoted.

• Names a mechanism the office controls2 marks

  The candidate’s own statement names an instrument the elected body can adopt by its own vote: a bylaw, a budget line, a fee, a program, a land decision, a Board policy.

• States a measurable target2 marks

  A number with a unit that describes what will exist or change: homes, spaces, days, kilometres, a percentage.

• States a cost or funding source1 mark

  A dollar figure for the measure, or a named source of the money.

• States a timeline1 mark

  A date, a year, or a term milestone such as the first budget.

• A dated, sourced action on the issue1 mark

  A motion, a vote, a program delivered, a report authored or an organization led, in any public role, with a date and a source.

• Answered the voche.me question on the issue1 mark

  The same question went to every candidate in the office. An answer that names the candidate earns the point.

A zero records what we could find as of October 3, 2026, and never that a candidate has no view. If a page was missed, tell the editors and the score changes with a dated note. The full method and the bias table