Where the candidates stand on reconciliation

I support reviewing funding and increasing targeted support where there is a clear public benefit, demonstrated need or connection to the City’s reconciliation commitments. I would not support an automatic across-the-board increase without defined outcomes. Reconciliation must be more than a signed agreement, it has to be visible in the City’s actions and in the way we work with Indigenous communities.

We will review funding for non-profits to make sure the city is getting value for money and that we are focused on core responsibilities.

Condition: Review framed around value for money and core responsibilities, not around increasing funding.

Funding should be indexed to inflation to ensure new progress in breaking down systemic barriers aren't regressing.

...while maintaining the current level of community grants.

Condition: Framed within a commitment to another zero per cent property tax increase.

Reconciliation must show in the budget as well.

Yes. I would review current funding levels for Indigenous organizations...

We commit to a public review of city funding allocated to Indigenous organizations within the first year of the term, measured against the Vancouver Test, with results reported back to MVAEC member agencies directly.

Condition: Measured against the party's Vancouver Test; results reported to MVAEC member agencies.

Funding increases for Indigenous organizations require meaningful partnership, transparent need and fair accountability, not a predetermined amount.

I support Indigenous-led development and additional housing, but I would not endorse every detail of a major project simply because it is currently proposed. I would consider housing, infrastructure, transit, public benefits, phasing and community impacts.

TEAM supports MSTDC to develop their lands, however, the public has not been satisfied that the Jericho Lands in particular has been planned properly within the local context, so the Jericho Lands will be reconsidered through neighbourhood-based community planning.

Condition: Jericho Lands to be reconsidered through neighbourhood-based community planning.

Yes. I consulted on this project to MST and may be conflicted from being able to vote on the projects.

Condition: Candidate discloses a potential conflict of interest that may prevent him from voting on the projects.

Yes, we support the MST Development Corporation's vision for both the Jericho Lands and Heather Lands.

Yes. I support the right of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations to pursue economic development and build long-term prosperity for their communities.

Yes I support the developments, and at council I voted in favour of these projects and their subsequent policy amendments.

Both developments reflect the kind of partnership we want to build on.

Land-development proposals must respect Indigenous rights and be assessed on their actual current details, not given a blanket approval.