Hello families, community,

Thank you for staying the course and giving a voice to the vulnerable.

Update:

While we were disappointed by the outcome of the debate and vote at the legislature regarding Bill 26 to silence communities on April 26th we now know our next steps together to bring about the compassion, equity and thoughtfulness we are striving for. It very well may be to take the issue to the highest court in Canada. 

Michael Lee, Elenore Sturko and Mike De Jong all raised valid, on point arguments, that were not addressed by Housing Minister Kahlon. Specifically regarding the services and transparency in this building approval process, as well as the concerns that this bill removes citizens rights to be heard and use the courts to hold government accountable.

They warned the govt this legislation is very prone to a constitutional challenge. With a NDP majority, it was expected this bill would proceed, in spite of these significant flaws.

Next Steps:

At this time, we understand our ally the Kitsilano Coalition is having discussions with the existing and extended legal teams, to determine the most effective next course of action. These efforts, require immediate and ongoing funding to define and implement a legal strategy. 

The requests and fundraising target made by the Kitsilano Coalition of $50,000 is now needed more urgently, as costs are being incurred and will continue to accumulate .

The Ask:

We ask and thank you for your financial support for this worthy cause to restore the voice of the vulnerable.

Please contribute as this link: https://www.kitsilanocoalition.org/contribute

Yours in change making for our most vulnerable,

Parents4TCP