The Columbia Institute's Centre for Civic Governance
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Got 25 minutes? If so, listen to this podcast on Vancouver's bid to upend drug laws @FrontBurnerCBC https://www.cbc.ca//a-bid-to-upend-drug-laws-in-vancouver-

A GREAT READ: What if Instead of Calling People Out, We Called Them In? https://www.nytimes.com//loretta-ross-smith-college-cancel

ICYMI: With #affordablehousing top of mind, especially with our webinar last week, Montreal's big inclusionary zoning move, and all the talk around #parking+#ClimateEmergency, we wanted to re-share CCPA-BC's February blog on "Lessons from the Squamish Nation’s ambitious new rental housing plan." https://www.policynote.ca/squamish-nation-housing/

Montreal City Council just adopted what is probably the most ambitious Inclusionary Zoning Housing Policy in North America. Take a look at what it looks like (thanks Craig Sauvé) https://montreal.ca//artic/diverse-metropolis-overview-law?

JUST IN: In its move toward implementation, the City of Vancouver passed an ambitious, comprehensive Climate Emergency Action Plan, with a strong equity lens. https://www.straight.com//christine-boyle-vancouvers-clima

Another story of inspiring leadership! How a young B.C. man pushed the province to recognize its long and vibrant Black history. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-stepping-up-you/