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Current COPE News
COPE calls for suite of reforms to reign in unnacountable spending
When Council reconvenes in September, COPE will be unveiling a suite of
motions designed to curb the growth of unnacountable spending currently
taking place at the City and to provide greater public transparency. The
motions will call for changes to how funding for contracts are approved
and provide for council oversight before and after services.
Mayor Robertson’s plan for West End consultation not good enough
Today, Mayor Robertson committed to delaying a public hearing on the
controversial STIR residential project on Comox St in the West End,
committing instead “to first identify key planning priorities, issues
and community needs” through a “special advisory” process.
Proposed Constitutional Changes for 2010 AGM
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS ON CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE
Notice of 2010 AGM
The Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, September 19 at 2:30pm at the Japanese Hall (487 Alexander St.), Vancouver, B.C.
Members will receive reports, vote on financials and elect a new Executive Committee.
COPE announces new Executive Director and 2010 AGM
COPE is pleased to announce the appointment of Alvin Singh as COPE's new Executive Director. Singh brings a wealth of experience in policy development, communications, and education advocacy, working with the NDP and other levels of government. Singh is currently COPE's external chair person and ran for school board in 2008. He has been involved in municipal and provincial issues since he was a high school student, successfully lobbying for seismic upgrades in BC schools.
Nurturing Children's Health Through Nature -- a Public Forum moderated by Loretta Woodcock
The City of Vancouver created an Action Plan for becoming the world's Greenest city by 2020, recognizing that green spaces play crucial roles in supporting people's health -- particularly for children -- by creating critical connections with nature.
VSB release: VSB's commitment to combating homophobia in schools
July 28, 2010
As Vancouver gears up for the 2010 Pride Parade and Festival, the Vancouver School Board is pleased to report on its continued leadership in addressing issues affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) students in schools. The VSB is committed to creating safe, inclusive, learning environments that celebrate diversity.
As Vancouver gears up for the 2010 Pride Parade and Festival, the Vancouver School Board is pleased to report on its continued leadership in addressing issues affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) students in schools. The VSB is committed to creating safe, inclusive, learning environments that celebrate diversity.
Councilor Woodsworth brings motion on an independent office to engage with the public
Immediate Release:
June 8, 2010
At today’s council meeting, COPE councilor Ellen Woodsworth will introduce a motion to gather information on how other cities deal with public engagement and consultation processes.
At today’s council meeting, COPE councilor Ellen Woodsworth will introduce a motion to gather information on how other cities deal with public engagement and consultation processes.
COPE trustees call on Vancouver Board of Education to be first school board to sign onto Poverty Reduction Strategy
Immediate Release: May 17, 2010
Tonight, at the Vancouver Board of Education (VBE) meeting, COPE trustee Jane Bouey will move a motion as Chair of the Education and Student Services Committee formally asking the board to sign onto the BC Poverty Reduction Strategy.
COPE calls on COV to endorse national housing program
Immediate Release:
May 17, 2010
COPE city councillor Ellen Woodsworth will introduce a motion at Vancouver City Council tomorrow calling on the federal government to endorse a national housing program. Bill C-304, a private members bill initiated by Vancouver East MP Libby Davies, is currently before the House of Commons.
COPE city councillor Ellen Woodsworth will introduce a motion at Vancouver City Council tomorrow calling on the federal government to endorse a national housing program. Bill C-304, a private members bill initiated by Vancouver East MP Libby Davies, is currently before the House of Commons.
