The TRC Calls to Action: The Role of Local Governments - Summary of Webinar 1
Last month, in partnership with The Federation of Canadian Municipalities, we hosted the first of a two-part online learning series for...
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Apr 14, 2023
Systemic problems require systemic solutions
Vancouver City Council attempted to address the systemic housing crisis with the same failed actions as their predecessors.
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Apr 12, 2023
10 Questions About the Mayor's Budget Task force
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim recently revealed plans for an external budget task force. The six-member task force, comprised of high-profile...
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Mar 21, 2023
Celebrating Black History Month: A Reflection
“There has been a Black community in Vancouver since before there was a Vancouver." - Wayde Compton Less than a month after another...
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Mar 9, 2023
Where Equity Won and Lost in Vancouver’s 2023 Budget
Last week the City of Vancouver passed its annual operating budget for 2023. In response to concerns from front-line organizations and...
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Mar 8, 2023
Decolonize International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day (IWD) and a very important day to reflect on how we centre Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit...
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Feb 27, 2023
Reinvest in Equity- Open Letter to Vancouver City Council
A city's operational budget is the most important decision a council makes. Motions can suggest priorities, but programs and policies...
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Jan 12, 2023
TRC Resources for Local Governments
Women Transforming Cities recently conducted province-wide research on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action in...
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Jan 9, 2023
Ellen Woodsworth Retires from WTC After 18+ Years of Advocacy
We closed 2022 with a farewell to our founder and longtime leader and guide, Ellen Woodsworth. Ellen has retired from WTC after 18 years...
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Dec 6, 2022
Housing Motion Offers Opportunity for New Council to Deliver on Election Promises
Our newly-elected Mayor and Councillors have been hard at work realizing their campaign promises. With jam-packed council meetings and...
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Nov 22, 2022
Our 2022 Impact
2022 was a huge year for WTC - the organization has continued to steadily grow, building upon the decade of impact led by so many amazing...
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Nov 15, 2022
Key City Council Motions - Nov 15th
Here are the motions on our radar for this council meeting. We encourage everyone to check out the other motions, reports, and bylaws...
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