Vancouver Sun
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Jul 24, 2026
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Vancouver mayor asks premier for urgent action on foreign influence at City Hall
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Vancouver mayor asks premier for urgent action on foreign influence at City Hall
A political scientist agrees with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim that participation at hearings should be limited to residents and others directly affected by the decisions — but he disagreed with the mayor’s decision to refer the matter to police.
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By Dan Fumano
Published Jul 24, 2026
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Mayor Ken Sim during his first …
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