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B.C. Releases Hinkson Inquiry Report on Public Event Safety

The report recommends context-sensitive security measures to fortify festivals without deterring community participation.

Members of the Vancouver Police forensics team examine the scene where a vehicle drove into a crowd at a Lapu Lapu Day street festival Saturday evening in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, April 27, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Overview

  • Premier David Eby commissioned retired Justice Christopher Hinkson to lead the public inquiry after a vehicle rammed into Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Day festival on April 26, killing 11 and injuring dozens.
  • Attorney General Niki Sharma confirmed the government received Hinkson’s recommendations and will publish the full report today to bolster safety at summer events.
  • The inquiry outlines a suite of safety and security improvements for community gatherings, emphasizing tailored protocols over blanket mandates.
  • The Union of B.C. Municipalities urged that guidelines remain adaptable to prevent budget or staffing pressures from forcing event cancellations.
  • Provincial officials plan to implement the report’s findings swiftly ahead of the busy festival season to reassure the public.