Overview

• Mayor Ken Sim is leading Councillors Lisa Dominato and Mike Klassen to Ottawa this week to meet senior federal officials and advocate for action on housing, transit and infrastructure.
• The delegation aims to build closer ties with the new Liberal government to tackle city challenges that span multiple levels of government.
• Officials will press for bail reform measures targeting violent repeat offenders, reflecting a commitment outlined in the recent throne speech.
• Vancouver leaders will seek federal funding to extend the Broadway subway to UBC, citing strong demand and a solid business case.
• Premier David Eby’s absence on an Asia trade mission and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s concurrent premiers’ meeting in Saskatoon place greater emphasis on direct city–federal discussions.