Matthew Norris
@mnorris.bsky.social
Associate Director, BCAFN. 2022 CoV Candidate with OneCityVan. President, UNYA; Board Member, CCPA BC; Nehithaw (LLRIB) - Treaty 6. PhD Candidate UBC (MrMatthewNorris on that other site)
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Our thanks to @mnorris.bsky.social, president of the Urban Native Youth Association, for his support! Please join Matthew and others who have endorsed us!
July 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Our thanks to @mnorris.bsky.social, president of the Urban Native Youth Association, for his support! Please join Matthew and others who have endorsed us!
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I would like to understand where the direction for Task Force Barrage came from, because clearly it didn’t come from council, it didn’t come from the Police Board. BC law demands transparency & accountability, it doesn't allow the mayor to cook up policing schemes in the backroom.
May 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I would like to understand where the direction for Task Force Barrage came from, because clearly it didn’t come from council, it didn’t come from the Police Board. BC law demands transparency & accountability, it doesn't allow the mayor to cook up policing schemes in the backroom.
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BC’s Police Act demands accountability of local governments in BC to maintain public confidence in law enforcement - but three months into DTES street sweeps promoted by the mayor, and no-one is accepting responsibility for initiating the operation or expense.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Vancouver mayor can’t answer how $5M for ‘Task Force Barrage’ was approved
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is sidestepping questions on how the budget for a five-million-dollar task force aimed at cracking down on the Downtown Eastside was approved.
www.ctvnews.ca
May 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
BC’s Police Act demands accountability of local governments in BC to maintain public confidence in law enforcement - but three months into DTES street sweeps promoted by the mayor, and no-one is accepting responsibility for initiating the operation or expense.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
When we are starved for good news stories in politics, Vancouver pulled through. Big congratulations to @seanorr.bsky.social and @lucymaloney.bsky.social I can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish.
April 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
When we are starved for good news stories in politics, Vancouver pulled through. Big congratulations to @seanorr.bsky.social and @lucymaloney.bsky.social I can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish.
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Resounding win for OneCity and COPE in last night's Vancouver by-election!
And an equally resounding defeat for ABC.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
And an equally resounding defeat for ABC.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Progressives win both Vancouver council seats in byelection, weakening ABC majority | CBC News
The political party that swept to power in Vancouver's 2022 civic election has taken a hit to its majority on council, after both seats in Saturday's byelection were won by progressive candidates Sean...
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April 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Resounding win for OneCity and COPE in last night's Vancouver by-election!
And an equally resounding defeat for ABC.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
And an equally resounding defeat for ABC.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Grand Chief Phillip called the posts "absolutely reprehensible and repugnant and completely devoid of any sense of compassion for Indigenous Peoples who suffered enormously through the residential school experience." www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
First Nations leaders in B.C. call for Conservatives to drop candidate Aaron Gunn | CBC News
Social media comments made by North Island-Powell River Conservative candidate Aaron Gunn have resurfaced, sparking outrage from First Nations leaders.
www.cbc.ca
April 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Grand Chief Phillip called the posts "absolutely reprehensible and repugnant and completely devoid of any sense of compassion for Indigenous Peoples who suffered enormously through the residential school experience." www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
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"FNLC is deeply angered and disturbed that two provincial and federal politicians continue to publicly advance Residential School Denialism. [...] We continue to stand with Residential School survivors and their families and communities" www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_respond...
FNLC Responds to Dallas Brodie’s False Accusation and Joins Calls for CPC to Drop Candidate Aaron Gunn for Residential School Denialism
Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights
www.ubcic.bc.ca
April 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"FNLC is deeply angered and disturbed that two provincial and federal politicians continue to publicly advance Residential School Denialism. [...] We continue to stand with Residential School survivors and their families and communities" www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_respond...
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Can @jaimestein.bsky.social explain why someone is texting him insulting slurs about my daughter and her friend, while also taking pictures of indigenous women standing in line to VOTE? cc: @lucymaloney.bsky.social @seanorr.bsky.social #bcpoli #yvr
March 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Can @jaimestein.bsky.social explain why someone is texting him insulting slurs about my daughter and her friend, while also taking pictures of indigenous women standing in line to VOTE? cc: @lucymaloney.bsky.social @seanorr.bsky.social #bcpoli #yvr
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This is deeply upsetting
Can @jaimestein.bsky.social explain why someone is texting him insulting slurs about my daughter and her friend, while also taking pictures of indigenous women standing in line to VOTE? cc: @lucymaloney.bsky.social @seanorr.bsky.social #bcpoli #yvr
March 26, 2025 at 10:28 PM
This is deeply upsetting
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It shouldn't be necessary, but the most impactful speakers against Mayor Sim's no net new supportive housing motion are those with lived experience.
Here is someone who was formerly homeless showing Council how people stay warm when homeless in winter. He's holding up a burnt piece of wood.
Here is someone who was formerly homeless showing Council how people stay warm when homeless in winter. He's holding up a burnt piece of wood.
February 27, 2025 at 12:17 AM
It shouldn't be necessary, but the most impactful speakers against Mayor Sim's no net new supportive housing motion are those with lived experience.
Here is someone who was formerly homeless showing Council how people stay warm when homeless in winter. He's holding up a burnt piece of wood.
Here is someone who was formerly homeless showing Council how people stay warm when homeless in winter. He's holding up a burnt piece of wood.
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According to new research, scientists have recorded the warmest ocean temperatures in human history last year — breaking records once again. #ClimateEmergency
The fossil-fueled climate crisis is a threat to us all.
We need your voice in this movement!
The fossil-fueled climate crisis is a threat to us all.
We need your voice in this movement!
Scientists sound alarm after collecting unprecedented data from world's oceans: 'The broken records ... have become a broken record'
The warmest ocean temperatures in human history were recorded last year, highlighting the concerning issue of warming oceans.
www.thecooldown.com
February 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
According to new research, scientists have recorded the warmest ocean temperatures in human history last year — breaking records once again. #ClimateEmergency
The fossil-fueled climate crisis is a threat to us all.
We need your voice in this movement!
The fossil-fueled climate crisis is a threat to us all.
We need your voice in this movement!
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Oops, protect the “global climate” too!
Defend Canada and protect the global comment too! Let's apply a carbon tariff on US thermal coal -- and do it on the downstream rather than emissions at the mine.
Eby Looks at Tariffs on US Coal Shipped Through BC via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
Eby Looks at Tariffs on US Coal Shipped Through BC via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/02...
Eby Looks at Tariffs on US Coal Shipped Through BC | The Tyee
Vancouver is a major export port for coal shipments, which its US counterparts reject.
thetyee.ca
February 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Oops, protect the “global climate” too!
Call for applications! The BCAFN, the National Organization of Andean and Amazonian Indigenous Women in Peru and @savethechildrencan.bsky.social invite Expressions of Interest from First Nations in BC to join the Indigenous Wisdom and Knowledge Circle (IWKC).
www.bcafn.ca/sites/defaul...
www.bcafn.ca/sites/defaul...
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February 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Call for applications! The BCAFN, the National Organization of Andean and Amazonian Indigenous Women in Peru and @savethechildrencan.bsky.social invite Expressions of Interest from First Nations in BC to join the Indigenous Wisdom and Knowledge Circle (IWKC).
www.bcafn.ca/sites/defaul...
www.bcafn.ca/sites/defaul...
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The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs organized a walk and rally to call for an end to racism in healthcare against First Nations people.
Justin Flett of Tataskweyak Cree Nation spoke about his 'agonizing' experience at two hospitals for the same medical issue.
Justin Flett of Tataskweyak Cree Nation spoke about his 'agonizing' experience at two hospitals for the same medical issue.
Rally calls for an end to racism in healthcare against First Nations people
YouTube video by APTN News
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February 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs organized a walk and rally to call for an end to racism in healthcare against First Nations people.
Justin Flett of Tataskweyak Cree Nation spoke about his 'agonizing' experience at two hospitals for the same medical issue.
Justin Flett of Tataskweyak Cree Nation spoke about his 'agonizing' experience at two hospitals for the same medical issue.
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🗓️ Event alert 🚨
Join us online on March 6 for a breakdown and analysis of the 2025 BC budget from our research team.
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Join us online on March 6 for a breakdown and analysis of the 2025 BC budget from our research team.
RSVP here:
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Please spread the word. See you there!
February 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
🗓️ Event alert 🚨
Join us online on March 6 for a breakdown and analysis of the 2025 BC budget from our research team.
RSVP here:
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Can't make it? Sign up to get the recording!
Please spread the word. See you there!
Join us online on March 6 for a breakdown and analysis of the 2025 BC budget from our research team.
RSVP here:
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Can't make it? Sign up to get the recording!
Please spread the word. See you there!
Excited to announce a new progressive think tank: The BC Society for Policy Solutions. With economic and social uncertainty on the rise, I'm honoured to join this board and support these fantastic writers and researchers promoting data-informed, climate and justice centric policy solutions #bcpoli
Hi all! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new BC Society for Policy Solutions. 🎉 We welcome your support! bcpolicy.ca/about
About us | BC Policy Solutions
The BC Society for Policy Solutions is a progressive public policy research institute that looks at issues facing British Columbia and proposes bold and achievable policy solutions that centre social,...
bcpolicy.ca
February 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Excited to announce a new progressive think tank: The BC Society for Policy Solutions. With economic and social uncertainty on the rise, I'm honoured to join this board and support these fantastic writers and researchers promoting data-informed, climate and justice centric policy solutions #bcpoli
Fantastic piece by @sethdklein.bsky.social and a must-read given the escalating trade war with Trump. Canada should hit Trump where it hurts the most — oil and gas www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/03/o...
Canada should hit Trump where it hurts the most — oil and gas
Such an export tax would certainly face political challenges; Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and the oil and gas companies themselves will blow a gasket. But a strong case can be made that layering an...
www.nationalobserver.com
February 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Fantastic piece by @sethdklein.bsky.social and a must-read given the escalating trade war with Trump. Canada should hit Trump where it hurts the most — oil and gas www.nationalobserver.com/2025/02/03/o...
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Call for Volunteers - 2025 Homeless Count in Greater Vancouver - HSABC
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February 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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this is quite disturbing
cc @critcrim.bsky.social @tedrutland.bsky.social @wpgpoliceharm.bsky.social @stephenharrison.bsky.social @power1312.bsky.social
cc @critcrim.bsky.social @tedrutland.bsky.social @wpgpoliceharm.bsky.social @stephenharrison.bsky.social @power1312.bsky.social
One of the big third party spenders in BC's 2024 election was the National Police Federation, which reported spending $152,688.26 during the campaign period
The largest spend was on social media (+$50k) but the organization also reported spending $45k on canvassing #bcpoli
The largest spend was on social media (+$50k) but the organization also reported spending $45k on canvassing #bcpoli
January 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
this is quite disturbing
cc @critcrim.bsky.social @tedrutland.bsky.social @wpgpoliceharm.bsky.social @stephenharrison.bsky.social @power1312.bsky.social
cc @critcrim.bsky.social @tedrutland.bsky.social @wpgpoliceharm.bsky.social @stephenharrison.bsky.social @power1312.bsky.social
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I wrote about how Shopify executives are pushing extreme right-wing politics in Canada by funding far-right media and building an alliance with the Conservative Party.
Shopify executives are vocally opposing the Canadian government — and now they’re being openly praised by the Conservative Party leader.
They’re trying to extend Silicon Valley’s right-wing project to Canada — and need to be stopped.
They’re trying to extend Silicon Valley’s right-wing project to Canada — and need to be stopped.
The conservative-tech alliance is coming to Canada
Shopify executives want to emulate the right-wing project of their Silicon Valley peers
disconnect.blog
February 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I wrote about how Shopify executives are pushing extreme right-wing politics in Canada by funding far-right media and building an alliance with the Conservative Party.
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This is the act of an enemy. A villain. A fascist. An invader.
Make no mistake. It’s an attack.
Make no mistake. It’s an attack.
February 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
This is the act of an enemy. A villain. A fascist. An invader.
Make no mistake. It’s an attack.
Make no mistake. It’s an attack.
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“'Doctor' is a protected title in B.C. and misusing it can have consequences."
And yet 🤷♀️
Caucus chair comes with a pay bump, btw
By giving her the role, the Cons handed Toor an extra $23,900 on top of her $119,500 MLA salary #bcpoli
And yet 🤷♀️
Caucus chair comes with a pay bump, btw
By giving her the role, the Cons handed Toor an extra $23,900 on top of her $119,500 MLA salary #bcpoli
BC Conservative MLA Jody Toor framed herself as a physician during the election. Some people pointed out she wasn't. I dug in. It appears Toor not only misrepresented her medical credentials, but her academic ones too.
Today for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
Today for @thetyee.ca
thetyee.ca/News/2025/01...
A Conservative MLA Represented Herself as a Medical Doctor. She Isn’t | The Tyee
Medical misinformation experts say Jody Toor’s credentials don’t stand up.
thetyee.ca
January 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
“'Doctor' is a protected title in B.C. and misusing it can have consequences."
And yet 🤷♀️
Caucus chair comes with a pay bump, btw
By giving her the role, the Cons handed Toor an extra $23,900 on top of her $119,500 MLA salary #bcpoli
And yet 🤷♀️
Caucus chair comes with a pay bump, btw
By giving her the role, the Cons handed Toor an extra $23,900 on top of her $119,500 MLA salary #bcpoli
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WTF 🤯. This is absolutely unacceptable. So basically Vancouver would rather punish our most vulnerable homeless populations until other municipalities take on more supportive housing. Hate that homelessness exists, not the people who experience it. #bcpoli
January 24, 2025 at 1:59 AM
WTF 🤯. This is absolutely unacceptable. So basically Vancouver would rather punish our most vulnerable homeless populations until other municipalities take on more supportive housing. Hate that homelessness exists, not the people who experience it. #bcpoli
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The Office of the Police Complaints Commission in B.C. says it’s investigating the Vancouver police officers for neglect of duty because of how they handled the case of Chelsea Poorman.
The family said they welcome the investigation.
The family said they welcome the investigation.
Chelsea Poorman family welcomes investigation into police
The family of Chelsea Poorman are at odds with the Vancouver police department over how she died and question their investigation.
www.aptnnews.ca
January 22, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The Office of the Police Complaints Commission in B.C. says it’s investigating the Vancouver police officers for neglect of duty because of how they handled the case of Chelsea Poorman.
The family said they welcome the investigation.
The family said they welcome the investigation.