Opinion: Toxic discourse is a serious problem in politics. But is abuse from Vancouver's non-profit sector toward public officials a major issue in Vancouver? City staff don't think so, and council has provided no convincing evidence.
reporter last October, including saying: “They were very disappointed by the election of our mayor.”
At that time, I asked Meiszner if he could provide any other examples of speech he considered problematic, and he didn’t.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.But he responded by text message that “this policy is a step in the right direction,” although “there is still work to be done” to ensure a safe and welcoming environment at city hall.
Meiszner didn’t answer why he supports the proposed policy when he agrees it wouldn’t solve the supposed “huge red flag” he cited as the reason for creating the policy but said he doesn’t plan any amendments when the report goes to council next week for decision.by council.
Council’s direction to staff in March “definitely had a chilling effect” immediately throughout the social services sector, said Steve Johnston of the Community Coordinated Response Network, a group of more than 20 non-profit service providers.
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