City Council Eyes U.S. Contract Rules | Vancouver News

City council moves to boost oversight of U.S. company contracts after awarding e-bike rentals to San Francisco’s Lime — sparking backlash from locals and businesses who’d prefer Canadian firms. A new motion gives council more input on American bids while keeping city staff operational, plus demands a report on handling potential trade tensions. Council member Stephen Hammond champions supporting Canadian vendors, arguing sensitive decisions need local scrutiny. Finance director notes existing tools to favor Canadian goods without stifling options — though global supply chains make clear sourcing tricky, even when purchases are made in Canada. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05a8a4a6f1cf5ac9