De-stigmatizing Stigma

What’s the difference between shaming people and shaming harmful behaviour? Parksville councillors Joel Grenz and Sean Wood take on one of the trickiest words in modern politics: stigma. From anti-smoking campaigns and seatbelts to vaping, littering, and impaired driving, this episode explores how culture and policy have worked together to steer society, using stigma as a tool for good. And with B.C.’s legislature debating whether schools should promote stigma against drug use, the conversation turns to where compassion ends and accountability begins. 🎧 Listen in for: Why stigma isn’t always the villain it’s made out to be How shaming actions (not people) changed public behaviour... from smoking to drunk driving The fine line between compassion and consequence in addiction policy Bill M 213 and what both sides of the aisle might be missing How governments can use culture—not just legislation—to drive change 👉 Subscribe, rate, and review on your favourite podcast platform. Find all our episodes at nonpartisanhacks.com and drop us a line.