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EPISODE · May 15, 2025 · 17 MIN

Why was Michael Bryant hired to advise on the Downtown Eastside?

from This is Vancouver

A former Ontario attorney general has been appointed to help fix issues in the Downtown Eastside. But his role as a consultant is raising questions. He was installed in the position in February with little public announcement and a six-month contract worth $150,000. We speak to Conservative MLA Trevor Halford and First United’s Amanda Burrows about his appointment.

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