Arminder Randhawa 🦋

Integrated courts. The difference between safety and ongoing harm.

I had the pleasure of attending the inauguration of the new city council last week. I was looking forward to meeting Devyani Singh in person and congratulating her on her election.

What COPE accomplished in this election was remarkable. A full sweep, unlike previous party sweeps that left the South Asian candidates behind.

We had a brief discussion on policies around intimate partner violence. I was glad to connect with other notable COPE organizers on this issue as well.

I remain deeply proud of the intimate partner violence policy we put forward with the Vancouver Liberals. It was shaped by the needs of survivors, recognized by advocates, and set a standard for the other parties.

I look forward to working alongside everyone at City Hall who prioritizes this crisis. No woman or child should ever have to live with violence. It is time we confront this issue with the urgency it requires.

'Whatever women wear, wherever they go, indeed whatever they drink, they retain the right to say no' says Judge Bennathan in the sentencing of Russell Brand.

Happy Diwali 🎇🪔🎇
Big wheels keep on turning .. 🎶

Outgoing Mayor’s Chief of Staff Lands Job at VPD

City Coun. Lucy Maloney, one of three incumbent councillors re-elected to council in last month’s municipal election, told The Tyee she was surprised by Ford’s hiring given the former ABC-dominated council’s close relationship with the police department.

“I think the optics of the VPD receiving a very large amount of funding from the city council while Trevor Ford had so much influence, and then Trevor Ford being given a job, I think that it’s troublesome.

thetyee.ca/News/2026/11/0…