Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver promised to

Streamline event permitting to champion vibrant local festivals.

Promised by

Ken Sim

ABC Vancouver / A Better City

Status

Made

Policy areas

Jurisdiction

Vancouver

Made

Oct 15, 2022

Campaign

2022 Vancouver Civic Election platform Term in progress

Reader Interest

Status Guide

Made

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Statement

Streamline event permitting to champion vibrant local festivals.

Overview

Streamline event permitting to champion vibrant local festivals.

Sources

Special Events Task Force (opens in a new tab) Update

The City says the Special Events Advisory Task Force is examining how to reduce the time required to issue event permits, simplify applications, create separate streams for smaller and larger events, and reduce barriers for music and arts events.
ABC Vancouver Platform 2022 (opens in a new tab) Source

Streamline event permitting to champion vibrant local festivals.

Timeline

Update

Special Events Task Force

Sep 17, 2026

The City says the Special Events Advisory Task Force is examining how to reduce the time required to issue event permits, simplify applications, create separate streams for smaller and larger events, and reduce barriers for music and arts events.
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Source

ABC Vancouver Platform 2022

Oct 15, 2022

Streamline event permitting to champion vibrant local festivals.
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