Kennedy Stewart

Kennedy Stewart

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Kennedy Stewart is a former mayor of Vancouver and a former federal NDP MP, who has recently commented on the tenure of Police Chief Adam Palmer. Stewart acknowledged the challenges faced by the police department during Palmer's leadership and expressed respect for his contributions to the force.

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Former NDP MP Kennedy Stewart, now an associate professor, expressed that he was not worried about the use of AI by Canadian MPs.

One-fifth of MPs’ speeches in the House of Commons are written with AI help, analysis finds
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-25
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Kennedy Stewart was Vancouver’s mayor who emphasized reconciliation in supporting the Senákw project.

The sky’s the limit: The Squamish project that’s reshaping Vancouver
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-26
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Kennedy Stewart, of Simon Fraser University’s School of Public Policy, said the fall sitting has not been as fruitful as claimed.

Liberals, Tories make deal to end impasse on string of bills as Parliament wraps for break
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-12-12
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Former NDP MP Kennedy Stewart said the party’s vetting process is rigorous and looks at social-media posts.

Left-wing activist Yves Engler applies to join NDP leadership race
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-11
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Kennedy Stewart is the former mayor of Vancouver who commented on the party system's adoption.

New party system for municipal elections in Calgary, Edmonton sees tepid interest from candidates
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-10-11
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Former mayor Kennedy Stewart requested budget cuts during his tenure, which posed challenges for the police department.

Training large cohort of young officers top challenge for Vancouver’s new police chief
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-05-24
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Former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart, a strong proponent of decriminalization, said the study's findings validated the decriminalized model in removing stigma from drug use.

Decriminalization supporters question B.C. drug study that links policy to overdoses
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-03-27
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Peter Wall wanted former mayor Kennedy Stewart to help mount a campaign for his community project.

Vancouver developer Peter Wall was a master strategist
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-03-14
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Mr. Stewart, a former federal NDP MP and now a professor at Simon Fraser University, said this spat was blown out of proportion.

Vancouver’s police chief announces his retirement after a decade leading the force
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-02-19
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