Rebecca Bligh

Rebecca Bligh

politician Canada

Rebecca Bligh is a Vancouver city councillor who has been actively advocating for supportive housing measures and has recently opposed Mayor Ken Sim's proposed moratorium on new supportive housing units, arguing that it contradicts the city's strategy to improve the Downtown Eastside.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
76,908
Power
3,440$
Sentiment
6.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 4 6.25 0.17% +20% 38,005,238 76,908 $1,700,000 3,440$
Totals 4 38,005,238 76,908 $1,700,000 3,440$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Another councillor who voted against the plan, Rebecca Bligh, was ejected from the party this month after speaking out against the housing plan. 4

The Globe and Mail: Vancouver council approves Mayor’s plan to temporarily pause new supportive housing projects

Canada Canada: Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Rebecca Bligh stated that cities are taking action to overcome the sense of helplessness some Canadians might feel. 7

The Globe and Mail: Canadian municipalities are re-evaluating contracts with U.S. suppliers to protest Trump’s tariffs

Canada Canada: Rebecca Bligh introduced a policy aimed at uplifting the Downtown Eastside and building inclusive communities. 9

The Globe and Mail: Leaked document shows new plan by Vancouver city council to alter the Downtown Eastside

Canada Canada: Two members of his own party – councillors Rebecca Bligh and Lisa Dominato – have objected and are bringing forward a motion to have a representative of the provincial government come to council to answer questions about the potential negative consequences of that move. 5

The Globe and Mail: Vancouver mayor’s moratorium on supportive housing could backfire, advocates say