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Your Government

City Council and the Park Board provide the vision and direction for the future of Vancouver.

Your elected officials use the expertise of both citizens, who serve on advisory boards and committees, and staff, who work in specialized areas, to shape how decisions will be implemented.

Vancouver has a splendid history of engaged citizens and activists who have contributed to making Vancouver one of the most liveable citites in the world.

Together, we are creating the greenest city in the world by 2020.

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News, Calendar

Want to know what's going on in Vancouver? Learn more here, from a source you can trust.

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Public forums

Find out all the ways that you can join the conversation about the issues that matter the most to you.

Participate formally

Speak at a meeting

Sign up to attend a Council meeting, and speak to your elected officials on City Council or the Vancouver Park Board about an item that is on the agenda.

Find out the outcome

Council meetings and decisions

Find dates, agendas, and reports for upcoming and past Vancouver City Council meetings.

Your local government

Vancouver City Council

Vancouver City Council is made up of the Mayor & 10 councillors, who are elected at large for a 3-year term. The Mayor is the Chair of City Council.

Vancouver Park Board office at Stanley Park

Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation provides, preserves, and advocates for parks and recreation services to benefit all people, communities, and the environment.