Andhra Azevedo
@andhraaz.bsky.social
Environmental law, soccer, dogs, bikes and birds
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Five former chairs of a watchdog committee say the Species at Risk Act will become “meaningless” and “merely paper protection” if the government follows through on proposed changes to the act.
thetyee.ca/News/2026/08...
thetyee.ca/News/2026/08...
Scientists Warn Carney’s Changes Will Bring ‘Wilful Extinction’ | The Tyee
Proposed amendments to make building ports and pipelines easier could destroy entire species.
thetyee.ca
August 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Five former chairs of a watchdog committee say the Species at Risk Act will become “meaningless” and “merely paper protection” if the government follows through on proposed changes to the act.
thetyee.ca/News/2026/08...
thetyee.ca/News/2026/08...
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619 British Columbians died in the 2021 heat dome. It's our duty to never let it happen again.
Today, OneCity is announcing Built to Last: our plan to make homes and public spaces safer in extreme heat, cheaper to run, and built for a long-term climate-resilient future. 🧵
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Today, OneCity is announcing Built to Last: our plan to make homes and public spaces safer in extreme heat, cheaper to run, and built for a long-term climate-resilient future. 🧵
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August 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
619 British Columbians died in the 2021 heat dome. It's our duty to never let it happen again.
Today, OneCity is announcing Built to Last: our plan to make homes and public spaces safer in extreme heat, cheaper to run, and built for a long-term climate-resilient future. 🧵
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Today, OneCity is announcing Built to Last: our plan to make homes and public spaces safer in extreme heat, cheaper to run, and built for a long-term climate-resilient future. 🧵
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Campaigns are built through small moments: conversations, questions, encouragement, and people showing up. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this one. OneCity members are voting now until May 10th, and I would be so grateful for your support.
May 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Campaigns are built through small moments: conversations, questions, encouragement, and people showing up. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this one. OneCity members are voting now until May 10th, and I would be so grateful for your support.
Thanks for this list Tom! Did you mean to tag @caitlinstockwell.bsky.social ?
April 18, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Thanks for this list Tom! Did you mean to tag @caitlinstockwell.bsky.social ?
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What exactly does “public safety and affordability” mean to ABC? It certainly doesn’t seem to mean evidence-based measures like supportive housing that lead to greater affordability and public safety outcomes for everyone. 🧵1/5
April 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM
What exactly does “public safety and affordability” mean to ABC? It certainly doesn’t seem to mean evidence-based measures like supportive housing that lead to greater affordability and public safety outcomes for everyone. 🧵1/5
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Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma expects regulations empowering cabinet to designate "provincially significant" projects for a variety of fast-tracking measures will come into effect this spring
Remember Bill 15? The bill the government said absolutely, urgently had to pass last spring? #bcpoli
Remember Bill 15? The bill the government said absolutely, urgently had to pass last spring? #bcpoli
B.C.’s controversial Bill 15, explained | The Narwhal
Bill 15 would give the B.C. government sweeping powers to fast-track major projects, from mines to highways
thenarwhal.ca
March 5, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma expects regulations empowering cabinet to designate "provincially significant" projects for a variety of fast-tracking measures will come into effect this spring
Remember Bill 15? The bill the government said absolutely, urgently had to pass last spring? #bcpoli
Remember Bill 15? The bill the government said absolutely, urgently had to pass last spring? #bcpoli
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Decisions at City Hall are falling short of our community values and leaving people behind: from banning supportive housing, cutting our sustainability office, to neglecting our public spaces.
I’m running to be a OneCity council candidate to stand up for communities and the values we stand for.
I’m running to be a OneCity council candidate to stand up for communities and the values we stand for.
February 26, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Decisions at City Hall are falling short of our community values and leaving people behind: from banning supportive housing, cutting our sustainability office, to neglecting our public spaces.
I’m running to be a OneCity council candidate to stand up for communities and the values we stand for.
I’m running to be a OneCity council candidate to stand up for communities and the values we stand for.
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Proud to be standing behind + with our incredible OneCity mayoral candidate @wazaroff.bsky.social at OneCity’s AGM. Congrats to both Amanda + William for running stellar nomination campaigns that challenged us not just to dream, but to organize, for a city that is more equitable, resilient + vibrant
February 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Proud to be standing behind + with our incredible OneCity mayoral candidate @wazaroff.bsky.social at OneCity’s AGM. Congrats to both Amanda + William for running stellar nomination campaigns that challenged us not just to dream, but to organize, for a city that is more equitable, resilient + vibrant
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Fun little programming note for Vancouver political nerds: @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social and I will be hosting a live OneCity mayoral debate between Will Azaroff and Amanda Burrows tomorrow on the Early Edition.
Tune in around 8:10!
(we'll have a podcast version as well)
Tune in around 8:10!
(we'll have a podcast version as well)
January 14, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Fun little programming note for Vancouver political nerds: @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social and I will be hosting a live OneCity mayoral debate between Will Azaroff and Amanda Burrows tomorrow on the Early Edition.
Tune in around 8:10!
(we'll have a podcast version as well)
Tune in around 8:10!
(we'll have a podcast version as well)
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People who care about climate change are “dreaming nostalgically about the past.” - Minister Hodgson
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
November 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM
People who care about climate change are “dreaming nostalgically about the past.” - Minister Hodgson
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
Gotcha. That explains a lot.
Great job @caitlinstockwell.bsky.social!
299: indigenous rights lawyer. Homeowner. Opposes. Ignores voices of Vancouver. Zero strategy to address affordability. Budget is out of touch. Arts and culture. Community centres and parks. Leader in climate. Refuse to believe this budget reflects the majority of council. Who does it benefit?
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Great job @caitlinstockwell.bsky.social!
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US podcaster Ezra Klein is the rising star of the tech-funded "Abundance" movement, which calls for fast-tracking major projects.
Seemingly wooed, BC's NDP invited Klein to present to caucus, just months after their own deregulatory spree.
My latest for @thetyee.ca
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Seemingly wooed, BC's NDP invited Klein to present to caucus, just months after their own deregulatory spree.
My latest for @thetyee.ca
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How the Abundance Movement Is Dividing the Left | The Tyee
Calls for fewer rules and faster building have found a progressive audience, including in the BC government.
thetyee.ca
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
US podcaster Ezra Klein is the rising star of the tech-funded "Abundance" movement, which calls for fast-tracking major projects.
Seemingly wooed, BC's NDP invited Klein to present to caucus, just months after their own deregulatory spree.
My latest for @thetyee.ca
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Seemingly wooed, BC's NDP invited Klein to present to caucus, just months after their own deregulatory spree.
My latest for @thetyee.ca
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💥BREAKING💥 Four young Canadians just launched a lawsuit against the Canada Pension Plan investment manager, #CPP Investments, for alleged mismanagement of climate risks.
Read more about the case brought by @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social and @gpllp.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/4okNn1i
Read more about the case brought by @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social and @gpllp.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/4okNn1i
October 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
💥BREAKING💥 Four young Canadians just launched a lawsuit against the Canada Pension Plan investment manager, #CPP Investments, for alleged mismanagement of climate risks.
Read more about the case brought by @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social and @gpllp.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/4okNn1i
Read more about the case brought by @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social and @gpllp.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/4okNn1i
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Let's urge BC to prioritize nature‑positive, climate‑ready benefits for people and ecosystems.
→ Here's a helpful guide on taking the Bill 15 survey: www.organizingforchange.org/ipa-survey
→ Environmental voices can tip the balance. Take the 15–20min survey now: feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/361894
→ Here's a helpful guide on taking the Bill 15 survey: www.organizingforchange.org/ipa-survey
→ Environmental voices can tip the balance. Take the 15–20min survey now: feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/361894
IPA Survey Guide — Organizing For Change
www.organizingforchange.org
September 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Let's urge BC to prioritize nature‑positive, climate‑ready benefits for people and ecosystems.
→ Here's a helpful guide on taking the Bill 15 survey: www.organizingforchange.org/ipa-survey
→ Environmental voices can tip the balance. Take the 15–20min survey now: feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/361894
→ Here's a helpful guide on taking the Bill 15 survey: www.organizingforchange.org/ipa-survey
→ Environmental voices can tip the balance. Take the 15–20min survey now: feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/361894
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The BC Climate Solution's annual report is now posted on the govt website. 🧵
- BC has huge economic advantages in a decarbonizing world, but investors require consistency and predictability of climate policies.
- Kudos to BC for expanding renewable electricity. /1
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
- BC has huge economic advantages in a decarbonizing world, but investors require consistency and predictability of climate policies.
- Kudos to BC for expanding renewable electricity. /1
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
Climate Solutions Council
Climate Solutions and Clean Growth Advisory Council
www2.gov.bc.ca
September 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
The BC Climate Solution's annual report is now posted on the govt website. 🧵
- BC has huge economic advantages in a decarbonizing world, but investors require consistency and predictability of climate policies.
- Kudos to BC for expanding renewable electricity. /1
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
- BC has huge economic advantages in a decarbonizing world, but investors require consistency and predictability of climate policies.
- Kudos to BC for expanding renewable electricity. /1
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...
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July 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:
"Countries that cling to fossil fuels are not protecting their economies – they are sabotaging them. Driving up costs. Undermining competitiveness. Locking-in stranded assets. And missing the greatest economic opportunity of the 21st century."
"Countries that cling to fossil fuels are not protecting their economies – they are sabotaging them. Driving up costs. Undermining competitiveness. Locking-in stranded assets. And missing the greatest economic opportunity of the 21st century."
Secretary-General's remarks on Climate Action "A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age" [as delivered; scroll down for All-French] | United Nations Secretary-General
Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Friends joining us from around the world, The headlines are dominated by a world in trouble. By conflict and climate chaos. By rising human suffering. By growing...
www.un.org
July 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:
"Countries that cling to fossil fuels are not protecting their economies – they are sabotaging them. Driving up costs. Undermining competitiveness. Locking-in stranded assets. And missing the greatest economic opportunity of the 21st century."
"Countries that cling to fossil fuels are not protecting their economies – they are sabotaging them. Driving up costs. Undermining competitiveness. Locking-in stranded assets. And missing the greatest economic opportunity of the 21st century."
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“There is overwhelming opposition from First Nations all over the Province to Bills 14 and 15. With the Province’s forced closure of the Bills last night, reconciliation in B.C. is having a near death experience." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_express... #bcpoli
FNLC Expresses Profound Disappointment with the Passage of Bills 14 and 15
Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights
www.ubcic.bc.ca
May 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
“There is overwhelming opposition from First Nations all over the Province to Bills 14 and 15. With the Province’s forced closure of the Bills last night, reconciliation in B.C. is having a near death experience." Grand Chief Stewart Phillip www.ubcic.bc.ca/fnlc_express... #bcpoli
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And with that, the NDP secure their reputation as a government prioritizing ego-driven “Abundance” over their own obligations to DRIPA, and can absolutely no longer be called climate leaders.
NEW - The BC Government has passed Bill 15 by a vote of 47-46 with speaker Raj Chouhan being forced to break a tie. The bill is opposed by FN leaders, municipalities across the province and major business organize nation. #bcpoli
May 29, 2025 at 3:43 AM
And with that, the NDP secure their reputation as a government prioritizing ego-driven “Abundance” over their own obligations to DRIPA, and can absolutely no longer be called climate leaders.
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@soniafurstenau.bsky.social: It’s not just the NDP government — and private industry — we’re being asked to trust.
This bill would also empower cabinet to give authority to industry hired professionals and sidestep existing government processes and oversight.
#bcpoli
This bill would also empower cabinet to give authority to industry hired professionals and sidestep existing government processes and oversight.
#bcpoli
Here’s Another Reason to Oppose the Government’s Bill 15 | The Tyee
The NDP’s new law would let companies hired by proponents approve infrastructure projects.
thetyee.ca
May 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
@soniafurstenau.bsky.social: It’s not just the NDP government — and private industry — we’re being asked to trust.
This bill would also empower cabinet to give authority to industry hired professionals and sidestep existing government processes and oversight.
#bcpoli
This bill would also empower cabinet to give authority to industry hired professionals and sidestep existing government processes and oversight.
#bcpoli
This quote from then-MLA Jenny Kwan could apply to Minister Ma's words in 2025 just as it did to Minister Falcon's in 2003:
“The legislation does not say what the minister claims.”
“The legislation does not say what the minister claims.”
In 2003, the BC Liberals passed a law that let it fast-track “significant projects” and bypass the normal approval process.
The NDP of 2003 had strong feelings about the legislation. But it had much in common with today’s #Bill15, introduced by the NDP itself. @zoeyunker.bsky.social reports.
The NDP of 2003 had strong feelings about the legislation. But it had much in common with today’s #Bill15, introduced by the NDP itself. @zoeyunker.bsky.social reports.
With Bill 15, the NDP Is Following the BC Liberal’s Approach | The Tyee
When the Campbell government passed a similar fast-track law, New Democrats were outraged.
thetyee.ca
May 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This quote from then-MLA Jenny Kwan could apply to Minister Ma's words in 2025 just as it did to Minister Falcon's in 2003:
“The legislation does not say what the minister claims.”
“The legislation does not say what the minister claims.”
Great to stand together against Bill 15 this morning. This bill is a blank cheque for Cabinet to pick and choose which projects avoid rigorous EA and permitting reqts without any clear guardrails to uphold Indigenous rights and governance and ensure environmental protections.
HAPPENING NOW: press conference outside the Mungo Martin Big House, where @ubcic.bsky.social, First Nations Summit, @ecojusticecanada.bsky.social, @stand.earth and @wildernews.bsky.social are calling on Premier David Eby and the BC NDP to kill Bill 15.
May 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Great to stand together against Bill 15 this morning. This bill is a blank cheque for Cabinet to pick and choose which projects avoid rigorous EA and permitting reqts without any clear guardrails to uphold Indigenous rights and governance and ensure environmental protections.
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When it comes to Bill 15, Premier Eby said no projects will go ahead without consent and that the legislation won’t be used for pipelines or LNG projects.
None of that is written in the bill. Adam Olsen writes.
None of that is written in the bill. Adam Olsen writes.
The Premier’s Promises Aren’t Enough to Save Bill 15 | The Tyee
The infrastructure bill ignores Indigenous rights and the law. It should be shelved.
thetyee.ca
May 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
When it comes to Bill 15, Premier Eby said no projects will go ahead without consent and that the legislation won’t be used for pipelines or LNG projects.
None of that is written in the bill. Adam Olsen writes.
None of that is written in the bill. Adam Olsen writes.
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What is Bill 15, the speeding-up-major projects legislation introduced by the BC NDP - and what are the concerns? #bcpoli Fantastic explainer by @amandafollett.bsky.social and @zoeyunker.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
Will Cutting Red Tape Make BC Great Again? | The Tyee
The province is facing opposition to legislation that would streamline approval for infrastructure projects.
thetyee.ca
May 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
What is Bill 15, the speeding-up-major projects legislation introduced by the BC NDP - and what are the concerns? #bcpoli Fantastic explainer by @amandafollett.bsky.social and @zoeyunker.bsky.social thetyee.ca/News/2025/05...
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To my newborn son: I am absent not out of apathy, but conviction | Mahmoud Khalil
To my newborn son: I am absent not out of apathy, but conviction | Mahmoud Khalil
Deen, the grief I feel being apart from you is one drop in a sea of sorrow Palestinian families have drowned in for generations
www.theguardian.com
May 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
To my newborn son: I am absent not out of apathy, but conviction | Mahmoud Khalil