US EditionEby terminates Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire
- On May 18, 2025, Premier David Eby ended the consulting agreement with Michael Bryant regarding efforts to improve Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
- The contract ended amid public backlash over Bryant's unannounced appointment and questions about his qualifications and transparency.
- Bryant, a former Ontario attorney general and Legal Aid BC CEO, was hired to coordinate services and advise on policy for systemic challenges in the Downtown Eastside.
- The contract, worth up to $325,000 including $25,000 expenses, paid Bryant about $75,000 without severance, according to Premier Eby’s statement.
- The termination highlighted concerns around government transparency, distracted attention from Downtown Eastside improvements, and drew criticism from opposition and community leaders.
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Eby ends Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire
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Eby terminates Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire
British Columbia Premier David Eby has terminated a consultancy contract to improve conditions in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside that came under fire from critics, who called it a political favour that lacked transparency.
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British Columbia Premier David Eby has terminated a consultancy contract to improve conditions in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside that came under fire from critics, who called it a political favour that lacked transparency.
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