Jason Tockman
@tockman.bsky.social
Researcher, analyst, instructor. OneCity Executive. Write about/organize around: climate, drug policy and local politics. he/him
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Jason Tockman
@tockman.bsky.social
· Apr 1
Just published-- Harm reduction and treatment, along with prevention, are pillars of a serious response to the drug toxicity crisis. Harm reduction measures should be expanded to improve the health of people who use drugs and the capacity of the health system to respond. Full text: rdcu.be/efTls
Deep gratitude for the activists and political leaders advancing a Vision Zero agenda. Traffic violence is not inevitable. Stopping it is possible and necessary.
November 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Deep gratitude for the activists and political leaders advancing a Vision Zero agenda. Traffic violence is not inevitable. Stopping it is possible and necessary.
UN Special Rapporteur on US strikes on boats in the waters surrounding Central and South America: “A systematic attack on civilians is a crime against humanity under international law.”
truthout.org/articles/un-...
truthout.org/articles/un-...
November 1, 2025 at 4:38 AM
UN Special Rapporteur on US strikes on boats in the waters surrounding Central and South America: “A systematic attack on civilians is a crime against humanity under international law.”
truthout.org/articles/un-...
truthout.org/articles/un-...
For over 20 years I’ve admired Avi Lewis’s fierce advocacy for the working class and serious action on climate change. I’m thrilled to see him seek the leadership of the federal NDP.
Canada's true crisis is the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.
I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.
We need a government that serves the many, not the money.
Join in. lewisforleader.ca/
youtu.be/IVy99oiYszY
I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.
We need a government that serves the many, not the money.
Join in. lewisforleader.ca/
youtu.be/IVy99oiYszY
Why I’m running for NDP leader
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
youtu.be
September 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
For over 20 years I’ve admired Avi Lewis’s fierce advocacy for the working class and serious action on climate change. I’m thrilled to see him seek the leadership of the federal NDP.
Great connections at the Urbanist Big Tent gathering with @lucymaloney.bsky.social @uytaelee.bsky.social and Armor Valor Corrales
August 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Great connections at the Urbanist Big Tent gathering with @lucymaloney.bsky.social @uytaelee.bsky.social and Armor Valor Corrales
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As soon as Air Canada knew the strike was real, they made a deal.
In other words, if the government had told Air Canada that they wouldn't force the striking workers back to work, this whole thing would've been avoided.
The government constantly siding with corporations is why this chaos happened.
In other words, if the government had told Air Canada that they wouldn't force the striking workers back to work, this whole thing would've been avoided.
The government constantly siding with corporations is why this chaos happened.
Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants union
Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants union
TORONTO — Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end a strike that began on Saturday morning. The airline said it will gradually begin operations Tuesday.
dlvr.it
August 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
As soon as Air Canada knew the strike was real, they made a deal.
In other words, if the government had told Air Canada that they wouldn't force the striking workers back to work, this whole thing would've been avoided.
The government constantly siding with corporations is why this chaos happened.
In other words, if the government had told Air Canada that they wouldn't force the striking workers back to work, this whole thing would've been avoided.
The government constantly siding with corporations is why this chaos happened.
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Physicians for Human Rights Israel published a report on the “deliberate and systematic dismantling of Gaza's health and life-sustaining systems” consistent with the definition of genocide.
Here is CAPE’s full statement in support of PHRl's call to end genocide in Palestine: https://loom.ly/AZNTAtY
Here is CAPE’s full statement in support of PHRl's call to end genocide in Palestine: https://loom.ly/AZNTAtY
August 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Physicians for Human Rights Israel published a report on the “deliberate and systematic dismantling of Gaza's health and life-sustaining systems” consistent with the definition of genocide.
Here is CAPE’s full statement in support of PHRl's call to end genocide in Palestine: https://loom.ly/AZNTAtY
Here is CAPE’s full statement in support of PHRl's call to end genocide in Palestine: https://loom.ly/AZNTAtY
Exactly the result one would expect when you tear down modular homes and ban new supportive housing.
July 31, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Exactly the result one would expect when you tear down modular homes and ban new supportive housing.
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Words of condemnation are not enough. In the face of deliberate starvation & executions in Gaza, it's time for 🇨🇦 to impose economic sanctions on Israel. 🧵...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Gaza suffering man-made mass starvation, says WHO chief
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues warning, as more than 100 aid groups urge Israel to ease blockade
www.theguardian.com
July 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Words of condemnation are not enough. In the face of deliberate starvation & executions in Gaza, it's time for 🇨🇦 to impose economic sanctions on Israel. 🧵...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Thank you @ptfry.bsky.social for your long-standing work to make our streets safer!
Today, Vancouver finally set to approve bylaw for 30km/h speed limits on local residential streets.
Six years since this resolution passed at Council/UBCM; passed again unanimously in 2024; building on work of local/global #VisionZero, active transportation advocates...
Slow, safe, stoked. 😀
Six years since this resolution passed at Council/UBCM; passed again unanimously in 2024; building on work of local/global #VisionZero, active transportation advocates...
Slow, safe, stoked. 😀
July 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thank you @ptfry.bsky.social for your long-standing work to make our streets safer!
Vision Zero: this is what public safety looks like. I just signed up to speak to Vancouver City Council in favour of safe streets. The deadline to do that is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5pm.
On July 9, not one but TWO really important items are coming to Vancouver city council and we need your help.
The big one: developing a Vision Zero policy and action plan, from Clr @lucymaloney.bsky.social
🧵 (1/6)
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/07/03/t...
The big one: developing a Vision Zero policy and action plan, from Clr @lucymaloney.bsky.social
🧵 (1/6)
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/07/03/t...
Take Action: Renewing Vancouver’s Vision Zero Plan
Vancouver is failing on its vision zero goals We all know at least one person who’s been seriously injured or killed in a crash. And anyone who walks or cycles in our city is used to frequently fee…
visionzerovancouver.ca
July 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Vision Zero: this is what public safety looks like. I just signed up to speak to Vancouver City Council in favour of safe streets. The deadline to do that is tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5pm.
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Gaza is ‘hungriest place on Earth’ with all its people at risk of famine, says UN
Mission to deliver help is ‘one of most obstructed aid operations in recent history’, humanitarian agency says
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Mission to deliver help is ‘one of most obstructed aid operations in recent history’, humanitarian agency says
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Gaza is ‘hungriest place on Earth’ with all its people at risk of famine, says UN
Mission to deliver help is ‘one of most obstructed aid operations in recent history’, humanitarian agency says
www.theguardian.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Gaza is ‘hungriest place on Earth’ with all its people at risk of famine, says UN
Mission to deliver help is ‘one of most obstructed aid operations in recent history’, humanitarian agency says
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Mission to deliver help is ‘one of most obstructed aid operations in recent history’, humanitarian agency says
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Tenants need to know that Vancouver has their back.
That's why @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @ptfry.bsky.social have brought a motion to bring back the Renter Office.
That's why @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @ptfry.bsky.social have brought a motion to bring back the Renter Office.
May 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Tenants need to know that Vancouver has their back.
That's why @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @ptfry.bsky.social have brought a motion to bring back the Renter Office.
That's why @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @ptfry.bsky.social have brought a motion to bring back the Renter Office.
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“The Province is saying ‘trust us’ …. however, considering the Bills were created without consultation and cooperation and that the Province continues to refuse any amendments, it is unclear what this trust would be based on” GCSP www.ubcic.bc.ca/kill_the_bil...
Kill the Bill: First Nations Call on B.C. Government to Immediately Withdraw Bill 14 and Bill 15
Working towards the recognition, implementation and exercise of our inherent Indigenous Title, Rights and Treaty Rights
www.ubcic.bc.ca
May 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
“The Province is saying ‘trust us’ …. however, considering the Bills were created without consultation and cooperation and that the Province continues to refuse any amendments, it is unclear what this trust would be based on” GCSP www.ubcic.bc.ca/kill_the_bil...
Thrilled to be able to vote for someone whose values reflect my own.
In Vancouver Centre, rent is out of control—and so are the corporate landlords.
I’m running to ban renovictions, bring in real rent control, and fight for homes people can actually afford.
Advance polls are open. It’s safe to vote your values here.
voteavi.ca/how-to-vote
#vanpoli #cdnpoli
I’m running to ban renovictions, bring in real rent control, and fight for homes people can actually afford.
Advance polls are open. It’s safe to vote your values here.
voteavi.ca/how-to-vote
#vanpoli #cdnpoli
April 20, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Thrilled to be able to vote for someone whose values reflect my own.
What an absolute joy and honour to attend the swearing in ceremony for Vancouver’s newest City Councillor @lucymaloney.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
What an absolute joy and honour to attend the swearing in ceremony for Vancouver’s newest City Councillor @lucymaloney.bsky.social
Just published-- Harm reduction and treatment, along with prevention, are pillars of a serious response to the drug toxicity crisis. Harm reduction measures should be expanded to improve the health of people who use drugs and the capacity of the health system to respond. Full text: rdcu.be/efTls
April 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Just published-- Harm reduction and treatment, along with prevention, are pillars of a serious response to the drug toxicity crisis. Harm reduction measures should be expanded to improve the health of people who use drugs and the capacity of the health system to respond. Full text: rdcu.be/efTls
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Another day, another empty parking lot that should have housing. We can do better.
We need Councillors that push to build new affordable homes in places with ZERO displacement.
The solutions to the housing crisis are all around us. And sometimes they look like a parking lot!
We need Councillors that push to build new affordable homes in places with ZERO displacement.
The solutions to the housing crisis are all around us. And sometimes they look like a parking lot!
March 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Another day, another empty parking lot that should have housing. We can do better.
We need Councillors that push to build new affordable homes in places with ZERO displacement.
The solutions to the housing crisis are all around us. And sometimes they look like a parking lot!
We need Councillors that push to build new affordable homes in places with ZERO displacement.
The solutions to the housing crisis are all around us. And sometimes they look like a parking lot!
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Advance polls open TODAY at 8am!
Vote at City Hall, and bring a friend!
453 West 12th Avenue (at Cambie St)
Vote at City Hall, and bring a friend!
453 West 12th Avenue (at Cambie St)
March 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Advance polls open TODAY at 8am!
Vote at City Hall, and bring a friend!
453 West 12th Avenue (at Cambie St)
Vote at City Hall, and bring a friend!
453 West 12th Avenue (at Cambie St)
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Safer and less congested streets are possible - but only if we have leadership that will put in the work.
@lucymaloney.bsky.social will force votes on safer streets.
Ken Sim will show us where he stands. And it won't be with you.
@lucymaloney.bsky.social will force votes on safer streets.
Ken Sim will show us where he stands. And it won't be with you.
March 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Safer and less congested streets are possible - but only if we have leadership that will put in the work.
@lucymaloney.bsky.social will force votes on safer streets.
Ken Sim will show us where he stands. And it won't be with you.
@lucymaloney.bsky.social will force votes on safer streets.
Ken Sim will show us where he stands. And it won't be with you.
Breaking the rules, Sim style
March 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Breaking the rules, Sim style
Housing is increasingly precarious in Vancouver and more and more people are being plunged into homelessness. We need strong tenant protections city-wide to protect those of us who rent from bad actor developers.
Renters belong in Vancouver.
Tenant protections should be strengthened - and expanded across the City.
And tenant protections should be enforced, visibly and vigorously.
Tenant protections should be strengthened - and expanded across the City.
And tenant protections should be enforced, visibly and vigorously.
March 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Housing is increasingly precarious in Vancouver and more and more people are being plunged into homelessness. We need strong tenant protections city-wide to protect those of us who rent from bad actor developers.
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Vancouver must be a city for all its people.
I call on Council to reject Ken Sim's motion banning net-new supportive housing, ANYWHERE in our city.
I call on Council to reject Ken Sim's motion banning net-new supportive housing, ANYWHERE in our city.
February 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Vancouver must be a city for all its people.
I call on Council to reject Ken Sim's motion banning net-new supportive housing, ANYWHERE in our city.
I call on Council to reject Ken Sim's motion banning net-new supportive housing, ANYWHERE in our city.
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"I had 99 problems and who would of thought getting access to housing would solve 90 of them".
If You want to treat addiction, mental health challenges, and chronic health conditions people need access to more housing, not less.
globalnews.ca/video/110340...
If You want to treat addiction, mental health challenges, and chronic health conditions people need access to more housing, not less.
globalnews.ca/video/110340...
City of Vancouver DTES Revitalization Plan | Watch News Videos Online
Watch City of Vancouver DTES Revitalization Plan Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
globalnews.ca
February 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"I had 99 problems and who would of thought getting access to housing would solve 90 of them".
If You want to treat addiction, mental health challenges, and chronic health conditions people need access to more housing, not less.
globalnews.ca/video/110340...
If You want to treat addiction, mental health challenges, and chronic health conditions people need access to more housing, not less.
globalnews.ca/video/110340...