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Premier Eby hazardously misrepresents Sublocade while endorsing forced treatment of youth
Extended release buprenorphine is not
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Last week, BC NDP Premier Eby made misleading claims about Sublocade.
A decade into BC's toxic drug emergency, there is a heightened risk when government leaders promote this type of disinformation. It should not be acceptable.
Read in more detail: themainlander.com/2025/12/10/v...
A decade into BC's toxic drug emergency, there is a heightened risk when government leaders promote this type of disinformation. It should not be acceptable.
Read in more detail: themainlander.com/2025/12/10/v...
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The government’s response to the emergency has always been disinformation: a comms strategy made of lies
from the get
from the get
Last week, BC NDP Premier Eby made misleading claims about Sublocade.
A decade into BC's toxic drug emergency, there is a heightened risk when government leaders promote this type of disinformation. It should not be acceptable.
Read in more detail: themainlander.com/2025/12/10/v...
A decade into BC's toxic drug emergency, there is a heightened risk when government leaders promote this type of disinformation. It should not be acceptable.
Read in more detail: themainlander.com/2025/12/10/v...
Premier Eby hazardously misrepresents Sublocade while endorsing forced treatment of youth
Extended release buprenorphine is not
themainlander.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The government’s response to the emergency has always been disinformation: a comms strategy made of lies
from the get
from the get
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"[D]isplacement, colonialism, and developer greed."
"[C]urrent plan to 'uplift' the Downtown Eastside will fail to provide affordable housing to those that need it."
"[L]ong line of attempts to speed up the gentrification of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Housing #Drugs
"[C]urrent plan to 'uplift' the Downtown Eastside will fail to provide affordable housing to those that need it."
"[L]ong line of attempts to speed up the gentrification of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Housing #Drugs
Hundreds of Academics Sign Letter Against City's 'Uplifting the DTES' Plan
Academics: "Any plan that limits social housing is unacceptable."
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December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"[D]isplacement, colonialism, and developer greed."
"[C]urrent plan to 'uplift' the Downtown Eastside will fail to provide affordable housing to those that need it."
"[L]ong line of attempts to speed up the gentrification of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Housing #Drugs
"[C]urrent plan to 'uplift' the Downtown Eastside will fail to provide affordable housing to those that need it."
"[L]ong line of attempts to speed up the gentrification of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Housing #Drugs
Last week, BC NDP Premier Eby made misleading claims about Sublocade.
A decade into BC's toxic drug emergency, there is a heightened risk when government leaders promote this type of disinformation. It should not be acceptable.
Read in more detail: themainlander.com/2025/12/10/v...
A decade into BC's toxic drug emergency, there is a heightened risk when government leaders promote this type of disinformation. It should not be acceptable.
Read in more detail: themainlander.com/2025/12/10/v...
Premier Eby hazardously misrepresents Sublocade while endorsing forced treatment of youth
Extended release buprenorphine is not
themainlander.com
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Last week, BC NDP Premier Eby made misleading claims about Sublocade.
A decade into BC's toxic drug emergency, there is a heightened risk when government leaders promote this type of disinformation. It should not be acceptable.
Read in more detail: themainlander.com/2025/12/10/v...
A decade into BC's toxic drug emergency, there is a heightened risk when government leaders promote this type of disinformation. It should not be acceptable.
Read in more detail: themainlander.com/2025/12/10/v...
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Downtown Eastside, Vancouver BC:
Hundreds of Academics Sign Letter Against City’s ‘Uplifting the DTES’ Plan /
Academics: “Any plan that limits social housing is unacceptable”
https://themainlander.com/2025/12/08/hundreds-of-academics-sign-letter-against-citys-uplifting-the-dtes-plan/
Hundreds of Academics Sign Letter Against City’s ‘Uplifting the DTES’ Plan /
Academics: “Any plan that limits social housing is unacceptable”
https://themainlander.com/2025/12/08/hundreds-of-academics-sign-letter-against-citys-uplifting-the-dtes-plan/
December 10, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Downtown Eastside, Vancouver BC:
Hundreds of Academics Sign Letter Against City’s ‘Uplifting the DTES’ Plan /
Academics: “Any plan that limits social housing is unacceptable”
https://themainlander.com/2025/12/08/hundreds-of-academics-sign-letter-against-citys-uplifting-the-dtes-plan/
Hundreds of Academics Sign Letter Against City’s ‘Uplifting the DTES’ Plan /
Academics: “Any plan that limits social housing is unacceptable”
https://themainlander.com/2025/12/08/hundreds-of-academics-sign-letter-against-citys-uplifting-the-dtes-plan/
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Hundreds of Academics Sign Letter Against City’s ‘Uplifting the DTES’ Plan
themainlander.com/2025/12/08/h...
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Hundreds of Academics Sign Letter Against City’s ‘Uplifting the DTES’ Plan
Academics:
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December 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Hundreds of Academics Sign Letter Against City’s ‘Uplifting the DTES’ Plan
themainlander.com/2025/12/08/h...
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Hundreds of Academics Sign Letter Against City’s ‘Uplifting the DTES’ Plan
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Hundreds of Academics Sign Letter Against City’s ‘Uplifting the DTES’ Plan
Academics:
themainlander.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Hundreds of Academics Sign Letter Against City’s ‘Uplifting the DTES’ Plan
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"Youth and children are consistently weaponized as anecdotes ... by politicians to elicit emotion while neglecting to fund and implement evidence-based practices. Youth and young people have bodily autonomy, and they deserve healthcare and treatment options that respect this autonomy with dignity."
"This is not treatment, it is trauma."
Involuntary treatment is "convenient cover for the BC government to avoid confronting the ongoing housing and toxic supply crises in BC by invisibilizing those disproportionately impacted."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Drugs #Healthcare #Housing #Incarceration
Involuntary treatment is "convenient cover for the BC government to avoid confronting the ongoing housing and toxic supply crises in BC by invisibilizing those disproportionately impacted."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Drugs #Healthcare #Housing #Incarceration
BC NDP aims to side-step another legal challenge to broaden the criminalization of mental health, substance use
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby's leadership.
themainlander.com
December 7, 2025 at 4:37 AM
"Youth and children are consistently weaponized as anecdotes ... by politicians to elicit emotion while neglecting to fund and implement evidence-based practices. Youth and young people have bodily autonomy, and they deserve healthcare and treatment options that respect this autonomy with dignity."
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NEW analysis in The Mainlander:
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
BC NDP Aims to side-step another legal challenge to broaden the criminalization of mental health, substance use
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
NEW analysis in The Mainlander:
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
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The perfect gift for someone who has everything but an irreverent read about suicide and depression and the ways we fail debilitated people. www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/551057...
December 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The perfect gift for someone who has everything but an irreverent read about suicide and depression and the ways we fail debilitated people. www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/551057...
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"This is not treatment, it is trauma."
Involuntary treatment is "convenient cover for the BC government to avoid confronting the ongoing housing and toxic supply crises in BC by invisibilizing those disproportionately impacted."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Drugs #Healthcare #Housing #Incarceration
Involuntary treatment is "convenient cover for the BC government to avoid confronting the ongoing housing and toxic supply crises in BC by invisibilizing those disproportionately impacted."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Drugs #Healthcare #Housing #Incarceration
BC NDP aims to side-step another legal challenge to broaden the criminalization of mental health, substance use
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby's leadership.
themainlander.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
"This is not treatment, it is trauma."
Involuntary treatment is "convenient cover for the BC government to avoid confronting the ongoing housing and toxic supply crises in BC by invisibilizing those disproportionately impacted."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Drugs #Healthcare #Housing #Incarceration
Involuntary treatment is "convenient cover for the BC government to avoid confronting the ongoing housing and toxic supply crises in BC by invisibilizing those disproportionately impacted."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Drugs #Healthcare #Housing #Incarceration
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@davidebybc.bsky.social what the fuck dude. I know you're a liberal dressed as progressive, but what the fuck.
BC NDP aims to side-step another legal challenge to broaden the criminalization of mental health, substance use
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:14 AM
@davidebybc.bsky.social what the fuck dude. I know you're a liberal dressed as progressive, but what the fuck.
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Politicians and media have worked in tandem to reinforce involuntary treatment narratives as interventions to prevent deaths and overdoses experienced by youth:
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
BC NDP aims to side-step another legal challenge to broaden the criminalization of mental health, substance use
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Politicians and media have worked in tandem to reinforce involuntary treatment narratives as interventions to prevent deaths and overdoses experienced by youth:
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
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Forced treatment is a traumatizing experience that erodes trust in the caregivers who youth have trusted and in the medical system and other health practitioners.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b... #bcpoli
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b... #bcpoli
BC NDP aims to side-step another legal challenge to broaden the criminalization of mental health, substance use
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com
December 6, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Forced treatment is a traumatizing experience that erodes trust in the caregivers who youth have trusted and in the medical system and other health practitioners.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b... #bcpoli
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b... #bcpoli
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NEW analysis in The Mainlander:
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
BC NDP Aims to side-step another legal challenge to broaden the criminalization of mental health, substance use
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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in summation, Eby’s involuntary treatment scheme is far, far worse than you thought
NEW analysis in The Mainlander:
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
BC NDP Aims to side-step another legal challenge to broaden the criminalization of mental health, substance use
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
in summation, Eby’s involuntary treatment scheme is far, far worse than you thought
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there's a certain type of guy — Julian Somers, Daniel Vigo, David Eby — whose work starts off at least somewhat on the right side of history before cynically turning to politics of moral panic the minute they get some semblance of power
NEW analysis in The Mainlander:
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
BC NDP Aims to side-step another legal challenge to broaden the criminalization of mental health, substance use
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
there's a certain type of guy — Julian Somers, Daniel Vigo, David Eby — whose work starts off at least somewhat on the right side of history before cynically turning to politics of moral panic the minute they get some semblance of power
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There is a lot here in this analysis. I am paying close attention to the removal of "deemed consent" from the Mental Health Act.
NEW analysis in The Mainlander:
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
BC NDP Aims to side-step another legal challenge to broaden the criminalization of mental health, substance use
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
There is a lot here in this analysis. I am paying close attention to the removal of "deemed consent" from the Mental Health Act.
NEW analysis in The Mainlander:
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
BC NDP Aims to side-step another legal challenge to broaden the criminalization of mental health, substance use
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
NEW analysis in The Mainlander:
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
The politics of the Mental Health Act amendments in Bill 32 reflect a trend of the BC NDP circumventing court rulings under Premier Eby’s leadership.
themainlander.com/2025/12/05/b...
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"Charter challenge begins today at the BC Supreme Court, brought forward by the Drug User Liberation Front."
"Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users [..] stands in firm solidarity."
"DULF's compassion club worked. DULF saves lives."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Drugs #Policing #Healthcare #Courts
"Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users [..] stands in firm solidarity."
"DULF's compassion club worked. DULF saves lives."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Drugs #Policing #Healthcare #Courts
VANDU Education Group Stands with DULF Compassion Club
A historic Charter challenge begins today at the BC Supreme Court, brought forward by the Drug User Liberation Front (DULF).
themainlander.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"Charter challenge begins today at the BC Supreme Court, brought forward by the Drug User Liberation Front."
"Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users [..] stands in firm solidarity."
"DULF's compassion club worked. DULF saves lives."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Drugs #Policing #Healthcare #Courts
"Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users [..] stands in firm solidarity."
"DULF's compassion club worked. DULF saves lives."
#BritishColumbia #Canada #Drugs #Policing #Healthcare #Courts
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Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users: vandu.org
Support DULF's legal fund: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users: vandu.org
Support DULF's legal fund: www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donati...
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Economic Justice for Families is Needed to Eradicate Poverty in BC:
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Economic Justice for Families is Needed to Eradicate Poverty in BC:
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Economic Justice for Families is Needed to Eradicate Poverty in BC
Over the past year, a resurgence of nationalism in Canada and internationally has allowed governments to paper over economic injustice.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
New on The Mainlander
Economic Justice for Families is Needed to Eradicate Poverty in BC:
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Economic Justice for Families is Needed to Eradicate Poverty in BC:
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Happy to hear the conviction will be in abeyance until this moves through Supreme Court. Glad Justice Murray recognized that these two had noble intentions of saving lives (something elected leaders are reluctant to do). She was bound by the law as written. But this isn’t over!
📣 DULF found guilty for life-saving compassion club 📣
But WAIT! Not so fast…
drugdatadecoded.ca/court-finds-...
But WAIT! Not so fast…
drugdatadecoded.ca/court-finds-...
Court finds DULF guilty for compassion club "heralded as success"
Convictions are on hold as the compassion club founders prepare for a Charter challenge to begin on November 24.
drugdatadecoded.ca
November 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Happy to hear the conviction will be in abeyance until this moves through Supreme Court. Glad Justice Murray recognized that these two had noble intentions of saving lives (something elected leaders are reluctant to do). She was bound by the law as written. But this isn’t over!
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NEW: Housing sat empty as people were displaced to nowhere during Hastings decampment according to internal correspondence obtained by The Mainlander
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Emails reveal housing sat empty as people were displaced to nowhere during Hastings decampment
Documents obtained via Freedom of Information requests show that BC Housing kept supportive housing units empty while thousands of people were left unsheltered.
themainlander.com
September 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
NEW: Housing sat empty as people were displaced to nowhere during Hastings decampment according to internal correspondence obtained by The Mainlander
themainlander.com/2025/09/02/d...
themainlander.com/2025/09/02/d...