Opposition, Vancouver mayor raise questions about new Downtown Eastside consultant

The province of British Columbia has contracted former Ontario cabinet minister Michael Bryant for a six-month engagement valued at $150,000, plus expenses. His task is to review the programs and future policy of Downtown Eastside. This decision has raised concerns from opposition members and Vancouver's mayor. Questions are being asked about Bryant's role and its potential impact on the community.

La province de la Colombie-Britannique a engagé l'ancien ministre ontarien Michael Bryant pour une mission de six mois, évaluée à 150,000 $, plus les dépenses. Il est chargé d'examiner les programmes et les futures politiques du Downtown Eastside. Cette nomination suscite des inquiétudes parmi les membres de l'opposition et le maire de Vancouver. Des questions se posent sur le rôle de Bryant et son impact potentiel sur la communauté.