Resolve DRIPA, Don't Repeal It
June 4, 2026
British Columbia needs clarity on title, property rights, consent, jurisdiction, land use, and the public interest. Repealing DRIPA would deepen the uncertainty we inherited.
Tag: #politics
28 posts
Eleven Agents in the Background
May 13, 2026
AI Governance, Data Protection, and Democratic Accountability in Vancouver's Mayor's Office
Hatred Is A Dangerous Political Tool
September 20, 2025
More than a million Canadian families include transgender loved ones. So why are Canadian conservatives such as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and OneBC’s chief of staff and leader pushing anti-trans rhetoric? Imported fear campaigns endanger rights and care. They put us all at risk.
Some Loving Advice for the Chronically Furious
May 25, 2025
When we act like a parody of activism, we feed the far-right narrative that discounts us. Here's how to get your views heard.
D+: GenAI Fact Check: Sean Thompson 2022 Think Scotland Article "Railroaded: Gender Recognition Reform and Policy Capture"
April 17, 2025
Dean M Thomson's 2022 article on Scorland's Gender Recognition Reform earns a D+ grade from AI fact checkers. Check the facts before you share disinformation
The Limits of Salt Spring Island’s Powers: Anchoring, Liveaboards, and Jurisdictional Boundaries
March 9, 2025
Salt Spring Island, part of the Islands Trust in British Columbia, has long sought to regulate activities in its waters, particularly concerning liveaboard vessels and long-term anchoring. So far, the proposed regulations have not been widely supported. Saltspring Island's regulatory powers are constrained by federal authority over navigation and shipping, and by the Provincial legislation […]
On IWD, Let's Review Trump’s Latest Attacks Targeting Women's Equality
March 8, 2025
IWD Recap: in the last 48 hours US President Trump has gone after transgender women, trangender children, and women's access to reproductive care.
Fleeing America: How Some Are Choosing Life Abroad With Tourist Visas As Trump Attacks Vulnerable Communities
February 12, 2025
Facing persecution, more Americans are choosing life overseas. Could this be your way out? Here’s one way to make the move.
Crucial anniversary passes with zero action by Elections BC to sanction ABC Vancouver for taking $120,000 in prohibited contributions in 2022 election. It’s time for citizens to press this issue.
December 22, 2024
We are now at more than two years since the October 2022 municipal elections, a couple months before an expected early 2025 by-election for one or two Vancouver City Council seats, and 22 months before the next province-wide municipal elections in Oct 2026. Today also marks a special anniversary. On this day a year ago […]
Op-Ed: The "Fairness in Women’s and Girls’ Sports Act" – A Discriminatory Misnomer
May 4, 2024
An anti-Trans bill targeting Trans women and girls failed spectacularly in the BC Legislature in May 2024. Ironically called "Fairness in Women’s and Girls’ Sports Act", it was voted down 51-27 at first reading in the BC Legislature, a fate that’s a rarity in BC politics and quite the insult. The immediate rejection of the BC […]
Letter: Local Marine Operators Desperate For Adequate Marine Infrastructure and Clear Comms from Port Authority
April 20, 2024
Dear Vancouver Port Authority, I am writing as a Vancouver resident and the owner of a licensed Canadian fishing vessel to address the significant challenges related to mooring and anchoring within the Port of Vancouver. Your website states: "The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm’s-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the […]
How Alberta's new approach to transgender equality compares to British Columbia's
February 1, 2024
Alberta Premier Marlaina “Danielle” Smith announced a series of proposed policy changes targeting the treatment and recognition of transgender individuals, particularly minors. How do these compare to policy in BC, and will they withstand scrutiny and the courts?
Under Inflation's Strain, Foster Unity and Resilience
September 15, 2023
Canadian families are grappling with the significant impact of inflation, which has notably diminished the purchasing power of both renters and homeowners. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a crucial indicator of living costs, has surged by 14.3% from June 2020 to June 2023. This is hitting hard.
Politics: Why I chose to run with Mark Marissen and Progress Vancouver
October 11, 2022
I'm a passionate BC New Democrat, and one lesson I learned from Jack Layton's story is that when working towards the greater good it’s best to have a diversity of viewpoints on your side.
I'm Seeking the Progress Vancouver nomination for Vancouver Council. Here's why…
July 21, 2022
Vancouver needs people to want to stay here but over the last 12 years three municipal governments have struggled to bring results to make our Vancouver affordable. The situation is so serious that there are 12,561 fewer under-18s in Vancouver than there were in 2010. That's why I'm seeking the nomination with Progress Vancouver for City Council: for a thriving Vancouver where people can actually afford to live. Find out more about why I think this really matters.
Requiring Vaccination At Work Takes Nobody's Rights Away
February 1, 2022
Instead of making things even worse and giving hatred room to express itself, protesting Canadian truckers should have helped their unvaccinated colleagues find solutions when the US closed its doors to them.
Chatting with IntraVenus – on SFU Radio CJSF 90.1
August 6, 2020
Threats from men with guns: Morgane Oger speaks to IntraVenus about running for public office and the consequences it brought, her foray into acting, and how she sees legislation going to protect us all from hatred in Canada – on CJSF 90.1 Simon Fraser University
Tell me, How will reducing Vancouver car traffic impact your life?
January 25, 2020
If you live in Vancouver, I'd love to hear what you think about this. Please comment here or use the contact form for a less public engagement. The media is reporting that the City of Vancouver is set to reduce Prior Street speed limits to 30km/h and reduce lanes to 1 in each direction starting […]
Is There A Place For Populist Far-right Parties in Canada?
October 18, 2019
Can emerging hard-right populist parties find a meaningful place in Canada’s political ecology without legislation to address discriminatory publications online?
I have a Question For Justin Trudeau About the Blood Ban
August 11, 2019
The federal ban barring monogamous gay men and transgender women from giving desperately-needed blood when others engaged in the same activities freely donate blood is a galling example of what could have been, but for Justin Trudeau and Hedy Fry's lacking the will to do the right thing.
Vancouver-Centre Public School Mess Highlights Years of Ignoring Residents
July 11, 2019
The inaction of elected officials such as Liberals Hedy Fry and Sam Sullivan is responsible for the pain Yaletown or Olympic Village parents will feel every day taking their kids to Coal Harbour accross the downtown core.
Research shows less than 5% who medically transition detransition, not 80%
June 9, 2019
A 2006 study on transgender people showed that less than 1% of transgender people regret their decision and detransition. Another, more recent longitudinal study spanning 50 years from the 1960s to its recent publishing date found a 2.2% de-transition rate. ..so why the consistent messaging in politics and social media that over 80% of kids […]
BC Liberals need to jettison their social-conservative fringe and clean up
May 14, 2019
BC Liberals are discovering a problem with building their political movement's coalition around the demands of deeply social-conservative groups is that they can be intransigent and unrepresentative of the values the party really stands for. Count on them to make more messes.
Proportional representation will flush out the extremists
October 27, 2018
People are asking me why I am so adamantly in support of proportional representation. Chilliwack MLA Laurie Throness was elected thanks to his anti-LGBT+ support, and kept human rights at bay for years because of the current system.
Sex designation: The US explores the wrong path
October 23, 2018
While BC was focusing on our October 20 local elections, the news broke in the US that the Trump administration is seeking to define transgender people out of existence by defining sex as binary and immutable. This is not a good thing. In fact, it is deeply troubling. A recent New York Times article describes the contents […]
“Each For All” with Rubin Puga
October 11, 2018
Morgane speaks about her campaign on “Each For All” with Rubin Puga [Note: This is a re-post of an update from my 2018 Vancouver School Trustee campaign] Too many parents are telling me their child is not getting the education they deserve. You expect more, and I’m here to help. Listen to this segment of […]
Who's responsible? Speaking with parents about the fentanyl and homelessness crisis and its effect on crosstown elementary
September 18, 2018
As many people already know, I am running for Trustee of the Vancouver Board of Education in the 2018 municipal election. If elected, I will support initiatives prioritizing spending inside the classroom. I'll advocate for safe and inclusive neighbourhood schools so learners can receive an excellent, equitable education. I commit to engage with all stakeholders […]
Morgane Oger running for Vancouver Board of Education Trustee
September 14, 2018
For immediate release September 14th, 2018 Morgane Oger running for Vancouver Board of Education Trustee http://votemorganeoger.ca Education and human rights advocate Morgane Oger submitted her Nomination papers for Trustee in the 2018 Vancouver School Board election. “Vancouver parents have been asking me to step forward as an independent candidate in this election for some time,” […]