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Vancouver mayor asks premier for urgent action on foreign influence at City Hall

A political scientist agrees with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim that participation at hearings should be limited to residents and others directly affected by the decisions — but he disagreed with the mayor’s decision to refer the matter to police.

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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has asked the province to take urgent action to restrict what he described as “foreign interference” after a local union enlisted supporters from the U.S. to phone into a city council meeting this week.

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But not everyone agrees with the mayor’s decision to also involve the police.

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Sim became concerned, he said, after........

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