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Genevieve Kyle-Lefebvre

Independent for Coquitlam Council

My policies start with listening to residents. My goal is to keep Coquitlam affordable, safe and a great place to live. I will focus on protecting taxpayers, housing, responsible growth and accountable leadership. Every decision should make life better for Coquitlam residents.

Mes politiques commencent par l’écoute des résidents. Mon objectif est de garder Coquitlam abordable, sécuritaire et agréable. Je veux protéger les contribuables, favoriser le logement, une croissance responsable et un leadership efficace.Chaque décision doit améliorer Coquitlam.

Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres

Use AI where it can improve City services and efficiency without replacing accountability or meaningful human decision-making.

Require major data-centre proposals to clearly assess impacts on electricity, water, infrastructure, noise and surrounding neighbourhoods before approval.

Business Permitting

Simplify and speed up business permitting and licensing processes.

Reduce unnecessary red tape and duplication for small businesses.

Provide clearer timelines and requirements so businesses know what to expect.

Expand online services and one-stop assistance for permits, licences and approvals.

Improve coordination between City departments so businesses are not sent back and forth.

Maintain appropriate safety and regulatory standards while making processes more efficient.

Economic Growth

Support local businesses and entrepreneurs so they can grow and create jobs in Coquitlam.

Attract new employers and investment that create good local jobs.

Reduce unnecessary red tape and make it easier to start and expand a business.

Protect and expand commercial and employment space as Coquitlam grows.

Support tourism, festivals, film and other sectors that bring economic activity into our city.

Strengthen partnerships with businesses, educational institutions and other levels of government.

Climate Change, Heat, Fires, & the Environment

Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres

Use AI where it can improve City services and efficiency without replacing accountability or meaningful human decision-making.

Require major data-centre proposals to clearly assess impacts on electricity, water, infrastructure, noise and surrounding neighbourhoods before approval.

Energy-Efficient Buildings

Support practical energy-efficient building measures while considering affordability and costs to taxpayers.

Support energy-efficient new construction that meets or exceeds B.C. Energy Step Code requirements.

Encourage building designs that lower energy use and reduce long-term utility costs for residents.

Support incentives and partnerships that help homeowners, strata buildings and businesses complete energy-efficiency upgrades.

Encourage the use of heat pumps, improved insulation, efficient windows and other proven technologies where practical.

Ensure new energy-efficiency requirements are introduced in a way that considers housing affordability and construction costs.

Improve the energy efficiency of City-owned buildings when major renovations or replacements are planned.

Work with the Province, BC Hydro and other partners to help residents access available rebates and energy-saving programs.

Flooding

Ensure infrastructure planning and emergency preparedness address flooding and extreme-weather risks as Coquitlam grows.

Continue upgrading stormwater and drainage infrastructure in areas where growth or heavier rainfall is increasing flood risk.

Ensure new developments include effective stormwater management so existing neighbourhoods are not left carrying additional runoff.

Maintain and regularly inspect catch basins, culverts, storm mains, dikes and pump stations.

Prioritize known flood-prone areas when planning infrastructure upgrades and capital spending.

Use natural solutions such as permeable surfaces, rain gardens, trees and improved water retention where practical.

Require flood risk and drainage impacts to be considered early when planning major new developments.

Improve public information so residents know their flood risk and what they can do to protect their properties.

Continue emergency flood planning, monitoring and coordination with regional and provincial partners.

Green Space

Protect and improve parks, green spaces and natural areas as Coquitlam grows.

Protect mature trees and increase tree planting throughout the city.

Ensure new development contributes to parks, green space and a healthy urban forest.

Protect streams, wildlife habitat and environmentally sensitive areas.

Expand shade and tree canopy in growing neighbourhoods to help reduce urban heat.

Ensure residents continue to have convenient access to parks, trails and nature.

Private Vehicles & Parking

Plan growth with realistic road and parking needs while improving transportation options for residents.

Manage growth so roads, intersections and parking capacity keep pace with new development.

Protect reasonable parking access for residents, visitors and local businesses, especially in neighbourhoods experiencing increased density.

Review parking requirements based on real neighbourhood conditions rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Make accessible parking and safe pick-up and drop-off areas a priority near civic facilities, parks and busy destinations.

Require major developments to clearly assess their transportation and parking impacts before approval.

Urban Heat

Protect trees and expand shade and green space to help reduce urban heat in growing neighbourhoods.

Increase tree canopy and shade in neighbourhoods, parks, playgrounds, sidewalks and other public spaces.

Prioritize additional shade and cooling measures in areas with fewer trees or greater exposure to extreme heat.

Protect and expand Coquitlam’s urban forest as the city grows. Add shade structures, drinking-water access and cooling features to parks and busy public spaces where practical.

Maintain accessible cooled public spaces during extreme heat events and ensure residents know where to find them.

Encourage new developments to include trees, green space, shade and building designs that reduce heat buildup.

Support measures such as green roofs, lighter-coloured surfaces and permeable landscaping where appropriate.

Work with community organizations to help seniors and other residents who may need additional support during extreme heat.

Consider heat exposure when designing streets, transit stops, playgrounds and new civic facilities.

Walking & Cycling

Expand safe, connected sidewalks and walking routes, especially near schools, parks and transit.

Improve cycling connections with safe, separated routes where appropriate.

Fix gaps in sidewalks and cycling networks so routes connect between neighbourhoods.

Prioritize pedestrian and cycling safety at busy intersections and crossings.

Ensure walking and cycling infrastructure is accessible for seniors and people with mobility challenges.

Balance improvements for walking and cycling with the needs of drivers, transit and local businesses.

Zoning

Focus higher-density development near transit while protecting established neighbourhoods and ensuring transparent development decisions.

Protect established neighbourhood character by planning thoughtful transitions between higher- and lower-density areas.

Make zoning and development decisions transparent, with clear information for residents before major changes are approved.

Food Waste & Food Recovery

Expand partnerships that redirect usable food from landfills to people who need it, reducing food waste and greenhouse-gas emissions.

Support food recovery programs that redirect safe, edible surplus food to local organizations and people who can use it.

Develop a food recovery plan for large City-supported events and festivals so surplus edible food can be safely collected and redistributed instead of thrown away.

Work with local nonprofits, food banks, businesses and regional food recovery organizations to strengthen food-rescue networks.

Encourage restaurants, grocery stores and food businesses to participate in existing regional food recovery programs.

Continue requiring effective waste sorting, recycling and organics collection at large events.

Promote food-waste prevention first, followed by food recovery and composting when food cannot be redistributed.

Make it easier for event organizers to identify local organizations that can accept surplus food.

Support public education that helps households and businesses reduce avoidable food waste.

Protect trees and expand shade and green space to help reduc

As Coquitlam grows, preserving mature trees and increasing tree canopy, shade and green space can help keep neighbourhoods more comfortable while supporting healthier, more resilient communities.

Maintain and properly care for newly planted trees so they survive and provide long-term shade.

Increase shade around transit stops, sidewalks and gathering areas where residents are most exposed to summer heat.

Prioritize tree planting in neighbourhoods with lower canopy coverage and fewer shaded public spaces.

Protect mature trees wherever possible because established trees provide greater cooling and shade benefits.

Expand access to cooling centres and cooled public spaces during extreme heat events.

Improve public communication during heat waves so residents know where to find cooling spaces, water and support.

Encourage new developments to include trees, landscaping and shaded outdoor areas that help reduce heat buildup.

Support green roofs, reflective surfaces and heat-reducing building and landscape design where practical.

Consider urban heat when planning new streets, parks, playgrounds and civic facilities.

Work with community organizations to support seniors and other residents who may need additional assistance during extreme heat.

Culture & Events

Festivals & Events

Support local festivals and events that bring residents together and celebrate Coquitlam’s diversity.

Strengthen support for community-led and nonprofit events.

Reduce park rental fees for nonprofit organizations hosting community events.

Make City permitting and processes easier for event organizers to navigate.

Encourage partnerships and sponsorships to reduce reliance on taxpayer funding.

Recognize festivals and events as contributors to local businesses, tourism and Coquitlam’s economy.

Public Art

Expand public art into more neighbourhoods, parks and community spaces.

Create more opportunities for local artists, emerging artists and youth.

Ensure public art reflects Coquitlam’s Indigenous, Francophone and multicultural communities.

Use public art to tell the story of Coquitlam’s neighbourhoods, reflecting the unique history, culture and changing landscapes of each area.

Use grants, partnerships, sponsorships and developer contributions where appropriate to help fund public art.

Include public art early in major civic and development projects.

Create opportunities for local art projects to be showcased at community festivals, events and public celebrations.

Housing & Homelessness

Affordability

Expand affordable rental housing and support a mix of housing options that help families, seniors and residents stay in Coquitlam.

Prioritize family-friendly housing, including 3-bedroom townhomes and rowhomes and more 2- and 3-bedroom apartments, while supporting seniors who want to remain in their communities.

Work to keep property tax increases reasonable and predictable while maintaining essential City services.

Review spending carefully and look for efficiencies before asking residents to pay more.

Seek grants, partnerships and other revenue sources to reduce pressure on property taxes.

Ensure growth pays a fair share of the infrastructure and services it requires.

Support more housing choices, including townhomes, family-sized apartments, rentals and options for seniors.

Reduce unnecessary delays and red tape that can add costs to housing and development.

Keep City fees and charges transparent and review their impact on families, seniors and local businesses.

Prioritize infrastructure investments based on need, affordability and long-term value.

Protect the City’s long-term financial stability while recognizing the financial pressures residents are facing.

Building Maintenance & Occupant Health

Support strong maintenance standards so residential buildings remain safe, healthy and suitable for occupants.

Ensure residents have safe housing while keeping municipal rules and enforcement practical, clear and accountable.

Explore a clear Standards of Maintenance Bylaw for rental and co-op housing, with appropriate public consultation.

Ensure serious building safety concerns are addressed promptly through effective inspection and bylaw enforcement.

Improve information for residents on where to report unsafe building conditions and maintenance concerns.

Support measures that address water intrusion, mould, inadequate ventilation and other building conditions that can affect occupant health.

Encourage preventative maintenance so problems are addressed before they become major repairs or safety concerns.

Ensure City-owned buildings and facilities are maintained to high standards for safety, accessibility and indoor environmental quality.

Work with provincial agencies when building conditions fall under provincial tenancy, health or safety responsibilities.

Protect existing rental housing while ensuring buildings remain safe and properly maintained over the long term.

Consider the needs of seniors, people with disabilities and other residents who may be particularly affected by poor building conditions.

Homelessness

Advocate for stronger Provincial support, shelter capacity and wraparound services for people experiencing homelessness, particularly around 3030 Gordon.

Work with the Province, BC Housing and community partners to improve access to shelter, mental-health and addiction supports while addressing neighbourhood safety concerns.

Housing Accessibility

Increase accessible and adaptable housing options for seniors and people with disabilities.

Support housing that allows seniors to remain in their communities as their needs change.

Encourage accessible housing near transit, services and community amenities.

Encourage more accessible and adaptable homes so people can remain in their communities as they age or if their mobility needs change.

Increase the supply of accessible units in new apartment, rental and mixed-use developments.

Use planning tools and development incentives to encourage builders to include more accessible housing.

Support adaptable design that allows homes to be modified later without major renovations or excessive costs.

Encourage accessible and adaptable housing for seniors close to shopping, transit, health services and community amenities.

Ensure new neighbourhoods connect accessible housing with sidewalks, transit, parks and essential services.

Work with the Province, nonprofit housing providers and developers to increase housing options for people with disabilities.

Consider accessibility from the beginning of the development process rather than trying to retrofit barriers later.

Support a range of housing sizes and types that meet the needs of residents of different ages, abilities and family situations.

Continue consulting people with lived experience of disability when developing housing and accessibility policies.

Indigenous-Led Housing

Support Indigenous-led housing initiatives developed in partnership with Indigenous Nations and housing providers.

Work with Indigenous partners to identify opportunities for affordable and supportive housing.

Ensure Indigenous voices are meaningfully included in housing and development discussions that affect their communities.

Property Taxes

Work to keep property tax increases reasonable, predictable and sustainable.

Review City spending carefully and look for efficiencies before increasing taxes.

Seek grants, partnerships and other revenue sources to reduce pressure on property taxpayers.

Prioritize essential services and infrastructure when making budget decisions.

Ensure new growth contributes a fair share toward the infrastructure and services it requires.

Require clear, transparent reporting on major capital projects, including costs and changes to approved budgets.

Protect the City’s long-term financial stability while recognizing the affordability pressures facing residents.

Review new programs and spending commitments for their long-term impact on taxpayers before approving them.

Maintain adequate reserves so unexpected costs do not automatically result in sudden tax increases.

Make budget information easier for residents to understand, including clearly showing where property tax dollars are spent.

Consider the impact of tax increases on seniors, families and residents living on fixed incomes.

Continue looking for non-tax revenues and efficiencies without compromising essential City services.

Public & Assistive Housing

Partner with senior governments and nonprofit organizations to expand affordable and supportive housing.

Support housing options that help seniors and people with disabilities live safely and independently.

Advocate for stronger Provincial funding and wraparound services for residents who need housing support.

Rent & Rental Stock

Expand and protect Coquitlam’s supply of purpose-built rental housing.

Encourage more below-market and affordable rental homes, including options for families and seniors.

Strengthen protections and relocation support for tenants affected by redevelopment.

Zoning

Focus higher-density development near transit while protecting established neighbourhoods and ensuring transparent development decisions.

Protect established neighbourhood character by planning thoughtful transitions between higher- and lower-density areas.

Make zoning and development decisions transparent, with clear information for residents before major changes are approved.

Human Rights

Human Rights Abroad

Support the fundamental human rights and dignity of people everywhere.

Keep City Council focused on issues within municipal responsibility, while recognizing that international affairs and foreign policy are primarily federal responsibilities.

Ensure residents affected by conflicts or human-rights crises abroad feel safe, respected and supported here in Coquitlam.

Stand against hate, racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia and discrimination in our community, regardless of events happening elsewhere.

Encourage respectful dialogue and community events that bring residents together rather than divide them.

Where international events have a direct impact on Coquitlam residents, advocate to the appropriate provincial or federal government rather than trying to duplicate their role.

Physical Accessibility

Design new City facilities, parks and public spaces with accessibility and universal design in mind.

Improve accessibility in existing City facilities and public spaces as they are renovated or upgraded.

Work with residents and the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee to identify and remove physical barriers.

Recent Immigrants

Make it easier for newcomers to understand and access City services, recreation, libraries and community programs.

Create more opportunities for newcomers to participate in community programs, volunteering and civic life.

Provide clear information in multiple languages where it improves access Advocate to provincial and federal governments when reductions in settlement or language services create significant local gaps.

Strengthen partnerships with local settlement organizations, nonprofits, libraries and community groups rather than duplicating services already provided by other governments.

Create more opportunities for newcomers to connect with their neighbours through community events, volunteering, recreation and cultural activities.

Help newcomers understand how municipal government works and how they can participate in local civic life.

Support pathways that connect newcomers with local employment resources, businesses and volunteer opportunities.

Continue welcoming events that introduce new residents to Coquitlam services and community organizations.

Sex Work

Support programs that protect vulnerable people from exploitation, violence and human trafficking.

Work with police, health services and community organizations to improve safety and access to support for people at risk.

Use municipal bylaws and licensing responsibly to protect neighbourhood safety while avoiding unnecessary barriers for people seeking help.

Trans Rights & Access to Public Services

Ensure City services, facilities and programs are welcoming and accessible to everyone, including transgender and gender-diverse residents.

Support clear anti-discrimination policies and respectful service standards across City programs and facilities.

Consult with residents and community organizations to identify and remove barriers to accessing municipal services.

Uphold B.C. Human Rights Code protections, including protections based on gender identity and gender expression.

Ensure City staff providing public services understand their responsibilities to treat residents respectfully and fairly.

Maintain safe and welcoming public facilities for all residents.

Provide clear ways for residents to report discrimination, harassment or barriers when accessing municipal services.

Consult with residents and community organizations when City policies or services may create unintended barriers.

Focus municipal policy on equal access, safety and respectful treatment for everyone.

Local Government, Planning, & Democracy

Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres

Use AI where it can improve City services and efficiency without replacing accountability or meaningful human decision-making.

Require major data-centre proposals to clearly assess impacts on electricity, water, infrastructure, noise and surrounding neighbourhoods before approval.

Budgeting

Keep property tax increases reasonable and predictable.

Review spending and find efficiencies before asking taxpayers to pay more.

Prioritize core services, infrastructure and public safety when allocating City funds.

Use grants, partnerships and other funding sources to reduce pressure on property taxpayers.

Ensure growth pays its fair share toward the infrastructure and amenities it requires.

Plan major capital projects carefully and transparently, with clear costs and long-term financial impacts.

Consider long-term operating and maintenance costs before approving major new projects.

Maintain responsible reserves so Coquitlam is prepared for infrastructure replacement and unexpected costs.

Require clear public reporting so residents can understand where City money is being spent.

Protect Coquitlam’s long-term financial stability while maintaining the services residents rely on.

Good Governance

Make City decisions transparent, with clear information available before major votes and approvals.

Engage residents early enough for their feedback to meaningfully influence important decisions.

Provide clear public reporting on Council decisions, spending, major projects and results.

Be accessible and responsive to residents, and follow through on questions and concerns.

Strengthen accountability and ethical standards for elected officials.

Ensure residents understand how and why major decisions are made, including the financial impacts.

Support respectful, collaborative decision-making while being prepared to ask difficult questions when needed.

Review City policies and processes regularly to improve efficiency, transparency and public service.

Long-Term Plan

Plan for the long term so infrastructure, roads, parks and community facilities keep pace with growth.

Use responsible financial planning to protect taxpayers today while preparing for future needs.

Coordinate housing and development with transportation, utilities and community services.

Maintain and renew existing infrastructure before problems become more costly.

Set clear priorities, timelines and costs for major projects and report progress to residents.

Make long-term planning decisions with meaningful public input.

Public Engagement

Engage residents early enough for their feedback to meaningfully influence major decisions.

Clearly explain what is being proposed, what decisions are still open, and how public input will be used.

Report back to residents on what was heard and how their feedback influenced the final decision.

Use a mix of online and in-person engagement so more residents can participate.

Make engagement accessible by considering language, disability, childcare, location and time barriers.

Use plain language so residents can easily understand major proposals, budgets and development decisions.

Provide more opportunities for residents to speak directly with Council through town halls and community meetings.

Make it easier for residents to stay informed about projects and consultations happening in their neighbourhoods.

Youth Engagement

Give young people a meaningful voice in City decisions that affect them.

Strengthen the Coquitlam Youth Council and create more opportunities for youth to provide input on City programs, parks and community priorities.

Expand affordable and accessible recreation, arts and community programs for youth.

Create more volunteer, leadership and mentorship opportunities that help youth build skills and connect with their community.

Work with schools, community organizations and local partners to better connect youth with programs, services and opportunities.

Support safe, welcoming youth spaces where young people can gather, participate and build connections.

Ask youth for feedback regularly and report back on how their ideas were considered or implemented.

Mental Health, Drugs, & Addiction

Mental Health Crisis Response

Advocate for expanded Mobile Integrated Crisis Response coverage so more mental health crisis calls can be handled by police working alongside mental health professionals.

Support faster connections from crisis response to appropriate mental health, substance-use, housing and community services.

Strengthen coordination between the City, Coquitlam RCMP, Fraser Health and community organizations when responding to people in crisis.

Support de-escalation, trauma-informed practices and culturally appropriate responses during mental health and wellness calls.

Ensure first responders have the training and resources needed to respond safely and appropriately to mental health crises.

Improve public awareness of available crisis and mental health services so residents know where to turn before a situation becomes an emergency.

Advocate to the Province and Fraser Health for stronger local mental health and substance-use services in the Tri-Cities.

Support early intervention and community-based services that can reduce repeated emergency calls and unnecessary involvement of police.

Overdoses & the Contaminated Drug Supply

Advocate for faster access to treatment, detox, recovery and mental-health services for people struggling with addiction.

Support wider access to naloxone, overdose education and other proven life-saving measures in the community.

Strengthen coordination between the City, Fraser Health, first responders and community organizations responding to overdoses.

Support early intervention and outreach that connects people with treatment, housing and other supports before they reach a crisis point.

Advocate to the Province for stronger treatment and recovery capacity in the Tri-Cities.

Support public education about the risks of the unpredictable unregulated drug supply and how residents can respond to an overdose.

Support enforcement efforts focused on those producing and trafficking dangerous illicit drugs while connecting people with addiction to appropriate health services.

Use evidence and local data to evaluate what is working and adjust the community response when needed.

Treatment for Addiction

Advocate for faster access to detox, treatment and recovery services in the Tri-Cities.

Push the Province and Fraser Health to expand local treatment capacity so residents do not have to leave the community to get help.

Support a full continuum of care, from withdrawal management and treatment to recovery, housing and ongoing community support.

Improve connections between first responders, hospitals, outreach teams and treatment providers so people can move into care more quickly.

Support treatment options that respond to individual needs, including counselling, residential treatment and medication-assisted treatment.

Expand support for families helping a loved one through addiction and recovery.

Support programs that help people remain in recovery through housing, employment, peer support and community connections.

Advocate for shorter wait times and clearer pathways into treatment.

Public Safety & Policing

Non-Police-Based Public Safety

Support community-based prevention programs that address safety concerns before they become emergencies.

Strengthen partnerships with mental health, outreach and community organizations so people can receive the right support.

Use bylaw enforcement, education and community outreach when appropriate, while ensuring police resources remain available for situations requiring law enforcement.

Support safer public spaces through good lighting, thoughtful design, maintenance and crime-prevention measures.

Police Funding

Maintain strong, sustainable funding for policing as Coquitlam grows.

Ensure police resources keep pace with population growth and community safety needs.

Prioritize frontline policing, traffic enforcement and crime prevention.

Review spending carefully to ensure taxpayers receive effective and accountable policing services.

Support collaboration between police, bylaw, fire, mental health and community services so the right resources respond to the right situations.

Police Wrongdoing & Accountability

Support strong, independent oversight and accountability when allegations of police misconduct arise.

Ensure residents know how to access the independent police complaint process.

Support transparency while respecting due process and fair investigations.

Support appropriate training and policy improvements when investigations identify problems.

Hold police services to high standards of professionalism, integrity and public trust.

Upstream Causes of Crime

Invest in prevention by supporting youth programs, recreation and strong community connections.

Support affordable housing and food security initiatives that help residents facing financial hardship.

Advocate for stronger Provincial mental health, addiction, homelessness and supportive housing services.

Work with community organizations to identify people at risk earlier and connect them with appropriate supports.

Design safe public spaces using lighting, visibility and crime-prevention principles.

Public Spaces & Services

Fitness & Sports Facilities

Ensure recreation and sports facilities keep pace with Coquitlam’s population growth.

Maintain and renew existing pools, arenas, sports fields, courts and fitness facilities.

Expand accessible and affordable recreation opportunities for children, youth, seniors and families.

Support partnerships and grants to help fund major recreation projects while reducing pressure on taxpayers.

Plan new facilities where population growth and community demand demonstrate a clear need.

Green Space

Protect and improve parks, green spaces and natural areas as Coquitlam grows.

Protect mature trees and increase tree planting throughout the city.

Ensure new development contributes to parks, green space and a healthy urban forest.

Protect streams, wildlife habitat and environmentally sensitive areas.

Expand shade and tree canopy in growing neighbourhoods to help reduce urban heat.

Ensure residents continue to have convenient access to parks, trails and nature.

Health Infrastructure

Advocate for health-care infrastructure and services to keep pace with Coquitlam’s growing population.

Work with the Province and Fraser Health to improve access to urgent and primary care close to home.

Advocate for more family doctors, nurse practitioners and community-based health services.

Support better access to mental health and addiction services in our community.

Ensure City planning considers access to health services as neighbourhoods grow.

Public Washrooms

Identify gaps in public washroom access and prioritize new facilities in high-use parks and rapidly growing neighbourhoods.

Expand year-round, accessible universal washrooms at major parks and public spaces where demand supports them.

Review washroom operating hours to improve access at busy parks and recreation areas.

Upgrade older public washrooms for accessibility as facilities are renovated or replaced.

Make washroom locations, accessibility features and operating hours easier for residents to find.

Sidewalks & Bike Paths

Prioritize missing sidewalks near schools, parks, transit stops and other high-traffic destinations.

Complete gaps in the sidewalk network so residents are not forced onto roadways or unsafe shoulders.

Build safer, better-connected cycling and micromobility routes instead of isolated sections that end abruptly.

Prioritize separated or protected cycling infrastructure on busy roads where safety and traffic volumes warrant it.

Improve pedestrian and cycling crossings at major intersections and other locations with identified safety concerns.

Make sidewalks, curb ramps and pathways accessible for people using wheelchairs, mobility devices and strollers.

Connect neighbourhood walking and cycling routes with schools, parks, commercial areas and transit.

Maintain sidewalks and pathways so vegetation, damage and other obstructions do not create accessibility or safety barriers.

Coordinate sidewalk and cycling improvements with road construction to reduce costs and avoid repeatedly digging up the same streets.

Pursue senior-government grants and partnerships to accelerate priority walking and cycling projects without placing the full cost on Coquitlam taxpayers.

Zoning

Focus higher-density development near transit while protecting established neighbourhoods and ensuring transparent development decisions.

Protect established neighbourhood character by planning thoughtful transitions between higher- and lower-density areas.

Make zoning and development decisions transparent, with clear information for residents before major changes are approved.

Reconciliation & Indigenous Nations

Indigenous Languages

Work with kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation to increase the visibility of hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ in appropriate City spaces and communications.

Explore trilingual English, French and hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ signage for appropriate parks, public spaces and culturally significant locations, in partnership with kʷikʷəƛ̓əm.

Support Indigenous-led efforts to preserve, revitalize and share Indigenous languages and cultural knowledge.

Use traditional place names where appropriate and where supported by the Nation.

Expand opportunities for residents and City staff to learn the correct pronunciation and meaning of local Indigenous names and words.

Ensure Indigenous language initiatives are developed with, and not simply about, the Indigenous communities whose languages are being represented.

Indigenous-Led Housing

Support Indigenous-led housing initiatives developed in partnership with Indigenous Nations and housing providers.

Work with Indigenous partners to identify opportunities for affordable and supportive housing.

Ensure Indigenous voices are meaningfully included in housing and development discussions that affect their communities.

Land Title & Governance

Strengthen the City’s government-to-government relationship with kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation based on respect, recognition and ongoing dialogue.

Engage kʷikʷəƛ̓əm early and meaningfully on land-use, infrastructure and environmental decisions that affect shared interests.

Respect kʷikʷəƛ̓əm’s authority to govern and manage its own reserve lands and resources.

Build practical partnerships with kʷikʷəƛ̓əm that create long-term social, environmental and economic benefits for both communities.

Support reconciliation by improving City understanding of Indigenous rights, governance, history and responsibilities.

Place Names & Commemorations

Work with kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation when naming appropriate new parks, facilities and public spaces to recognize local Indigenous history, language and culture.

Support the use of traditional Indigenous place names where appropriate and where they are developed in partnership with the Nation.

Expand interpretive signs, public art and cultural recognition projects that share the history and continuing presence of kʷikʷəƛ̓əm.

Ensure commemorative names and plaques reflect Coquitlam’s history accurately and respectfully.

Review naming proposals transparently and consult affected communities before significant naming or renaming decisions.

Recognize people and organizations that have made significant contributions to Coquitlam while ensuring commemorations reflect the diversity of our community.

Residential Schools

Support continued public education about the history and lasting impacts of residential schools.

Ensure City staff and elected officials receive meaningful education on residential schools, Indigenous rights and reconciliation.

Continue recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and supporting Indigenous-led opportunities for reflection and learning.

Work with kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation and Indigenous partners on appropriate commemorations and reconciliation initiatives.

Support Indigenous-led cultural, language and community initiatives that help address the lasting impacts of colonial policies and residential schools.

Measure and publicly report on the City’s progress toward reconciliation commitments.

Transit & Getting Around