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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Jun 4

A police whistleblower alleges the VPD is imposing arrest quotas on officers in the Downtown Eastside. Here are my submissions to the Vancouver Police Board calling for an independent, transparent, evidence-based inquiry into these allegations.

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Vancouver Police Department - Allegation of Police Quotas

On June 3, 2025, Prof. Perrin made the following written submissions to the Vancouver Police Board regarding concerns about alleged police quotas as part of "Task Force Barrage".

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · May 14

Enjoyed speaking today to lawyers across the province with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service.

We covered ways AI and criminality intersect, AI tools police have used, practical advice on generative AI, professional obligations, and handling deepfake evidence concerns.

Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · May 7

I'm honoured to have been nominated as one of Canada's most influential lawyers.

You can vote for the finalists until May 16th: www.research.net/r/C2QFK6N

I've been nominated in the Government/Non-Profit/Associations category (at the end of the survey).

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · May 6

Very proud to be Canadian watching PM Mark Carney represent our country confidently, with moral clarity, and with diplomacy and grace.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · May 6

Regardless of how the meeting with President Trump goes, PM Mark Carney has set out a clear plan to build Canada's economy and to strengthen our international alliances.

While hoping for the best, Canadians aren't naive and will prepare for the worst.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · May 6

Don Davies will do a great job as NDP interim leader.

A thoughtful, hardworking and experienced MP, he has a track record of working across party lines.

www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

NDP appoints Don Davies as interim leader Monday evening: sources | CBC News

Veteran NDP MP Don Davies has been selected as the new interim leader to lead the New Democratic Party of Canada, according to party sources.

www.cbc.ca

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · May 4

4th place this weekend! Post-race tacos never tasted so good. Spartan Sprint (5 km, 20 obstacles).

4th out of 58 in Men ages 45-49; overall: 77/1481 (5th percentile).

Next stop: Mt Tremblant, QB in June - a 21 km mountain race with 30 obstacles. That will be toughest one yet.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · May 3

PM Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith had a "positive" first meeting. Great news.

There is no reason why Alberta can't thrive in a united Canada. Let's work together folks as Canadians.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · May 2

PM Mark Carney is getting down to business:
- Meeting President Trump next week
- Appointing new Cabinet the following
- Recalling Parliament with Speech from the Throne by King Charles III
- Canada Day tax cuts and ending federal barriers to inter-provincial trade

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · May 1

An unprecedented, but necessary, rebuke from Ontario's chief justices on the importance of judicial independence in the wake of Premier Ford's comments

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 30

You don't like a court decision, appeal it

You don't throw away an independent, impartial judiciary in favour of a U.S.-style elected bench over a decision on bike lanes

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 30

I don't think Ken Sim is a centrist.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 30

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim promised in 2022 that he would hire 100 new police and 100 new mental health professionals.

He took no time in doing the former, and still has failed to deliver on the later.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 29

Congratulations to Prime Minister MarkCarney and the entire Liberal team!

I'm grateful we have a stable, experienced leader to not only weather these storms but make our country even better for all Canadians.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 28

Today we decide the future we want for our country. Your vote matters!

I'm proud to join with Mark Carney in standing up for Canada against President Trump, to protect our rights and freedoms, and to build #CanadaStrong for all Canadians

Voting info: www.elections.ca

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 27

We live in Fraserhood in Vancouver. My morning run goes right by where last night's tragedy occurred. A beautiful place & wonderful people.

We're in shock and grieving with our Filipino community here in Vancouver and everyone who has been impacted by this horrific incident. 💔

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 26

Mark Carney "has the best plan. His Liberals are the best choice for Canada."

Poilievre "does not meet the existential threat Trump represents", "democratically troubling", "economically risky"

www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...

Star Editorial Board: In a time of crisis, Mark Carney is the steady hand Canada needs

He has the best plan and the best resumé — and his Liberals are the strongest team.

www.thestar.com

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 25

Canadian Civil Liberties Association has issued a statement calling Poilievre's proposed use of the notwithstanding clause "a dangerous precedent"

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 25

In light of these allegations against Mayor Ken Sim and the VPD's "Project Barrage", I have written to the Vancouver Police Board requesting to make submission on the harms of policing quotas.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Vancouver police whistleblower alleges quotas in crime crackdown on city's poorest neighbourhood | CBC News

An email from the anonymous whistleblower is on the agenda for Thursday's meeting of the board along with a corresponding letter from the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner asking the board ...

www.cbc.ca

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 23

Heartless. Cruel. Wrong. Unconstitutional.

Poilievre would criminalize our fellow Canadians who are experiencing homelessness.

This man cannot wield power.

www.ctvnews.ca/federal-elec...

Poilievre says he would give police more power to dismantle tent cities

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he would give police more power to dismantle tent cities, which he said are making public spaces unsafe -- but his plan is light on details.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Peter A. Allard School of Law - University of British Columbia @allard.ubc.ca · Apr 22

Opinion: @profbenperrin.bsky.social argues Poilievre’s promise to use the notwithstanding clause is more about politics than policy and betrays a lack of respect for our sacred rights and freedoms. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Poilievre wants to override fundamental rights in service of ‘tough on crime’ policies that won’t even work

The Conservative leader's cavalier attitude toward civil liberties should alarm all Canadians.

www.thestar.com

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 21

Today's Associated Press:

"Poilievre’s style and his approach to politics certainly channel a lot of Trump. It’s like a cheap karaoke version of Trump."
- Kory Teneycke, "key figure in Conservative politics"

apnews.com/article/cana...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 21

A clear choice this election, described in today's Financial Times:

Poilievre: “courting the far-right”, “driven by anger”, “aggressive”, “reminiscent of the ‘MAGA movement”

Carney: “stable”, “antidote to Trump’s chaos and a tariff-induced recession”

www.ft.com/content/958c...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · Apr 19

Poilievre's plan, like Premier Danielle Smith's, to "force" treatment would lead to more deaths:

"The evidence shows that forced treatment leads to increased risk of death"

Source: theconversation.com/in-b-c-alber...

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National Newswatch @nationalnewswatch.com · Apr 17

Poilievre wants to override fundamental rights in service of ‘tough on crime’ policies that won’t even work, @profbenperrin.bsky.social writes. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com

Poilievre wants to override fundamental rights in service of ‘tough on crime’ policies that won’t even work

The Conservative leader's cavalier attitude toward civil liberties should alarm all Canadians.

www.thestar.com

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