Podcast appearances and mentions of Jean Swanson

Amy Jean Swanson is the CEO of Ultropia, a hard tech startup building an ultrasound platform technology with a focused application on laundry. Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP.  www.CavnessHR.com CavnessHR Crowdfunding Campaign  We are doing an equity crowdfunding campaign for CavnessHR. You can become an owner in CavnessHR by taking part in our campaign. Learn more here. https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr  Amy's Bio  Amy Jean Swanson is the CEO of Ultropia, a hard tech startup building an ultrasound platform technology with a focused application of laundry. The company has won MIT's Climate and Energy Prize, UW's Global Innovation Challenge, as well 12 other awards. She researches ultrasound at the University of Washington where she is also getting her MBA. She has a background in electrical engineering. Her career path is non-traditional and she got to where she is after being a massage therapist and a stay-at-home mom.  We talked about the following and other items The problem with washers and dryers Ultropia  Water Shortages Entrepreneurship Amy's Social Media  Amy's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ultraamy/ Ultropia: https://ultropia.us/ Amy's Advice You can do it is my biggest advice. I just think entrepreneurship is so special. I think it's the heart of capitalism. I think it is the best way to have equity. If you want to see change in the world, if you actually want to see resources going to different places. If you want to take the resources out of the hands of the few and distribute them to the masses. If you want to see women design stuff, like do different things and step out of just a domestic role into a different space.  Then create a space that really is equitable for different kinds of people, different races, different ages. There needs to be entrepreneurs of those different races and ages, creating things for these populations. I think, if you have an idea, if you want to pursue it. It will make the world a better place. It's hard, it's harder if you're not maybe the traditional white rich, successful male. But I think things are shifting and the more that you're willing to pioneer some of these changes, I think the world will be a better place.

Jean Swanson, Vancouver City Councillor and Alternate Director of the Metro Vancouver Regional District discusses why police and fire departments clearing Vancouver's DTES's tent city may not be a wise decision. 

City of Vancouver Councillor Jean Swanson joins Am Johal to discuss her time in politics, both as an anti-poverty activist, and as a city councillor. In this episode, they discuss the housing affordability crisis in Vancouver, the need for safe supply, and the high cost of living. Jean also describes how she was introduced to political activism through Bruce Eriksen and Libby Davies, the experience of developing a community newsletter, and her memories of being a political candidate over the decades. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/167-jean-swanson.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/167-jean-swanson.html Resources: Housing For All Of Us: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-making-home-kennedy-stewart-revised Carnegie Action Projects: http://www.carnegieaction.org/reports/ Residential Tenancy Act: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/lc/statreg/02078_01 Vacancy Control: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-needs-vacancy-control-tenants-group-says-following-alarming-evictions-study-1.5588483 CMHC: Rental Market Report: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/professionals/housing-markets-data-and-research/market-reports/rental-market-reports-major-centres Renter Services Centre: https://vancouver.ca/people-programs/renter-office.aspx Ian Mulgrew: B.C.'s chief coroner laments lack of action as opioid crisis hits worst death toll yet: https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/change-bonnie-henry-to-b-c-s-chief-coroner Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU): https://vandureplace.wordpress.com/ Drug Users Liberation Front (DULF): https://www.dulf.ca/ Fair Price Pharma: http://fairpricepharma.ca/ Insite: https://www.phs.ca/program/insite/

Evan Solomon recaps the investigation of the 'Rust' movie shooting in which actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun that killed the movie's cinematographer and wounded a director. On today's show:  We take the Rust movie shooting investigation LIVE.  We play Evan`s full interview with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on the federal government`s new cabinet.  'The War Room' political panel with political strategists Tasha Kheiriddin and Zain Velji and former NDP leader Tom Mulcair.  Jean Swanson, a Vancouver city councillor who wasn't charged for handing out heroin. We chat with her about why. Spencer Sheehan, the lawyer who is representing a woman who has filed a $5 million lawsuit alleging Pop-Tarts don't have enough strawberries.

Jean Swanson, city of Vancouver councillor

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are large investment companies that own, and in most cases operate, rental apartment buildings. Housing activists say REITs result in the loss of affordable rental units and drive gentrification, in order to make the highest profit for their investors. On February 9, Vancouver city councillor Jean Swanson is bringing a motion to the council meeting that is designed to protect affordable rental housing in Vancouver. We talk with Sara Sagaii of the Vancouver Tenants Union.

Today's highlights:  Major housing announcement, but isn't enough? Today Selina Robinson made an announcement that a lot of people want to hear. But, on the other side, a lot of people are saying it isn't enough. 450 supporting housing units, including temporary units, to be ready by Spring 2021.  Back to school is 9 days away And we do a hit with Stephen Price, our education expert, live from inside a classroom! John A 101 Another John A MacDonald statue involved in a news story. We talk a look at the good, and bad, and ask if it's worth it to have this ‘cancel culture' attitude towards Canada's first PM.    NAVIGATE THE PODCAST:  Chapter 1  Lynda's back! Plus, a major announcement when it comes to supportive housing We talk to Jean Swanson, long time advocate for affordable housing, and a COPE Vancouver Councillor.  Chapter 2 Another young student with a COVID PSA, and a message for you! His name is Jonathan, he's a 21 year old BCIT student, who is using his voice to try and help steer this ship in the right direction.  Chapter 3 Live from a Vancouver classroom Stephen Price chats with us live from inside a classroom. What does it look like, less than two weeks away from back to school? Chapter 4 Dallas Brodie Is it time for an audit of DTES expenses?  We know about the money that has been pumped into the DTES. But, we don't know specifically where that money is going.  One group is attempting to change that.  Chapter 5 John A. MacDonald, why the hate?  Was he REALLY that bad? Is it worth dismantling every remnant of him?  Some say yes, some say no. Eric finds out from both sides. Chapter 6 Major housing supports announced today We're joined by housing minister Selina Robinson about what was announced and how it'll impact homelessness in Vancouver Chapter 7 BOO! Halloween is just around the corner ___________   Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!  

We talk to Jean Swanson, long time advocate for affordable housing, and a COPE Vancouver Councillor. 

What does that mean? Eric Chapman caught up with councillor Jean Swanson, who explains the motion, how it came to be, and what it's all about. Eric also puts it plainly, if change is going to happen we need to 'find a reason to care.'  

Vancouver City Councillor Jean Swanson on protecting renters' rights as eviction ban is set to end

On July 21, over 200 people are signed up to speak to a motion brought by councillor Jean Swanson calling for the police board to itemize the work officers do related to mental health, homelessness, drug use and sex work. The motion is the first step in an attempt to move funding from the VPD and into community-led harm reduction and safety initiatives. We speak with Taz Khandwani about what the motion says and what it hopes to achieve.

On July 21, over 200 people are signed up to speak to a motion brought by councillor Jean Swanson calling for the police board to itemize the work officers do related to mental health, homelessness, drug use and sex work. The motion is the first step in an attempt to move funding from the VPD and into community-led harm reduction and safety initiatives. We speak with Taz Khandwani about what the motion says and what it hopes to achieve.

The order is the encampment must come down. We chat with Jean Swanson, Vancouver COPE Councillor.

A protest took place inside Lord Strathcona Elementary that involved activists breaking into the school. We chat with Jean Swanson, who is advocating to put homeless people in Hotels during this pandemic. Jean is a Vancouver City Councillor with COPE, as well as an anti-poverty activist.

On our special episode of CiTR News Live, Isa You and Arman Raina speak to Mariam Abdelaziz and Gabby Doebeli of Social Justice Center at UBC about the motion by Jean Swanson declaring a homelessness emergency, as well as the Canadian volunteers for Bernie Sanders,

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Vancouver City council is voting to urge the province to make birth control free today. The motion was brought forward by Christine Boyle and Jean Swanson. Boyle says vasectomies are covered by the province's medical services plan, but women's contraception is not. She says the cost of contraception has become a significant barrier for people with low incomes. If passed, the motion will ask the provincial government to add prescription contraception to the MSP. Victoria city council already passed this motion in January.   Guest: Dr. Ruth Habte Obstetrics and Gynaecology Resident at UBC AccessBC

Talking about a motion in the works for the city of Vancouver to highlight the citizenship amendment act in India.

The city of Vancouver passed motion to recognize January 29th as a day of remembrance and action on Islamophobia.

It's lower than the proposed 8.2% but still more than double the city's 10-year average. The decision didn't come easy to councillors, with NPA members Sarah Kirby-Yung and Colleen Hardwick arguing an increase well over inflation rate is too high. Green Councillors Pete Fry and Adriane Carr pushed for the hike, in order to continue support for public services and climate change initiatives. The long drawn out debate included dozens of amendments. At one point, COPE councillor Jean Swanson suggested the city cut its budget by cancelling new police hires but that amendment failed.   Guest: George Affleck Former Vancouver City Councillor Columnist for The Orca Guest: Alex Hemingway Economist for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

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Talking about the Vancouver city council's 2020 budget vote.

After local headlines, reporter Alex de Boer speaks with COPE city councillor Jean Swanson about last week’s contested redevelopment rejection at 4575 Granville Street. Councillor Swanson says her major concern with supporting this particular redevelopment, is its unaffordability. After that, News Collective reporters Christina Song and Adeline Peng ask Vancouverites what they think of a new South Granville, three-section crosswalk, designed by Musqueam artist Robyn Sparrow. The show ends with a collective discussion on public art.

Vancouver could become the latest — and largest — B.C. city to call on fossil fuel companies to cover the costs of climate change impacts within its boundaries. Mike speaks with councillor Jean Swanson about the motion, and if Vancouver has considered going further with their efforts. Guest: Jean Swanson, Vancouver COPE Councillor 

An analysis of how Vancouver views the Downtown Eastside and how mental health issues affect that community. Lead by Tobias Faehndrich and Liam Blakely. Thanks to the CBC for letting us use some of their clips, Free Sounds, Fountain, Sam Wieler, and Caleb O’Brien for letting us use your music, Jean Swanson and Ben Garner for insightful interviews, and most of all, all the people on the downtown Eastside who shared their stories. Edited using Adobe Premiere Pro CS6.

Vancouver city council is set to vote Tuesday on a motion from COPE councillor Jean Swanson that would support free transit for youth and discounts for low-income riders. Listen to this Global News report by reporter Nadia Stewart…. Vote in @simisara980's

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Vancouver renters celebrated a major victory on December 4 when key parts of a motion to protect tenants from renovictions passed unanimously at city council. Derrick O’Keefe joins us to discuss the overall picture for renters in Vancouver and other municipalities following the recent recommendations of the BC Rental Housing Task Force. Derrick O’Keefe ran for COPE along with Pat Roberts and Jean Swanson in the recent municipal election. Jean Swanson was elected and brought the renoviction motion before council. Derrick O’Keefe is also a founding member of the Vancouver Tenants Union.

Vancouver renters celebrated a major victory on December 4 when key parts of a motion to protect tenants from renovictions passed unanimously at city council. Derrick O’Keefe joins us to discuss the overall picture for renters in Vancouver and other municipalities following the recent recommendations of the BC Rental Housing Task Force. Derrick O’Keefe ran for COPE along with Pat Roberts and Jean Swanson in the recent municipal election. Jean Swanson was elected and brought the renoviction motion before council. Derrick O’Keefe is also a founding member of the Vancouver Tenants Union.

Vancouver City Council voted unanimously in support of a motion aimed at protecting tenants from renovictions and aggressive buyouts. Council unanimously passed Coun. Jean Swanson's motion to huge cheers from the dozens of advocates at city hall on Tuesday night. Landlords will be required to offer displaced tenants the chance to temporarily move out during a renovation without their lease ending or their rent increasing. Staff will be coming back with a report on a few other items, including one that deals with compensation during a renovation.   Jon Stovell if the President of Reliance Properties, the company at the centre of this renoviction debate. His company purchased the The Berkeley Tower in 2016 for $43 million. Last summer, residents were told by the developer that they would be evicted so that a major reconstruction and structural work can be undertaken, as the aging building requires upgrades in order to extend its lifespan. Since those notices went out, renters have been fighting the renovictions. What does he think about yesterday's motion from city hall? Guest: Jon Stovell President Reliance PropertiesPresident of the Urban Development Institute

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Vancouver city council is considering  measures to protect tenants from the practice of “renovictions” and “aggressive buyouts” after a motion was put forth by city councillor Jean Swanson. Prior to becoming a councillor, Swanson had been advocating for tougher laws and better enforcement in a city with a near-zero vacancy rate and soaring rents. She joins us to discuss why she feels this is the right measure for the city of Vancouver to take, and if she understands where landlords are coming from when they say it is economically not feasible for them to adhere to what she is advocating for. Guest: Jean Swanson Vancouver city councillor

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Within weeks, the provincial government's rental housing task force is expected to deliver its final report, which could lead to major changes to B.C.'s residential tenancy legislation. And first, Vancouver city council is considering a motion this week intended to strengthen protections for tenants. Late into Tuesday night, Vancouver councillors heard from some of the 93 people registered to speak on the motion, put forward by Coun. Jean Swanson, seeking to protect tenants from “renovictions,” a term referring to landlords using proposed renovations or repairs to evict long-term tenants and bring in new tenants at higher rents. Guest: Dan Fumano Vancouver Sun columnist

New music from Johnny Payne, TUNS & Terry! Also, a preview of SwanFest, a benefit for Jean Swanson and COPE, at Red Gate on Wednesday, Sept 12th.

Jean Swanson recently served four days in prison for breaking a court injunction on Kinder Morgan’s Burnaby tank farm facility. Jean speaks with CiTR's News Collective about her run for city council with Vancouver’s Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE), as well as how she plans to follow in Harry Rankin’s footsteps as an “activist-councillor.”

This episode of Democracy Watch starts with Maxwell Cameron, a political science professor and the Director of UBC’s Centre for the study of democratic Institutions. Cameron explains why BC’s October electoral reform referendum is important, and why you should vote in it. We then turn to an interview with Coalition of Progressive Electors city council candidate Jean Swanson who discusses the four days she recently served in prison after breaking a court injunction on Kinder Morgan’s Burnaby tank farm facility and why she hopes to serve as an “activist-councillor.”

After headlines, the News Collective remembers the life of Anthony Bourdain through the eyes of Vancouver's celebrity celebrity chef, Vikram Vij. News Collective member Zubin Shroff-Mehrabadi interviews Sydney Ball of the Vancouver Tenants Union about the province's new Rental Housing Task Force, and the set of 50 recommendations presented by the VTU in Victoria last week. Then, News Collective members Zoe Power and Sammy Smart present original reporting from Jean Swanson's campaign launch over the weekend, where, surrounded by some of Vancouver's priciest mansions, she announced that she'll be seeking a seat on city council as a candidate for COPE this year. After that we receive an update on COPE's confirmed candidates for Council, School and Park board before turning to an interview with Nate, one of over 200 people who are awaiting sentencing next week after being arrested for protesting the pipeline expansion at Kinder Morgan's Burnaby facility.

Vancouver’s progressive parties jockeyed in advance of the Vancouver District & Labour Council’s meetings to try to reach a unity consensus. Ian reports from Jean Swanson’s The City We Need […] The post E-166 Green lights at the Crossroads appeared first on Cambie Report.

After headlines from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, Democracy Watch investigates confusion surrounding the two groups who both appear to be the official organizer of Vancouver's 2018 Women’s March. The show then turns to original reporting from a public hearing held at City Hall on Tuesday night. The City's plan to develop a community garden into mix-use housing, contrasts directly with Mayor Gregor Robertson's 2016 promise to build 100% social housing at the 58 West Hastings site. Democracy Watch covers the hearing and interviews anti-poverty activist Jean Swanson, members of the Chinatown Action Group, folks from the Carnegie Community Action Project and more.

In this episode we go over the latest developments of our city's housing crisis and some of the barriers that people with disabilities face when finding housing. To help us out we spoke to well-known anti-poverty activist Jean Swanson and the executive director of Disability Alliance BC Jane Dyson. Note: Part 2 of our interview with Jane Dyson will be aired on our next episode November 15, 2017Hosted by Deepi, Patricio and Taylor Music chosen by Addyson from the Access Collective

Jean Swanson is a long time activist against poverty and homelessness on Vancouver’s downtown eastside, and she’s running for Vancouver city council. Shawn speaks with her about her life, activism, and campaign,...

​​​​​Jean Swanson has been an anti-poverty and social justice activist for over 40 years in Vancouver and across the country. Swanson is a universally respected figure, and in 2016 she was awarded the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honour, for “her long-standing devotion to social justice, notably for her work with the residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.” Co host Stuart speaks to Jean about her decision to run for city council in a Vancouver Bi election, how she intends to start A Political Revolution at city hall by taxing the rick via a mansion tax, freeze rents and end homelessness in the city.

​​​​​Jean Swanson has been an anti-poverty and social justice activist for over 40 years in Vancouver and across the country. Swanson is a universally respected figure, and in 2016 she was awarded the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honour, for “her long-standing devotion to social justice, notably for her work with the residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.” Co host Stuart speaks to Jean about her decision to run for city council in a Vancouver Bi election, how she intends to start A Political Revolution at city hall by taxing the rick via a mansion tax, freeze rents and end homelessness in the city.

Jean Swanson To Rally For A Mansion Tax At Chip Wilson's $75,000,000 Property. Guest: Jean Swanson - independent by-election candidate for Vancouver City Council

In episode #233 of Talking Radical Radio (August 22, 2017), Scott Neigh speaks with Jean Swanson and Aiden Sisler. Swanson, who has been a participant in struggles for social justice in Vancouver for decades, is running for a seat on city council. She’s doing so at the urging of a network of mostly young activists and organizers, including Sisler. Their goal is to mobilize grassroots movement energies to pry open space in the municipal political landscape to start addressing fundamental social injustices like homelessness and poverty. For a more detailed description of this episode, see here: http://talkingradical.ca/2017/08/22/trr-swanson_campaign/

We spoke with University of Victoria professor Lindsay Tedds about all things taxes and economics and then a quick listen to some of the highlight policies from Jean Swanson’s candidacy announcement for Vancouver City Council. @LindsayTedds @teamjean2017 The post Ep 46: Lindsay Tedds appeared first on PolitiCoast.

In episode #65 of Talking Radical Radio (May 28, 2014), Jean Swanson and Phoenix talk about their work against the gentrification of the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood in Vancouver. For a more detailed description of this episode, go here: http://talkingradical.ca/2014/06/03/trr-vancouver_gentrification/

Host Cynnimon Rain of the Poverty Free Action Team sits down with Jean Swanson, an anti-poverty and housing activist. A massive thank you to Jean for taking the time to sit with us. For more information visit https://ccapvancouver.wordpress.com/ and https://raisetherates.org/ Recorded October 12th on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-waututh peoples in the Vancouver Public Library Inspiration Lab.

The Olympic Games have grown into a multibillion dollar industry.  But with that growth comes concerns about the negative affects of the event on the people and places where the Games take place. On this edition, we ask who wins, and who loses, when the Olympics come to town? Vancouver 2010.  London 2012.  And Denver, the only city to ever turn down the Olympics. Featuring: *Tom Wingate,  *London Metropolitan Police Olympic Community Relations Team*, Estelle du Boulay, *director of Newham Monitoring Project,*  Dominic Taylor, *author of ‘Stop Search',* Rebekah Delsol*,* *Open Society Justice Initiative,* Helen Jefferson Lenskyj*, former Professor of Sociology at Toronto University and author, *Dick Lamm*, activist in the campaign against the Denver Olympics and former Governor, *Ellen Woodsworth*, former Vancouver city councilor, *Jean Swanson*, founder of End Legislated Poverty   For More Information: Newham Monitoring Project http://www.nmp.org.uk/ Open Society Justice Initiative http://www.soros.org/about/programs/open-society-justice-initiative ‘Stop Search' by Dominic Taylor http://www.stopsearch.co.uk/ Poverty Olympics http://povertyolympics.ca/ Games Monitor http://www.gamesmonitor.org.uk/ Counter Olympics Network http://counterolympicsnetwork.wordpress.com/ Articles   Anti-Olympic Archive (Vancouver Media Co Op) http://vancouver.mediacoop.ca/olympics/ The London Olympics is a corporate lockdown – why not a Games for all? http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jul/10/london-olympics-lockdown-2012-games London 2012: army reinforcements called in for the Olympics http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/11/army-reinforcements-olympics The post Making Contact – The Olympic Games: Who Wins? appeared first on KPFA.