Amauri Caliman
Mayor · Vancouver
11 yrs
About
I’m your neighbour, a Vancouver father, public-service professional and entrepreneur running for Mayor as an independent. I’m focused on practical solutions so people can work, live, stay and belong in Vancouver.
Policy commitments
Buildings
We all want healthy, affordable, and comfortable homes. These policies will help to lower energy bills, cut pollution, and improve indoor air quality.
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Support electrification of new buildings.
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Incentivize electric heat pumps and air filtration systems.
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Scale up energy retrofits for existing homes, businesses, and public buildings.
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Implement a 'right to cool' bylaw to protect tenants during extreme heat events.
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Climate Justice
Our community is already experiencing the harmful impacts of climate change caused by fossil fuel pollution, and taxpayers are on the hook to upgrade and repair critical infrastructure.
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Pursue available legal options to recover a fair share of the climate costs facing our community from fossil fuel companies and other big polluters.
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Collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in the stewardship of the land, air, and water, and work towards reconciliation.
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Ecosystems
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat all rely on healthy ecosystems. Nature can also help protect our community from extreme weather by controlling floods, protecting shorelines, and cooling neighbourhoods. Access to nature improves the health and well-being of residents, and supports biodiversity.
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Expand and protect tree canopy, parks, and green infrastructure to cool neighbourhoods, clean air, and manage stormwater.
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Prioritize native tree planting in all areas, especially those with low tree cover, higher population densities, and more vulnerable residents.
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Create connected urban greenways for people and wildlife.
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Land Use
We envision vibrant, walkable communities that protect nature and improve food security.
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Build affordable homes near jobs, schools, shops, and transit.
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Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience.
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Increase food security by supporting local agriculture and community gardens.
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Transport
Connecting neighbourhoods through public transit and active transportation networks will cut pollution, improve public health, and make our communities more affordable (and fun!).
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Deliver reliable, frequent, affordable local transit.
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Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities.
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Build bike and roll networks that are safe for everyone.
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Zero Waste
Zero waste policies reduce pollution, keep waste out of landfills, build resilient local economies, and safeguard public health by shifting society away from a disposable culture toward a sustainable circular economy.
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Support the development of a circular economy to eliminate waste and improve resilience.
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Implement bylaws to eliminate waste from new buildings, renovation, and demolition projects and to use existing buildings as efficiently as possible.
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Climate action
How have you contributed to climate action in your community through advocacy, past work, advisory committees, volunteer work, and/or reducing your personal carbon footprint?
I believe climate action should be practical, measurable and part of everyday decision making. I drive an electric vehicle, follow a plant based diet, and try to reduce waste and energy use at home. My experience with transportation and mobility has shown me firsthand how infrastructure choices affect safety, efficiency and our environment.
As a mayoral candidate, I support cleaner transportation, energy efficient buildings, resilient infrastructure and practical climate solutions that reduce emissions while protecting affordability. I believe climate policy should deliver visible results for residents, use public funds responsibly and strengthen Vancouver’s long term resilience.
My focus is on solutions that are environmentally responsible, economically realistic and capable of improving quality of life for people today while protecting Vancouver for future generations.
As a mayoral candidate, I support cleaner transportation, energy efficient buildings, resilient infrastructure and practical climate solutions that reduce emissions while protecting affordability. I believe climate policy should deliver visible results for residents, use public funds responsibly and strengthen Vancouver’s long term resilience.
My focus is on solutions that are environmentally responsible, economically realistic and capable of improving quality of life for people today while protecting Vancouver for future generations.
Questions for Vancouver
What is your position on gas hookups for new buildings?
I support electrification as the default for new buildings, while allowing limited gas hookups where there is a clear technical or affordability case. Our goal should be lower emissions without adding unnecessary costs or delays to housing. City rules should be practical, evidence-based and aligned with provincial standards.
Will you vote to restore full funding for the Sustainability Office? In your view, what is the role of the Sustainability Office?
Yes. I would support restoring full funding, with clear goals, measurable outcomes and accountability for every public dollar. The Sustainability Office should help every City department make better long term decisions on buildings, transportation, infrastructure, energy, climate resilience and emergency preparedness. Sustainability should not operate in isolation from affordability or economic growth. Its purpose should be practical: lower emissions and energy costs, strengthen resilience to extreme weather and ensure Vancouver remains healthy, competitive and prepared for the future.
What is your view on a moratorium on AI data centres, given the natural resources they require?
I would not support a blanket moratorium on AI data centres. AI and digital infrastructure will be increasingly important to our economy, but development must respect the limits of our electricity, water and land. Projects should be evaluated on resource demand, environmental performance, economic benefits and their contribution to Vancouver. Large users should not compromise affordability or reliability for residents and existing businesses. My approach would be responsible, evidence based planning with clear standards rather than an automatic yes or an automatic no.
Given the “controversy” of the Villages Plan, how do you envision accommodating the population growth of the City while dealing with the impacts of climate change?
Vancouver needs more homes, but growth must come with the infrastructure and services that make neighbourhoods work. I support thoughtful density near transit, shops and services while protecting trees, expanding green space and preparing infrastructure for heat, flooding and extreme weather. Growth should be coordinated with transit capacity, utilities, schools, community amenities and safe walking and cycling connections. Residents must also have a meaningful voice in how their neighbourhoods evolve. My approach is not growth at any cost. It is building complete, resilient communities where housing, infrastructure and quality of life grow together.
What is your plan to create climate safeguards for all of Vancouver’s inhabitants, including the unhoused population?
Climate resilience must protect everyone, especially people who are most exposed to extreme heat, wildfire smoke, cold and flooding. I would strengthen Vancouver’s network of cooling and clean air spaces, drinking water access, emergency shelters and mobile outreach during extreme weather, with clear communication so residents know where to go and what support is available.
For people experiencing homelessness, climate protection cannot stop at temporary emergency measures. We need faster pathways indoors, safer temporary shelter when permanent housing is not immediately available, and better coordination with health, housing and community partners.
I also want climate resilience built into how Vancouver plans neighbourhoods: more shade and tree canopy, resilient public spaces, better stormwater management, heat resistant infrastructure and emergency planning focused on the areas facing the greatest risks.
My principle is simple: no one should be left outside our climate planning. A resilient Vancouver must protect everyone.
For people experiencing homelessness, climate protection cannot stop at temporary emergency measures. We need faster pathways indoors, safer temporary shelter when permanent housing is not immediately available, and better coordination with health, housing and community partners.
I also want climate resilience built into how Vancouver plans neighbourhoods: more shade and tree canopy, resilient public spaces, better stormwater management, heat resistant infrastructure and emergency planning focused on the areas facing the greatest risks.
My principle is simple: no one should be left outside our climate planning. A resilient Vancouver must protect everyone.
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