Sign up to speak at a Council meeting or hearing

What you need to know

Not all agenda items allow speakers. Check the agenda to find out which items you can sign up to speak about.

You can submit written comments about any agenda item, even if it doesn't allow speakers. Submit written comments
You may speak by phone or in person.
You may not speak at a closed (in-camera) Council meeting.
Agendas are typically posted 1 week before each Council meeting and 10 days before each public hearing.

Upcoming meetings and hearings accepting speakers

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Upcoming meetings and hearings accepting speakers

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Review deadlines, how to sign up, and speaker conditions

Some agenda items may remain on the agenda over multiple meeting days or be referred from 1 meeting type to another.

How to speak at Vancouver City Council

Watch this video to learn how to sign up to speak at Council, key deadlines, speaking options, time limits, and what to expect.

July 14, 2026 Public Hearing

You can speak about:

Villages Planning Program – Villages Plan, City-initiated Rezoning and Vancouver Official Development Plan Amendments

The deadline to request to speak for the above items is Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 5 pm for online requests and register from 5:30 pm to 6 pm by calling 604-829-4238. You can also register in person on the day of the hearing, between 5:30 pm and 6 pm at City Hall.

You can also speak to the item by calling in with the number on the live stream during the meeting.

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July 15, 2026 - Standing Committee on City Finance and Services

You can speak about:

Report 1. Debenture Program 2026
Report 2. Proposed Amendment to Subdivision By-law No. 5208 – Reclassification of 1842, 1868 and 1878 West 37th Avenue
Report 3. Changes to the Procurement Policy and Delegated Authority
Report 4. Contract Award for Demolition Services for the Vancouver Aquatic Centre
Report 5. Contract Award for Pre-Qualification for Supply and Delivery of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
Report 6. Contract Award for Supply and Delivery of Fire Service Vehicles and Apparatus (Fire Trucks)
Report 7. Contract Award for Consulting Services for Temporary Staffing Resources
Report 8. Contract Award for the Provision of Fire Life Safety System Maintenance Services
Report 9. Contract Award for Pre-qualified Contractors for Gas, Closure, and Other Landfill Work
Motion 1. Reviving and Accelerating the Vision for a Central Tech Innovation Hub in Vancouver
Motion 2. Investigating Traffic & Safety Mitigations & Solutions at Vancouver Firehalls
Motion 3. Enabling Community-Led Installation of Temporary Shade for Heat Protection
Motion 4. Equipping the City to Expand Childcare Capacity
Motion 5. Addressing the Risks of Digital Infrastructure
Motion 6. Protecting and Planning for Vancouver’s Waterfront Precinct
Motion 7. Keep the Artists in: Creating a Cultural Land Trust for Vancouver
Motion 8. Prepping for the Relocation of St. Paul’s: Creating a PrEP Distribution Centre Out of Qmunity
Motion 9. Supporting Prioritized Solutions from the Arts and Culture Sector Working Group
Motion 10. Rising Tides: Governance Reform and Stewardship of False Creek
Motion 11. Sustaining Summer 2026 Festivals
Motion 12. Energy Sovereignty and Grid Resilience
Motion 13. Passenger Licensing for Electric Micro Vehicles
Motion 14. Policy Framework for Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Facilities
Motion 15. Renewed Renters' Office for Vancouver Residents

The deadline to request to speak for the above item is Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 5 pm. Speakers have three minutes to speak to Council.

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July 16, 2026 Public Hearing

You can speak about:

Vancouver ODP Amendment and CD-1 (285) Amendment: 940-950 West 41st Avenue (Jewish Community Centre)
Vancouver ODP Amendment and CD-1 Rezoning: 809 West 41st Avenue
Vancouver ODP Amendment and CD-1 Rezoning: 1683-1691 East Pender Street and 485 Commercial Drive
CD-1 Rezoning: 75 East 8th Avenue

The deadline to request to speak for the above items is Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5pm for online requests. You can also register in person on the day of the hearing, between 5:30pm and 6pm at City Hall.

You can also speak to the item by calling in with the number provided on the live stream during the meeting.

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July 21, 2026 Public Hearing

Vancouver Official Development Plan and Regional Context Statement Amendment for Former Molson Brewery Site
Modification to Conditions of Approval and By-law Enactment for 450-496 Prior Street, 550 Malkin Avenue, 1002 Station Street and 1050 Gore Avenue
Vancouver ODP Amendment and CD-1 Rezoning: 2396-2400 Kingsway and 2441-2493 East 33rd Avenue
CD-1 Rezoning: 1905 Ogden Avenue

The deadline to request to speak for the above items is Tuesday, July 21 2026, at 5 pm for online requests. You can also register in person on the day of the hearing, between 5:30 pm and 6 pm at City Hall.

You can also speak to the item by calling in with the number provided on the live stream during the meeting.

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Deadlines, how to sign up, and speaker conditions

If you’re having issues signing up to speak, email [email protected] for support.

Council and standing committee meetings
Ways to sign up to speak

Not all agenda items allow speakers. Check the agenda to find out which items you can sign up to speak about.

Online

There are 2 ways to sign up online:
- On this page: Upcoming Council meetings are added on this page about 1 week before the meeting date. When they’re available, select “Sign up to speak” for each meeting and follow the prompts.
- On the upcoming meetings schedule:
  1. Find the meeting you’re interested in
  2. Select agenda
  3. On the agenda, select “Sign up to speak”
  4. Follow the instructions
By phone

Signing up online is the most efficient way to sign up for a meeting.

Unable to sign up online? Phone:
- 604-829-4323 for Council and special council meetings
- 604-829-4272 for special Council meetings (only if a speaker-eligible item appears)
Speaker deadlines and meeting policies
- You can sign up to speak approximately 1 week before a meeting is scheduled.
- You cannot sign up to speak after 5pm on the day before the meeting.
- If you have signed up to speak at a meeting and the item is referred to a meeting on a different day, your request to speak will automatically be transferred, and you don't need to sign up to speak again.
- No new speakers will be accepted if the item is referred or if the meeting is recessed to a different day. The sign-up deadline remains 5pm on the day before the original meeting date.
Public hearings
Ways to sign up to speak

Missed the sign-up deadline? You may speak after all registered speakers have spoken. The chair will call for speakers up to 3 times. If no one comes forward, the list closes and no further speakers are allowed.

Online

Sign up by 5pm on the day of the hearing.

There are 2 ways to sign up online:
- On this page: Upcoming public hearings are added on this page about 10 days before the meeting date. When they’re available, select “Sign up to speak” for each meeting and follow the prompts.
- On the upcoming meetings schedule:
  1. Find the meeting you’re interested in
  2. Select agenda
  3. On the agenda, select “Sign up to speak”
  4. Follow the instructions
By phone

Signing up online is the most efficient way to sign up for a meeting.

Unable to sign up online? Phone 604-829-4238 before 6pm on the day of the hearing.

Sign up in person

Register between 5:30pm and 6pm on the day of the hearing:
- With Security staff in the City Hall lobby (ground floor), OR
- The Council Chamber foyer (third floor)
Speaker deadlines and meeting policies
- If the public hearing is reconvened on another date, the sign-up deadlines for each remaining item will be updated to the reconvening date.
- Any visual presentation materials (for example, PowerPoint slides) must be submitted by email to [email protected] by 5pm the day before the original hearing date.
Other hearings and committees
Business licence hearings and courts of revision

There are no speakers. There are only witnesses when arranged by Legal Services or the appellant.

Auditor General Committee, Mayor’s Budget Task Force Implementation Oversight Committee, Nomination Subcommittee

Speakers may talk about staff reports containing recommendations.

To speak, sign up the same way you would for Council or Standing Committee meetings.

What to expect after signing up to speak

You will receive a confirmation email with your:
- Speaker number
- Detailed instructions on how to participate (by telephone or in person)
Speaking by phone lets you participate from anywhere, making it the most convenient option for many.