Independent watchdog releases interim report
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The Authors are especially concerned that, to date, the following practices of VANOC and government partners have departed markedly from the commitments presented in the bid, including:
1 Pledging to increase bylaw infraction tickets given to the homeless in the 2008 and 2009 VPD business plans;
2 Installing hundreds of security cameras that may remain in place post- Olympics without public debate or discussion
3 Overstating threats to justify civil liberty violations against housing, environmental and anti-poverty protesters
4 A lack of consultation with inner-city residents
5 The access of homeless to essential services in restricted areas, in particular near Olympic venues such as GM Place
6 Lack of venue for complaints for the public against ISU members to ensure timely response
7 Lack of available due process for illegal evictions to make room for tourists
8 No funding for an independent watchdog group