Ken Sim and ABC Vancouver promised to

Cut commercial business permit wait times down to a maximum

Promised by

Ken Sim

ABC Vancouver / A Better City

Status

In Progress

Policy areas

Jurisdiction

Vancouver

Dates

Published May 26, 2026 Updated May 26, 2026

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Status Guide

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Statement

Cut commercial business permit wait times down to a maximum of 3 weeks.

Overview

Cut commercial business permit wait times down to a maximum of 3 weeks.

Timeline

Status update

Status changed to In Progress

Jun 1, 2025

While commercial business permit queues were improved, high volumes and regulatory backlogs kept wait times well above the strict three-week target limit.
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Evidence update

Evidence added

Jun 1, 2024

Added 1 evidence source. Ken Sim's ABC Vancouver vows to cut business licence wait times to only three weeks
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Evidence update

Evidence added

Sep 1, 2023

Added 1 evidence source. Municipal red-tape reduction task force submitted their first annual recommendation schedule to streamline business licenses.
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Evidence Sources

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