Overview
- The Vancouver Park Board unanimously passed a motion on Oct. 7 apologizing to transgender, gender‑diverse and Two‑Spirit people and formally disavowing J.K. Rowling’s political activity.
- The motion directs staff to confirm Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience will run for only one season with no extension or renewal, and to report back with steps to repair trust.
- Despite the apology, the licensed Warner Bros. Discovery attraction remains scheduled to open at Stanley Park on Nov. 7, 2025.
- Rowling responded on X by mocking the board’s disavowal, joking about needing a “certificate of avowal” before it could be revoked.
- Members of the city’s 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee and Qmunity argued the event conflicts with inclusion commitments and could financially benefit Rowling, as commissioners issued emotional apologies.