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Main Political Candidates & Parties
| BC Political Parties* | Leader / Office | Website |
| BC Greens | Sonia Furstenau | https://www.bcgreens.ca |
| BC NDP | David Eby | https://www.bcndp.ca/ |
| BC United | Kevin Falcon | https://www.votebcunited.ca/ |
| Conservative Party of BC | John Rustad | https://www.conservativebc.ca |
| Freedom Party of British Columbia | Amrit Birring | https://freedompartybc.ca |
| Heritage Christian Party of Canada | Rod Taylor | https://www.chp.ca/ |
| List of Registered Political Parties (15) | Elections BC | https://elections.bc.ca/docs/fin/Registered-Political-Parties-Information.pdf |
| *alphabetical order | ||
| Independent Candidates* | Electoral District | Website |
| Amandeep Singh | Abbotsford South | https://elections.bc.ca/2024-provincial-election/candidate-list |
| James Davison | Abbotsford West | |
| John Hedican | Courtenay-Comox | |
| Devin Howell | Courtenay-Comox | |
| Eden Haythornthwaite | Cowichan Valley | |
| Corinne Mori | Kootenay Central | |
| Adam Walker | Ladysmith-Oceanside | |
| Mitchell Baker | North Vancouver-Seymour | |
| Roger Harrington | Penticton-Summerland | |
| Dickens Cheung | Richmond Centre | |
| Kabir Qurban | Surrey-Guildford | |
| *listed on Elections BC (updated Sept 3, 2024); in alphabetic order per electoral district | ||
| Supportive Initiatives & Materials | Details | Website |
| BC Political Scorecards & Foundational Political Pledge | View Political Scorecards – Search “BC” | https://fppledge.ca/ |
| Independent BC | Source of info for independents | https://independentbc.ca/ |
| 338Canada Poll | Political Polls | https://338canada.com/bc |
| SmartVoteBC2024 | Coming soon….. | http://smartvotebc2024.ca |
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Where are the 93 ridings in BC?
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Political Scorecards Explained
A presentation at the Oceanside Townhall in Coombs BC, August 28th 2024. Introducing ”Smart Vote BC 2024″ and the “Political Scorecards” system. Political accountability and Transparency.
Never enter a voting station uninformed again !!
The Political Scorecards Canada/Foundational Political Pledge is funded by its founder and independent of political and activist affiliations. It calls on all people to demand their representatives protect our individual rights and freedoms from coercive policies and legislation at all times.
For the People
Learn About Elected Representatives & Candidates
- Access scorecards to learn about your Elected Representatives and Candidates performance
Help Build Scorecards
- Submit a performance report. This would include a verified public statement of a political candidate or representative either supporting or not supporting our rights and freedoms
Help Distribute Scorecards in Your Community
- Download, print and share scorecards locally – access HERE
Join the People in a Pledge
- Sign Pledge HERE
For the Politician
- Elected Politicians and Official Candidates – Join the Pledge
The candidate Pledge and Questionnaire packet (example in picture above) has been developed for you to give to candidates either in person or by mail.
The packet includes:
- A letter of introduction to SmartVoteBC2024
- The Politician’s Pledge for Good Governance
- Questionnaire on health care, emergency management, emergency powers, housing, land & title, constitutional rights, taxation, parental authority and the safe supply narcotics programme
The 338Canada project is a statistical model of electoral projections based on opinion polls, electoral history, and demographic data. This web site is a creation of Philippe J. Fournier, physics and astrophysics professor at Cégep de Saint-Laurent in Montreal.
ShipPrint – 1-2 day printing & direct shipping printing@shipparcel.ca
| Colour | One Per Page | Two Per Page | ||
| 8.5 X 11 | 4.25 X 5.5 | |||
| Total | Cost/Flyer | Total | Cost/Flyer | |
| 1000 | $250 | 0.25 | $125.00 | 0.13 |
| 3000 | $525 | 0.18 | $262.50 | 0.09 |
| 5000 | $750 | 0.15 | $375.00 | 0.08 |
VistaPrint – Receive order within a week
| Colour | One Per Page | Two Per Page | ||
| 8.5 X 11 | 5 X 7 | |||
| Total | Cost/Flyer | Total | Cost/Flyer | |
| 1000 | $198.70 | 0.20 | $79.60 | 0.08 |
| 3000 | $405.00 | 0.14 | $195.80 | 0.07 |
| 5000 | $605.70 | 0.12 | $323.10 | 0.06 |
NOTE: Printing quotes are estimates; please contact printer directly for exact prices.
In addition to the above print/copy services, it is also a valuable option to visit your local print shop(s) & find one that will support your efforts by providing a discount.
Join the Election Awareness Online Team
Weekly Meetings every Thursday:
- 5:30pm – for goal setting and troubleshooting
- 6:30pm – for Newcomers – to learn how
For more information and meeting link, email ShirleyGuertin@protonmail.com
HIT THE STREETS, ENGAGE IN CONVERSATIONS & CREATE ELECTION AWARENESS!
Have you ever wanted to be a reporter? Do you enjoy connecting with new people? Are you naturally curious? If so, you may enjoy hitting the streets and connecting with people to find out about their experience as a BC resident and what their hopes are for the future.
TIPS AND RESOURCES TO HELP GET YOU STARTED
- Invite some friends and create your own Streetbeat group – or venture out on your own if preferred
- Print the Streetbeat questionnaire form (access below) – you may want multiple copies!
- Print copies of the above Election Readiness flyer so you have something to give to the people that want to know how to access more information.
- Now you are ready to head to the streets and begin engaging with the public 🙂
- When complete, if you have people that expressed interest in receiving updates and/or resources, scan or take a screen shot of your form and email it to info@bcrising.ca
Have fun and remember, you do not need to know all the answers, you are simply taking the time to connect with the public, create some awareness and engage in open dialogue about BC and the upcoming election..
BC Bills Explained at Townhalls Across BC
Comox, BC
Coombs, BC
Victoria, BC
BCTOWNHALLS2024 operate as a self-funded, non-partisan organization, independent of political and activist groups, dedicated to transparency and inclusivity. They are committed to revitalizing the tradition of face-to-face dialogue in a digital era. Their vision is a community where each voice is not only heard but respected, fostering unity, understanding, and informed decision-making. By organizing live, moderated town-hall discussions on vital issues, we enable citizens to engage critically with experts, officials, and one another in a neutral, respectful setting.
Are you interested in starting a townhall or townhome in your community?
Email info@BCTownhalls2024.ca and the central guidance team will provide the help and support you need to create a successful event.
Watch Previous Townhalls to Learn About Recently Passed BC Bills
Above is Dr. Malthouse speaking at the first townhall that took place in Victoria, BC – watch HERE.
To find out more about Bills being passed in BC, visit BC TownHalls 2024 REPLAY.
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
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