Meet the Candidates 2019

Hear from your Victoria Federal riding candidates as they respond to the Downtown Service Provider (DSP) 2019 Election Forum questions.

Please find below responses to the DSP 2019 Election Forum questions – discussions on poverty, homelessness, housing affordability, addiction and substance use, and more.

Racelle Kooy with the Green Party of Canada responds:

Racelle Kooy, with the the Green Party of Canada, responds to the DSP 2019 election forum questions. 1) If elected will your party support the current federally legislated poverty reduction strategy?  Yes, however, it must be strengthened…

Alyson Culbert with the People’s Party of Canada responds:

Alyson Culbert, with the People’s Party of Canada, responds to the DSP 2019 election forum questions. "I would like to thank the Downtown Service Providers for organizing this debate on these key issues for our community, and for allowing…

Nikki Macdonald with the Liberal Party responds:

Nikki Macdonald, with the Liberal Party, responds to the DSP 2019 election forum questions. 1) If elected will your party support the current federally legislated poverty reduction strategy?  The Liberal government is committed to act…

Jordan Reichert with the Animal Protection Party responds:

Jordan Reichert, with the Animal Protection Party, responds to the DSP 2019 election forum questions. 1) If elected will your party support the current federally legislated poverty reduction strategy? Yes, the APPC will support and continue…

Laurel Collins with the NDP Party responds:

Laurel Collins, with the NDP Party, responds to the DSP 2019 election forum questions: 1) If elected will your party support the current federally legislated poverty reduction strategy? We need to have the courage to build a Canada without…

Save the Date

You are invited to attend:

The Victoria Riding All Candidates Meeting

When: September 26, 2019, 6:30-9:00pm

Where: Christ Church Cathedral School – Gymnasium, 912 Vancouver Street

Can’t find what you’re looking for? List of additional community resources and contacts:

If you urgently require assistance, please call Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888 for people in emotional crisis, including suicideand mental health issues.Youth may access youthspace.ca for online emotional support for youth under 25 years.

In Crisis?:

If you require urgent emotional support, including having thoughts of suicide and other mental health issues, please call Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888.

Youth (under 25 years of age) may access youthspace.ca for online emotional support.

For other resources, including shelter availability, visit bc211.ca