Federal Election 2019 Archive

A joint commentary by mayors in the Capital Regional District. We’ve recently seen progress on some of the pressing issues in our communities. And we’ve seen this progress because all orders of government are working together.

The Conservative Party candidate in Saanich-Gulf Islands is apologizing for social media posts that drew fire from a Vancouver Liberal. “I apologize for my insensitive remarks,” reads the statement from David Busch. “That’s not who I am as a person.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has dashed the hopes of tourism operators on Vancouver Island that the marine border with the U.S. will reopen before the end of this summer’s tourist season.

Starting next Friday, in the run-up to the federal election on Sept. 20, we’ll publish weekly editorials on the major issues at stake. The purpose is to give readers as much insight as possible into the policy stances of the major parties.

Nick Loughton is a 23-year-old law student at UVic.

A familiar face The moderator of the party leaders’ English-language debate Sept. 9 will be Angus Reid Institute president Shachi Kurl. Kurl, who won praise after performing the same task during last year’s B.C.

Where do the Liberals, Conservatives and NDP stand on major issues? Here is a breakdown of their positions on the issues of taxes, the economy, energy, climate change, infrastructure, child care and skills training.

The riding The Victoria riding includes Victoria, Oak Bay and part of Saanich.

The riding North Island-Powell River encompasses Powell River on the mainland and part of north Vancouver Island, including Campbell River, Comox, Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

The riding Courtenay-Alberni includes Port Alberni, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Courtenay and parts of Nanaimo.