Canada’s federal elections are coming up Monday, April 28 with advanced voting opening Friday, April 18. New to Revelstoke? First time voting in Canada? Been here for generations and just want help keeping track of the candidates? We’ve got you covered in your Revelstoke federal election guide.
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What’s Revelstoke’s riding?
Previously part of the Kootenay—Columbia federal election district, Revelstoke is now part of the Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies federal electoral district, a merger of the Kamloops—Thompson—Cariboo, Kootenay—Columbia and North Okanagan—Shuswap ridings. Revelstoke will vote alongside Golden, part of Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Sicamous and other residents inside the new riding. The redrawing of riding lines is in response to population changes in and around the province and takes place every ten years.
Who are the Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies candidates?
Mel Arnold, Conservative Party of Canada (CPC): Currently the CPC MP for the North Okanagan—Shuswap riding, Arnold will be running for a seat in the redrawn riding. Website, Facebook.
Owen Madden, Green Party of Canada (GPC): Owner of Nature Delivered, a local produce supply company delivering in the Okanagan and Shuswap, Madded is the GPC candidate for Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies. Party candidate website, second website.
Ken Robertson, Liberal Party of Canada (LPC): Previously having run for the LPC in the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding during the 2021 election, Robertson is the LPC candidate for Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies. Website, X (formerly Twitter).
Phaedra Idzan, New Democratic Party (NDP): With experience working at the BC Ministry of Justice and the Yukon Government’s Ministry of Justice, Idzan also worked with the Eagle Valley Senior Citizens Housing Society in Sicamous. Website, Facebook.
Michael Henry, People’s Party of Canada (PPC): Born and raised in Revelstoke, Michael Henry is the PPC candidate for the Kamloops—Shuswap—Central Rockies federal electoral district. Website, X (formerly Twitter).
Where, when and how to vote
Polling locations haven’t been announced yet, but you’ll be able to find the closest location to your home address on the Elections Canada website. Want to make sure you’re registered to vote? If you recently filled out your taxes and checked the Elections Canada options you’re good to go with whatever contact information and address was on your tax return. You can also check whether you’re registered and sign up for mail-in voting through the Elections Canada website. You can also reach out to the local Elections Canada office, located in Salmon Arm for more information and for assistance. Advanced voting opens up Friday, April 18 and runs until Monday, April 21. Official voting day is Monday, April 28.
What does a member of parliament do?
While a lot of focus will be on the leaders of the federal parties, you’re actually voting for who will represent the riding in parliament. The leader of the federal party with the most number of representatives within parliament will be prime minister. So, what does a member of parliament do? What local issues in Revelstoke can federal members help with?
As a member of the federal parliament, MPs can bring forward and debate bills before voting on them, advocate for their ridings on issues such as international trade, immigration, programs such as unemployment insurance and more. MPs will usually spend weekdays in Ottawa and weekends in their riding unless parliament is off for the week, then MPs will usually spend that time traveling around their riding.
Federal politics in Revelstoke can look like international treaties, trade tariffs, housing and federal funding for provincial work on highways.
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