Join us for an engaging and informative evening at the All Candidates Forum, hosted by the VIU Students' Union and the VIU Political Studies Department, where the VIU community will have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates from Nanaimo-Gabriola and Nanaimo-Lantzville ridings who are running in the upcoming provincial election. This event is an excellent chance for students, faculty, and staff to become informed about the platforms and visions of those seeking to represent them.
This will not be an open forum format. Candidates will receive all questions in advance. UPDATE: Students will have an opportunity to ask questions directly to candidates during a meet & greet portion of the event. The question submission form for students is now closed and all questions have been submitted to candidates. Our questions were formed from submissions made by students as well as from students who participated in our activities hosted during frosh week.
CAST YOUR VOTE ON CAMPUS! Polling stations will be on campus in the upper cafeteria from 8am to 8pm on Wednesday, October 16 (advance polls) and on Saturday, October 19 (final voting day).
Community Guidelines for this event:
Maintain Respectful Dialogue:
Engage in conversations respectfully, even when disagreeing with others.
No Disruptions:
Candidates and speakers MUST be able to share their views without interruption.
Hold applause until the speaker has finished speaking.
Respect for Diverse Opinions:
Everyone’s perspective matters. Be open to hearing viewpoints that may differ from your own.
Use of Technology:
Mobile devices should be used respectfully
Recording or live streaming on mobile devices should not disrupt others.
Prohibited Behavior:
Harassment, intimidation, or discriminatory language based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other identity will not be tolerated.
Any physical altercations or threats will result in immediate request to leave the event and possible event cancellation.
Orderly Conduct:
If you have a question, please follow the event procedure for submitting questions USING MENTI.COM. not all questions will be addressed.
Do not shout out or interrupt while others are speaking.
Media & Photography:
flash photography not permitted.
Respect anyone who requests not to be photographed or filmed.
Peaceful Protests:
Peaceful protests outside the venue are allowed as long as they do not interfere with the event or cause a disturbance.
designated protest area is university quad (outside library / near blue tents)
Protest action is not permitted Inside the venue. Please respect the event’s purpose by allowing it to proceed without disruption or cancellation.
Follow Event Staff Instructions:
Listen to event organizers and security personnel for any instructions or changes in the event schedule.
Participation Guidelines:
Follow the event’s format for AUDIENCE participation by visiting candidates tables at appropriate scheduled time (5:20pm - 6:30pm)
————————————————————————--Voting Information
The next provincial election is on October 19, 2024. Be ready for the election by registering or updating your information today. Registered voters will get a Where to Vote card from Elections BC. Bring it with you when you vote to help make voting faster and easier.
Register to vote or update your voter registration. You can also register as a future voter if you are not yet old enough to vote.
To register to vote in British Columbia, you must be:
a Canadian citizen,
18 or older,
a B.C. resident for the past six months, and
not disqualified from voting.
You will need to provide your name, date of birth, address, and one of the following identification numbers:
your B.C. driver’s licence number,
your B.C. Identification Card number,
the last six digits of your Social Insurance Number, or
the last six digits of your Personal Health Number.