Ahead of Party Convention, Social Conservatives Mobilize to Advance SoCon Policies
Social conservatives are more organized than they’ve been in decades as they mobilize to get their core issues integrated into the Conservative Party’s platform at its upcoming convention, according to a leading advocacy group for SoCon issues.
“Social conservatives are revitalized across the country. I think they’re engaged more than they have been in 30 years,” said Jack Fonseca, director of political operations for Campaign Life Coalition (CLC), a pro-life advocacy group representing around 270,000 members.
Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) members across the country are now electing delegates from every riding to vote on policy and elect a National Council, where federal decisions are made for the party. Delegates will represent members’ interests at the national policy convention, to be held virtually from March 18 to 20.
by Local Journalism Initiative on Monday Feb 01 2021
Richard Cannings filed his official paperwork with the party last month and was nominated during an online meeting in January.
By Dale Boyd, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Current MP for the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding, Richard Cannings, is going to once again put his hat in the ring in the next federal election.
Members of the NDP’s Electoral District Association in the riding of South Okanagan–West Kootenay have again selected MP Richard Cannings to represent the party in the next federal election.
Cannings filed his official paperwork with the party last month and was nominated during an online meeting on Jan. 24. Cannings, the incumbent, was uncontested.
Dale Boyd, Local Journalism Initiative
FILE PHOTO - Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and MP for South Okanagan-West Kootenay Richard Cannings take a bike ride during Singh s campaign visit to Penticton during the 2019 federal election campaign.
Image Credit: Dale Boyd, Local Journalism Initiative January 25, 2021 - 7:00 PM Current NDP MP for the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding, Richard Cannings, is throwing his hat in the ring for the next federal election. Members of the NDP’s Electoral District Association in the riding of South Okanagan–West Kootenay have again selected MP Richard Cannings to represent the party in the next federal election.