Monday September 20th is ELECTION DAY! If you did not vote in advance polls, Monday is your opportunity to cast your vote and make your choice! Polls are open from 7am-7pm in BC
CUPE has a long tradition of supporting the New Democratic Party, as the party of labour. However, we recognize your vote is your choice. If you remain undecided, we offer information for your consideration: https://cupe.ca/cupe-votes
*What Institutions Need to Know:
At a minimum, the Canada Election Act, section 132 requires that employees who are Canadian citizens aged 18 years old or more on Election Day have three consecutive hours free from work without loss of pay while polls are open for the purpose of casting their ballot. *** If your schedule does not provide for the necessary time to vote, please connect with your supervisor to ensure you have the time free to exercise your right under the Canada Election Act.
2021 Federal Election | Text Message Notifications
The Division sent text message reminders to CUPE BC members on Monday for the final day of advance voting in the federal election. Leading up to September 20, members can expect to receive 1-2 more text messages from the Division containing voting reminders and Election Day information.
Upcoming CUPE BC Canvasses | 2021 Federal Elections
Below is a list of upcoming canvasses and leaflet drops taking place in the days leading up to Election Day on September 20:
| Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge Canvass
Phil Klapwyk Sept 17 – 5:30-8:30pm **Today** 22386 119th Avenue, Maple Ridge Sign-up: Click here
Vancouver Granville Canvass Anjali Appadurai Sept 18 | 5:30-8:30pm 5590 Victoria Drive, Vancouver Sign-up: Click here
Nanaimo-Ladysmith Canvass Lisa Marie Barron Sept 18 | 3:00-6:00pm 140 Commercial Street, Nanaimo Sign-up: Click here
Burnaby North-Seymour Leaflet Drop Jim Hanson Sept 19 | 2:00-5:00pm 4340 Hastings Street, Vancouver Sign-up: Click here |
North Island-Powell River Canvass
Rachel Blaney Sept 17 | 5:30-8:30pm **Today** 975 Shoppers Row (Tyee Plaza) Sign-up: Click here
Courtenay-Alberni Canvass Gord Johns Sept 18 | 10:00am-12:30pm 111 – 255 6th Street, Courtenay Sign-up: Click here
Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke Leaflet Drop Randall Garrison Sept 19 | 11:00am-4:00pm Unit 5C, 100 Aldersmith Place, View Royal Sign-up: Click here
Victoria Leaflet Drop Laurel Collins Sept 19 | 5:30-8:30pm 1262 Quadra Street, Victoria Sign-up: Click here |
Please also check the CUPE BC Facebook page for a full list of other upcoming canvasses and events.