Where to watch candidates debate in each Metro Vancouver riding

As election day approaches, it becomes more important than ever to educate yourself on the issues facing your community and country. A quick and easy way to do this is by attending one of the many all candidates meetings happening in each Metro Vancouver riding.

Nearly all electoral districts currently have meetings or debates scheduled throughout the next few weeks where you can meet the candidates and get a sense of what they can do for you in Ottawa. Some subjects on the table may be affordable housing, health care, jobs and transportation to name a few.

The meetings are most often held in the evenings for around two hours and offer plenty of time for audience questions and informative back-and-forth debate between candidates from all parties.

The best way exercise your right to democracy is to vote in the upcoming federal election being held on Monday, October 19. To prepare, here are all the announced all candidates meetings happening across Metro Vancouver in the upcoming weeks.

Abbotsford

*Mission Matsqui Fraser Canyon riding, including parts of Abbotsford

When: Thursday, October 1; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Creekside Centre – 35131 Straiton Road, Abbotsford
Organizer: Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and the Fraser Valley Indo Canadian Business Association

Burnaby North-Seymour

When: Thursday, October 15; 7 p.m.
Where: Mount Seymour United Church – 1200 Parkgate Avenue, North Vancouver

Burnaby South

When: Friday, October 2; 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Burnaby Neighbourhood House – 4460 Beresford Street, Burnaby
Organizers: Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Cloverdale – Langley City

When: Wednesday, October 7; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Langley Kwantlen Polytechnic University Campus auditorium – 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley
Organizers: The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce, and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board

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Coquitlam – Port Coquitlam

When: Tuesday, October 6; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Evergreen Cultural Centre – 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Organizers: Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce

Delta

When: Wednesday, October 7; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: South Delta Secondary School – 750 53rd Street, Delta
Organizers: Delta Chamber of Commerce

Fleetwood – Port Kells

Langley – Aldergrove

When: Thursday, October 8; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Fraser River Presentation Theatre on the fourth floor of the Township of Langley Civic Facility – 20338 65 Avenue, Langley
Organizers: The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board

New Westminster – Burnaby

When: Wednesday, October 14; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Inn at the Quay – 900 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
Organizers: The New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver and the New Westminster Record

North Vancouver

When: Wednesday, October 14; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Highlands United Church – 3255 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver
Organizers: Edgemont and Upper Capilano Community Association

When: Thursday, October 1; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: CSU Library Lounge, Capilano University – 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver
Organizers: Capilano Students’ Union

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Pitt Meadows – Maple Ridge

When: Monday, October 5; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Meadowridge School – 12224 240th Street, Maple Ridge
Organizers: The Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce

Port Moody – Coquitlam

When: Monday, October 5; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Inlet Theatre – 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
Organizers: Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce

When: Thursday, October 8; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Banting Middle School – 820 Banting Street, Coquitlam
Organizers: Burquitlam Community Association

Richmond Centre

When: Monday, October 5; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Gilmore Park Church – 8060 No. 1 Road, Richmond
Organizers: Faith Communities in Richmond

When: Wednesday, October 7; 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Minoru Place Activity Centre – 7660 Minoru Gate, Richmond
Organizers: Minoru Seniors Society, Richmond Centre for Disability

South Surrey – White Rock

When: Tuesday, October 13; 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Southridge School – 2656 160th Street, Surrey
Organizers: South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce

Steveston – Richmond East

When: Wednesday, September 30; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Richmond Country Club – 9100 Steveston Highway, Richmond
Organizers: Richmond Chamber of Commerce

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Surrey Centre

When: Saturday, October 3; 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Afghan Chopan Banquet Hall – 12888 80 Avenue, Surrey
Organizers: BC Muslim Media

Surrey – Newton

When: Friday, October 2; 7 p.m.
Where: Frank Hurt Secondary School – 13940 77 Avenue, Surrey
Organizers: Newton Business Improvement Association

Vancouver Centre

Vancouver East

When: Monday, October 5; 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Astorino’s – 1739 Venables Street, Vancouver
Organizers: GWAC, Britannia, ALIVE, Raycam and the Inner City Safety Society

Vancouver Granville

When: Thursday, October 1; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Congregation Beth Israel – 4350 Oak Street, Vancouver
Organizers: The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Congregation Beth Israel

Vancouver Kingsway

When: Wednesday, October 7; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Collingwood Neighbourhood House – 5288 Joyce Street, Vancouver
Organizers: Collingwood Neighbourhood House

Vancouver Quadra

When: Sunday, October 4; 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Kitsilano Neighbourhood House Community Hall – 2305 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver
Organizers: The David Suzuki Foundation, The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation and Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

When: Monday, October 5; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: St. Philip’s Church – 3737 West 27th Avenue, Vancouver
Organizers: Dunbar Residents Association

Vancouver South

When: Wednesday, September 30; 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Killarney Community Centre – 6260 Killarney Street, Vancouver
Organizers: Killarney Community Centre

West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country

When: Wednesday, October 7; 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Senior’s Activity Centre – 695 West 21st Street, West Vancouver
Organizers: West Vancouver Seniors Centre