Writ drops as provincial election formally underway

The official countdown has begun as the province prepares to head to the polls on Oct. 19. The writ was dropped last Saturday and candidates who haven’t declared have until next Saturday to get their names on the ballot.

Of course, most candidates are well into campaigning and Chamber members can expect the discourse to heat up in the coming weeks.

The Chamber is non-partisan and we pride ourselves on working effectively with all levels of government, regardless of their political stripes. We’re also not afraid to speak up on behalf of business as needed.

For the provincial election, The Chamber hosted events with leaders of every party with an elected representative. The Leading to Election series was well attended and gave Chamber members a chance to hold all parties accountable on the issues that matter to our region’s business community.

For businesses and individuals in Victoria-Beacon Hill, one of our region’s highest-profile electoral areas, the Downtown Victoria Business Association is hosting an all-candidates meeting on Oct. 1, 6:30 – 9 pm at the Victoria Conference Centre.

The discussion will allow Tim Thielmann, Grace Lore, and Sonia Furstenau to share their platforms. This event is open to all residents of the Victoria-Beacon Hill riding, and you need to register in advance to attend.