All four candidates have confirmed their attendance at the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce forum set for April 17.
In advance of the April 28 federal election, local residents have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates vying to represent the Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee riding.
The forum will take place on Thursday at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., giving attendees an hour to meet the candidates face-to-face and submit written question suggestions prior to the formal portion of the event, which runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
All four registered party candidates have confirmed:
- Scott Anderson, Conservative Party of Canada
- Anna Warwick Sears, Liberal Party of Canada
- Leah Main, New Democratic Party
- Blair Visscher, Green Party of Canada
鈥淭his forum provides a vital space for community dialogue and civic engagement,鈥� says Dan Proulx, Chamber general manager, who will also serve as moderator for the evening. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to offer voters the opportunity to hear directly from each candidate on the issues that matter most to our region.鈥�
Audience-submitted questions will help shape the forum's discussion as time permits. The Chamber encourages early arrival for those wishing to interact with candidates and contribute questions for consideration.
This forum is open to the public and free to attend. No registration is required. There will also be a live stream available through the Greater Vernon Chamber鈥檚 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@greatervernonchamber
