As the April 28 federal election approaches, our community newspapers have been closely covering the candidates. With many upcoming voters reviewing their options, we've compiled this riding's coverage into one convenient resource below.
About the riding: The Victoria riding is comprised of the District of Oak Bay, part of the District of Saanich, the City of Victoria, and a subdivision of Juan de Fuca. The riding has a population of 123,482, with 100,230 eligible to vote on or before April 28. The New Democrats have held the federal riding of Victoria for the last 20 years. Lauren Collins is the current MP.
Victoria candidates speak out on important issues to the riding
Black Press Media asked the candidates in the Victoria riding a series of three questions. Their responses can be found here.
Candidate profiles
Black Press Media featured personal profiles of the candidates to offer a more intimate look at who they are and how they connect with the community.
- NDP candidate Laurel Collins
- Green Party candidate Michael Doherty
- Liberal candidate Will Greaves
- People's Party of Canada candidate David Mohr
- Conservative candidate Angus Ross did not respond to Black Press' multiple requests for an interview
Other candidates include Steve Filipovic (independent), Cody Fraser (Parti Rhinoceros) and Mary Moreau (Christian Heritage Party of Canada).
Victoria candidates face off at crowded all-candidates meeting
Six MP hopefuls attended the April 17 event in Cook Street Village.
