Tri-City voters can hear about federal politics and policies at two all-candidates’ forums this month.
On Thursday, April 17, TROPICA will host an event featuring Port Moody–Coquitlam contenders at Old Orchard Hall (646 Bentley Rd., Port Moody) at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will be moderated by Robert Simons and refreshments will be served.
And on Wednesday, April 23 — after advance polling — the Tri-City candidates running for a House of Commons’ seat will speak at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce gathering at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam).
There is no cost to attend and pre-registration is not required; doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. event. Audience questions will be presented via the online platform Slido.
Here are the candidates confirmed by Elections Canada for the Tri-Cities’ three ridings (asterisk denotes incumbent):
Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam
- Iain Black
- Conservative
- Lewis Clarke Dahlby
- Libertarian
- Laura Dupont
- NDP
- Michael Glenister
- Green
- *Ron McKinnon
- Liberal
Port Moody–Coquitlam
- Paul Lambert
- Conservative
- Nash Milani
- Green
- Zoe Royer
- Liberal
- Roland Verrier
- Marxist–Leninist
- *Bonita Zarrillo
- NDP
New Westminster–Burnaby–Maillardville
- *Peter Julian
- NDP
- Indy Panchi
- Conservative
- Jake Sawatzky
- Liberal
- Tara Shushtarian
- Green
- Lourence Singh
- Independent
Notes for voters
How can I learn more about the candidates?
- Read their answers to the Tri-City News' questionnaire via tricitynews.com (News tab>>Canada Votes 2025).
When can I vote?
- General election day is Monday, April 28, 2025, while advance voting runs from April 18 to 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check your voting card mailed to your address for polling locations.
What is my riding?
- Do you know what riding you live in? The Tri-Cities’ federal ridings have changed since the last election. Visit the Elections Canada website and type in your postal code.
What ID do I need to vote?
- Option 1: a driver's licence or any other card issued by a Canadian government (federal, provincial/territorial or local) with your photo, name and current address
- Option 2: two pieces of ID that have your name (at least one ID should have your current address) like a voter information card and bank statement, or a utility bill and student ID card
Working on a voting day?
- By law, your employer must grant you three consecutive hours off to cast your ballot on election day; however, your boss has the right to decide when the time off will be granted.
