Candidates to talk on electoral reform

NEWS/ POLITICS — Three of the four candidates in the upcoming federal election — all except incumbent Conservative MP Cathy McLeod — will talk about proportional representation at an event Tuesday night (July 28) in the TRU Clocktower Theatre.

Fair Vote Canada and Kamloops 350 are behind the event, which starts at 7 p.m with doors open at 6:30.

Gisela Ruckert will speak on Canada’s current election system, comparing it with others used around the world.

Then, Green Party candidate Matt Greenwood, Steve Powrie of the Liberals and Bill Sundhu (NDP) will explain their parties’ positions on proportional representation. McLeod declined an invitation, say organizers.

The evening will wrap up with a question and answer period.

Sponsors are the Kamloops and District Labour Council, TRU Faculty Association, the Council of Canadians, and the Centre for Rational Thought. Admission is free, although donations will be accepted.