Both Kelowna ridings represented at on-campus event
What: Federal election meet and greet
Who: Candidates in Kelowna-Lake Country and Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola ridings
When: Friday, October 18, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Fipke Centre foyer, 3247 University Way, UBC Okanagan
UBC Okanagan’s department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science has organized a meet and greet for candidates and voters in the upcoming federal election.
The event will provide a venue for students and residents of the region to meet with the people running for the position of Member of Parliament in the ridings of Kelowna-Lake Country and Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola.
Guests are welcome to meet with candidates, ask questions and learn about the candidates’ backgrounds and their visions for the future of the region and Canada.
Hosted by Maxime Héroux-Legault and Halina Sapeha, assistant professors of political science, the event is non-partisan and includes candidates from all major parties.
The event is free and open to the public. Light snacks will be available.