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Electoral Reform

Four year council terms and lack of campaign finance rules a detriment to democracy

In response to the recent announcement by the provincial government that municipal council terms will be lengthened by one year starting in the fall, the Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) says it creates, among other problems, an unfair situation for

Sean Antrim February 26, 2014February 26, 2014 City Hall, Election 2014, Electoral Reform Read more

COPE Files Election Disclosure, Underscores Urgent Need for Electoral Reform

For Immediate Release: March 16, 2012 The Coalition of Progressive Electors filed its 2011 campaign financing disclosure statement showing modest spending of $360,969 in comparison with the multi-million dollar campaigns of the other major civic parties. COPE’s figure amounted to

Alvin March 16, 2012February 1, 2014 City Hall, Election 2011, Electoral Reform Read more

COPE Outlines Clear Path Towards Election Finance Reform

For Immediate Release: January 31, 2012 The Coalition of Progressive Electors is calling for Vancouver City Council to embrace specific targets that will make elections in Vancouver more transparent, more equitable, and less dominated by big money. While supporting the

Alvin January 31, 2012 City Hall, Electoral Reform Read more

Fending For Themselves.

"We feel like we are all on our own." This is one of the underlying themes I’ve heard over and over this week as I’ve visited Secord, Queen Alexander, Strathcona, MacDonald, Britannia,

Sean Antrim October 31, 2008November 9, 2013 Electoral Reform Read more

Allan Wong, School Board Trustee

Sean Antrim October 12, 2007December 6, 2013 Electoral Reform, Parks Board Read more
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The Coalition of Progressive Electors was formed in 1968 as a coalition of the Vancouver and District Labour Council, housing activists, and residents concerned with the municipal government's inaction on important issues for working people. COPE is committed to a just and sustainable city and will work to achieve this by providing options to meet basic needs that reduce emissions and support environmental well-being. COPE is a strong and vocal opponent of development and resource exploitation that endangers the health and well-being of our planet and future generations.

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About Us:

The Coalition of Progressive Electors was formed in 1968 as a coalition of the Vancouver and District Labour Council, housing activists, and residents concerned with the municipal government's inaction on important issues for working people. COPE is committed to a just and sustainable city and will work to achieve this by providing options to meet basic needs that reduce emissions and support environmental well-being. COPE is a strong and vocal opponent of development and resource exploitation that endangers the health and well-being of our planet and future generations.
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  • Platform
  • 2018 Platform
  • Past Platforms
  • from 2014
  • Housing policies from 2014
  • Environment
  • Education
  • Electoral Reform
  • Labour and Living Wage
  • Parks
  • Policing
  • Human Rights
  • Transit
  • Candidates
  • 2018 Candidates
  • 2017 By-Elections
  • Diana Day for School Board
  • Events
  • Announcements
  • Donate
  • Get Involved
  • Get Updates
  • Become a member
  • Renew your membership
  • Join a committee
  • Run for our Executive
  • Become a candidate
  • Work for COPE
  • Volunteering
  • About
  • How COPE Works
  • Our History
  • Our Committees
  • Our Executive
  • Constitution & Bylaws
  • Minutes of Meetings
  • Contact Us
  • Press & Media
  • Territory Acknowledgement