Forums planned throughout Kamloops, Okanagan to pitch new federal ridings

B.C.'s Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission is hoping to engage voters in Kamloops and the Okanagan to weigh in on the proposed changes to the federal electoral boundaries.

Feedback is being sought for the new map that has already been drafted.

The process happens every 10 years after the census is released to rebalance the population of each riding.

The first participation forum in the area will happen at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on June 13 at 7 p.m.

Next is in Kelowna at the Best Western Plus on June 14 at 7 p.m.

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In Vernon, the hearing will happen at the Okanagan Regional Library on June 15 at 1 p.m.

Salmon Arm's forum will be at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort on June 15 at 7 p.m.

There will be a hearing at the Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre on June 16 at 7 p.m.

And a virtual hearing will be held on Sept 28 at 7 p.m. for anyone.

Changes are not expected to come into effect before April 1, 2024.

To RSVP for one of the events as an observer, or to participate and submit images, visit this link.

– This story corrected at 10:22 a.m. June 8, 2022. The headline previously said Elections Canada travelling through Kamloops and Okanagan to pitch new ridings. The forums are actually being held by the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for British Columbia.

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