Vancouver Elementary School Teachers’ Association

What is Proportional Representation and why do we need a change?
The BCTF has taken a position to advocate for electoral change away from the “First Past the Post” model BC currently uses. Proportional Representation countries outperform First Past the Post countries on democratic measures, quality of life, voter turnout, especially among youth, diversity among elected representatives, fewer false majorities and lower levels of inequality: better fiscal, environmental and social policy. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters starting October 22nd and need to be received by Elections BC by November 30th to be counted. Questions about Proportional Representation? Check out the VESTA Weekly.

Register early, as there is a maximum of 30 seats available for VESTA members. Seats reserved, based on the first 30 email registrations to andrea@vesta.ca with your full name and school site. The workshop will be held at the VESTA Office from 4:00pm to...

VESTA Endorses Candidates for School Trustees Elections. Please take this information along with you to go to vote in Vancouver . Advanced polls begin on October 10 to 17.  Election day is October 20, 2018.  

Thank you to the Surrey Teachers Association for compiling information on progressive candidates from teachers' associations across the Lower Mainland