Understanding democracy is vital to our future

Democracy, as Winston Churchill famously said, is the worst form of government other than every other system ever attempted.
 
With civic elections set for this October, many people are considering running for election. To help give potential candidates the info they need to understand what's possible — and what isn't — if they're elected, The Chamber hosted a virtual seminar with municipal governance expert Allison Habkirk. She has more than 30-years experience in local government as an employee, an elected official and as an educator.
 
Municipal councils make decisions that literally affect the street we live on. They can play a huge role in the success of your neighbourhood’s businesses so investing in providing them the right info to make them successful needs to be a priority.

Read: The Chamber op-ed in the Times Colonist

Watch: Municipal Council Workings: What You Should Know