ConstanceBarnes  for Vancouver Centre

June 2015 Local Events & Causes Supported

The Promise

Constance is ready to get to work with Tom Mulcair’s NDP team to:– take back our coast by stopping environmentally-

hazardous oil pipeline development projects;– tackle household debt with plans for affordable

childcare and housing; and– defend public health care and reverse Harper’s

$36-billion funding cut.

• As your candidate for Vancouver Centre, I am committed to being a part of the community in which I proudly serve.

• Here are some events I’ve attended and some I will be attending. Please come and feel free to discuss what you want your NDP to do both locally and federally.

~ConstanceBarnes

STRUT– Walk a Mile in My Shoes - June 6Participated in this mile-long walk-a-thon, aptly named Walk a Mile in My Shoes which took place on June 6 at Sunset Beach and raise funds for services to assist LGBT refugees to come to Canada and adapt to Canadian life.

I Human Rights

Protect Our Coast Rally at Nelson Park - June 6I met with concerned and engaged citizens about important issues facing Vancouver Centre, including the closing of the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base and the recent oil spill in Burrard Inlet.

I Environment

Strawberry Festival - June 13Talked with festival goers in the community about their concerns and issues in the upcoming federal election.

I Community

Foundation of Hope AGM - June 14This organizations purpose is to enhance the lives of LGBT+ newcomers and their families through financial support to Canadian NGOs working directly with Refugees, Immigrants, and Asylum Seekers, both nationally and internationally

I Human Rights

Vision Vancouver AGM - June 18

Attended this AGM for the opportunity to hear reports from Vision Vancouver executive and elected officials; review financial statements and elect members of the new executive. Everything that impacts Vancouver Centre is important to me.

I Vancouver Centre

Car Free Day – June 20th

Had a great day at the NDP booth!

I met a lot of concerned citizens and heard about the issues important to them.

A lot of biodegradable balloons were handed out to kids and young and old!

I Community

Sharing in the Excitement!Attending a rally for Tom Mulcair right here in Vancouver Centre back in March. We working hard to:• take back our coast by

stopping environmentally-hazardous oil pipeline development projects;• tackle household debt with

plans for affordable childcare and housing; and• defend public health care

and reverse Harper’s $36-billion funding cut.

ConstanceBarnes