About | PPC Fraser Valley

What is the People's Party of Canada Fraser Valley Regional Association?

The Fraser Valley Regional Association of the People's Party of Canada (FVRA) is a "franchise" of the People's Party at the regional level.

The FVRA promotes the party and supports the activities of the People's Party candidates in neighbouring districts comprising the Fraser Valley Region.

The FVRA operates from Hope north to Boston Bar and east to Manning Park, from Mission north to Skookumchuck, from Chilliwack westward to Abbotsford and Matsqui, and west again to Aldergrove, Cloverdale, and South Langley.

What is an Electoral District Association?

An Electoral District Association (EDA) is an organization of party members residing in an electoral district that acts as the party infrastructure at the local level. EDAs are legal entities that ensure local party activities comply with legislation and by-laws set out by Elections Canada in the Canada Elections Act.

An electoral district, more commonly referred to as a constituency or riding, is a geographical zone with boundaries based on population.

Each electoral district comprises roughly 100,000 residents. There are currently 343 electoral districts in Canada and 343 Members of Parliament.

What is the Electoral District Association Mandate?

An electoral district association (EDA) is the local building block of the Party infrastructure, a "franchise". It plays an integral role in electoral success at the district level as it engages with its constituents year-round and supports candidates during the election period.

Support and promote the principles, policies, and objectives of the Party
Raise money and organise finances to support the Association and the Candidate
Reach out to, and select a candidate to represent the constituency and the Party
Seek out and recruit new Party members and volunteers