VPSN celebrates 10 years! Project Profile #1: Last Candidate Standing

This month, the VPSN is celebrating its 10th birthday! For a decade, our network of volunteers have been championing the importance of public space with advocacy, education and outreach, to make Vancouver a better city to live in. Celebrate with us on May 28th in one of our favourite public spaces, Robson Square, where we’ll be showcasing a sampling of 10 projects that we’ve done over the last 10 years.

Last Candidate Standing

Theme: Democratic spaces
When: 2014, 2011, 2008

What? A spectacle of democracy where each mayoral and city councillor candidate in the Vancouver municipal election is invited to go head to head in a live debate to determine who will be the last one standing. Yes: every candidate is invited, making this a unique event where you can hear opinions from beyond the 3 or 4 dominant parties. A Panel of Inquisition (made up of journalists and other notable luminaries) poses questions from a range of topics near and dear to the city’s heart, and candidates must provide their best answer on the spot, under a spotlight, risking the overpowering tone of a gong if they go over time. Audience members also get to ask some questions.

Did you know? Approximately 80 councillor and mayoral candidates have participated in this debate over the last 3 elections, making it the most inclusive debate in city politics in the last 10 years.

Audience participation strongly suggested.