The Coalition of Progressive Electors is a civic reform organization, which unites individuals and groups seeking a progressive orientation in Vancouver’s civic life, by means of continuous organizing and campaigning around issues affecting the people of Vancouver, and by nominating and electing candidates to civic office. The Society is based on the labour movement, and was initiated by the Vancouver and District Labour Council in 1968. 

In Vancouver, tenants and all working people are facing a growing affordability crisis where rising rents and cost of living are far outpacing our incomes.

Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment is now more than $2,000, there are over 2,100 people sleeping on the streets, and transit and daycare fees are increasing every year.

Meanwhile, wages remain stagnant, the minimum wage is still only $15.65, and income assistance is nearly non-existent.

It's time for Vancouverites to join together to win citywide rent control and living wages for all our workers. We can win a Mansion Tax to end homelessness, safe supply to save lives, a Universal Transit Pass for all, and real action on reconciliation and climate change — if renters and workers vote COPE on October 15th, 2022.