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Cross-cutting questions that apply across topics or address overall vision for livability in the Capital Region.
What this coversEasy, Informed Election Decisions
A candidate scorecard for livable communities in the Capital Region
Livable CRD is a coalition of community groups preparing a transparent scorecard for municipal election candidates across the Capital Regional District, so voters can see where candidates stand on the issues that shape daily life here.
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Excellent
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Good
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Mixed
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Poor
What we are building
Municipal councils shape transit, housing, climate, arts, streets safe for walking and cycling, healthcare access, and more. This scorecard will survey candidates, publish their responses, and rate their positions using a clear letter-grade system across the topics our coalition evaluates. Several participating organizations are drafting a shared questionnaire now. Once candidates are surveyed, ratings will be published by municipality ahead of election day.
Coalition partners
Livable CRD is a joint project between organizers and advocates across the region.
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Housing
Homes for Living
Homes for Living is a registered BC Society dedicated to advocating for more, and more affordable, housing in Greater Victoria and across BC.
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Walking
Walk On, Victoria
The CRD's local pedestrian advocacy organization which works to improve walking conditions and encourage walking activity.
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Transit
Better Island Transit
Activists, subject-matter experts and citizens lobbying for convenient and affordable public transportation on Vancouver Island.
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Climate
Climate Justice Victoria
Climate Justice Victoria is a grassroots group organizing on Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ lands, championing the climate justice movement on the front lines.
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healthcare
Family Doctors for Saanich
Neighbours, parents, students, workers, and seniors from across Saanich who want to help improve access to primary care in our community.
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Transit
Better Transit YYJ
Better Transit YYJ is a grassroots group of residents advocating for better public transit in Greater Victoria.
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Arts
Victori'us Arts
An arts advocacy group organizing artists to engage civic leadership and shape a future where Victoria remains prosperous, inclusive, and artist-led.
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Better Columbia
Urbanist news and commentary on transit, housing, and city-building across British Columbia.
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Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT)
A broad-based alliance using community organizing to advocate for systemic change on housing, climate, and other community issues across Greater Victoria.
This is a growing coalition. New member organizations are welcome to join.
Interested in joining the coalition or supporting this work? Donate or contact us.
Policy areas we evaluate
The questionnaire covers nine topics, from transit and housing to climate, arts, reconciliation, walking, cycling, healthcare, and general livability. Each candidate is graded in every area, so voters can compare positions topic by topic at a glance.
Transit
Public transit service, funding, and integration so more people can get around without driving for every trip.
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Housing
Affordable and diverse homes, gentle density, tenant protections, and land-use choices that help people of all incomes live here.
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Climate
Climate action, emissions reduction, resilience, and aligning growth with a sustainable future.
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Arts
Creative spaces, cultural programming, and municipal support for arts and culture in everyday community life.
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Rolling & cycling
Safe bike lanes, rolling infrastructure, and policies that make cycling and wheeled mobility practical for more residents.
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Walking
Walkable neighbourhoods, sidewalks, crossings, and street design that put people first on foot.
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Healthcare access
Access to clinics, mental health supports, and municipal actions that help residents get timely care close to home.
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Reconciliation
Advancing reconciliation with Indigenous peoples through respectful relationships, honouring commitments, and decisions made in partnership with local First Nations.
What this coversCurious how candidates earn their letter grades? See how we grade for our methodology and a breakdown of each topic.