Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE)

2002 Vancouver
Municipal Elections

HISTORY: Formally founded in 1968 by a group of Vancouver social-justice activists, trade unionists and community organizations. Regularly fields candidates for Vancouver Mayor and City Council, School Board and Park Board in British Columbia.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: COPE is "part of a proud tradition of citizen groups, labour unions, socialist parties, and other reform organizations determined to elect progressive representatives to civic office ... COPE is committed to social justice, democracy, open and accesible government, environmental sustainability and economic security for all Vancouver residents."

WEBSITE: COPE.bc.ca