The Victoria and the Islands Chapter of Democrats Abroad (DAVI) will be holding its 2019 Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers:

DATE: March 17, 2019
TIME: 3:00 PM

PLACE: Sticky Wicket Pub, 919 Douglas St, Victoria, BC (MAP)
Free parking both on street and in the Broughton St Parkade

It is possible to attend by Skype or Webex as well. If you’d like to use that option, please let us know in your RSVP

Tax Seminar in Mississauga 

Easy access from Brampton, Oakville, Burlington, Etobicoke.  

Join Democrats Abroad for a presentation: U.S. Citizens in Canada: Cross-Border Tax Issues

Presented by: Taylor Leibow LLP, Accountants and Advisors

Topics include:

1. Do I need to file a US tax Return?

2. What’s new for 2018 tax filings

3. The new Form 1040 and related schedules

4. International Tax Changes including GILTI and transition tax

5. US Foreign Reporting Forms

6. Streamlined Filing Compliance Procedures

7. US citizens living in Canada, what you need to know, including: TFSA/RESP, Tax on death/gift tax, Mutual funds, Principal residence, FATCA update

Light refreshments provided.

Hosted by DA Canada Board member and Progressive Caucus global Co Chair Sue Alksnis and DNC member Ken Sherman.

Donations of $15 would be gratefully accepted on the day of the event.

DA Canada-Hamilton/Burlington/Niagara Chapter Annual General Meeting and Luncheon

Saturday, March 23, 2019  |  11:00 AGM & Elections  |  12:15 Luncheon  |  Visit  www.thegeorgehamilton.com  for menu and pricing.

Panel Discussion on 2018 Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Activities:
Steve Nardi, Chair of Democrats Abroad Canada, on DA Canada Phonebanking Office
David Mivasair, DA Canada Communications Officer/Hamilton Community Outreach, on Congressional District NY 22
Heidi Schneiderman, Niagara Chapter Liaison, on Congressional District NY 27
Susan Alksnis, Global Co-Chair Progressive Caucus, on Medicare for All

Please put your name forward for election as a chapter officer and  click here to submit your nomination  by 11:59pm Wednesday, February 6th.

THIS MEETING IS SCHEDULED ON THE 792ND DAY OF THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY.

Chapter Officer Nominations

We will be electing officers of the Chapter at the Annual General Meeting on March 23rd. Click here for position descriptions.

Nominations and the election process is being handled by Susan Alksnis from the Toronto Chapter and a Member-at-Large for Democrats Abroad Canada Country Committee. For questions regarding the nomination/election process, Susan can be reached directly at susankalksnis@gmail.com 

Questions regarding officer roles, responsibilities, and time commitment please contact outgoing Chapter Chair Ken Sherman (289) 396-4987 or k_e_sherman@yahoo.ca

Please consider submitting a (self) nomination online today at  Chapter - Call for Nominations for the 2019-2021 Term  of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Secretary and 3 Members-at-Large. Deadline for nominations is 11:59pm Wednesday, February 6th.

There is unprecedented momentum and energy in Democrats Abroad Canada.  The next 18 months will be critical to securing election wins for Democrats. Join the resistance!

Kenneth Sherman
DAC Hamilton-Burlington Chair
Member, Democratic National Committee
(289) 396-4987

Never Again is the rally cry from the kids and families of Parkland Florida as they organize the March for Their Lives in DC March 24 2018

Never Again is the pledge I make.

Never again, will I let the memories of school shootings fade from my mind once the news cycle decides it not news anymore.
Never Again, will I forget the images of children dead inside of America's learning institutions.
Never again, will I be complacent on gun control.
Never Again, will I forget that these children depend on Us Adults to do something.
Forever and again, will I use my clout to vote "them" out.

Add your name to this pledge by sending an email to neveragain@democratsabroad.ca. putting your First and Last Name (or First Name and last initial if you prefer) and City in the subject line.

Julie Buchanan-Brampton, ON

Lissette Wright-Ottawa, ON

Danielle Stampley-Toronto, ON

Gena Brumitt-London, ON

Steve Nardi-Mississauga, ON

Heidi Burch - Victoria, BC

Louie Bardelang - Columbus, Ohio

Jim Mercereau - Mardrid, Spain

Jacqueline Swartz - Toronto, ON