RON CANNAN
Challenger
A longtime Kelowna resident, current city councilor and former Member of Parliament with experience in municipal and federal government.
36 yrs
Kelowna Resident
22 Yrs
Elected Office
City Councilor
Current Role
FOR SUCH A TIME
AS THIS
Kelowna’s municipal election is October 17, 2026.
Learn where the candidates stand, prayerfully consider your decision, and cast an informed vote.
“And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
Esther 4:14, ESV
OUR MISSION
To inspire and equip the body of Christ in Kelowna with resources for impactful citizenship, mobilizing our church communities to participate in civic life for a greater furtherance of the kingdom in our city.
WHY VOTE?
A Biblical Call
From Esther
In the Old Testament account of Esther, Prime Minister Haman secured a royal decree to annihilate the Jewish people. Faced with extreme societal and political pressure, Esther, a young teenager at the time, refused to remain silent.
Instead, she courageously used her position of influence to stand up for truth and cast her vote at the risk of her life. Her historic political intervention preserved the lineage of King David, ultimately paving the way for the birth of Jesus Christ.
Today, In Canada
we find ourselves at a political crossroads. Christian values and freedoms are facing significant challenges
Like Esther, we hold a biblical mandate to act "for such a time as this." We encourage every believer to exercise their civic duty, stand firm in biblical truth, and cast an informed vote.
Today, our voice is our ballot
- Bill C-9 threatens to redefine what can be said from the church pulpit by redefining “religious freedom” as hate speech paving the way for Pastors to be charged under Section 319 of the Criminal Code.
- Recommendation 430 in the Canadian Parliament threatens to amend the Income Tax Act, removing the "advancement of religion" as a recognized charitable category.
- Recommendation 429, a companion recommendation, threatens to strip charitable status from anti-abortion organizations.
RESOURCE
The Honourable
Stockwell Day
The Honourable Stockwell Day reflects on biblical roots of civic leadership, from Moses to the early Church in North America, and the responsibility of believers to engage in public life.
His challenge is clear: “Choose from among yourselves” principled leaders who are prepared to serve.
MAYORAL CANDIDATES
TOM DYAS
Incumbent
Kelowna’s current mayor, a longtime local business owner and former Kelowna Chamber of Commerce president seeking a second term.
30 yrs
Kelowna Resident
4 Yrs
Elected Office
Kelowna Mayor
Current Role
GET INFORMED
Know Who Is
Running
Below is a list of candidates in the upcoming election that we have sent a questionnaire to. Use the table below to see candidates & their faith alignment. Click a candidate to view their responses to our questionnaire.
Check back regularly as we update the table with further candidate information.
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Agnostic
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School Trustee |
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STATISTICS
The Stats Tell A Story
Of A City In Need
| Crime Rate | 8,688 incidents per 100,000 people | 9th highest in Canada |
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.2% in June 2026 | Leading in Canada |
| Housing Affordability | 6.7 x median household income | 4th highest in Canada |
| Voter Turnout | 30% of eligible voter turn out | 2022 Municipal |
RESOURCE
Interview
With Local Church Leadership
Hear from Devan, a local church leader, on what it means to seek the good of your city.
Additional Resources:
Seeking The Good Of Your City
Devan Scollon
Local Pastor
08-19-26
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