Another day, another David Emerson protest.

But this Sunday’s ‘Walk for democracy’ in the Conservative MP’s riding will be more poignant, organizers believe, because it comes the day before the House of Commons begins its new session.

The new session will be the first time Emerson will face all MPs in a public venue since he defected Feb. 6 from the Liberals.

Hundreds of people are expected at Sunday’s march, which begins at 12:30 p.m. at Kingcrest Park (26th and Knight). Protesters will march along Kingsway, past Emerson’s constituency office to Norquay Park, just east of Slocan Street.

Constituent Shannon Steele, who voted for Emerson, will help emcee the event. Steele was one of four people arrested last month after she participated in a peaceful sit-in at Emerson’s office.

“It’s the day before the House of Commons opens, so we want to send a strong message to Ottawa about how we feel out here on the West Coast about our democratic rights,” said Steele, a 46-year-old volunteer coordinator at Vancouver Museum.

Despite criticism levelled at the “de-elect” campaign, Steele believes their effort is gaining momentum. She noted about half of the 1,000 professionally made lawn signs have gone up around the riding.