Peace Arch News Friday, April 29, 2011
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........Federal Election ...........................local votes ............peacearchnews.com................................................... South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale
Your candidates in their own words Larry Colero
Kevin Peter Donohoe
David Hawkins
Green Party of Canada • Democracy and Ethics • Climate Change Action • Crude Oil Tankers
Independent • Community Health Deficiencies • Seniors Financial Support • Prevention, Crime, Violence
Independent • Small business taxes • Waits for care • Drug gang wars
I’ve dedicated my career to Ethics, which is what this election is about. The Green Party offers a clean break from old-line parties, with global, longterm solutions to local needs.
I will work constantly to redirect the focus of government back to the Community Ridings and away from International Policing. I will work to organize a united approach through the…
I am the only candidate qualified to help Parliamentarians adopt a flat tax, re-institute Grand Jury rights abolished by Trudeau in 1984 and eliminate political corruption in the Privy Council.
Just in time for the May 2 federal election – and in an effort to distinguish among the 19 candidates running in the three federal ridings served by the Peace Arch News – we asked each one to respond to our all-too-brief questionnaire. Candidates were asked to name their top three issues (each in three words or less) and to tell us why they should be elected to Parliament (in 30 words or less). Responses reproduced here were truncated at the word limit.
Fleetwood-Port Kells
Russ Hiebert (incumbent)
Susan Keeping
Aart Looye
Pam Dhanoa
Nao Fernando
Conservative Party of Canada • Jobs and economy • Lowering taxes • Criminal justice reform
New Democratic Party • Health Care • Support Seniors, Families • Environmental Stewardship
Independent • Replace existing MP • Solve Constituents’ needs • Stop reckless spending
Liberal Party of Canada • Health Care • Education • Pensions
New Democratic Party • Health Care • HST • Trust, Integrity, Leadership
As your MP, I have worked hard to deliver results for our community. I represent the only party committed to lowering taxes, jobs and growth, and getting tough on crime.
Honest, ethical and determined to get the job done. Experienced bringing diverse groups together to solve problems. Entrepreneurial Director of 2 local nonprofits that help 5,000+ people annually. South Surrey…
A true representative of our community, with a seasoned and proven background in business, governance and negotiations. A compassionate leader who will serve openly with integrity and fiscal accountability.
The Liberal plan will build a stronger Canada by assisting middle class families with childcare, assistance for post secondary education and more secure pensions. Elect me and a Liberal government.
I have 30+ years experience representing people. I will work FOR the people here, not for the people in Ottawa. I will be accountable & answer to the voters.
Brian Marlatt
Mike Schouten
Hardy Staub
Nina Grewal (incumbent)
Alex Joehl
Progressive Canadian Party • Effective Representation • Health Care • Honesty in government
Christian Heritage Party of Canada • Aging Senior Demographic • Protecting Canadian Values • Growing National Debt
Liberal Party of Canada • Trusted representation • Support for families • Commuter transportation
Conservative Party of Canada • Crime • Economy • Health care
Libertarian Party of Canada • Institute a flat tax • Fuel Tax reform • Health Care reform
Effective representation requires a Member of Parliament – not just a party man – willing to stand up for Canada, and the community with a renewed spirit of fairness and integrity, a…
Leadership is to serve. I am not here to serve Mr. Harper, but the people. They want conservative representation in Ottawa based on conservative principles. I can provide that.
This riding needs and deserves an MP who represents the people, who cares about their concerns and is trusted to do the job as effectively and as transparently as possible.
A solid record of achievement. With the Harper Government, I have been able to deliver results for our riding, including record levels of funding for local projects.
Fleetwood-Port Kells needs a representative whose interest is in their constituents’ liberty, not just increasing their government’s influence. I’ll fight for the rights of all Canadians.
Note: a fifth candidate on the ballot – Alan Saldanha (Green party) – quit after filing nomination papers.
Newton-North Delta
Sukh Dhaliwal (incumbent)
Mani Fallon
Ravi S. Gill
Samuel Frank Hammond
Jinny Sims
Liz Walker
Liberal Party of Canada • Economy and jobs • Health care • Crime
Conservative Party of Canada • Continuing economic recovery • Safer communities • Commitment to families
Independent • Healthcare-hospitals • Schools • Jobs
Communist Party of Canada • Military Spending • Health Care • Post Secondary Education
New Democratic Party • Affordability • Job creation • Trust
Green Party of Canada • Community safety, well-being • Federal spending re-prioritized • Environmental degradation, SFPR
For 15 years, this is where I have built my business, raised my family and been involved in local efforts. I stand for representation that always puts our community first.
Mani Fallon will bring her energy and the Conservative Party’s commitment to NewtonNorth Delta to focus on job creation, safer communities, and opportunities for families to grow and prosper.
I wish to bring change to our community for the best and with the cooperation of my fellow citizens we shall together achieve our goals. Prosperity is desired by all.
I should be elected because I stand for demilitarization, protection and extension of health care, recapture and nationalization of resources, out of NATO, re-implement Meech Lake Accord and extension of…
As a teacher and former leader of the BCTF I have been fighting for children and working families all of my life. I will do the same for this riding.
My volunteer efforts have resulted in some modest achievements involving health, safety and the environment in our community, imagine the possibilities with access to the resources as an elected official.