www.peacearchnews.com 3Peace Arch News Friday, April 29, 2011

Your candidatesin their own words

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.

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.

Sukh Dhaliwal (incumbent)

• Economy and jobs• Health care• Crime

Liberal Party of Canada

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…

Brian Marlatt

• Effective Representation• Health Care • Honesty in government

Progressive Canadian Party

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.

Mike Schouten

• Aging Senior Demographic• Protecting Canadian Values• Growing National Debt

Christian Heritage Party of Canada

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.

Nina Grewal (incumbent)

• Crime• Economy• Health care

Conservative Party of Canada

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.

Hardy Staub

• Trusted representation• Support for families• Commuter transportation

Liberal Party of Canada

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.

Alex Joehl

• Institute a flat tax• Fuel Tax reform• Health Care reform

Libertarian Party of Canada

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, andgetting tough on crime.

Russ Hiebert (incumbent)

• Jobs and economy• Lowering taxes• Criminal justice reform

Conservative Party of Canada

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…

Susan Keeping

• Health Care• Support Seniors, Families• Environmental Stewardship

New Democratic Party

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…

Kevin Peter Donohoe

• Community Health Deficiencies• Seniors Financial Support• Prevention, Crime, Violence

Independent

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.

Pam Dhanoa

• Health Care• Education• Pensions

Liberal Party of Canada

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.

Aart Looye

• Replace existing MP• Solve Constituents’ needs• Stop reckless spending

Independent

I have 30+ years experience representing people. I will work FOR the people here, not for thepeople in Ottawa. I will be accountable & answer to the voters.

Nao Fernando

• Health Care• HST• Trust, Integrity, Leadership

New Democratic Party

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, long-term solutions to local needs.

Larry Colero

• Democracy and Ethics• Climate Change Action• Crude Oil Tankers

Green Party of Canada

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.

David Hawkins

• Small business taxes• Waits for care• Drug gang wars

Independent

Mani Fallon will bring her energy and the Conservative Party’s commitment to Newton-North Delta to focus on job creation, safer communities, and opportunities for families to grow and prosper.

Mani Fallon

• Continuing economic recovery• Safer communities• Commitment to families

Conservative Party of Canada

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.

Ravi S. Gill

• Healthcare-hospitals• Schools• Jobs

Independent

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…

Samuel Frank Hammond

• Military Spending• Health Care• Post Secondary Education

Communist Party of Canada

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.

Jinny Sims

• Affordability• Job creation• Trust

New Democratic Party

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.

Liz Walker

• Community safety, well-being• Federal spending re-prioritized• Environmental degradation, SFPR

Green Party of Canada

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Fleetwood-Port Kells

Note: a fifth candidate on the ballot – Alan Saldanha (Green party) – quit after filing nomination papers.