Federal election 2105
Why should the constituents of the Bow River Riding vote for you on Oct. 19?
Andrew Kucy
Independent
Everyone should vote for me in this election because I am a resident of the riding (Langdon), my work background includes extensive oil and gas experience, I volunteer in my local community, I am concerned about the environment and access to clean water for everyone, and I will make a great Member of Parliament and representative of Bow River based on my previous actions and personality.
Independent MPs play a key role in any government setting, but especially with minority governments. As an independent I can be the swing vote on close legislation instead of just another hand in the air for one party or another. That key position will ensure I can successfully fight for the interests of Bow River residents and businesses while holding the large parties accountable to their commitments made before and during the election campaign.
I have acted positively and collaboratively with all the candidates I’m competing with for the position of your MP and I will bring that same attitude and energy with me to Ottawa on your behalf. I will bring new ideas and out of the box thinking to federal politics while maintaining my local connections and commitment to independence and local representation.
I will work to freeze corporate and personal taxes at their current rates, increase investments in water and other critical infrastructure in the riding, expand our economy by promoting the safe design, construction and maintenance of pipelines and oil-by-rail operations, reduce red tape for inter-provincial and international goods, and ensure balance between economic development and environmental protection and conservation.
I ask that each and every person vote in this election. Vote for a candidate you believe in as an individual and who will be a positive representative for Bow River. Vote for a MP who will actually impact and change legislation in your best interests. Vote FOR the candidate who stands firm for the values and interests of the families, businesses, and communities of Bow River. Vote for Andrew Kucy because I am independent.
Fahed Khalid
Democratic
Advancement Party of Canada
This is a new party which is clean, clear, and works for the common people. We are corruption free, have no strings attached, and are not tied to any corporations. We have strong fiscal responsibility and strong accountability aspects built into our constitution. We have recall built into our constitution and mandatory community engagement. We want to bring back democracy to the people and change the current trend of the wasting of taxpayer’s money, which we all work so hard for, on non-issues, fraud, and unjustified luxurious spending that we have seen recently.
Just to be clear on the scale we are conservative with flexibility, as this is because if you view everything through one lens you will mess some issues up. We are only other option for a conservative party and the alternative for voting for the left wings parties. We are clean, clear, and grassroots.
Regarding recall, we are the only party that has recall. So if I vote a certain way the constituents do not like or if I make promises and do not deliver, I can be recalled from my position. This mean accountability in capital and bold letters and since none of the other parties have recall, they can make promises and if they do not deliver nothing can be done about it.
The DAPC is a new federal party and I nor the party leader are your typical politicians. Both are common grassroots people that work hard and pay taxes just like you. Stephen (Garvey, DAPC leader) has studied democratic law for over 17 years and the reason for starting the party was to bring back democracy to the people and make the political process efficient and effective rather than politicking and wasting taxpayer’s money needlessly, which is what you and me work hard for everyday and we pay. I share this thought and that is why I am working with Stephen and the party. I know this is a rural riding and live in the riding and I also understand urban ridings where big government is
You have given everyone else a chance, some parties have been tried and tested multiple times over. Now give the DAPC a chance and we will get the job done and I look for your support this election.
Rita Fromholt
Green Party
Greenhouse gas reduction
While realistically I cannot expect to win the election in this riding, I hope that people will consider casting their ballot for myself as the Green Party candidate for a number of important reasons.
A vote for the Green Party gives people who believe it is time to do politics differently, and who believe we can indeed have lasting economic prosperity without causing irreparable damage to our natural environment, health and local communities, a political voice. It is much more than a protest vote – it is a vote that sends a message to other candidates and parties that people want to be given a real alternative to how they are governed, and to be shown leadership towards the creation of a 21st century economy not dependent on fossil fuels. The political status quo in Canada is changing, and the Green Party is leading the way. I hope you will join us on this exciting journey.
Frans VandeStroet
Christian Heritage Party (CHP Canada)
To start with, I ask all eligible voters in Bow River riding to please go out and vote, period! We live in a free and democratic country and it is so easy to take our democratic privileges for granted. Looking at parts of the world that are in chaos, places like Syria and Iraq, we will all agree that we are so blessed to live in a country like Canada.
When you go out and vote, please vote your conscience and send a clear message to Ottawa. Vote for a party that wants to protect ALL people in Bow River, from the very youngest to the very oldest. You know where I am going. The Christian Heritage Party (CHP) wants to protect human rights from conception to natural death. Currently 100,000 unborn babies are killed in Canada every single year in the name of ‘choice.’
There is no legislation in Canada to regulate abortion and with that fact we are in dubious company of only two notorious human rights violators, China and North Korea. Quite embarrassing, to say the least, for a country that is so proud of its ‘Canadian values.’ So on Oct. 19 please vote for a party that truly believes in our Canadian values, please vote for the only outspoken pro-life and pro-traditional-family federal party in Canada, vote CHP! Thank you very much for all your support before, during and after Election Day!
Martin Shields
Conservative Party of Canada
Our province is built on traditions, family roots and rural values. Our country is the best country in the world to raise our families and businesses because of those values. I am proud to be an Albertan, a Canadian and your neighbor.
If I am elected as your Member of Parliament I will focus on keeping the economy strong and ensuring our agriculture industry is recognized for the vital role it plays in our communities.
So why should you vote for me? As a Conservative, I believe our government’s main mission is to create an economic climate that allows and encourages all Canadian families to flourish and prosper. An environment that protects our traditions and liberties from those who want to destroy them.
To me a stable economy means good, well-paying jobs. It means a balanced budget. It means tax cuts, like the GST that was reduced from seven per cent to five per cent, and most recently the Family Tax Credit.
Our community needs an MP with strong leadership skills and experience. Someone who can pull the right people to the table to solve issues. I know that you want the same things I want – success for our region, country and family.
I hope I can rely on you to join with me now in the fight for a responsible government, a Conservative government. On Oct. 19th please vote for me, Martin Shields, your Conservative candidate in Bow River.
Lynn MacWilliam
NDP
I have been a supporter of the NDP for decades. I strongly believe in Tom Mulcair and know that he will be a great Prime Minister.
Tom and the NDP will work for ordinary Canadians and families. The NDP will create good, mortgage-paying jobs; develop a national housing strategy so we have affordable, safe, secure housing for parents to raise their children and for seniors to live with dignity; develop a Pharmacare program so we purchase pharmaceuticals more efficiently and at a lower cost; ensure $1million $15 a day childcare spaces; create an environment for investment in manufacturing and research and development; work with First Nations respectfully and on a nation-to-nation basis; meet our climate change commitments; and, restore Canada’s reputation in the world. We have a balanced plan, and will pay for it by raising corporate taxes to 17 per cent and closing tax loopholes, something most Canadians agree should happen.
To find out more about Tom and the NDP’s plan for Canada, please go to www.ndp.ca/platform. I will assist constituents making their way through the government red tape. I will ensure that constituents applying for federal government programs get the help they need; that seniors get the benefits they deserve and veterans are not left behind. I will be open and transparent with their tax dollars I will listen to my constituents, be empathetic to their needs and concerns, assist them where possible and treat them with respect.
This is why I believe the people of Bow River should vote for me. If you vote for me to be the Member of Parliament for Bow River, you can be sure that I will work hard for you.
This election is very important. History is in the making. Please ensure that you take the time to vote. It is your democratic right to do so.
Liberal Party candidate William MacDonald Alexander was not available for comment as of press time.