2025 Federal Election Candidates

Federal Elections Issue: an introduction to the candidates

With the opportunity for candidates to declare for the federal election closing April 7 at 2 pm, we now know who will be running in the Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies District.

Coming as no surprise, Bob Zimmer is running again for the Conservative Party of Canada. Zimmer is the incumbent, and has been in the role since May, 2011. He was re-elected in 2015, 2019 and 2021.

The Liberal Party will be represented by Peter Njenga. Njenga worked as a Real Estate Agent in Nanaimo, but moved to Prince George shortly before the election.

Njenga has a doctorate in finance, a master’s degree in business administration, a bachelor’s degree in commerce, is a chartered professional accountant and runs a philanthropic group called the Dr. Njenga Foundation Charity that helps people experiencing homelessness in Canada and orphans in Kenya.

Once again Cory “Grizz” Longley will be running for the New Democratic Party. Longley placed second behind Zimmer in the 2021 election, with 13.5 percent of the popular vote.

The People’s Party of Canada placed third in the riding in that election, but their former candidate, Ryan Dyck, will not be running this time. Instead, the candidate is David Watson, who lives in Bear Lake, about half an hour east of Prince George, where he works as the postmaster.

Mary Forbes will be representing the Green Party of Canada on the ballot this year for this riding. The Green Party has had a candidate in this riding for every election since 1997, though has only gained more than 10 percent of the vote once.

Forbes used to work as an archaeologist in the Fort St. John region, but these days lives in the Williams Lake area, where she is vice chair of School District 27.

This is a very brief introduction to all the candidates. You can find more about each of them elsewhere in this issue. Note that each candidate was given the same opportunity to submit a 600 word bio and head shot, as well as answer a list of questions, though some of the candidates submitted shorter bios than others.

Also, some of the candidates had yet to answer our questions by press time, so for now we are just running the bios as submitted, or as found on-line.

As we get answers to the questions, we will post more here at
www.tumblerridgelines.com.

Photos on this page by alphabetical order, by last name. Introductions to the candidates are in reverse alphabetical order, again by last name.

An introduction to…Bob Zimmer, Conservative Party of Canada

Born in Dawson Creek, and raised in Fort St. John, Bob began his career working for his Dad’s carpentry business. Bob obtained his Red Seal Journeyman Carpentry Certification and went on to own his own construction business.

He received an undergraduate degree from Trinity Western University in human kinetics and history/political science as well as a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of British Columbia while working as the head coach for Langley’s TWU varsity rugby team. Bob then moved back to Fort St. John where he taught for seven years and built several homes.

Bob was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River in 2011 and then re-elected MP for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies in 2015, 2019 and again in 2021.

Bob serves as Shadow Minister for Northern Affairs and Arctic Sovereignty; Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Outdoor Caucus and recently formed the all-Party Rugby Caucus on Parliament Hill.

Bob is an honourary member of the Fort St. John Sunrise Rotary Club and volunteers for many local events and organizations. He attends his local church with his wife Val, their daughter Bobbie and their three sons, Kristian, David and Tim.

An introduction to David S. Watson, People’s Party of Canada

Currently, the Postmaster for Canada Post. Married to Sandra 47 years. Father of four children and fout grand children. Born and raised in Vancouver, BC. Attended and completed business management program, financial management and investment management professional programs. Attended and completed Computer Engineering Bachelors program, and numerous technical improvement courses. Added sales and business management professional courses.

Worked in Financial and Investment sales for 15 years, Sales Management for two years and Branch Management for three years. Altered career course into the computer industry, and spent ten years working as Help Desk Manager and five years as a Network Manager. Experienced in Web Development. Spent 14 years in Canadian Forces Reserves and retired at the rank of Captain.

Hobbies include gardening and traditional living, with experience in structural building.

Canada needs every single person to stand up and be counted. Voting specifically for those we believe have similar values and beliefs to OUR own. Our votes then become very strong and an expression of our own truth. How can you go wrong doing that?

These last five years and more have been extremely difficult for some, many families and individuals have been prevented from standing up for themselves and things they believe in. We live at a precarious time, our history is being eroded constantly and humanity’s future has become more and more clouded. Without corrections occurring, I fear for the future.

Correction for Canadians needs to start with how we govern ourselves and those around us. What we consider right and proper and how we react as individuals, families, communities… is the basis for our future viability as a country and as humanity. Our past history and the present divisiveness as well as the way blame is passed onto others needs to come to an end. We must accept responsibility for ourselves and for those close to us to ensure the continuity of our future. We must adhere more to the principles of fairness and respect for all.

I personally have been frustrated and somewhat appalled at the direction the world is going in general but within our country specifically, the incompetence and corruption among politicians—particularly career politicians—when they break the trust gifted to them. THEY are responsible for the ruination we see today.

In 2023, I received a ‘call to arms’ for brave, hardworking, patriotic Canadians to stand with the PPC in trying to accomplish changes that I believed in. This spurred me on to running. Individuals who can persevere and bring common sense to any situation great or small are needed. As the saying goes: common sense is quite uncommon.

As citizens of this country who are working on behalf of others, politicians need to be accountable for their sphere of influence (their riding and their party) both in what they do and what they don’t do. Without that accountability they are just yes ‘men or women’ who are playing follow the leader. Their ability to fight wrongdoing or negative influence is severely hampered. Basically they become placeholders. Our concern and priority as a party and as citizens needs to be correcting our own society and problems before considering other countries problems, the only exceptions being disaster relief. Importantly we need to prohibit Foreign Nations , Globalist tendencies as well as NGO’s (Non-Governmental Organizations) from infiltrating our systems. I further believe immigration although a good thing if handled correctly, is disastrous if allowed to happen unrestrained as it has.

Together, we can form a Government that puts Canadians First.

Introducing…Peter Njenga, Liberal Party of Canada

A champion for a better future in Prince George–Peace River–Northern Rockies

Dr. Peter Njenga is a devoted community leader with a proven record of community service. Peter is focused, persistent and multifaceted in his professional career as a University faculty member, businessman, licensed CPA accountant, and licensed realtor. Above all, he is socially responsible and active in helping homeless people in BC and orphans in his native Kenya through his charity, the Dr Njenga Foundation. Peter holds a Ph.D. in finance, an MBA, a B.Comm. and CPA designation. He is married to Jennifer Kube-Njenga and together they have a blended family of six children.

Born and raised in Kenya, Peter immigrated to Canada in 2006. He has deep roots in the communities in which he has lived. With the help of his charity, he supported homeless people in Greater Vancouver and Vancouver Island with food hampers and by supporting organizations such as the Surrey Mission. Peter has now moved to Prince George, seeing a community of vibrant character full of investment potential.

Peter has seen firsthand the opportunities and challenges that middle-class families face every day and understands the priorities and issues of the region. These include the need for support of our forest industry during, and after, any US tariffs, creating more affordable housing and reducing homelessness, supporting farmers, investing in industry, and supporting our healthcare system. Families in the region need a trusted and persistent voice in our federal government, who will champion a stronger middle class and help build an economy that works for all Canadians. As your Liberal Candidate, Peter is ready to work with Mark Carney and the Liberal team to invest in our middle class, and build the strongest economy in the G7.

Peter will never stop working hard to build a better future for the families of Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies and to provide everyone an equal and fair chance at success.

Introducing…Cory Longley, New Democratic Party

Cory “Grizz” Longley is a proud Dawson Creek local with deep roots in the community and a passion for making life better in Northeast BC.

A husband, father of three, and dedicated tradesman, Grizz wears many hats — plumber, morning show host, and outspoken union activist.

Voted citizen of the year in 2007 for his caring and compassionate fundraising efforts and known for his no-nonsense attitude and progressive values, he’s committed to fighting for accessible healthcare and meaningful change across the region.

Whether he’s on the job, behind the mic, or online, Grizz speaks up for working people and stands up for YOU.

Mary Forbes, Green Party of Canada

I am a former oil patch archaeologist that now makes her living providing “trash talks and nature walks”.

From dump tours, recycling bin audits and zero waste pow-wows to class and community presentations on local flora and fauna I am a lifelong learner who excels in communication and relationship building.

One of my favorite jobs is providing free recycled bikes and maintenance workshops on location in Indigenous communities around the province. What started as a program with the Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society Waste Wise program has expanded beyond their service region to anywhere my traveling bike shop( cube truck) and trailer full of free bikes is invited to as Feral Bike Recycling.

When you see rainbow fish on a school fence that is me again as the northern co-ordinator for Steam of Dreams Mural Society, teaching kids through art that “All Drains Lead to Fish Habitat”.

In 2013 I was recognized with a Community Achievement Award for my work in heritage and sustainable education.

In 2011, I was awarded Gold for best Interpretive program in a cross Canada competition while I worked for Parks Canada in Lake Louise by the professional association Interpretation Canada.

Shortly after graduation from SFU I was employed by the RCMP in the Picton investigation as a search technician and was part of the team that provided closure for families for some of Northern BC’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Each of these and many more experiences has led me to this moment.

“Those who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.”- Unknown Author

We followed up with the Federal Election Candidaes and heard back from Marry Forbes, Green Party of Canada and David Watson, People’s Party of Canada.

MARY FORBES – GREEN PARTY OF CANADA

Why you? What unique traits do you bring? I am a regular local mom with two daughters and a husband who works a Union job.  I love living in this beautiful region and am grateful for an opportunity to represent you.  We live pay cheque to pay cheque, I chose to bring my parents to  live with my family so they can age at home instead of in storage.  I am campaigning alone, meeting the kind and generous people of the north during the day and sometimes sleeping in my car at night to ensure there is a democratic option for everyone who lives here.  Every leader who has promised electoral reform has failed to produce and now we have an entire generation of apathetic voters.  With proportional representation and the removal of the first past the post voting system for a truly democratic system that does not favour who has the most money or the best lobbyist.   

Why is healthcare such a big issue in the Northeast? What needs to be done, here and across the country? I ask this question myself and I wish I had the answer so it could be implemented to the many people requiring urgent and long term care.  Lack of access to Family Doctors even with the addition of Nurse Practitioners into the mix still is not meeting the needs of northern and rural Canadians. Long distances to access a hospital to welcome a new baby with weeks in hotels waiting out of pocket and away from community supports and family.  Same applies to palliative and senior care where lack of access to beds results in seniors being shipped away from home.  My own mother was moved 4 times in her last year of care when we could not longer support her needs at home and at one point was moved to Clearwater a 3 hour drive from Williams Lake to a lone room, supposedly for only the weekend ended up being a month, with limited access to people in a place where the hospital depends on contact nurses from out of community who do not have the time to build a relationship with their clients. With 1.5 Million is currently being spent on contract nurses when our rural communities need these local nursing jobs that support the local economy.  Many health care practitioners left the field during Covid due to their inability to have sovereignty over what they choose to put into their bodies with MRNA based technology.  During this time of tariffs and a limit on access to pharmaceuticals coming up from the south we need Canadian science to be bolstered to support everyone’s right to choose what care they want when they want it and have it available close to home. These skilled and caring workers need to be brought back with respect for their dignity and rights. Stigmas towards mental health and the new legislation around youth obesity is finding these issues are more complex than simple you should be able to deal with it yourself.  People in the north being far from decision makers and feeling disenfranchised by first past the post electoral systems have always been a do it yourself mentality but we need to work with the people to hear what they need and provide it understanding the unique needs of the north.

What role does met coal mining play in the economic mix for the country? What is the future of coal mining in Canada?I do not know enough about coal mining, I would like an invitation to learn from the people in Tumbler Ridge who can provide me with a local perspective on what on the surface has a poor environmental reputation, I would like to dig deeper. Please tell me more. 

Are regulations around industrial development and resource extraction (logging, mining, etc) getting too onerous? Where is the balance between conservation and extraction?
There are an entire north eastern landscape of specialists who work in these extractive industries and we need to ensure clean air, water and land then work with the people who are the front lines of preventing pollution in this land where they live and raise their families while still ensuring their job security as we transition to new sustainable options for a future for all Canadians.  I am disgusted with the stigma that has been painted on the people work and live here as “the problem or the polluters.”  As people are quick to point out our cars, heat, technology industries and textiles all rely on these resources, streamlining applications with emphasis on the safety for workers and the environment does not stop industry it improves it and funds future opportunities and municipal tax base that provide many of our social services.  Indigenous voices need to have a voice in shaping national decisions and their consent on decisions about their lands must be respected businesses are finding associated costs with doing business are going up and becoming unreasonable.

What sort of relief do you see for small businesses? The only thing we cannot make more of is time.  The paperwork and red tape that eats a small business’s bottom line especially in their start up phases or in the face catastrophic wildfires need to be supported federally.  Valemont businesses are predicting as much as 70% loss of businesses due to the impact of the Jasper wildfires.  With Canadian sovereignty at stake we have an empowered opportunity to rewrite and uphold “small first” policies to consider how policies and inter-provincial trade barriers impact these businesses and work quickly to hear their on the ground ideas and implement them before damage is done. 

For years, people have complained about the cost of living, but in the last couple of years, the price of goods has shot up. Is there anything that can be done? Our most basic needs are not always a human right.  Clean water is not a UN human right and should be addressed front line and centre in a place that requires so much of this precious resources to process our industries.  Every child needs a safe place to live and if that child is now 50 years old after a life of invisible disabilities and/or generational trauma or where we chose to live be it on reserve or in remote or rural areas these choices should not be a disadvantage.  Our can-do skills and abilities provide us with the skills to grow our own food to supplement increasing grocery costs, working with the stewards of this land and their traditional skills and harvesting abilities done in season and sustainable is front line education in the places where we live.  Schools and municipal arable grass spaces could be improved by urban agriculture and infrastructure.  Farmer markets, local meat sellers and availability of processors like regional abattoirs and travelling processing plants can keep Canadians fed with safe local healthy local food.  Another way to reduce the cost of living is to forgive student loan debt and make post-secondary education free.  Current workers do not want the life jobs of previous generations, they want flexibility and creativity, they want a job that fills their heart, head and their bank account.  A strong intelligent population improves all outcomes from childhood success to senior succession.  Sweden made their education system free and as result they now have a burgeoning aerospace industry because all intelligent people have accessed education.  The Ivory tower needs to open its doors to every person with ideas not to be held hostage by exclusive ideologies and who can afford an education.

There was talk a few years’ ago about needing to bring in miners to staff the new mine; while that hasn’t happened, there are a lot of businesses that are needing to bring in Temporary Foreign Workers. What is the balance between finding local workers vs allowing businesses to bring in people from outside the province or country, just to be able to survive? The recent cuts in immigration are static and do meet the changing needs of developing events. Northern BC relies on temporary foreign workers and students.  We need to work closely with the minister of immigration to solve labour shortages while still providing ethical experiences and security and build in options for potential longevity in their stay. I wonder if there is an opportunity to bring in workers from the United States as the climate towards LGBTQ2S+ and other minority groups becomes increasingly hostile.  Government workers who have been displaced by D.O.G.E could be the new draft dodgers “DOGE dogers” could be fast tracked especially will skills like teachers, doctors, nurses, all health practitioners and social services as well as skilled trades because infrastructure and housing would need to keep up with the influx.

Why are we seeing bigger, more frequent forest fires and floods in this area? What can be done at a governmental level to help mitigate this? What role does climate change play in this? If not climate change, then what? Either way, what can be done about it? Federal funding to support provisional emergency preparedness initiatives.  Municipal communities should not need to fight for preventative funding ahead of disasters or be hobbled by “whose jurisdiction” the funding should come from.  New housing developments need to be placed in fire safe and sediment stable regions without impacting green spaces. The UN recommends 15 minutes cities where all you need is within walking distance, it would be a long road to get there but a goal we can implement now to allow our children to benefit from.  Experiences like those had by Ft. Nelson and ongoing in Valemont and this entire region tells us that we need federally funded provincially led and municipally implemented “fire drills” and “flood responses” ahead of the season being upon on a community scale to find any gaps before an emergency is action. Climate Change is human caused and is quickly becoming evident in our changing seasons, reduced winter snow pack and killer summer heat domes. Canada has missed every climate target it has ever set.  The Adoption of Bill-12 the Net Zero Emissions to reach net zero by 2050 is now law, this ground breaking new era of accountability after decades of broken climate promises on the international stage means we have the policies we need for deep emissions cuts as a matter of ecosystem and human survival.  Your political Identity should not outweigh your membership to the human species.  Canada is one of the 10 top emitters of greenhouse gases.  37% of warm season heat related deaths can be attributed to human caused climate change.  67% of Canadians agree the Federal Government should make climate actions and protecting nature a priority.  We cannot cannot sacrifice Canada’s climate progress to Trumps destructive agenda.  My sources for these replies come from Canada’s Climate Action Network, an organization of 180 Canadian groups,  (my favourite group name is GASP, Grand(m)others Act to Save the Planet). The UN has given the world until 2030 to get ahead of global warming.  That is this election.   

What do you think are the most important federal issues facing the people of Tumbler Ridge? The Green Party Proposes moving the minimum income tax rate from 15,000 to 40,000.  Boom and Bust economies have told  the their story in Tumbler Ridge’s reactionary housing market over the last 20 years.  We need to move forward to a future that is not single industry based but a safe and healthy future for everyone including Tumbler Ridge.   

You get elected, but are in the minority. How do you represent the people of the Northeast? If elected MP I promise to not embarrass you in the House of Commons, to represent you with dignity and respect. I will hear your concerns and work tirelessly to find solutions and bring items directly to the ministers who can affect change. I will consult with you on decisions and I will communicate back to you in person or in whatever formats works best for you.  
I want to be a champion of Truth and Reconciliation to advance the fight for the Rights of Indigenous people as recognized by the UN. I am an ally to my queer daughter and all the LGBTQ2S+ community. I will seek out those who need my work but do not have the capacity to find me themselves. Children in care, prisoners, homeless, elderly and people with unique and diverse abilities. To hold up the least of us is to hold up us all. 

What do you think people need to know that wasn’t asked? What defines you and your approach to politics? Every Green vote is a clear message to whomever forms government that the Green platform resonates with constituents in this riding. Vote for leadership with a dream for the future, and has a plan to protect you from a nightmare.

DAVID WATSON – PEOPLE’S PARTY OF CANADA

Why you? What unique traits do you bring? A lifetime of experience in numerous fields gives me a broad experience to draw from. Sales & Management, Construction & Renovation, Building & Running a business in Prince George. Investment Portfolio Consulting; in the Military as Captain a Commanding Officer of multiple Cadet corps both army & air, Biathlon Coach, Computer Tech and Network Administrator. The amount of people I have spoken with, I can’t even begin to count, but it gives me a firm foundation in the breadth and scope of people in general, the lives they live, the problems they face, not only in the areas I have traversed more locally, but also in a larger sphere through contacts around the world. All of my conversations have led me to an appreciation for the richness of the human spirit– that is the strength that will bring us back, eventually, to unity. I bring the truth. And as they say, “The Truth Will Set You Free”.

Why is healthcare such a big issue in the Northeast? What needs to be done, here and across the country? Although Health Care specifically is not a federal jurisdiction. The Federal Government does manage the Canada Health Act and it’s corresponding Health Care transfer payments. I do feel similar to many others so maybe the question isn’t “why”? but “who”? Who allowed for doctors to be controlled by bureaucratic gatekeepers? Who said that it’s OK to give out dangerous drugs and call it safe-supply? Who said that this injection is “safe and effective” and everyone must take it, or else? Who made it so difficult for doctors that they’ve left to go south and elsewhere, not just human doctors, but Veterinarians as well? Well, we know the answer even though they’ve tried to keep it under wraps. It has to do with the coalition government that we’ve suffered under and its ties to CCP infiltration. THIS is a huge problem and we didn’t get in this deep overnight; however, we need to weed out the culprits, take everything to the threshing floor, clear out excessive administration and begin building not just accessible healthcare but “something to access” healthcare because we all know currently there are no options, but to go somewhere else– “somewhere else” care– when there’s nothing here, what do you do? We need those options, both public and private options. We can’t get that until healthcare workers have a reason to come here. If we witness a return, then we can talk about more clinics, mobile clinics, and the attraction of
doctors to remote areas such as in the north.

What role does met coal mining play in the economic mix for the country? What is the future of coal mining in Canada? Mix is good. The question is, how much is too much? The iron and steel sector have been heavily reliant on coal and although I’m not a climate alarmist, I absolutely believe we need to address issues relating to the health of our atmosphere. In order to be responsible, we need to put the brakes on excessive coal mining and help to implement the already growing and favourable green steel. What does that mean? Well, according to the Nucor site (manufacturers of steel and steel products). Indicators of Low-Embodied Carbon Steel:

• Manufactured using sustainable technologies like an electric arc furnace (EAF)
• Composed primarily of recycled scrap metal rather than mined raw materials
• Produced with lower-than-average GHG intensity for the global industry
• Backed by an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
• Complies with climate legislation requirements
  It’s really about using new technological developments as stepping stones and not going too crazy either way. We’ve all seen science fiction movies with glistening images where they harness power through crystals. It’s possible to imagine wild advancements awaiting us in the future. We will do well to set our sights on such possibilities where one day, we’ll look back and just say, “Wow!” Maybe the future of coal mining in Canada will replaced by something else.

Are regulations around industrial development and resource extraction (logging, mining, etc) getting too onerous? Where is the balance between conservation and extraction?
If the regulations around industrial development and resource extraction hold big business
accountable– really accountable, like: “We’ll shut you down if you run roughshod over our gracious
earth, then no, because it can allow business to go on, but tread LIGHTLY. I guess if you look to nature as the gauge of “that balance, the extinction of species, the devolution of humanity to the point of destroying nature and thus, itself, the answer is certain: We must allow for resource development but slow society down and look at new ways of living that isn’t so toxic to ourselves and the natural world. We’ve become too accustomed to thinking, at least unconsciously, that we are separate to nature. If we get out of our heads a little more and back down to earth, we’ll learn how little we actually need. Allowing the bankrolling of companies, for example, that will do anything for the dollar– clear cut, whatever, it’s wrong. No one needs or wants that kind of destruction.

Businesses are finding associated costs with doing business are going up and becoming
unreasonable. What sort of relief do you see for small businesses?
Why is that happening? Do you think it has anything to do with the fact that foreign interests, like
China, have been allowed to come in, buy up our land. Over time, taxes go up and no one can afford to live or do business? The idea of giving “relief” is the wrong approach because that does not solve the problem. The problem is an economic one where our government acts like a “money printing monster” that cannot help scream, “Print more! Print more!”. The government needs to get real and start talking real economics. But talk is cheap and real solutions require business minded individuals who can think clearly and rationally. I like to think about going back to something like the gold standard and if we really want to give a surge to small business, why not give them some of that, what a bold start that would be.

For years, people have complained about the cost of living, but in the last couple of years, the price of goods has shot up. Is there anything that can be done?
Remember when a can of beans was 30 cents? The price of goods keeps going up because the
government keeps printing money and it creates inflation which decreases the buying power of the dollar. You could say, that when we went off the gold standard, that was the beginning of the end. People must understand that: The term fiat money stands for a currency declared by the government as legal tender. Thus, it has value because of a law or government regulation and not an intrinsic value. The only magic answer of how to solve this is to get rid of the disease. The disease is fiat currency and the government prints it.

There was talk a few years happened, ago, there are a lot of businesses that are needing to bring in Temporary Foreign Workers. What is the balance between finding local workers vs. allowing businesses to bring in people from outside the province or country, just to be able to survive? Why are we in this position in the first place? Aren’t we raising our children to be employable? Have our schools merely been places to lock away our youth from real world experiences? How come we don’t have youth initiatives and accelerated training programs starting in grade 8 in suitable areas that need people. On farms and greenhouses, planting/picking/sorting for example. Even in our resource industries.

Why are we seeing bigger, more frequent forest fires and floods in this area? What can be done at a governmental level to help mitigate this? What role does climate change play in all this? If not climate change, then what? Either way, what can be done about it?
The excessive fires and floods have been happening all around the world and certainly everyone is
astonished and asking, “Why?” Some just broadly say, “Climate Change”, but in truth, the climate has always been changing and will continue to do so. In some ways, I think that those words, the term, is just kind of like a bogey-man they created to explain something they can’t explain. We do know that of more recently, we often hear about “weather wars”. Could that be part of the problem? Also, there are those scientists studying the effect of excessive solar flares etc… the fact that we could be in some kind of “active phase” in our trajectory in the universe. Could “they” (whoever “they” are) be actively using energy weapons that say eat my dust to the old cigarette butt? And what of cloud seeding and weather modification technologies? These would have an impact since everything is interconnected. One way the government could step up is by acknowledging they’ve been remiss in addressing critical problems before they ever had a chance to escalate. Poor forestry management in deadfall like since– way back– and the pine beetle infestation make it a matchbox just waiting to go poof! Truly, I think that the answer to “What can be done about it?” is plan for the worst; hope for the best. This is a proactive way of living that should be part of everyone’s life whether its climate change, or Chicken Little shouting “The sky is falling.” In either case, create the cover first, so you have a cover to run to.

Question:
What do you think are the most important federal issues facing the people of Tumbler Ridge?
Freedom of expression. Firearms. Finance. Inter-provincial trade.

Question:
You get elected, but are in the minority. How do you represent the people of the Northeast?
By holding the majority government to account. We can’t just let them say zipping-do-dah we’ve
done it when they may not have done anything real at all– kind of like printing up pretty glossies of
projects that they propose, but never get done because nothing was thought through, not anything
substantial backing it up– and investors pull out, go “Bye bye.” and what was in the news is forgotten.
That kind of thing has to stop. We need to have fair representation in the numbers for Equalization
payments. Right now, the West is paying the lion’s share. Quebec is separatist. And in Ontario, Ottawa is
one of those bobble-heads, “Yes, sir.” to Quebec. That has to stop, too. Strength has to be our asset and we
need to demonstrate that through a strong economic force.

What do you think people need to know that wasn’t asked? What defines you and your approach? It wasn’t asked, but I referred to it as part of an answer anyways, and this was on the fact that we are living under a fiat currency system that is a fraudulent thing to begin with. People need to learn basic economics and realize that the government is currently as false as its fiat currency. We are in for terrible times if we are not teaching our children how to be respectful stewards of themselves, (their very bodies) and the land in which they live. The PPC and MY goal: We should be builders of character, not just of houses. Build character and something good will come of that– a home, and a family. My approach to politics is the same as in life. There is a pragmatism that can’t be misconstrued. This is why I mention going back to the gold standard. Anyone can begin their research journey and discover why this is the right thing to do and I hope we do. And I hope we can have more great discussions in the future.