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By Veronica Beltran

What you need to know about the candidate

Tracy Calogheros

Oct 11, 2019 | 4:14 PM

Tracy Calogheros is running for the Liberal Party in the Cariboo-Prince George Riding, here’s what you need to know about her:

Q: Why are you running for office?

A: Canadians are now facing Climate Change and Reconciliation with our Indigenous Nations as our most prominent challenges, so much so that they must be key considerations in all further policy issues moving forward. We have made progress on both issues over this first term, but neither is solvable in a four-year election cycle, nor can they be addressed effectively under the cloud of hyper-partisanship that currently undermines public discourse. I want to take our voices, our collaborative approach and our solutions to Ottawa.

Q: How does your party plan to address the issue of climate change?

A: We will continue to invest in the developing green economy while taking a leadership role on the world stage. Cutting corporate taxes in half for zero-emission companies will help existing companies and attract new ones. Investing in STEM education will ensure that our citizens are equipped to engage in the new, green industries. Having hard, legislated, and achievable targets to reach our goal of Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (beating our Paris Accord targets along the way) will set the stage for a future of which we can all be proud.

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Q: How would you address housing challenges facing some Aboriginal communities across our region?

A: $1 Billion has already been invested across Canada, 16,100 units on Reserves alone and there is still much to be done. While we have lifted 87 long-term boil water advisories there are still many that need our attention, As a strong advocate for our Region I will ensure that not only are investments made here, but that the specific needs of each Nation will be identified according to each community’s priorities.

Q: What’s your stance on the development of pipelines?

A: Pipelines are safer than transporting bitumen by rail or truck. In the meantime, as we transition to cleaner energy sources it makes no sense to be a captive seller to the US market. That’s not fair to Alberta and it’s not fair to Canada. The investments to which we have committed include mitigation of risk and pollution response along our coast and the development of the Ocean’s Protection Act; all aimed at ensuring our beautiful Province stays that way.

Q: Should the federal government help those affected by the downturn in the forestry sector? If yes, how?

A: Yes, absolutely. People are hurting and we must all pull together to help. We have proposed relief through access to EI retraining and bridging for those workers who are close to retirement. The Federal Government must rise to the challenge by supporting investments in innovation and by working collaboratively with communities and the Province.

Q: Do you think there should be term limits for MPs?

A: No. Let the voters decide.

Why you should vote for me:

Q: What would you do to help struggling seniors in the region?

A: We have returned the age of retirement to 65 and are increasing the CPP, OAS and the GIS, as well as raising the basic personal exemption to $15,000. We will also work towards National Pharmacare with the new Canada Drug Agency and are investing in low-cost housing and home care.

Q: What is something interesting about you that voters don’t know?

A: I have appeared in Prom Night 2, Tiger Claws, and Street Legal, and in local commercials for Hollywood Video, Curtis Elite and Mr G’s.

Q: Where in the riding do you live? Why? What are your favourite places to spend time in?

A: We live at Tabor Lake. We love the wilderness at our doorstep and the 15-minute drive to work. We spend as much time as possible at our cabin at Francois Lake.

Q: Name the last Netflix program you binge-watched.

A: Hap and Leonard.