Candidate Questions: Rudy Sans

1. Why are you running for office?

I want to offer voters a real alternative to what we currently have in the Federal Government. I want Canadians to be able to elect someone who is not a career politician and who understands the struggles citizens experience everyday. I want to put people first and represent them accordingly. I am running in this Federal Election to represent those who share the values and solutions offered in our platform and understand the need for a limited and fiscally responsible Government.

2. How does your party plan to address the issue of U.S. tariffs?

Our plan is to negotiate with the U.S. Administration and address all concerns and issues regarding our long standing trading relationship. We do not support a trade war. In our view, it will only deepen the affordability crisis for all Canadians.

3. How would you address the challenges facing some Aboriginal communities across our region?

I would emphasize the need to review Federal spending to ensure that programs are better directed at benefitting the indigenous population, focusing on communities that require the greatest needs.

4. What’s your stance on the development of pipelines?

The People’s Party of Canada and I are fully committed to the development of pipelines.

5. How high a priority is affordable childcare for your party? What’s your party’s pitch?

Affordable child care falls under general affordability and rising inflation issues. Our Party’s commitment is to cut wasteful spending across the board in order to balance the budget and get the Bank of Canada’s current inflation target of 2% down to 0%. The resulting reduction in inflation and our commitment to overall tax cuts would render all products and services much more affordable.

6. In light of Canada/USA relations, does Canada need to diversify its economy? If yes, in what way?

I believe that diversifying Canada’s economy can only benefit us. Our current USA relations illustrate the risk we take when we don’t manufacture enough goods here at home and are heavily dependent on other Nations. Using our own natural resources to manufacture our owns products would certainly boost our economy.

7. What would you do to help seniors?

Most seniors rely on their pensions and other benefits. Unfortunately, with the rise of inflation and property taxes, seniors often end up struggling financially. Again, our Party would eliminate billions in wasteful spending through out the Federal Government, work towards eliminating our national debt, lower inflation and cut taxes.

8. How would you address the opioid crisis?

The opioid crisis falls under National Security because it is a direct attack on our society. I would focus our efforts on Border Security to stop “street” opioid products from entering our Country. In addition, any suspicious shipments of substances that are reasonably believed to be used in the manufacturing of opioids need to be tracked as to assist in investigating the criminals involved in this process.

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

I do not reside in my own riding. My wife and I decided to buy a house in the City of Prince George that was best suited for our needs. While I enjoy travelling to many parts of our Province, I tend to spend a lot of my spare time fishing local lakes or swimming in the Salmon Valley River.

10. Who’s your favourite singer/band?

Yoe Mase / Kings of Leon.