As the Oct. 21 federal election approaches, we asked candidates in the riding of Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola to respond to several questions.
There are six candidates in this riding, but two People香蕉视频直播檚 Party of Canada candidate Allan Duncan and Libertarian Party candidate Jesse Regier could not be reached.
The candidates who responded are Dan Albas of the Conservative Party of Canada, Mary Ann Murphy of the Liberal Party, Robert Mellalieu of the Green Party and Joan C. Phillip of the New Democratic Party.
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The cost of housing can make it hard for some employers to hire workers. How would you combat housing issues in the valley?
Dan Albas
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Robert Mellalieu
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Mary Ann Murphy
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Joan Phillip
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If you are elected but your party does not form government, how will you ensure the needs of your riding are addressed at the federal level?
Dan Albas
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Robert Mellalieu
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Mary Ann Murphy
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Joan Phillip
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What香蕉视频直播檚 your favourite Okanagan fruit?
Dan Albas
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Robert Mellalieu
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Mary Ann Murphy
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Joan Phillip
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