The Moose Jaw Express/MooseJawToday.com have sent out a questionnaire to each of the candidates in the Moose Jaw — Lake Centre — Lanigan riding. Candidates have also been asked to provide a short video introducing themselves. We will be publishing these results in order they were received.
Name: Chey Craik
Age: 44
Running for: MP for Moose Jaw – Lake Centre - Lanigan
Profession: Regulatory Compliance Manger – Railway Consultant
Currently residing in (city or neighbourhood): RM of Moose Jaw 161
Previous political experience: PPC Candidate for MJ-LC-L 2019 Federal Election
Who is your political hero?
Maxime Bernier, because he stands for what he believes in.
What inspired you to enter the election race?
I couldn’t sit idly by seeing the degradation of Canada, the economy, and its people continue.
What topics are most important to you in this federal election?
Freedom, No Vaccine Passport, Firearm Rights, Pipelines being built, Getting Canada’s economy back on track, fixing our broken equalization formula, restoring Canadian sovereignty.
Are you concerned about the short campaign timeline for this election?
I believe this snap-election was strategically timed for, yet another power grab and I will enjoy watching it backfire.
What supports, if any, do you feel are needed to help businesses and residents with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic?
A People’s Party of Canada government will promote a rational and scientifically-based approach to the pandemic that focuses on the protection of the most vulnerable, guarantees the freedom of Canadians to make decisions based on informed consent, and rejects coercion and discrimination. We will oppose vaccine mandates, vaccine passports, and other authoritarian measures imposed by provincial governments, and support individuals and groups that challenge such measures in court.
What, if any, agricultural federal programs and initiatives do you feel are necessary to help support farmers and ranchers in this year's conditions?
We will gradually reduce over the course of one mandate the corporate income tax rate from its current 15% down to 10%. We will also, over the course of one mandate, gradually abolish the personal capital gains tax by decreasing the inclusion rate from the current 50% down to 0%. These cuts will allow farmers and business owners to increase salaries or invest in productivity improvements
Is there an issue that people are focusing too much?
Covid-19 cases. Yes, there is a virus, yes we need to look after our most vulnerable but neither of these things are taken care of through constant marketing of Covid-19 case counts.
Is there an issue that doesn’t get enough attention?
The economy. Hundreds of billions of deficit spending with no accountability. How can we continue to pass this on to our future generations unopposed?
Why did you choose to run for your particular party?
The People’s Party of Canada is the only party left with common sense and real conservatism left in Canada. We are also the only party without a party whip to guide our vote, I will always vote my conscience and be the voice of my constituents.
What is the biggest issue facing your party’s chance at success?
The lack of mainstream media coverage and censorship.
How will you engage and encourage young voters to participate in this election?
Social media has become such an integral part of society and we will utilize that along with letting everyone know that elections are your opportunity to have your voice heard.
What is your party’s leader’s biggest flaw?
He’s from the east, thankfully he holds true western values.
Once elected, your job is to represent your entire riding. How do you plan on representing individuals who didn’t vote for you?
I will never be an empty suit in Ottawa, and you will always have a loud and vocal voice to speak for you regardless of where you placed your mark.
What informs your political stance? What books, publications, relationships or experiences?
Multiple books by Thomas Sowell; - Right Here, Right Now – Stephen Harper; -Very, Very, Very Dreadful – Albert Marrin; - Don’t Burn This Book – Dave Rubin; -The Accidental Superpower – Peter Zeihan; -The Bible. Relationships with my family and community that includes farmers/ranchers, business owners, entrepreneurs as well as what is going on in the world.
What local project or service would you advocate for more federal spending?
We need to get our house in order before we look to more spending.
What is something people don’t know about you?
I’m pretty vocal, I don’t think there’s anything people don’t know about me.
