Kelowna candidates throw hats in ring as federal election campaign begins - Okanagan

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With the federal election only one month away, the marketing campaign season is about to kick off in full swing in Kelowna, B.C.

Conservative MP for the outdated driving of Kelowna—Lake Nation Tracy Grey is out and about, working to safe re-election, however this time within the newly fashioned driving merely referred to as Kelowna.

Grey, who has represented the world for nearly six years, emphasised the significance of her work in Ottawa and her dedication to the group.

“It has been an honour to serve our group for nearly six years and to face up for our group in Ottawa, to deliver the voices to Ottawa from our group, and to battle for our residents,” Grey stated.

However the traditionally blue seat faces a well-recognized challenger. Former Liberal MP Steven Fuhr, who gained Kelowna—Lake Nation in 2015, is re-entering the race.

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Fuhr, who beforehand defeated Conservative Ron Cannan, believes this election is a vital second for Canada.

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“If anybody is watching the information, it’s fairly obvious that it’s an all-hands-on-deck second for the nation,” Fuhr stated.

“Like many Canadians, I need to do one thing, and I imagine essentially the most tangible factor I can do is to get entangled and run once more for the Liberal Occasion of Canada.”

Along with Grey and Fuhr, first-time NDP candidate Trevor McAleese can also be vying for the seat. A lifelong Okanagan resident, McAleese says he hopes to symbolize the voices of those that really feel neglected by the foremost political events.

“I feel there’s an actual risk right here to attach with a bunch of people that really feel they’ve been ignored by the foremost events. Their wants and values aren’t being addressed by the Liberals, Conservatives, or anybody, actually,” McAleese stated.

Because the election approaches, housing affordability, dependancy, homelessness, and U.S. political threats are all key points the candidates are promising to deal with if elected.