As we do in every election cycle, we have asked the candidates running in all three North Shore ridings a series of key questions about how their parties would govern and what impact they could have on the community.
Their responses are posted below, in alphabetical order by candidate’s surname.
Peoples Party of Canada
Name: Peyman Askari
Age: 41
Do you live in the riding?
Yes, since 1990, but I spent 4 years in Toronto and 4 years in England.
Tell us who you are outside of politics:
A straight-talking Canadian who came from Iran in ’89, earned a PhD in computer science, built a software company, and found his voice during the pandemic. Passionate about freedom, land, and truth—unafraid to challenge power and defend principle.
How would your government cut Canada’s carbon emissions in the next term?
Canada went from an export-driven oil economy to subsidizing unprofitable green ventures. We’ve bankrupted a resource-rich nation. The real question isn’t carbon – it’s how to unleash our economy and restore prosperity for the next generation.
How would your government make housing more affordable in the next term?
We’d target 0% inflation and cut federal red tape to reduce housing’s role as an inflation hedge. We’d open Crown land with provinces to boost supply, and ease demand by placing a moratorium on immigration.
How would your government protect Canada’s economy in Trump’s trade war?
We’d get to the table and secure the best short-term deal possible, then build up our natural resources, rebuild manufacturing—and work to bring back small businesses that fled to lower-tax jurisdictions.
How would your government advance Truth and Reconciliation with First Nations?
Reconciliation starts with honesty. When government violates rights and courts defer, the people get blamed. We’d start by holding officials accountable—beginning with cutting pensions for those who abused their power.
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Green Party of Canada
Name: Lauren Greenlaw
Age: 44
Do you live in the riding?
I have lived in 蜜桃视频appfor 6 years.
Tell us who you are outside of politics:
My background is in earth sciences and I am currently a Municipal Councilor in Squamish. Six years ago we moved our young family to the unceded territories of the S岣祑x瘫wú7mesh Úxwumixw out of a deep appreciation for the wild beauty of this place.
How would your government cut Canada’s carbon emissions in the next term?
The first step in cutting carbon emissions is to stop the federal government from giving approximately 30bn annually to the fossil fuel industry. We also need to hold big polluters accountable for their climate impacts.
How would your government make housing more affordable in the next term?
We need to put more public money into securing affordable housing. We also need to reduce the hyper-commodification of housing through stronger regulations around international speculations and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
How would your government protect Canada’s economy in Trump’s trade war?
By building a resilient local economy through supporting local businesses and agriculture and removing barriers to market. Incentivizing local businesses will help bring stability to our regional economy, allowing security in the face of turbulence.
How would your government advance Truth and Reconciliation with First Nations?
By addressing the issues within our children and family services and penal system that are disproportionately impacting indigenous peoples. We also need to facilitate the healing of the multigenerational trauma and support expansion of language and culture.
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NDP
Name: Jäger M Rosenberg
Age: 18
Do you live in the riding?
Yes, born & raised
Tell us who you are outside of politics:
I’m someone who loves animals, enjoys traveling when I can, & values staying physically & mentally active. I’m always pushing myself to grow & stay engaged, while finding ways to help others & make a positive impact in my community.
How would your government cut Canada’s carbon emissions in the next term?
We’ll make big polluters pay without unfair costs to people, cap oil and gas emissions, end fossil fuel subsidies, invest in clean energy, electrify transit, and protect nature—creating good jobs while fighting the climate crisis.
How would your government make housing more affordable in the next term?
Build affordable homes on public land, support first-time homebuyers with low-interest government-backed mortgages, ban corporate landlords, stop renovictions, crack down on rent hikes & close tax loopholes for corporate landlords.
How would your government protect Canada’s economy in Trump’s trade war?
We’ll fight back with dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs, cut off critical minerals to the U.S., offer $10,000 rebates for Canadian-made electric vehicles & implement a ‘Build Canadian Buy Canadian’ strategy to reduce reliance on the U.S. & support workers.
How would your government advance Truth and Reconciliation with First Nations?
We’ll implement all 94 TRC Calls to Action; fully fund healing, language & culture programs; ensure clean water & housing; end discriminatory child welfare; & support Indigenous-led solutions in justice, health, education & governance.
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Conservative Party of Canada
Name: Keith Roy
Age: 44
Do you live in the riding?
Yes. This time - 4 Years
Tell us who you are outside of politics:
Husband to Stephanie, Father to Kai, Realtor, Property Manager and International Keynote Speaker. I enjoy riding my bike, swimming in Whistler’s lakes and playing UNO with my 4 year old son.
How would your government cut Canada’s carbon emissions in the next term?
Technology not taxes is the best way to fight climate change and protect our environment. We will cut taxes and boost incentives for those companies that bring down emissions. We will expand the clean technology and manufacturing tax credit.
How would your government make housing more affordable in the next term?
Remove GST from new homes under $1.3M. Remove government gatekeepers to speed up building permits.鈥� Tie immigration to housing completions.鈥� Tie federal infrastructure funding for municipalities to the number of houses built.鈥�
How would your government protect Canada’s economy in Trump’s trade war?
We need to be self reliant and sovereign. We will put Canada First with Shovel-Ready Zones—pre-approved areas for rapid development of mines, data centres, pipelines, and more—to expedite projects and boost economic growth here in Canada.
How would your government advance Truth and Reconciliation with First Nations?
Endorse and implement the First Nations Resource Charge. Give Indigenous groups the option to replace Ottawa’s top-down control by ceding tax room on resource projects, allowing local communities to use the revenue as they choose.
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Liberal Party of Canada (incumbent)
Name: Patrick Weiler
Age: 38
Do you live in the riding?
I’m born and raised in our riding. My home is in West Vancouver - with the boundary changes, it is now a few blocks outside the riding.
Tell us who you are outside of politics:
I’m passionate about protecting our environment and managing our natural resources. At home, I’m a loving partner, a dog dad, and a big Canucks fan.
How would your government cut Canada’s carbon emissions in the next term?
Cap emissions from the oil and gas sector, and increase the carbon price for big polluters. Incentivize Canadians to purchase EVs and do home retrofits to save money. Attract investment and create jobs in clean tech and invest in nature-based solutions.
How would your government make housing more affordable in the next term?
Work with municipalities to cut red tape and DCCs, re-introduce the MURB and other incentives to attract investment to double housing construction to 500k/year to meet demand. Finance prefabricated housing to build at scale, and cut GST on new homes under $1M.
How would your government protect Canada’s economy in Trump’s trade war?
We have imposed counter tariffs on key US sectors, and are eliminating interprovincial trade barriers to grow our internal economy. We are supporting all workers that are affected, diversify our trading partners, and help businesses sell to new markets.
How would your government advance Truth and Reconciliation with First Nations?
Implement the TRC calls to action, and support indigenous led healing projects. Work in partnership to close the infrastructure and service gap that indigenous peoples face. Continue to build a trusted relationship with the First Nations in my riding.
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