At a political forum hosted by the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce, federal candidates tackled key issues affecting residents, with the rising cost of living taking center stage. NDP incumbent Taylor Bachrach called for expanding healthcare programs, including dental care and PharmaCare, and taxing excess corporate profits to ease financial pressures on Canadians. He also emphasized the need for affordable housing and stronger labor protections.
Conservative candidate Ellis Ross argued that carbon taxes are driving up inflation and hurting working families. He advocated for immigration reform to address labor shortages and called for a stronger military presence in the Arctic to counter potential threats from Russia.
Christian Heritage Party leader Rod Taylor criticized government spending, blaming the current administration for ballooning national debt. He pushed for a simplified tax system and policies that reflect traditional Christian values, while opposing foreign ownership of Canadian housing.
The candidates also debated environmental policy, industrial development, and immigration, with sharp differences over carbon pricing and energy infrastructure. The forum wrapped up with closing remarks focused on community representation, national unity, and the need for economic resilience. The event highlighted deep divisions on how best to manage Canada’s economic future while addressing social and environmental concerns.
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