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Kallee Lins, the NDP candidate for Columbia–Kootenay–Southern Rockies, made the following statement in reaction to the federal election being set for April 28: “I’m ready to hit the ground running on this campaign.”
Lins said people in this riding are worried. “They’re concerned about (US President) Donald Trump’s attacks on our economy, they want to find a home they can afford, and they want to see the costs come down.”
The candidate said she is ready to fight for all of the hard-working people in the riding.
“The Liberals promised they’d do government differently, but many Canadians feel let down,” Lins said.
Meanwhile, New Democrats have delivered, she noted, saving everyday families money by getting Canadians free diabetes medication and birth control and making sure that everyone can see the dentist when they need to. “The NDP fights for families like yours, and they win.”
Lins said Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and the local Conservative MP have voted against dental coverage and free medication, all to hand out more to corporations and the ultra wealthy.
“The worst part? They’ve got dental coverage themselves,” Lins said.
The candidate stated the Conservatives want to cut pensions and employment insurance and “roll over” to Trump’s threats.
“In Columbia-Kootenay-Southern Rockies the NDP is the only choice to stop the Conservatives from cutting programs and compromising Canadian sovereignty.”
