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Why is there so little info from the local candidates about their platforms for the federal election. Larry seems to be the only one campaigning. Few of the the others are actually from our area from what I have found in searching. Disappointing...Tell us what you plan to do for Westman. I personally am torn as think there is no good choice for PM between those running so want to know who will best represent local interests for all.

For myself I still have no idea who I am voting for. Very little information out there. Pretty sure we got some conservative flyers in the mail but that is it

If you are looking for platforms what your candidate plans to do locally. Then the provincial election would be more suffice. At the federal level everything more or less goes with the federal party platforms. The people were electing now just are holding seats in the House of Commons voting for there party. Sure I mean we can take issues up with the MP but IMHO the provincial level handles our local issues better then the federal level does

I dont feel i am loyal to party a b c or d.  
 
If you keep putting money on your visa eventually it comes back to bite you. At what point is it enough. So when each level of government cant seem to budget or live within its means we will all have to pay. When you are only in power 4 yrs u are just knowing your spendind days will come to an end and they u blame the next party for having to pay for your debt. Lets stop the insane spending now. Look at a plan with your term to end the debt.

If I am to go by what I have been watching on tv then I am at a total loss. I won’t begin to say I know much about politics because I don’t. Hubby watches the news constantly so I have no choice but to watch. Ha ha. I have no specific colour that I am loyal to like many I know. But boy oh boy - just when I think I have decided what colour I will choose someone says something that raises my eyebrow and I am back to square one.  
 
I know my one vote isn’t going to be a game changer but I take my right to vote very seriously. At this point whoever is at the bottom of the list might just get my X.

to all of the posters so far who WANT to know what each candidate's platform is rather than just voting for a certain party because the grandparents or great grandparents did! My faith is being renewed because I live in a rural riding where a golden retriever could run as Conservative & get in!!  
 
As Orions-Belt said, right now you have have to consider the platforms of candidates from the recent provincial election. Quite frankly, I'm going to vote for a party that has SOME hope of driving a wedge between Conservatives & Liberals so we have a minority government. And as DELPMB said, this is a classic case of why there should be proportional representation instead of Ontario & Quebec deciding the fate of Western Canada as per usual.  
 
Strange as it may seem, one of the less-visible parties has a candidate in my area who, unfortunately for her, comments on Facebook. So you might be able to check a candidate that way. This candidate was all upset about people wanting to ban burquas (the head-to-toe-black with only the eyes showing form of dress for Muslim women). I commented that if she can accept something SO un-Canadian & SO demeaning to women that I'd sign her up for genital mutilation on Tuesday, forced polygamous marriage on Wednesday, then, when she talks back to her "husband", her "honour" killing on Friday. Extreme I know but there are certain practices that are just NOT Canadian in my opinion. Period. So I won't vote for HER.

All of the parties have over the top election promises. They treat voters like children getting candy. Where is the logical justification and means of getting there?  
 
Shocks to the system cause the problems. I just want someone methodical that can steer the ship in the correct direction. I’m not seeing that right now.

Will be on Tuesday October 15th, 2019 at the Amphitheater at the Keystone Centre at 7pm and will also be broadcast on WCGtv Channel 1012 and 13.

One small typo: it will be on Channel 12 not 13 on SD and 1012 is HD.

They are answering questions today October 15 at 2pm  
Harvest Hall, Brandon University as well.

I was surprised at the number of candidates as well. Even an independent!  
 
I'm glad I'm not the only one surprised by their existence. Given how un-local a lot of the modern-day media diet is, however, I suspect this is more common than we think. I believe it was back in 2014 that I noticed that the decrease in participation in local civic elections seemed to coincide with the rise of social media integration.  
Not necessarily causation. But it fits.  
 
This website is one area in which Brandon and Westman have a bit of an edge over many other areas. I don't know what the traffic numbers are, but this seems as good a place as any for hosting candidate profiles in a spot that's easily accessible.

Simonwalcal!! It would be most helpful for those of us who have spent too much time wading through other online media! Now, how do we ask Adam about his for the NEXT election? Not sure if there are enough days before the election for the 2019 candidate info to be posted.  
 
In my day, an "Independent" was called a "swing voter" which is what I am. Interesting how terminology changes through the generations! To me, the label "Independent" is FAR too reminiscent of American political parties. I've always been a staunch Canadian flag-waver and I've become even MORE "Canadian" since Trump came into office. No way, no how do I want to be labeled with ANYTHING remotely American sounding. So I'll stick to being a "swing voter"!!

After reviewing the platforms online for the past few weeks to compare, I also decided to watch the debates on television to better compare parties.  
 
Numerous times had other potential pm brought up the lack of platform for the Conservative party. Will I vote conservative for their overall, federal lack of platform or will I vote for conservative because I see signs around the city?  
 
Another issue I find however, no matter what you read regarding platforms and promises, they never tell you the negative things they will do or which promises they plan to break. Maybe Conservative party’s lack of platform is to avoid lying?  
 
If anyone has more information regarding the conservative platform, I would be very interested. I’ve heard numerous claims such as making abortion illegal, but can’t find any solid statements.  
 
In my opinion from reviewing platforms, people’s party is way too frightening. Conservative party has little information on platform. Green Party needs more support but many view them as too extreme. NDP seems to have the best candidate. Liberal party also seems like a good candidate, give him longer to work with what he has started.