Federal Liberal Candidate Chosen

Written by Glen Morrison 107.5 KISSFM Monday, 29 September 2014 09:04

The federal Liberals have chosen their candidate for the 2015 campaign in Okanagan Shuswap. Cindy Derkaz of Salmon Arm was selected on the weekend. She's a 55 year resident of the area, working at her parents shoe stores in Vernon and Salmon Arm, then opening a law practice in Salmon Arm. Derkaz says "We need to stand up for our democracy - get rid of the so-called "Fair Elections Act"; stop the muzzling of federal government scientists; stop the bullying of those who have responsibility to maintain our democracy" Derkaz says “Federal Liberal policies are a good fit for my world view: a country that is well managed fiscally, a fair and open society, well respected on the world stage and prepared to take a leadership role on climate change and the environment. Justin Trudeau is the type of leader I want to work with – collegial and inclusive. Not the top down, my-way- or- else show that we’ve seen for the past eight years of the Harper government. I look forward to standing up for the needs of our community in Ottawa as a member of the Liberal team.”