Are all of the candidates attending? Both Ridings? Or??

There will be another All Candidates Forum, Agriculture and rural living theme, Oct 14, 2015,7:00-9:00 pm Hixon BC At the Hixon Community Hall, Located beside “Diner 97” restaurant on Highway 97. The media has been invited. Please take the time to attend, to let the media and politicians know that the agriculture industry and country residents are important issues that need addressing. This meeting is not just for residents of Hixon, it’s for all farmers, ranchers and rural people from all communities and ridings. It could be an interesting meeting. The hall can hold up to 200 people so come, help fill it up, and come early to secure a good seat. The conservative candidate will be attending along with the other five candidates.

Maybe ask why Stevie has made it so difficult to vote on reserves . Why would he do that ? In a democracy isn’t it better to be inclusive rather than being exclusive ?

Ataloss how difficult is it to vote on a reserve??? Perhaps you could explain it to us, or find out, and get back to us.

Just a note for your edification. The Conservative Government of John Diefenbaker passed legislation to amend the Canada Elections Act repealing the discriminatory parts of Sec 14. This legislation was given Royal Assent on Mar 31, 1960. The legislation allowed First Nations on reserves the right to vote. This was 93 years after confederation, but a least he got it done.

Are their still problems to-day. You bet there are, however blaming everything on Harper is counter productive, and is basically the lazy mans way of dealing with issues. Ie; Bitch, bellyache, and complain but do nothing.

Palopu – relax, if you think for 1 minute that Harper cares for you, you live in a bubble..he only cares for himself..just how does a PM acquire 5 million dollars in the PM position…oh yes, the brown bag episode.. remember Mulroney.

Palopu, it seems that addresses on Reserves (that have been used for mail, including mail from the Federal government) is ‘not a valid address’ when registering to vote.

This is a new problem, and is fairly widespread.

Don’t waste time on getting an answer from ataloss as he tends to stretch the truth at times as in his imaginary solar system.

oldman relax I am sure you are in someone’s address book.

Its been fifty years since First Nations on Reserves have the right to vote. The real problem with the system is that historically, although they had the right to vote, most did not. This time around the National Chiefs are urging all First Nations to vote, and they are running into difficulties.

I for one believe that anyone who makes the effort will be able to cast their vote.

If they cannot then I would like to hear the circumstances that stopped them.

We have had the ability to vote at Elections Canada office on Redwood Street for the past month. Then we have the three day advanced poll ending to-day, and we still have 6 days before the election.

Anyone having difficulties, had better get on it right away.

I hope the general population natives realize they are again being played by their chiefs. The chiefs are pushing the vote so that if there is a change in government their financial accountability will be rescinded.