Election Watch - 2004

The following is the list of official  candidates running for the 2004 federal election in the riding of Dufferin-Caledon:

• Ted Alexander, Green Party of Canada

• Murray Calder, Liberal Party of Canada

• Ursula Ellis, Christian Heritage Party

• Rita Laundry, New Democratic Party

• David Tilson, Conservative Party of Canada

(Note: In ascending, alphabetical order on the last name)

The following questions were sent to each candidate and they were asked to provide written answers. To compare their replies, please follow the link for each question:

1. On a rating of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest, where does the environment and issues affecting it rate in your agenda? Please explain. [reply]

2. What is your party’s official position on the Kyoto Protocol? [reply]

3. What is your position on the Kyoto Protocol? [reply]

4. What is your party’s alternative energy platform?  What ideas do you think are most applicable to the Dufferin-Caledon Riding? [reply]

5. How could Federal Legislation be used to support Caledon’s Healthy Horticultural Landscapes By-law and our campaign to reduce residential pesticide use? [reply]

6. What is your position on agricultural land trusts and the tax legislation to make them a viable alternative to preserving countryside? [reply]

7. What is your position on how we can strengthen environmental education in the public education system? [reply]

8. What do you see as the most pressing environmental issue in the Dufferin- Caledon Riding.  How will you deal with this issue as our Federal Representative? [reply]