Soooo many questions to ask. From environmental issues, to natural resource concerns, social issues, don't forget about our fishing issues (fish farms, halibut TAC percentages, we want and need political pressure on our behalf),,,
But there is one issue that recently has been weighing on my mind, TAXES!!!!! In today's world, we are taxed at every turn, being a small business owner and a tax paying citizen, I am concerned about both the personal/goods-services taxes, and also the corporate taxes here in this province. I would like to know what the parties plans are for taxes here in our province, how will they live up to their promises/mandates, and still have a balanced budget? Are they just going to raise the taxes? Personally I don't feel that there is room (at least in my budgets) for more taxes. From many conversations with many people over the last couple of years, it feels like the old TAX balloon is ready to burst at any moment, people are just plain sick of having the government reaching into their pockets every time that they "need/want" some more money. It is easy to spend the money when it isn't yours and when every time you reach into the "pockets" you come out with a fist full of money.
As I said above, lots of questions on lots of issues, and really, they are all important.
FH