Liberal candidate promotes strong voice for northern Saskatchewan

Joseph said the most consistent issue he is hearing on the campaign trail is frustration with the current government and a feeling that Ottawa does not care about Northern Saskatchewan. Joseph said there are issues in the north that other parts of the country cannot relate to.

“The cost of living is extremely high and things that we do take for granted in the southern part (of the province), are a luxury for a lot of families up north,” Joseph said.

During the last election Joseph ran for the NDP. After former leader Jack Layton passed, Joseph says he was considering walking away from politics. Then about two years ago, Joseph says he was approached by the Liberal party to run as a candidate in the northern riding.

After giving both parties a thorough examination, Joseph said he chose to run for the Liberals because he felt they were the most committed to work with First Nations people.

“We need a change, we need a change where we actually hear from Ottawa,” said Joseph.

Another issue of concern for Joseph is the Fair Elections Act and what it will mean for people in the north.

“It’s going to be a big issue because a lot of the First Nations people don’t have a street address. That will be a challenge, but we are prepared to face that challenge,” said Joseph.

Joseph lost the last election by just over 200 votes.

He said he plans to be even more visible in the communities this election and promoting inclusion rather than exclusion.

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by Nigel Maxwell

Liberal candidate promotes strong voice for northern Saskatchewan

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